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Holiday hair is having a moment — and this season, it’s all about smooth waves, touchable texture, and that festive, camera-ready shine. The half-up look has become a go-to for parties, gatherings, and every celebratory moment in between. It’s elegant, it’s effortless, and when done correctly, it stays.

To help stylists and beauty lovers master a version that lasts from the first toast to the final dance, Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam Member and owner of re:TREAT Color + Hair Design and Studio, reveals her pro secrets. Peters breaks down exactly how to create a half-up style with waves that hold their shape, maintain their polish, and stay secure — no matter the hair type or holiday chaos.

Forget fringe? Not this season. Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman both proved that bangs are back when they stepped out at Paris Fashion Week with fresh, feathered fringes framing their long, glossy locks. True to that effortless French-girl vibe, their looks combined natural texture, soft layering, and perfectly undone polish — a masterclass in “simple yet sophisticated.”

To help recreate the look, Sam Villa, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Sam Villa Company and Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken, shares his expert tips for cutting and styling the season’s most sought-after fringe.

Want to master that effortlessly undone, "cool girl" hairstyle that looks like you woke up flawless? Say hello to ghost waves — the dreamy, soft waves that are as wearable as they are stylish. This barely-there texture is all about movement, minimalism, and a whole lot of modern edge.

“These floaty waves get better with time — they soften and separate and really have a ‘cool girl’ vibe going on,” says Anna Peters, Sam Villa ArTeam Member and owner of  re:TREAT Color + Hair Design and Studio.

Whether you're headed to brunch, a creative meeting, or just vibing through your day, ghost waves give your hair that perfect touch of texture without trying too hard.