10 YouTubers to Follow For the Best Holiday Hair + Makeup Tutorials
Perfect that cat eye just in time for your holiday soiree.
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I've learned how to do a shocking amount of things by watching YouTube video tutorials. In fact, almost all of my hair and makeup knowledge comes directly from a select group of YouTubers who have become my go-to beauty gurus.
As we prep for the holiday season, I wanted to share my favorite beauty geniuses with you so you can start planning out your glam holiday party looks. No matter what your challenge might be, you’re sure to find a fix with these tutorials.
1: Jaclyn Hill
It’s hard to think about makeup tutorials on YouTube without going to the hilarious and talented Jaclyn Hill. This former makeup artist tells it like it is and shares all of her best advice with humor, personality and loads of great tips. She’s working on her own makeup line, and in the past year has teamed up with cosmetic company Becca on a line of highlighters.
The Look: Soft, Glam Holiday Makeup
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Many of the YouTubers who focus on makeup tutorials are quite young, so it’s nice to find a popular YouTuber who is a tiny bit older and can share tips and tricks that are geared toward women who are not in their twenties. Tati shares her opinions on various products and offers hands-on tutorials for everyone no matter your skill level.
The Look: Quick + Easy Holiday Makeup
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3: Manny Mua
You don’t necessarily find a ton of guys in this group of beauty gurus, but Manny has managed to quickly find his way to the top of the pack. And for good reason. He’s perfect to follow if you favor more dramatic makeup looks, but he also shares some key information about men’s skincare and products. His language is not always PG, so keep that in mind if you happen to have the kiddos around.
The Look: Affordable Holiday Makeup
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Launched by former Hills star Lauren Conrad, this is a channel that's focused on all elements of beauty: makeup, hair and skincare. They tend to update their main website more than their YouTube channel these days, but they have excellent beginner tutorials that I find myself referring to time and time again.
The Look: Easy Cat-Eye
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This YouTuber has every type of hairstyle tutorial you could ever dream up. She features celebrity- and pop culture-inspired tutorials, as well as basic and beginner walk-throughs.
The Look: 3 Short-Hair Holiday Hairstyles
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6: Luxy Hair
Featuring YouTube superstar Mimi Ikonn, this channel breaks down every single hair challenge you could possibly imagine. The how-tos are comprehensive yet super easy to follow.
The Look: 5 Easy Ways to Curl Your Hair
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This professional LA makeup artist offers a variety of creative tutorials. She covers all the basics with both makeup and hair but also includes some fun and experimental tutorials. She also goes to great lengths to ensure that her tutorials feature both inexpensive drugstore options, as well as more expensive department store makeup, too.
The Look: Soft, Glittery Holiday Makeup
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Lisa Eldridge is one of the top celebrity makeup artists in the world. This Brit's channel includes an incredible amount of truly helpful, in-depth makeup and skincare tutorials, often featuring top models and other pop culture icons.
The Look: Holiday Hair + Makeup
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Let's not forget about the kiddos when it comes to holiday hairstyles. This channel focuses exclusively on creative hair ideas for kids with in-depth tutorials on braids, short hair and curly hair. They have more than 200 tutorials, so no matter what look you're going for, you're sure to find some inspiration.
The Look: Easy Braided Up-Do
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10: Pixiwoo
Sam & Nic Chapman are the two sisters behind this fun YouTube channel. They feature a variety of fantastic tutorials and have a load of celebrity makeup looks that they teach you how to copy. They are also fans of using budget-friendly drugstore makeup and often do videos where they ask you to spot the difference behind high-end and low-end options.
The Look: Soft, Neutral Christmas Day Makeup
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