Holiday hair DIY: The braided crown

The holiday season call for a chic holiday look. But if you’re looking to stand out among all the classic blowouts and undone waves this holiday season, you may want to consider opting for a chic updo. Rather than opting for a topknot (too casual), or a chignon (too done), get playful with a stylish — and surprisingly simple to create at home — braid crown. “It’s an easy look to put together and creates an elegant yet casual look which is great for any holiday party,” Leonardo Redavid, founder of the Vancouver-based hair care brand REDAVID Salon Products, says. To achieve the look, which works best on mid-length to long hair, Redavid says simply follow these four steps and you’ll be party — ready in no time:

• Start by giving the hair a little shine and slip with a hair oil, such as REDAVID Orchid Oil Treatment. Oils don’t just make your hair easier to braid without tangling, they also really create a finished look with a mirror-like shine. • Section the hair into two separate pigtails, then, create a braid with each pigtail. Keep the braids slightly loose for a thicker look. Secure each braid with bands.

• Place one braid across the top of the hair and pin in place. Repeat the process for the other side by placing it behind the first braid. • Give a little spritz of hairspray such as REDAVID Max Hold Hairspray — and you’ll be ready for any event.