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The holiday season is always such a busy time of year. Especially, for the busy mom! With so many activities, holiday parties and traveling to visit loved ones you have to be prepared. The last thing I want to worry about is gray hair. Trust me, I have too many to count and it seems I have to color my hair often. I love having the option of different ways to color my hair. I really needed to take care of my regrowth (new growth) and I decided to go with the affordable option of Schwarzkopf® Keratin Color in Expresso (3.0). As most of you know I love shopping at Target. Through the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, it was so convenient to find this in the store! I love using this color because it gives me even color from root to tip PLUS 100% gray coverage. Another reason I love using this color is that it gives me the professional quality hair color at home and it left my hair feeling healthy and more importantly my hair gained its shine back!

Let’s admit it. It’s challenging for us busy moms to escape for the salon during the holidays. So, having the option to color my hair at home is invaluable. On top of that, the product is easy to use and produces beautiful color results that last! The K-BOND PLEX™ is a salon-inspired anti-breakage technology and it repairs the inner hair structures for strong healthy hair. They are also coming out with a new product that works well on all hair textures, plus it’s moisturizing & deeply nourishing. If you are on the hunt for a fun and easy way to switch it up this holiday season and you don’t want to worry about hair breakage, I would highly recommend Schwarzkopf® Keratin Color. Especially if you are looking for extra long lasting color intensity and cutting-edge anti-breakage technology. It will leave your hair looking healthy and strong with up to 80% less breakage* (vs. untreated hair). The best part is the process is quick and easy! Follow these directions for the perfect color:

1. Twist Cap, and apply Pre-Color Serum on dry ends of your hair.
2. Pierce the Color Creme tube with the reverse side of the cap. Carefully squeeze the entire contents into the applicator bottle.
3. Securely place the cap back on the Applicator Bottle and close tightly. Shake the bottle vigorously until all ingredients are mixed into a smooth cream.
4. Twist off the tip of the cap and immediately start with the application process.
5. Apply the entire mixture, strand after strand, onto your hair
6. Work the mixture in with your fingertips. Be sure to wear the gloves provided.
7. Leave the mixture on your hair to develop for 30 mins for the best results.
8. After the processing time has ended, apply warm water to the hair and work into a lather. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.
9. Work the specially developed K-BOND PLEX™ Conditioner into towel-dried hair and leave in for 2 minutes.
10. Rinse thoroughly. Depending on the length of your hair, the Conditioner can be used for 3-4 applications.

Watch my step-by-step color application process here

 Before (Left) After (Right)

 Before (Left) After (Right)

  Now that I have completed the color process, I decided to style my hair in 4 differently styles that are easy to do and perfect for the busy mom this holiday season. Another great thing about these styles is that you can also create them for the holiday parties you will have to attend this year. Watch the FULL step-by-step video tutorial here on how to create each holiday hairstyle with ease.

To achieve these holiday hairstyles complete the following steps:

1. Section hair, and blow dry hair until completely dry
2. Keeping hair in sections, flat-iron
3. Once done, section hair to sides (down the middle)
4. Grab a ponytail holder, bobby pins, and hair charms (optional)

4 Easy Holiday Hairstyles For The Busy Mom

Style 1: Double Side Twists with Hair Charms

Style 2: Classy Low Bun

Watch the abbreviated styling video here

Style 3: Twisted Side Ponytail

Style 4: Side Messy Bun with & without Hair Charms

Which one of these holiday hairstyles is your favorite?

Now, I don’t want to leave you hanging. If you want to give Schwarzkopf® Keratin Color from Target a try be sure to check out this offer: when you buy 4 get a $5 gift card for Schwarzkopf® Hair until 12/29.