How to Prepare Your Hair for Holiday Photos — Stylist Tips From Citygrl
How to Prepare Your Hair for Holiday Photos — Stylist Tips From Citygrl
The holidays bring magic, memories, and a whole lot of photos. Whether you’re posing with family in front of the tree, dressing up for a Christmas party, or snapping those last-minute photos before a gathering, you want your hair to look polished, healthy, and camera-ready.
But here’s the truth: the camera picks up everything. Frizz, dryness, flyaways, lack of shape — it all shows. The good news? A few pro tips (and the right products) can make your holiday photos absolutely stunning.
Here’s how to prep your hair like a stylist.
1. Start With Moisture: Your Foundation for Shine
Holiday weather is cold, dry, and brutal on the hair. Before you even think about styling, your hair needs hydration.
What to do:
Use a deep treatment 1–2 days before photos.
Focus on smoothing the cuticle so your hair reflects light beautifully.
Citygrl Pick:
Everyday Miracle Treatment — your instant hydration boost. It restores softness, boosts shine, and preps the hair for flawless styling.
2. Pick Your Style Based on Your Outfit
Your hairstyle should support the moment, not compete with it.
Photo-Perfect Pairings:
High neck sweaters: Soft waves or a polished ponytail.
Holiday dresses: Big, bouncy curls or a sleek blowout.
Family pajama photos: Natural curls, braids, or a cozy messy bun with intention.
If your outfit already “speaks,” keep the hair subtle.
3. Control Frizz Before the Camera Does
Frizz isn’t the enemy — lack of prep is.
Stylist tip:
Warm a styling cream between your palms and glide it over the surface of your hair. This seals the cuticle without weighing it down.
Citygrl Pick:
Elevate Strengthening Styling Cream — ideal for smoothing, defining, and controlling flyaways while keeping hair touchably soft.
4. Add Volume Where It Matters
Photos flatten everything. Even full, thick hair can look lifeless on camera.
Try this:
Flip hair upside down and spray a lightweight volumizer.
Use a round brush to lift at the roots.
Gently tease the crown (but only a little — this isn’t 1995).
This gives dimension and life in photos, even from a distance.
5. The 10-Minute Holiday Glow-Up Routine
Perfect for moms rushing out the door, families running late, or last-minute photos before dinner.
Apply Everyday Miracle Treatment to damp hair (or dry for a quick refresh).
Smooth ends with Elevate Styling Cream.
Curl 4–6 large sections for effortless waves.
Finger comb — never brush — to break up the curls.
Add a touch more cream to the ends for polish.
Done. Chic. Camera-ready.
6. For Curly Girls: Prep Days Matter
Curly hair photographs beautifully when hydrated and defined.
Holiday curl routine:
Deep condition the night before.
Style curls in the morning with a cream (not gel — gel can flash shiny or crunchy in photos).
Allow curls to dry 100% before touching.
Fluff roots only.
Confidence level: 10/10.
7. Mind the Little Details
These tiny tweaks take your look from “cute” to magazine-worthy:
Tame baby hairs with a styling wand or toothbrush + styling cream.
Add lightweight oil only to mid-lengths and ends (roots will photograph greasy).
Pack a touch-up kit: mini brush, styling cream, hair tie, bobby pins.
8. Think About the Story You Want the Photo to Tell
Holiday photos aren’t really about hair. They’re about moments.
Choose a style that reflects:
Comfort
Joy
Your personality
Your season of life
Whether your hair is long, short, wavy, straight, freshly cut, or on a healing journey — own it, celebrate it, and let the photo feel like you.
Final Thoughts: Make Your Hair Part of the Memory
Holiday photos are cherished for years. When your hair looks healthy, effortless, and styled with intention, you feel more confident — and it shows in every smile, every candid moment, every family hug.
This year, let Citygrl Professional be part of your holiday magic.
✨ Healthy hair, happy memories.
✨ Citygrl season, all year long.
