3 Holiday-Inspired Updos With Irinel de León
Who else is glamming it up to hang on the couch this holiday season? We tapped celebrity hairstylist and brand ambassador Irinel de León to share her holiday hair inspiration with fellow curly girls. She’s sharing three, easy holiday updos you can achieve at home using your favorite Ouidad products.
The Pineapple

Step 1: Prep wet curls with Advanced Climate Control® Featherlight Styling Cream
Step 2: Diffuse with your go-to dryer at a low speed and heat
Step 3: Spray Going Up! Volumizing Texture Spray at the roots and throughout curls.
Step 4: Leaving front pieces out, flip head upside and rake hair with fingers to secure a very high pony
Step 5: Use bobby or French hair pins to secure any loose pieces
The Headband

Step 1: Prep wet curls with VitalCurl™+ Define & Shine Styling Gel-Cream
Step 2: Diffuse with your go-to dryer at a low speed and heat
Step 3: Leave out front framing pieces and bring hair up into a high pony, securing with a hair tie
Step 4: Using a headband of your choice, wrap and tie in the front
The Ponytails

Step 1: Prep wet curls with Advanced Climate Control® Heat and Humidity Gel
Step 2: Diffuse with your go-to dryer at a low speed and heat
Step 3: Using a tail comb, part hair down the middle and behind the ears to section off two ponytails
Step 4: Apply Clear Control Pomade to the roots and brush back. (Pro tip: Use a barber’s brush to add extra smoothness and shine)
Step 5: Lift hair from roots using a pick for added volume and glam
Step 6: Finish off the look with Going Up! Volumizing Texture Spray
Share your easy, curly girl updos this holiday season with us on social tagging #OuidadLove!