How to Do Your Makeup and Hair for a Girl's Night Out

Don’t get us wrong: It’s super-enjoyable to spend a night in wearing PJs and watching TV with a bowl of popcorn. But sometimes, it’s fun to get all dressed up and hit the town with a gang of your best friends. Having a good old fashioned girl’s night out consists of four things: 1) your best friends, 2) an amazing outfit, 3) a killer makeup look, and 4) snapping a lot of pics—because obviously, it didn’t happen if there aren’t any photos. Need some makeup inspo for this very situation? We’re here to help you out!

Fake a Glow with Dewy Foundation

Get your glow on by swapping out your regular liquid foundation for one that has a dewy finish, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Glow Foundation. Apply it with a makeup sponge, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender, using dabbing and rolling motions to blend the foundation onto your skin.

Give Your Lashes a Lift with Mascara

Get ready to bat some seriously flirty lashes! Choose a waterproof volumizing mascara formula, like the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Feline Waterproof Mascara. Start by applying it at the base of your lashes, gently sweeping up. Go ahead and show off that fringe—your eyes are sure to be the center of attention.

Go for a Shimmering Smoky Eye

OK, we know what you’re thinking: the smoky eye is everyone’s go-to look for a girl’s night out. But we’re not talking about the traditional dark smoky eye—we’re giving this classic eye makeup look a shimmery golden makeover. Yep, that’s right: Swap out the the gray and black shadows for a gold eye palette instead. This is a great way to stand out if you’re wearing a little black dress (another girl’s night out fave).

Get the look by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Apply an eye shadow primer to your lids to create a smooth canvas on which to work.

Step 2: Create a thick cat eye on your upper lids using a black pencil eyeliner, such as the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Silkissime Eyeliner in Black.

Step 3: Layer a gold cream eye shadow onto your lids using a flat show brush. Try the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow in Eternal Sunshine.

Step 4: Blend out the black liner from your bottom lash line with a dark brown shade using a small, flat shadow brush. This will help to add dimension and make the look even smokier.

Get Catty with Your Eyeliner

Not into sparkles? That’s alright! We’ve got another show-stopper look for you: winged eyeliner. There’s a reason why winged eyeliner (a.k.a. the cat eye) has been beloved for what feels like forever. This classic eye makeup trend looks great on anyone and adds just the right amount of drama.

Get the look by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Prep your lids with an eye primer first.

Step 2: Use the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Eyeliner in Black Party to draw a line from the outer corner of your eye, stopping just past the crease.

Step 3: Starting at the center of your upper lash line, draw a line that connects with the end of the line you created in Step 2.

Step 4: Starting at the inner corner of your eye, trace all of your upper lash line.

Step 5: Fill in any remaining gaps with your eyeliner. Meow!

Make a Statement with a Bold Lip Color

While red might be your go-to lipstick shade for a girl’s night out, why not step out of your comfort zone and try a new hue this time? How about a deep purple or a super-bright pink? Both colors are totally on trend and are absolutely stunning. Reach for the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints/Lip, which is available in 14 shades ranging from bordeaux to fuchsia to orange. Outline your lips with the applicator first, then fill in your pout.

Let Your Hair Down

Give yourself gorgeous beachy waves for your girl’s night out. This show-stopping hairstyle is oh-so-easy to create. After washing your hair, spritz on the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle AIR DRY IT Wave Swept Spray, then braid your hair. Let your hair air dry—when you unbraid it, you can expect effortlessly tousled tresses. The best part: No heat tools are required to get this look!

Rock a Non-Boring Ponytail

Whoever said ponytails are boring clearly never saw a sleek, slicked-back take on the style. And let’s be real: What better way is there to keep your hair off of your face while you’re dancing the night away? Oh, and did we mention that it takes just seconds to create? So, the next you’ve got plans with your BFFs, slick your hair back into a ponytail and take the style up a notch by wrapping a piece of your hair around the hair tie to hide it.