During the holidays, our excitement for getting glam reaches new heights. Whether it's the background music of Mariah Carey or the scent of pine-scented candles, the mention of a party prompts us to pull out our vanities and draw inspiration from celebrities to create festive looks. This season, we're focusing on Kerry Washington's dramatic liner, Sydney Sweeney's pearl hair accessory, and Selena Gomez's silver nails. With Hollywood's hottest pros at our fingertips, we've also gathered some fresh tips on looking our best from head to toe.

Unlock the Secrets to Holiday Glam with These Celebrity-Inspired Looks

Kerry Washington's Festive Hair & Makeup

Having a special event on the horizon? Go all out with Kerry Washington's look at the Academy Museum Gala. Her makeup artist, Carola Gonzalez, applied a satin-finish foundation to achieve flawless skin and a tawny-brown blush for a warm complexion. For the eyes, Gonzalez used three to five coats of mascara to enhance the lashes and created a "modern, playful" cat-eye effect with liquid eyeliner. Gonzalez emphasizes that for those who don't want to wear a red lip at a holiday party, a fashionable winged eye is a fun and less traditional option.Buy It! Clockwise from top left: Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid Liner ($21; rarebeauty.com), Kevyn Aucoin Beauty The Etherealist Skin Illuminating Foundation ($59; kevynaucoinbeauty.com), Iris & Romeo Multi-Balm Cheek + Lip Stick in Warm Flush – Tawny Brown ($29; irisandromeo.com), and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Eye Opening Mascara ($41; bobbibrowncosmetics.com)Meanwhile, hairstylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew achieved an "expensive" vibe by using hair extensions to add length to a twisted style. She used a strong-hold hairspray to secure every strand in place and a serum for an extra-glossy finish. The twist in the back gives it a look-of-the-moment feel.Buy It! TSD Hair 16-Inch Straight Hair Bundle ($200; tsdhair.com), Göt2b Glued Blasting Freeze Spray ($6; target.com), and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum ($39; paulmitchell.com)

Cool Tools

Any makeup pro knows that prepping the skin with the right products and tools is the key to gorgeous glam. Gua Sha cryo sticks are easy to use and give a lifted and sculpted look that would otherwise require a lot of contouring. Celebrity facialist Vee Mistry says the skin immediately appears more luminous when using these sticks. She recommends storing them in the freezer for an icy-cold treat. To use, apply moisturizer and then move the sticks from the midline of the face up toward the outer hairline several times.Buy It! SkinbyVee Gua Sha Cryo Sticks ($175; skinbyvee.com)

Pearl Hair Accessories

For Sydney Sweeney's film Eden premiere, hairstylist Glen Oropeza adorned her hair with a pearl ribbon. This versatile piece can be worn as a headband or a choker and is an easy way to "elevate a simple look." Oropeza says pearls are a great touch for those looking to spice up their hair during the holidays as they don't require much commitment and complement many outfits.Buy It! Clockwise from top left: Scünci Basics Elevated Large Pearl Claw Clip ($10; target.com), Jennifer Behr Pearl Ribbon Tie ($198; jenniferbehr.com), L. Erickson Pearl Hair Screw ($44; franceluxe.com), and RPZL The Niki Headband ($20; rpzl.com)

Silver Nails

'Tis the season to rock a metallic mani like Selena Gomez's at the Academy Museum Gala. Manicurist Tom Bachik used Olive & June's new at-home gel system. One coat creates a translucent frost on the tips, while two coats give a shimmery finish. Bachik loves how simple the system is to apply, with the gel having a smooth and even consistency and the brush making application a breeze. It's perfect for DIY users at home.Buy It! Olive & June 1 Polish Gel System ($65; oliveandjune.com)

Shimmery Skin

"When I think of the holidays, shimmer and sparkle come to mind," says makeup artist Carolina Dalí-Trites. So for the pro, a body oil is the perfect choice to make the skin radiant. First, exfoliate the body in the shower to remove dead skin cells that can make the skin look dry and dull. Then, dry the skin and apply a hydrating (but not too slippery) body lotion, massaging more product on areas that need extra hydration like the knees, elbows, and feet. After waiting a minute or two, sweep on an even layer of the shimmering body oil and wait five to seven minutes before getting dressed to prevent transfer to clothing.Buy It! ELLIS Brooklyn Vanilla Milk Shimmering Scented Body Oil ($70; ellisbrooklyn.com), Saltair Santal Bloom Shimmering Body Oil ($24; saltair.com), and Truly Golden Glaze Body Oil ($38; ulta.com)