What’s the most popular time of the year for salons in Calgary?
Forget summer style and Valentine’s Day volume – there’s one season that has people scrambling for a spot at the salon, from Sage Hill to Silverado. Every December, as Christmas parties, end-of-year celebrations, New Year’s galas, and other events arrive, space with your local stylist can fill up fast.
Before you know it, you’ll be juggling invites to big dinners with your in-laws, the Christmas Market on Stephen Avenue, or the drive-thru lights at Spruce Meadows. With so much going on – and camera phones everywhere – how can you make sure that your haircut looks dazzling in every photo this holiday season? Here are some tips to keep every strand stunning from November til January.
Hairstyle Tips for Christmas and New Years Eve in Calgary
We can’t talk about great style until we talk about where it begins: at home, with the products you use and the TLC you give. After all, a salon stylist can only do so much – you can help by providing your hair with the nutrients it needs.
Cold weather pulls the moisture right out of the air, leaving your hair prone to breakage, damage, and dryness. Bring the balance back with proper shampoo and conditioner, with the right moisturizing treatment included. Also, if you’re trying to avoid over-washing, don’t forget about the joys of dry shampoo, which can extend your hairstyle’s presence for days. After a few weeks of constantly doing and redoing your hair, you’ll be grateful for the break.
As for how to do your hair, take inspiration from timeless holiday looks that never go out of style (pun definitely intended). A head full of big curls, a tidy braid (or two), a sweeping updo, or a sleek and exquisite bun are all great choices to go along with your holiday attire and accessories. Here at Rush Salon, we can help you find and perfect a look that will last through everything December brings – from a skate date at Olympic Plaza to that perfect moment by the fire at the Zoolights.
DIY Hairstyles for the Holidays
Reading this, you might be wondering what to do if you missed your spot and you can’t make it to the salon this holiday season. What’s the next best thing? Well, we just so happen to have it right here: take-home “Christmas Packs” of everything you’ll need to maximize your style all winter long.
First there’s our Olaplex Hair Rescue Kit. This dedicated and intense at-home treatment has shampoo, conditioner, and two types of hair strengthener, ready to tackle even the most dire of emergencies under your toque. Working at a molecular level, this “hair repair kit” rebuilds bonds and restores health that may otherwise be lost with the harshness of Calgary’s cold weather. And let’s be honest, when you’re in the magic of Once Upon a Christmas at Heritage Park, the last thing you want is to be worried about how your hair looks.
Next there’s the Back for Seconds Box: a rejuvenating pack of dry shampoo, shine spray, and shine mask to get your hair looking brand-new in seconds. If you have a packed schedule this holiday season, these bottles may become your new best friends – simply spray on, work it in, and restyle back to where you were. It’s the perfect Christmas present for yourself (or someone else, too).
Last is the Amika Hot Fresh pack – ready to repair thirsty hair, clean days-old oils, and get you back to the action quickly. Since you may only have time for one cut, style, or salon visit during December, this vegan-friendly & body-positive brand helps you make all your deadlines while keeping your hair looking very much alive and fresh.
Rush Hair Salon in Calgary, AB
Whatever your December may hold, there’s no confidence booster like a truly great hairstyle. It’s not too late to get your spot – but the longer you wait, the less availability there is! Ensure you’re the talk of every event with a new look from the team at Rush Salon in Silverado. When you’re sharing all the photos, you’ll be glad you did!
