6 Ways to amp up your holiday beauty game this year

Welcome to our #JoyToTheGirl holiday beauty series brought to you by Ulta Beauty.

Sure, loose waves and a bright red lip is great (or better said safe) for the holidays but how about amping things up this season? With all the dinners, parties, after-work cocktail hours and family gatherings about to cram your calendar, you might as well take things to the next level by sporting some of the bold and edgy beauty trends that are totally popping right now, like burgundy lips, twiggy lashes and bright blue liner. Yes, blue liner. Here are 6 ways to make your holiday beauty look super cool this year!

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Ditch the red lipstick.

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Classic red is nice but a deep, warm plum instantly takes things up a notch.

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Dramatize lashes with the spidery effect.

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Twiggy-eyes aren’t just in, they also make eyes look bigger and brighter.

Go for a blue liner.

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Who says you can’t rock a deep, blue liner at your next party? It’s a great way to liven up that classic but basic, LBD.

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Bring out the sparkles.

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Now, if you really want to get festive, try glaming up your eyes using glitter shadow. If you’re looking for something less cray, opt for an eyeliner.

Lose the loose waves.

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Opt for a sleek, and edgy half-up, half-down style instead. Use a flexible hold hairspray to keep the look in place.

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Glam up your hair.

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A statement-making hair accessory is all you need to transform a look.

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