Gill offers her professional insights on how to expertly cut, style, and maintain these trending looks for the 2024 Festive Season.

Gill Berry, Senior Creative Artist and JOICO EMEA Team Member, is renowned for her expertise in colouring, cutting, and styling. With 25 years of experience owning a salon and a passion for sharing her knowledge on stage, Gill’s artistic approach to hairdressing is second to none. As the festive season approaches, she predicts that styles like curtain bangs, textured blow-dry’s, and bold, voluminous curls will be in high demand. 

Curtain Bangs: The Ultimate Festive Fringe

Curtain bangs are one of the most versatile and flattering hair trends this party season. Perfect for framing the face and adding effortless glamour, they’re a fantastic option for clients looking to refresh their look.

“Curtain bangs are incredibly adaptable. The key is precision cutting—ensuring the bangs are tailored to enhance facial features while blending seamlessly into longer layers for a natural, flowing finish,” – Gill. 

Styling curtain bangs is all about creating soft, sweeping movement. “I always start by blow-drying with a large barrel brush, angling the bangs outward to frame the face beautifully,” explains Gill. “A lightweight shine spray finishes the look, adding polish and ensuring they catch the light.” For a more relaxed vibe, she suggests using a texturising spray to add volume and a slightly undone feel.

“Curtain bangs bring softness and elegance to any style, whether paired with loose waves or a sleek updo,” says Gill. “They’re the perfect fringe for clients wanting something fresh yet timeless this season.”

The Bixie: Bold and Effortlessly Cool for the Party Season

The bixie, a hybrid of the pixie and bob, is the perfect style for those seeking something edgy this festive season. With its textured layers and playful volume, it’s a cut that combines boldness with sophistication.

The bixie is all about texture and movement. It’s a great way to add volume and shape without the commitment of a full pixie or the heaviness of a bob. The key is creating layers that flow naturally, allowing the hair to move freely”.

For styling, Gill recommends using a lightweight mousse or sea salt spray to enhance texture and definition.

“I love adding texture at the crown to give the bixie a fuller, voluminous feel,” she shares. “A blow-dry with a diffuser or tousling with fingers brings out the natural movement, making it perfect for a laid-back, yet party-ready vibe”.

Whether you’re aiming for sleek sophistication or a more relaxed, tousled look, the bixie cut offers endless styling possibilities, making it the ultimate festive season upgrade for clients craving a bold yet wearable change.

Short & Wild: Bold Curls for a Standout Party Look
For those wanting to make a statement this party season, short and wild curls are the ultimate bold choice. This daring style combines the freedom of voluminous curls with the edge of a short cut, creating a high impact look that’s as fun as it is fearless.

“Short and wild curls are all about embracing natural texture,” says Gill. “The key is cutting the hair in a way that allows the curls to spring up and have movement, rather than weighing them down.”
To style, Gill recommends using a curl cream or mousse to define the curls without weighing them down. “Blow-dry with a diffuser to enhance volume, then scrunch the curls with your hands to give them that wild, free-flowing look,” she advises. For added texture, finish with a light hold hairspray to keep the curls bouncy and in place.

Perfect for clients who want to stand out this season, short and wild curls offer a dynamic, effortlessly glamorous look that’s ideal for any festive celebration.

Textured Blow-dry: The Ultimate Effortless Party Look

The textured blow-dry is the epitome of carefree, textured style, making it the perfect choice for those who want a bold, lived-in look with plenty of movement this party season. With layers throughout, this cut adds volume and texture, creating a stylish yet effortless vibe.

The textured blow-dry is all about creating layers that move and frame the face,” says Gill. “I love this cut for its versatility—it’s edgy but soft, with lots of texture and bounce. It’s ideal for adding body to finer hair and can be tailored to suit any face shape.”

To style, Gill recommends using a lightweight texturising spray or mousse to enhance the layers and define the natural texture. “I always recommend blow-drying with a diffuser or scrunching with your fingers to create a more relaxed, tousled effect,” she shares. “Finish with a sea salt spray to boost volume and give the hair that carefree, lived-in feel.”

The textured cut is the perfect choice for clients who want to bring some edge to their festive look, offering a fresh, fun alternative to more structured styles.

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