Holiday 2018 Hair and Makeup Ideas Inspired by Celebrity Beauty Looks

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Holiday 2018 Hair and Makeup Ideas Inspired by Celebrity Beauty Looks

’Tis the season for fun and festive hair and makeup! The holidays are upon Us, which means it’s the perfect time to jazz up your go-to beauty routine with a bit of glitz and glam. Fortunately, celebs have been bringing their A-game on the red carpet and beyond with looks to inspire your party vibe. Whether you’re looking for makeup ideas à la Saoirse Ronan's mega-watt glow and Lupita Nyonog’o’s glittery disco-inspired eyes or creative hair ‘dos like Blake Lively’s voluminous curls and Kate Middleton’s preppy headband, there is no shortage of star beauty looks to experiment with before the year is through. From your work parties and happy hours to Christmas day and New Year’s Eve, keep scrolling for our favorite celebrity-inspired holiday hair and makeup looks!

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Holiday 2018 Hair and Makeup Ideas Inspired by Celebrity Beauty Looks

’Tis the season for fun and festive hair and makeup! The holidays are upon Us, which means it’s the perfect time to jazz up your go-to beauty routine with a bit of glitz and glam. Fortunately, celebs have been bringing their A-game on the red carpet and beyond with looks to inspire your party vibe. Whether you’re looking for makeup ideas à la Saoirse Ronan's mega-watt glow and Lupita Nyonog’o’s glittery disco-inspired eyes or creative hair ‘dos like Blake Lively’s voluminous curls and Kate Middleton’s preppy headband, there is no shortage of star beauty looks to experiment with before the year is through. From your work parties and happy hours to Christmas day and New Year’s Eve, keep scrolling for our favorite celebrity-inspired holiday hair and makeup looks!

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Hailee Steinfeld's Liquid Metal Liner

Celeb makeup artist Kristine Studden dreamed up a shimmering cat eye look for the Bumblebee actress on Tuesday, December 18, using the Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Glam Glitter gel eye crayon in Glitz Blitz 31 (a sparkly copper). She called the colorful feline flick "modern holiday vibes" on Instagram. 

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Jennifer Lopez's Half-Up Hair

While promoting her latest flick Second Act in Miami on Friday, December 14, mane man Chris Appleton crafted a super sleek and shiny half-up, half-down 'do for the star to complement her all-orange-everything outfit and makeup.

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Lucy Hale’s Glitter Lip

’Tis the season for sparkle — lots and lots of sparkle. To give the former Pretty Little Liar the ultimate glitter pout on Wednesday, December 19, makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan first applied a coat of the Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick in Red Supreme before layering the Lemonhead.La Spacepaste glitter gel in Roosevelt (a ruby red) and Wine Safari (a merlot) on top.

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Camila Coelho’s Bold Braids

Why rock one dutch braid when you can rock four, à la the plaits celeb hair pro Justine Marjan created for the blogger on Wednesday, December 19? Graphic parts and a high-shine hair oil or gel complete the fierce New Year’s Eve-worthy look.

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Karlie Kloss’ Two-Tone Lip

The new Project Runway host teamed up with makeup artist Bob Scott to craft a holiday party-worthy look of clean skin, a groomed brow and super cool red ombre lip. In the YouTube video tutorial, Scott described the multi-tone pout as a way to “switch up a classic red with something a little more interesting,” and he used the satin-finish Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Envious (a cherry red) and Insolent Plum (a rich berry). With a flat brush, he first applied the plum hue to the outer corners of the lip, and then used his finger to press the scarlet shade into the center — blurring the lines between the two for a seamless effect.

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Emily Blunt’s Ballet Bun

At the NYC premiere of Mary Poppins Returns on Monday, December 17, celeb hairstylist Laini Reeves provided the ultimate holiday updo inspo with an ethereal ballet-inspired bun to complement the actress’ dramatic Erdem suit and peachy makeup. Securing the bun just below the crown of the head and allowing a few whispy pieces to dot the hairline keeps the ‘do feeling fun not fussy.

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Keira Knightley’s Plum Peepers

The British beauty’s makeup artist Lisa Eldridge created a grownup pink and purple look for the star at a BAFTA event in London on Monday, December 17. Using rosy tones on her lips and cheeks, the pro added a pop of color to the face with a smokey eggplant eye (we like the Chanel Les 4 Ombres eyeshadow palette in 228 Tisse Cambon).

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Kylie Jenner’s Ode to Marilyn Monroe

The reality star shared a selfie on Instagram on Sunday, December 16, showing off a sultry platinum blonde bob and an ultra-glam makeup look that called to mind the iconic screen siren. While her go-to makeup pro, Ariel Tejada, didn’t share the exact products he used, the beauty magnate’s Kylie Cosmetics matte liquid lipstick in Boujee and lip liner in Hollyberry would create a similar ombre effect.

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Ashley Tisdale’s Pretty Pink ‘Do

The former High School Musical star debuted bubblegum-colored tressed last week, and her latest look kept the girly vibes going. Hairstylist Justine Marjan shared on Instagram on Sunday, December 16, that she created “a little Bardot bump with a bow” for the star by backbrushing the hair at the crown for lift and using the TRESemme Micro Mist Hairspray in Smooth for hold. She secured the half-up style with a Kitsch elastic before tying a pretty velvet ribbon on top.

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Maya Henry’s Emerald Eyes

Makeup artist Patrick Ta created a winged-out jewel-tone look for the model and actress at a TINGS Magazine party on Saturday, December 15. To create the sparkly gradient and fierce fringe, the pro used the various green shades in the Huda Beauty Emerald Obsessions eye shadow palette and Tom Ford Extreme Mascara.

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Miley Cyrus’ ‘90s Pony

Promoting her new song “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart” on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday, December 14, the songstress rocked a sky-high ponytail by Aleksey Bishop, but it was the super fine face-framing pieces the hair pro pulled out that gave the perky style a throwback vibe that was all kinds of cool. Oh, and shoutout to that bold lipstick hue!

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Natalie Portman’s Surprisingly Simple Contour

While you may be conditioned to believe a perfectly sculpted complexion requires dozens of products, makeup artist Quinn Murphy gave the actress a natural contour in just two steps at a Vox Lux screening in NYC on Thursday, December 13. On Instagram, he shared that he first applied a sheer veil of the Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation to even out her skin tone, before swapping blush for bronzer and using the DiorSkin Mineral Nude Bronze 003 along her temples, in the hollows of the cheek and on the tip of the chin for a sun kissed effect.

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Jenna Dewan’s Old Hollywood Glam

The only thing better than a festive red lip? A crimson pout paired with a retro cat eye and ultra-glossy mane à la the former World of Dance host at the Love Actually Live premiere on Wednesday, December 12. Makeup artist Dendoll used the MAC Pro Longwear Fluidline in Black Track to draw on the feline flick, while the Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Creme in Amazing provided the cherry on top. 

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Amber Heard’s Jewel Tone Eyes

As makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis put it, the Aquaman star was “serving a serious cat eye” at the L.A. premiere of the film on Wednesday, December 12. The best part? Recreating it only requires a trip to the drugstore. The pro explained on Instagram that she blended the purple hues in the L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Pocket Palette Eye Shadow in Violet Amour with the brand’s Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Eternal Black and Extra-Intense Liquid Pencil Eyeliner in Black to perfect the dramatic winged-out look. 

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Jennifer Lopez’s Tousled Top Knot

J. Lo proved that a top knot is the ultimate party ‘do when she hit the red carpet and afterparty of the NYC premiere of her new film Second Act on Wednesday, December 12, with a sky-high style by mane man Chris Appleton. The hairstylist posted on Instagram that “sometimes less is more,” and he loves a “clean snatched top knot” with “wispy pieces” around the face for added softness.  

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Vanessa Hudgens’ Scarlet Pout

The best compliment to beautiful bronzy skin and a strong brown? A bold red lip, of course, as the Second Act actress rocked during a SirusXM interview on Wednesday, December 12. Makeup pro Allan Avendano spilled on Instagram that he found the perfect shade of red-violet in MAC’s Matte Lipstick in All Fired Up. 

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Leslie Mann’s Blue Bow

The cutest way to jazz up any ‘do? With a bow, of course. Hairstylist Jenny Cho hid the elastic securing the Welcome to Marwen actress' bouncy half-up, half-down style at the film’s L.A. premiere on Tuesday, December 10, with a pretty blue velvet ribbon that matched her polka dot Zac Posen gown.

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Sabrina Carpenter’s Glittery Red Cat Eye

Celeb makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan admitted on Instagram on Tuesday, December 10, that she is “currently obsessed with glitter” — and so are we! She shared that she crafted a sparkling winged-out look for the former Girl Meets World star using the cult-favorite Lemonhead.LA Spacepaste in Roosevelt.

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Shay Mitchell’s Super Sleek Pony

There is nothing more timeless than a chic low ponytail, as the former Pretty Little Liars star proved at the CNN Heroes event in NYC on Sunday, December 9. Celeb hairstylist Danielle Priano created the high-shine ‘do complete with a strand of hair covering the elastic. The best part? It is virtually foolproof to try at home.

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Sophie Turner's Warm Lids

Want a way to smolder without going for a smokey eye? Take a cue from the look Hung Vanngo gave the Game of Thrones star on Friday, December 7, and go for a halo of warm peach shadow instead! 

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Kelly Ripa's Messy Bun

The hosts's soft un-perfect updo posted to Instagram on Thursday, December 6, is the perfect low-key look for a glam moment that doesn't read fussy. Her hairstylist Ryan Trygstad used IGK products to help get this lived-in texture!

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Amber Heard’s Bold Braids

Why rock one braid when you can layer a whole ponytail full of plaits and knots? Mane man Jon Chapman created the whimsical ‘do for the Aquaman actress’ appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday, December 5, and it paired perfectly with her fuchsia pout and #flawless skin.

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Felicity Jones’ Glimmering Green Peepers

For a red and green makeup look that is anything but cheesy, allow the On the Basis of Sex star’s rosy cheek and shimmering mint eye by makeup artist Mary Greenwell to be your guide. At the film’s Paris premiere on Tuesday, December 4, the pro used Clé de Peau Beauté for the chic Christmas-y look, and we recommend the brand’s Eye Color Duo in 103 Harmony Green and Powder Blush Duo in 102 Cherry Blossom for a similarly stunning effect. 

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Saoirse Ronan's All-Over Glow

Showing Us all how to translate summer’s dewy glow into a glam winter look, makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua created luminosity and dimension by applying different types of highlighters all over the actress’ face at the Mary Queen of Scots premiere on Tuesday, December 4. She layered the Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter + Balm Duo with the Sublime Skin Highlighting Trio on the cheeks and brow bones, before adding a bit of shine to the eyes with the brand’s Rosegold 005 along the upper and lower lash line and Astral Luna Gold eyeshadow in the inner corners.

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Margot Robbie’s Monochromatic Makeup

“Flushed and blushed” is how celeb makeup guru Pati Dubroff described the Mary Queen of Scots actress’ monochrome look at the film’s NYC premiere on Tuesday, December 4. Keeping the eyes bare, Dubroff applied a plum-like stain on the lips and cheeks for a festive (and wearable!) take on the high-fashion trend.

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Blake Lively’s ‘80s Curls

It was all about the glam for the A Simple Favor actress at the Versace pre-fall 2019 fashion show in NYC on Sunday, December 2, where she rocked a head full of voluminous curls courtesy of mane man Rod Ortega. The best part? The fun ’do was secured behind her right ear with a sparkly hair accessory (we love celeb hairstylist Justine Marjan’s new line with Kitsch) for added glitz.

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Rachel Brosnahan’s Sensual Smokey Eye

The eyes had it at The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season two premiere on Thursday, November 29, with the show’s star sporting a sexy smokey eye. Makeup artist Lisa Aharon used the Chantecaille Lasting Eye Shade in Coriander (a matte brown) in the crease and the pearlescent Shine Eye Shade in Tanzanite (a jewel-tone violet) on the lids, while a smudge of the Brightening Eye Kajal in the inner corners and waterline kept her peepers from looking too dark or heavy.

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Tessa Thompson’s Mile-Long Plait

At the Creed II London premiere on Wednesday, November 28, the actress sported a mile-long braid courtesy of celeb hairstylist Lacy Redway. The dramatic ponytail plait paired perfectly with her voluminous lime green Valentino frock and would make a real statement at a holiday party or on New Year’s Eve.

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Lucy Hale’s Cherry Red Lips

A bold red lip is a holiday staple for a reason, and the former Pretty Little Liars actress proves that, when it comes to creating the ultimate crimson, two shades are better than one. On Instagram, makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan shared that she layered the YSL Beauty Liquid Lip Stain in Rouge Tatouage with the Avon Lip Glow Gloss in Spark to perfect the vibrant hue. 

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Kate Middleton’s Super Chic Headband

Taking a page from Blair Waldorf’s playbook, the Duchess has been stepping out in a series of dramatic headbands these last few months, but it was her velvet Jane Taylor London style at a ceremony honoring the centenary of the World War I armistice at Westminster Abbey in London on Sunday, November 11, that was holiday hair goals. She tucked the chunky design (which offers a fresh take on the preppy accessory) into a glossy chignon that showed off her fab pearl earrings.

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Jessica Alba’s Lit-From-Within Radiance

Leave it to the Honest Co. founder to have a genius hack for achieving that enviable SoCal glow. At the 2018 Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday, November 10, makeup artist Jamie Greenberg prepped the skin with not one but two primers. She first applied the Honest Beauty Everything Primer Matte to the t-zone to keep unwanted shine at bay, before adding the Everything Primer Glow to the rest of the face to create a #flawless base with radiance in all the right places.

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Lupita Nyong’o’s Disco Eyes

Makeup artist Nick Barose called the Academy Award winner’s bold beauty at the 2018 WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards on Wednesday, November 7, a “glitter disco” look with “showgirl vibes.” After drawing a cat-like wing with the Lancôme x Proenza Schouler Eye Kajal in Black Chroma and filling in the lid with the brand’s Color Design Eyeshadow Palette in Gris Fumee, he glittered her up with the Lemonhead.LA Glitter Gel in a pewter shade “for extra drama and sparkle” that “doesn’t move.”