Shine Bright: 20 Best Christmas Party Hair & Makeup Tips!

Prep Is Everything: Always use a high-quality primer before applying foundation. It keeps your makeup looking fresh well into the early hours.

That Lit-From-Within Glow: Mix a drop of liquid highlighter into your foundation for a stunning, naturally luminous complexion.

Master the Dark Lip: Deep burgundy or classic red lipstick screams holiday glam. Line your lips carefully first to prevent the color from bleeding.

Pass the Glitter: Use your finger to gently tap fine cosmetic glitter or a shimmery eyeshadow right onto the center of your eyelid to catch the light.

Falsies That Stay Put: If you are using false eyelashes, let the glue dry for about 30 seconds until it gets tacky before applying them. They will snap into place instantly without sliding.

Concealer to Go: Keep a concealer in your bag. Dab a little in the inner corners of your eyes and around the nose late in the evening to instantly refresh your look.

Lock It with Setting Spray: Finish your look with a generous mist of setting spray. It melts powdery products into the skin and locks everything down.

Eyes First: If you are doing a heavy smoky eye or using loose glitter, do your eye makeup first and your foundation last. It saves you from messy fallout!

Frame Your Face: Brush your brows upward with a brow wax or gel. Fluffy brows give the face an instant, youthful lift.

Blot and Layer: After applying lipstick, blot with a tissue, dust a tiny bit of translucent powder through the tissue, and apply a second layer. It will survive food and drinks!

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The Modern Ponytail: Create a sleek, low ponytail, wrap a small strand of hair around the elastic to hide it, and finish the length with a glossy hair oil. Simple and chic.

Show Off Your Pins: Don't hide your bobby pins! Use statement rhinestone or gold pins on one side to tuck your hair neatly behind your ear.

Make Curls Last: Let your curls cool down completely in their "rolled" shape before brushing them out. Brushing hot hair pulls the curl straight immediately.

The Hair Donut Trick: If you want a voluminous bun fast, a hair donut is your best friend. It creates the perfect illusion of thick, full hair.

Tame the Flyaways: Use an old toothbrush sprayed with hairspray (or a bit of hair wax) to smooth down baby hairs around your parting.

Keep It Effortless: When doing an updo, leave a few soft, curled strands out to beautifully frame your face.

Dry Shampoo on Clean Hair: Spray dry shampoo onto clean hair before styling. It adds instant texture and grip, preventing your hairstyle from going flat.

The Classic Headband: Short on time? Straighten your hair and slip on a statement headband embellished with pearls or velvet. Instant holiday vibes in seconds!

Finish with Shine Spray: Complete your hairstyle with a light mist of shine spray. The party lights will reflect beautifully off your hair!

Curl Away from the Face: Always wrap your hair around the curling wand away from your face. This opens up your features and highlights your cheekbones.

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