Hair's the Scoop

Splash News

Jemma Kidd's easy-yet-effective transitional beauty tricks:

1. Use radiance cream under foundation. This is more subtle than when you dab it on top as a highlighter.

2. Don’t try to cover very pale skin with a darker foundation — match to your natural skin tone and add color with blush. Peach tones give a sunkissed radiance to the skin.

3. Use a tint or cream blush in a natural fresh pink, so that your cheeks look as though you’ve pinched them — use very little product to start with and build up the color gradually.

KMazur/WireImage for Full Picture

A few of my girlfriends have an annual tradition of doing their hair and makeup together before the big night out, whilst some are convinced that a proper cut and color ensures a year full of good hair days. Others insist on being fully groomed— from brow to bikini— for the new year. And then there are those that spend a full day bathing, primping and prepping, even if they plan to be couch surfing when the clock strikes twelve.

As for me, my only "must" is a mist of Vivienne Westwood Boudoir, an opulent, over-the-top scent that's become a signature of sorts. Year in, year out— whether I spend the evening in sweats or at a black tie fête— it never fails to entice.

What's your year-end beauty ritual?

Jim Spellman/Getty Images

Get in the holiday spirit with these fun (and fool-proof!) seasonal beauty trends:

Sparkly Nails
Glittery, over-the-top polish is the perfect compliment to the season's LBD.
Best Bet: Lippmann Collection Nail Lacquer in Happy Birthday!, a festive shade that's A-List approved. $18, LippmannCollection.com.

Fierce Lashes
Bold, look-at-me lashes are Hollywood's go-to for good reason— they're sexy, chic and frame the eyes beautifully. Click here for my top picks.

The Bold Lip
A crimson kisser isn't the only way to draw attention to your lips. Experiment with vivid pinks, futuristic shades of violet and rich, berry tones to find your best fit.

Brushed-Out Curls
Achieve voluminous waves— like Blake's— in under 5 minutes with a simple set of hot rollers. For added definition, mist hair with a flexible-hold hairspray before letting it down.
Best Bet: Conair Ionic Instant Heat Jumbo Rollers. $24.99 (for 12), Target.com; Bumble and bumble Thickening Hairspray. $25, BumbleandBumble.com.

The Other Bun
Whether you're at the office holiday party or a formal fête, this easy, sophisticated hairstyle is always a safe bet. View a step-by-step tutorial here.

Fancy a few more holiday beauty ideas? Check out All the Looks.

Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

NEW Lookbook alert!

Head over to AllTheLooks.com to view the best in holiday beauty.