How to Get Bold Lashes for Christmas and NYE

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There are a few things that define a holiday makeup look: red lipstick, a rosy blush, lots of glitter, and of course, big lashes.

That's because the perfect set of lashes make your eye makeup pop, especially if you're going for a bold look, like a smokey eye or sparkly liner.

So what's the key to party-ready lashes this holiday season? A trusty lash curler, a good mascara, and a pair of dramatic faux lashes.

Our shopping experts found the best products to achieve bold, festive lashes for all your holiday activities, from Christmas to New Year's Eve.

We've even shared a few staff-approved tips and tricks that will make applying your new lashes a breeze.

How to Apply Fake Eyelashes

While it can be intimidating, applying fake lashes isn't as hard as you might think. It'll be even easier if you keep these tips in mind!

To start, use an eyelash curler to lift your natural lash and help them blend effortlessly into the fake lash you'll be applying.

After that, apply a volumizing mascara, like the one we found from Jason Wu Beauty. It's designed to lengthen and curl lashes.

Next, use some scissors to trim the false lashes to fit your lash line. Apply a small amount amount of lash glue, and use a tweezer to guide the lash band onto your natural lash line.

Applying liquid eyeliner is a must when seamlessly merging the look of your faux lashes with your natural ones. We recommend the precision liquid liner from Moira Cosmetics, which one E! writer swears by. It's only $7, but performs like a luxury item.

There are a ton of different lash styles to choose from. For a dramatic look, opt for a long, fluffy pair like the ones we found from Lashaholic, or try out a wispier lash from some of our other options for a more subtle effect.

Want bold lashes for your next holiday event? Scroll on to shop the best mascaras, false lashes, and tools that will complete your holiday makeup look.

Rinna Beauty Lash Out Mascara

This black mascara from Lisa Rinna's beauty line is perfect adding some extra oomph to your natural lashes.

Lengthening and curling, it's made with lash-loving ingredients such as biotin, vitamin E, and coconut oil.

Lashaholic Lashes Paradise

If you're looking for a cat-eye effect, these lashes are the pair for you.

Made from 100% silk, these lashes are shorter on the inner corners and longer on the outer corners to help create the illusion of an elongated eye. Plus, they'e nearly half off.

Moira Cosmetics 3D Effect Bionic Vegan Faux Mink Lashes

These faux mink lashes are made from synthetic silk so they're soft, fluffy, and comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

This extra-long, extra-bold pair is ideal for smokey eye looks, but it comes in tons of other styles, too.

Moira Cosmetics Precision Liquid Liner

To seamlessly blend the lash band from your falsies into your natural lash line, you need an ultra-dark and juicy liquid liner like this staff-approved one.

The extra-fine tip makes application easy. And at just $7, you really can't beat the price.

Lashaholic Lashes Stronger Than Yesterday

Made from 100% silk fibers, these lashes have a comfortable cotton lash band and feature clusters that provide a doll-like effect.

The best part? They're on sale!

Moira Cosmetics Volume & Long Lash Mascara

Give your lashes a coat of drama with this volumizing mascara, which won't smudge or flake.

It's made with lash-lengthening castor oil and conditioning peach leaf extract, plus, the formula is super buildable.

KimChi Chic Beauty A Really Good Mascara

Whether you go for the curling or lengthening version of this mascara, you'll love how voluminous your lashes look.

The formula containts jojoba oil, castor oil, biotin, and vitamin E to keep lashes soft and promote growth.

Luminess 3-Piece Lash Kit

This set — which boasts a pretty rose gold hue — comes with all of the tools you need to effortlessly apply fake lashes.

It includes mini scissors to trim lash bands, a special lash applicator, and flat-edge tweezers to adjust the corners.

Jason Wu Beauty The Lash Primer

Have lashes that struggle to keep a curl? This lash primer is the solution, since it's designed to help your lashes stay put all day long.

As an added bonus, the biotin and peptide-enriched formula nourishes and conditions lashes.

Lashaholic Lashes Captivate

Tired of dealing with glue? These magnetic lashes offer mess-free application. Swipe the special liner across your lash line then pop on the lashes, which have tiny magnets along the band.

They feature clusters of varying lengths for a natural look that still makes your eyes pop.

Moira Cosmetics 2-in-1 Lash Adhesive & Waterproof Liner

Applying the perfect amount of glue to your falsies can be tricky, but this two-in-one liner adhesive makes it easy.

Waterproof and highly pigmented, this liquid liner doubles as lash adhesive, allowing you to complete two steps from your routine in one go and without the mess.