Normally when we think of holiday hairstyles, we envision something along the lines of long hair swept up into a spiraled updo.  But with short haircuts emerging back onto the trend scene holiday hair takes a whole new spin!

Short cropped cuts are back in vogue ranging from soft and sweet to spiky and tough.  These can all take on a holiday party look simply with the right cut, color and styling!

Soft and Voluminous:  Actress Keri Washington’s new short hair is a perfect example of soft feminine short hair that can be styled perfecting for the red carpet or any holiday party.  But instead of reaching for a traditional pomade, start with applying a strong but flexible groom to damp hair.  Try our P2 by Philip Pelusi Fixative.  This totally unique hair styling gel is perfect for short hair that is blown smooth and voluminous.  It’s key ingredients Algae and Locust Bean help impart moisture while maintaining volume.  It’s extremely concentrated so a nickel size amount is all you need, spread through damp hair and round brushed while blow-drying.  It can then be used as a finishing product to piece out and fingerstyle the finished look while creating shine and frizz control.

Rainbow Bright:  Picking a bright trendy hair color can really put some fun into your holiday hair season.  Actress Ruby Rose is setting the trend lately with this lush lavender hue.  Bright color paired with an edgy Philip Pelusi Volumetric™ Haircut creates a showstopping hair look.  After that it’s all in the styling!  Try our P2 Honey.  Apply a dime to nickel size onto damp hair and shape and sculpt the hair into position.  Once dry, apply fingertip amounts to finesse and finish the hair.  Honey being one of this hydrating products key ingredients gives the hair a thick glossy appearance perfect for this modern look.

Slicked and Chic:  Bright blonde also adds glam to any short, cropped hairdo!  And singer Katy Perry wears this color so well along with spiky styling adding an edgy feel to any dressy look.  As with all these short crops, a customized Philip Pelusi Volumetric™ Haircut sets the shape.  Then to get some spike into your style, try our P2 Hard Stuff.  This thick glossy gel is 7 times firmer than any gel on the market.  Apply a dime size amount to damp hair, moving quickly as this is faster drying.  Shape hair, slicking the sides back and spiking the top and let dry.  Stop there or add fingertip amounts to add the finishing touches and loads of shine!