Holiday Hair Made Easy: Festive Looks to Create with CLOUD NINE Styling Tools 

As soon as the calendar flips into the ‘ber months, the festive season flicks on. For many, the festive hair routine tends to be an afterthought - usually involving a last-minute wrestle with a curling iron and a silent hope that everything magically falls into place. But this season, the vibe is different. It’s all about easy glamour, playful textures, and glossy, party-ready finishes that don’t require a salon appointment or a degree in hairstyling wizardry. 

Enter the CLOUD NINE Luxury Dark Burgundy Collection. With tools as beautiful as they are powerful - including The Wide Iron, The Original Iron, and The Airshot Pro - creating chic, statement-making festive hairstyles at home has never been more effortless. Whether the goal is soft waves, glossy curls, a sleek blowout or a bow-adorned moment, these tools turn holiday hair from stressful to seriously fun. 

1. The Retro Glam Blowout 

A timeless classic made easy with The Airshot Pro 

Few looks say “festive glamour” quite like a bouncy retro blowout. Full of body, shine, and movement, it’s a favourite for good reason - and incredibly achievable using The Airshot Pro. 

CLOUD NINE’s signature Cool-Shot technology, paired with its powerful airflow, allows you to add volume while smoothing the cuticle for that glossy, Hollywood finish. Using a round brush like The Brush Company The Volume Maker with the Airshot Pro will help add volume and bounce to your hair, giving each section that lifted, airy finish, lift each section at the root, pulling upward as you blow-dry to maximise bounce. Then curl the ends under or over depending on your preferred vintage shape. 

To set the blowout, use the Cool-Shot to lock in shine and longevity. Finish with a touch of serum at the ends, and you’ve got a party-perfect blowout worthy of any red-carpet moment. 

2. Glam Curls with Glossy Shine 

Your go-to holiday curls using The Original Iron 

If there’s ever a time to lean into full glam, it’s the holidays. Big, glossy, ultra-shiny curls can elevate any look instantly - and they’re effortless using The Original Iron. 

Thanks to CLOUD NINE’s variable temperature control, you can style safely without excessive heat, which is especially important if you’re curling regularly through party season. Wrap medium sections around the plates, holding for just a moment before releasing. For a modern Hollywood wave, curl every piece in the same direction. 

Once cooled, brush through gently with a soft bristle brush to create cascading, red-carpet waves. A light mist of hairspray keeps everything in place while maintaining that soft, touchable finish and finish with the Redo Haircare Shine Shake Spray for a radiant, weightless shine. 

3. The Soft Beachy Wave 

Relaxed, chic, and festive - created with The Wide Iron 

Not all festive hairstyles need to be high-glam. Sometimes the most captivating looks are laid-back, tousled and effortlessly cool. Soft beachy waves bring just the right mix of polish and ease, making them ideal for casual gatherings or those nights when you want to look dressed up without going dramatic. 

Using The Wide Iron, take large sections for looser, natural texture. Twist the iron slightly as you glide down the length of the hair, leaving the last inch or two out for that relaxed, undone finish. This creates the perfect balance of movement and structure. 

Once all sections are styled and cooled, break them up using the Oz Essentials Wide Tooth Comb. For a more piecey finish, add a spritz of Color Wow Style on Steroids Texture Finishing Spray through the mid-lengths. The result? Modern, soft waves that feel winter-ready with minimal effort. 

4. Bow-Tied Glam: Half-Up, Half-Down 

The accessory-friendly look made for The Original Iron 

Holiday hair accessories - especially bows - are undeniably having a moment. Pairing a ribbon with a chic half-up style gives you a look that’s sweet yet sophisticated, and one that works beautifully on all textures. 

Start by adding gentle waves using The Original Iron. Curl away from your face to create an open, lifted effect. Then gather the top section of your hair and secure it with the Oz Essentials Hair Bow Clip. The movement from the waves keeps the style from feeling too structured, while the accessory adds instant festive appeal. 

Multitasking tools like these make it simple: curls for shape, waves for softness, and accessories for the finishing touch. 

5. Sleek, Straight, and Super-Shiny 

The Wide Iron makes silky hair a statement 

There’s something incredibly striking about ultra-sleek, straight, mirror-finish hair - especially when paired with a bold lip or sparkly dress. The festive season is the perfect time to embrace that minimalist, polished look. 

Using The Wide Iron, glide through hair slowly from roots to ends, keeping the temperature at the minimum level needed for your texture. The wide plates cover more surface area, meaning fewer passes and less heat exposure. Finish with a shine spray and tuck the front pieces behind your ears for a modern, clean aesthetic. 

Festive Styling Made Effortless 

This holiday season, it’s all about rethinking what “party hair” means. Gone are the days of complicated updos or three-hour salon visits. With the right tools - the CLOUD NINE Luxury Dark Burgundy Collection - festive styling becomes simple, fast, and genuinely enjoyable. 

Whether you want glamorous curls, soft waves, timeless blowouts or sleek sophistication, each of these looks can be recreated at home in minutes. Throw in a bow, a sparkly clip, or a spritz of shine, and you’re party-ready without the panic. 

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