4 DIY Hairstyles for Inaugural Balls & Parties

If you’ve got the golden ticket to one of the many exclusive Inaugural balls and parties taking place this weekend or creating your own fabulous fête to celebrate next week, it only makes sense to dress up and go glam for a night on the town. Today, master stylist Consuella Lopez of Nival Salon and Spa dishes to Politics of Pretty on four easy DIY glam hairstyle ideas with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Whether you’re looking to make a posh statement or stay true to your bohemian chic style, Lopez breaks down the best go-to beauty looks that won’t take an army of stylists to accomplish (although, an extra hand could never hurt!).

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1. A chic side bun
Blow dry hair with Phyto Intense Volume Mousse for volume and hold.
Use Phytolisse Finishing Serum to tame away flyaways and comb hair all to one side.
Comb hair into a ponytail with a hair band.
Wrap hair around the ponytail with bobby pins until all the hair is in a bun.
Use Phyto Workable Holding Spray to maintain hairstyle in place.

2. A perfectly poised top knot
Blow dry hair with Phyto Intense Volume Mousse for Volume and Hold.
Use Phytolisse and Glossing Cream around the edges for a subtle hold.
Brush Hair up into a ponytail on the top of the head with a hair band.
Grab ponytail and tease the outer perimeter of the ponytail and start to tuck in with bobby pins until all hair is in a knot.
Use Phyto Workable Holding Spray to maintain hairstyle in place.

3. The ever-ethereal side braid
Blow dry hair with Phyto Intense Volume Mousse for Volume and Hold.
Braid hair to desired side going towards the back.
Once braid is complete pin hair up to desired style and use bobby pins to hold in place.
Use Phyto Workable Holding Spray to maintain hairstyle in place.

4. A full-body blowout 
Blow dry hair with Phyto Intense Volume Mousse with a signature round brush blowout (use a curling iron if necessary).
Use Metal Clips to wrap hair in a circular pin curl to hold desired style
Let hair set in metal clips for about 20-30 minutes.
Take pins out and use Phytolisse to tame away any flyaways.
Use Phytolaque Soie Hairspray to maintain blowout in place.