5 Holiday 'Don'ts' That Age You | 4. Bad Hair and Makeup

5 Holiday Pitfalls That Age You

The lights, the family, the magical time of year: you’d think that everything about the holidays would cast us grown-ups with a magical glow. If only. Here are 5 things during the holidays that can instantly make you look older:

By: Cynthia Nellis

January 3, 2011

Source: Donna Ward/Getty Images

Why bad holiday hair and makeup make you look older: A stiff updo and heavy makeup may seem like a good idea, but overdoing it in the dress-up department can make you look years older. Instead of an elaborate updo, opt instead for something more modern like a half-up/half-down hairstyle. And instead of heavily lined eyes (too '90s) try softly smokey eyes which are achieved by using a small brush and powder instead of gloppy eyeliner.

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