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The holidays are quickly approaching. There are so many reasons to love this time of year: gifts, delicious food, beautiful decorations, and memorable music. With everything that has happened in 2020, a peaceful holiday season is just what we all need. This year might look a little different than other years, but there’s no reason that you can’t put together an incredibly festive look. We’ve put together some of the top holiday makeup trends of 2020 so you can turn heads anywhere you go - even if you’re socially distanced!
Gold Glitter
While winter is usually associated with matte themes in skin and makeup, 2020 is the year that we take advantage of shimmery, glowing looks. This time of year is associated with plenty of glitter and twinkle. You can incorporate glitter into your festive holiday look by adding it to your eyes, your lips, or even across your cheeks. We have also seen some stars opt for an allover glow look by applying shimmery body highlighter along their shoulders and chests for the ultimate holiday glow.
Bold Colors
There is no better way to jazz up a dismal year than with bright, bold colors. Everyone knows about the classic red lip, but you can branch out! Opt for bright eye or lip color and get creative: choose a glossy cranberry color for an homage to Christmas, a bold copper or bronze eyeshadow, or a dreamy purple for a festive pop of color. The best thing about color is that it works for everyone: pick a shade that suits your coloring and go to town! You can choose the easy and subtle route with a festive red eyeliner, for example, or go bold with a bright and eye-catching lip. The world is your oyster!
Metallic Eyes
The holiday season is the perfect time to experiment with metallic eye makeup; you’ll evoke thoughts of chilly, icy winter weather! You can try out a number of tactics to make this look work for you. Metallic blue eyeshadow is incredible when haloed around the eyes, adding a bit of shimmer to an otherwise subtle look. Try metallic silvers and glitters to evoke thoughts of snow.
Smoky Eye
The smoky eye has been a classic, enduring style for years. It’s perfect for all kinds of occasions, especially festive holiday looks. Although the smoky eye has a reputation for being difficult to master, it’s easier than you think. Don’t start with heavy-handed strokes; instead, start with sheer layers to build up an opaque finish. Dial your smoky eye down to something more subtle by smudging a brown eyeshadow across your eyelid and underneath your bottom lashes. Then add some festive sparkle with a bronze shimmery shadow on top.
Graphic Eyeliner
You’ve probably seen graphic eyeliner designs across Instagram, so it should come as no surprise that predictions indicate that the trend will be huge during the 2020 holiday season. It’s a great way to play with color without having too much color in the eye, and without having to master the art. Many makeup techniques can be intimidating, but the good news for dramatic graphic eyeliner is that tiny detail brushes or gel liners are easy to use and look amazing. Mix and match different colors and shapes until you find an effect that works for you.
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If you find yourself following the latest makeup styles and trends, consider a career in professional makeup. Texas College of Cosmetology offers up-to-date courses in cosmetology, nail technology, and esthetician training. Learn to recreate the trendiest looks this holiday season and for all holiday seasons to come. Reach out to us today to learn more!