Your Guide to the Perfect Christmas Party Lash Look

Christmas party season means back-to-back events — the office do, the family dinner, New Year's Eve — and your lashes don't have to be the same for all of them. Here's how to pick the right style for each occasion.

For a bold night out: go dramatic

If you're after maximum impact under party lighting, a voluminous, fluffy lash does the heavy lifting. Our THE FLUFF EXTRAVAGANZA individual lashes are designed for exactly this — a full, fluffy finish that reads beautifully in photos, which matters when half the night is spent in front of a camera roll.

For glam with a bit more restraint

Not every event calls for full drama. If you want definition without overdoing it, the Glam Lashes collection strikes a nice middle ground — glam enough for a party, wearable enough for the whole evening.

For something a little different

If you like to mix natural and dramatic volume in the same set, FLUFF IT OR LEAVE IT individual lashes let you build your own shape rather than committing to one uniform strip — handy if you're doing your makeup in a rush between work and the party.

A few practical tips

• Apply lashes after your eye makeup is finished, including mascara on your natural lashes, for the most secure hold.
• Let your lash glue go slightly tacky before placing the strip — a few seconds makes a real difference to how long it lasts through a long night.
• If you're wearing lashes several nights in a row over the festive period, remove them gently with an oil-based cleanser rather than pulling, so they're in good shape to wear again.

Whichever style you choose, the main thing is picking one you'll actually feel comfortable in for a full night of dancing, dinner and photos — not just the one that looks best in the packaging.