Tis the season for bouncy shiny hair: 4 products to try for your next blowout

Family dinners, holiday cocktail parties, and ugly Christmas sweater parties require bouncy, shiny, and soft hair. However, blowdrying during cold winter months can take the life out of any hairstyle.

I make sure to use products that protect and extend the life of my blowout to minimize any potential damage. Here's a lineup of great products to try for your next blowout.

Shu Uemura Color Lustre Brilliant Glaze Thermo-Milk  If your hair is color treated, you'll want something that not only protects your hair from heat damage, but also extends the life of your color. $38

Philip B Oud Royal Thermal Protection Spray Perfect for fine hair as it protects hair without weighing it down. $25

Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight If you battle with curls, this balm helps give a smoother blow out and also gradually loosens your natural curls after continuous use. $26

Kerastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique Nourishing Leave-In Treatment I shudder to think of the day when Kerastase stops making this leave-in treatment. It is the be-all and end-all of hair protectants. It not only protects my hair, but it leaves it incredibly soft, shiny, bouncy, and smells amazing. Worth every penny. $43