Hair Inspiration: 4 Affordable Styles You Should Try Out This Festive Period

With these 4 hairstyles, you need'nt break the bank and you can still look great.

Just like that the year is coming to an end and the festive holiday beckons.

One of the major things ladies spend money on during the yuletide season is hair, and for good reason too. Once a woman's hair looks good, half the job is done.

But as every fashion savvy lady knows, good hair costs good money and we're all about cost-effectiveness in Bounce.

This is why we've taken the time to curate 4 hairstyles any lady will look good in, but needn't break the bank to achieve.

You had to see that coming.

Braids are one of the most affordable yet versatile hairstyles one can do. It also helps that getting it wet isn't too much of a problem as it can easily be dried off without spoiling the style. This is particularly useful should you decide to visit the beach or the pool over the holiday.

Short box braids are very in now (Pinterest)

Whether you're a long or short-braids loving girl, there are countless styles one can rock and still slay over the holiday.

Long braids are very versatile because they can be styled in different ways (Pinterest)

By cornrows, we refer to not just Ghana weaves, but also 2-braid cornrows.

Tiwa Savage is never shy of colour when it comes to her hair (Instagram)

Just like braids, corn rows are affordable, versatile and can be wet without fear of spoiling the hairstyle. Throw in some colour and beads to your cornrows and you can be sure that you'll have all eyes on you at any event you'll be showing up to.

Toolz and Mo Cheddah offer different options of cornrows aka Ghana weaving (Instagram)

You know the December heat is not for the faint-hearted and what better way to wear one's hair than in a high bun so you don't have to deal with hair touching your body.

Adesua's high hair bun for her bridal shower is definitely goals (Instagram)

In addition to being weather-friendly, it's equally pocket-friendky and offers the need vavavoom effect needed for the yuletide season.

Mo Cheddah is equally adept at rocking a high hair bun (Instagram)

There are a thousand and one reasons why this is easily the most recommended option on the list but we'll settle for 4.

Crotchet braid come in a range of options like these loose curls (Pinterest)

It's affordable, reusable, can be wet without falling apart and best of all, is available in a wide range of options.

What's not to love? So let's get rocking ladies!

They come in curls too (YouTube)

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You should do these often if you wear makeup everyday

For ladies who tend to wear makeup everyday or often, note that these listed bits should be done often.

You can achieve a deep cleansing that rids the skin of dirt with  this Touch Beauty Electric Facial Cleanser  (Chinedu Adiele)

How to allow skin breathe when you wear makeup everyday? First make sure the pores are unclogged!

Wearing makeup everyday without removing them properly tends to block skin pores causing constant breakouts and blemishes that dull and age the skin giving it a lacklustre appearance.

For days when there's no need to wear makeup, the skin should be cleansed, moisturized and left to breathe but if you must wear makeup, ensure to remove every bit of it and replenish the skin of the stripped moisture.

If you wear makeup often after removing it, you need a deep cleanse and a 'skin balancing' routine  (Pinterest)

For ladies who tend to wear makeup everyday or often, note that these listed bits should be done often.

1. Deep cleansing

After using a makeup remover, take the residue off with a deep cleansing astringent or a facial wash that totally gets rid of leftover makeup to make sure the pores are thoroughly clean and closed.

Whether you wear a lot of makeup daily or every other day, this step is extremely important.

You can achieve a deep cleansing that rids the skin of dirt with  this Touch Beauty Electric Facial Cleanser  (Chinedu Adiele)

2. Exfoliation

Exfoliation essentially helps to reveal newer, softer skin by getting rid of dead skin cells that build up over time. When dead skin cells are not removed, the skin pores get blocked, it loses its shine and brightness so this is an essential part of skin routine and especially when you wear makeup often.

This can be done weekly to ensure the skin is not unnecessarily stripped of moisture.

3. Facials

Getting regular facials done by professionals is a must do periodically to make sure the skin stays in great shape. Opt for facials specially tailored to suit your skin; a professional is always in the best position to do this.

Exfoliating the skin often leaves it soft, smooth and glowing  (Mazjin)

4. Serum (For rejuvenation)

In between getting the skin cleansed, treated catering to it overnight is also a must. Make sure that after the washes and cleansing every night, it's replenished using products that work on it (the skin) even while you sleep.

5. Sun Protection

Whether you wear makeup daily or periodically, ensure you have sun protection always. Use moisturizers, makeup etc with enough SPF (sun protection).

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