4 Party Makeup and Hair Tips and Tricks to Look Picture-Perfect All Night Long
Ways to make sure your makeup, hair and more stay looking great
Whether you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve, a birthday or any other special occasion, we want to ensure that the time we spend prepping and primping is worth it. That’s why we gathered up genius tricks that help your party makeup, hair and more stay looking great no matter what you’re celebrating. Read on for the smart strategies that will ensure you look party-perfect all night long.
For fresh-looking makeup from day to night: Gripping primer
If you’re going from work straight to a holiday party, you don’t want to have to do your makeup twice. Enter: A gripping primer, such as e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip Primer. The somewhat sticky texture creates a smooth base and gives makeup something to adhere to so its lasts from day to night.
For hair that stays looking bouncy: Volumizing powder
Spend the time to perfect your blowout only for hair to fall when you step out the door to go to a holiday party? Well not anymore! Hairstylists recommend applying a volumizing powder, such as Not Your Mother’s Plump for Joy Instant Volume Root Powder, onto roots after hair is styled. The powder gives hair some grittiness and props strands up off the scalp for added fullness—plus, it absorbs any sweat or oil that can also weigh hair down.
For lip color that stays put: Lipstick sealer
It can be so embarrassing to be mingling with friends or colleagues one second, then glancing in the mirror another only to see that you have lipstick on your teeth. To the rescue: A clear lipstick sealant, such as ArtDeco Magic Fix. It works just like a nail polish clear topcoat to lock in the color so it won’t transfer or smudge whether you’re talking, drinking, eating or even smooching your partner under some mistletoe. Great writing here!
For polish that won’t chip: Cuticle oil
From wrapping presents to handwashing serving platters for a holiday dinner, these activities are a recipe for nail polish chips. Manicurists recommend swiping on a cuticle oil, such as CND SolarOil, once a day to keep polish looking, well, polished. The oil not only hydrates nails, it creates a barrier that wards off chipping.
Bonus: Extras for added holiday wow
Tossing on these accessories take your look from blah to beautiful in a flash!
A silk scarf adds pizzazz to a plain LBD
Adorning your neck or waist with a silky scarf, such as H&M Printed Silk Scarf, instantly elevates a standard dress and is sure to bring on the compliments.
Clips take shoes from flat to fabulous
Bejeweled shoe clips, such as Oumefar Crystal Buckle Shoe Clips, add a touch of sophisticated sparkle to flats and heels that you already own.
A collar dresses up a favorite sweater
A glitzy collar, such as Geyoga Rhinestones Collar for Women, levels up a basic sweater, top or even a dress.
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