The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year, which means that you probably don’t have time to think about how to take care of your natural hair. At Luster Products, we make it easy, with tips and recommendations that will not only protect your hair but also support all your holiday hairstyles. We know what a beating your hair can take as the wintry weather continues to suck the life (and moisture) right out of your hair. 

With your natural hair feeling dry, brittle, and overworked, we know you’ll love our Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Collection. It’s not only a treasure trove of easy go-to product-based solutions, it’s also the best way to deliver the nutrients you need to heal and protect your natural hair. With shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, and wheat germ, you’ll get the exact combination of ingredients you need to keep your natural hair healthy and styled over the holidays.

Natural Holiday Hair Essentials

The holiday season can be a whirlwind, so before you set out on selecting that style, let us make sure we keep our scalp and hair follicles in excellent shape to get us through a rewarding, albeit sometimes challenging, season. For most, depending on what part of the world you live in, holiday hair care involves a couple of considerations. 

One, you have to think about the weather. As Fall transitions to Winter, your hair can take a beating. Wind, precipitation, and cold air can suck the life right out of your hair. More specifically, it sucks the moisture out of your hair. Natural hair requires lots of moisture to avoid dryness and hair breakage. But this leads us to the second thing you need to consider, the time spent indoors.

With the weather, now cooler thermostats get pushed up. The result is offices, stores, and homes are flush with warm, dry air. While your body may feel warm and cozy, your hair is not. The result is moisture from your hair gets sucked out while indoors as well as outdoors. Plus, you are indoors much more than in the warmer months. Couple this with the stress of the holiday season, and your hair takes a beating.

Don't forget the clothes either. The need to stay warm and cover your head from precipitation is now a factor. Hats, scarves, and oversized sweaters can rub and snag your hair. Hair that is now more prone to being dry and brittle from dry outdoor cool air and dry warm indoor air. This can exacerbate hair damage.

So, before you can even think about how to style it, make sure you take care of it. Fortunately, there are tools to help you manage holiday or winter hair. Luster’s® Pink® Shea Butter Coconut Oil Collection (SBCO) is a perfect line of hair care products to help you keep your hair healthy and styled over the holidays. 

The Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Collection is a treasure trove of easy go-to product-based solutions to keep your hair looking great. This collection of hair products gets the name of the all-natural ingredients infused into the different products. Certified organic shea butter, coconut oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, and wheat germ shower your hair and scalp with nutrients. Nutrients that help heal and protect your hair. 

And The Shea Butter Coconut Oil Is Free From Harmful Additives

You have to be careful not to know what is in hair products but what is not. Like all Luster Hair Products, we stay off the naughty list of less desirable hair ingredients. The Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Collection contains mineral oil. 

• Sulfates
• Parabens
• Mineral Oil
• Phthalates
• Animal Protein

Considering the stress you and your hair feel over the holiday season, loading it down with unwanted additives is one thing you do not need. 

Luster’s Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Collection

Here is a breakdown of some of the products ideal for your holiday care regimen.

Luster’s Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner 

Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Co-wash is an effective and delicate way to keep your hair cleansed and hydrated. It also makes detangling simple. 

Luster's Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Leave-In Conditioner 

Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Leave-In Conditioner is perfect for adding moisture to your hair. This thick creamy formula helps seal an lustrous shine on your hair, protecting you from breakage.

Luster’s Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Moisturizing Hair Milk

Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Hair Milk is a perfect source for daily moisture. Enriched with natural emollients, it leaves your hair shiny, lush, and soft. It is a simple way to keep your holiday hair vibrant when you dash from place to place.

Luster’s Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Smooth & Hold Edge Gel

Pink Shea Butter Coconut Oil Edge Gel can hold your hair in place without flakiness. This product provides a simple way to keep your hair in place no matter what the season has in store. The natural moisturizing formula allows you easier styling as well as protection from hair breakage.

Holiday Hair Styles

Choosing the actual hairstyle doesn't have to be complicated. With healthy, hydrated hair, your style options are wide open. Another consideration is practicality. You want attractive styles but keep hair out of the way while you are on the move. Cooking, shopping, and entertaining mean you are in motion. You want looks that are easy to set and forget. Here are a variety of style ideas you can use and new variations of those looks.

Short And Simple Hair

Short hairstyles offer a lot of options. A short pixie or bob cut affords style but is easy to maintain. Adjusting the taper on the back of the head can allow you different looks. Likewise, streamlining the top or sides can take your style choices in new directions. Even short tapered hair with curls on top is eye-catching. A simple addition like a headband can also give you a fresh look without spending extra time.

Ponytail

A ponytail may be a traditional style. That does not mean you cannot dress it up in new ways, even for the holidays. You can enjoy the holidays with confidence and ease, from a simple traditional style to a textured Pom Pom ponytail.

Keep It High And Simple

One easy way to dress up those natural locks into your holiday party style is with a high ponytail. This is a simple ponytail placed high on top. Accessorize it, and you’re ready for any gathering. This style is easy to do and maintain from a practical standpoint, but it doesn't have to be plain.

Accessorizing The Ponytail And Beyond

An effortless and beautiful way to enhance the look of the natural ponytail is with hair accessories. Clips, pins, bows, string, and hair ties can allow you to coordinate it with different outfits. This is one of the easiest ways to add elegance to an effortless look. You can also style the actual ponytail in more unique ways. One idea is a braided ponytail. Another is a Pom Pom ponytail. You can also do a side braid ponytail as well.

Accenting The Front

A simple accent to accompany the hair is also an option. Tendrils, bangs, or wavy edges are a simple way to add new elegance to this ageless style. The edge gel is perfect for helping you define the edges and eliminating frizz.

Up Up And Away: Putting Your Hair Up

Another practical way to style your hair for the holidays is by putting it up in several ways. If you have curls put it up in a puff or bun shape in the back but let the curls sweep around the bangs. You can even have a messy bun with some hair pulled back and long signature curls flowing over the front. Additionally, you can also let the puff sweep to the side for a different look. For additional variety, add cornrows in front of the puff or bun.

Flip it Up Front

You can also flip this idea as well. A simple bun, puffs, or pompadour can be moved around to create new looks. Just put the hair up in front in a bun or puff but let the curls flow out the back. You can even add some panache to a bun by braiding the top giving a different spin on a classic style. You can also push styles like the puff or bun to the side for variety. 

For Longer Natural Hair Wrap It Up

Another idea, especially If you have a lot of hair, is to put it up in a high puff and then accentuate it with a head wrap. You can add braids as well, letting them flow out of the top of the wrap. The wrap will help keep them out of the way.

Faux Hawk

This look may seem a little extreme, but it is relatively simple. Just push the hair up, and you have a whole new set of looks with this edgy-chic selection. Some variations include having a braided faux Hawk. The sides themselves now offer additional style options. Add cornrows or leave the sides short to maximize the effect.

Bantu Knots

Bantu Knots are another style option this holiday season. Like other styles, there are many style options to make this look your own. You can alter the size of the knots. Accordingly, you can make bigger or smaller knots. You can even vary their size, position, and symmetry. You can also accessorize them with pins or jewelry. Additionally, you can add tendrils to the front for another take on this style.

And Don't Forget to Moisturize.

Whatever style you choose, always remember to make moisturizing a part of your hair routine. Dry, brittle natural hair can break. Our Shea Butter Coconut Oil Collection is designed to protect your hair on your many holiday journeys.