The Weirdly Useful Beauty Lessons You Learned From The Holiday Without Realising It

From the benefits of hydrotherapy to the value of a good waterproof mascara, the list goes on

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by Annie Vischer |
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The Holiday__ is a Christmas classic that's found a place in most people's hearts. Whether you watch it for Cameron Diaz's enviable cashmere wardrobe, Jude Law's Mr Napkin Head, Jack Black's one-liners or the love/hate appeal of Jasper, played by Rufus Sewell, it's likely you're already on your third or fourth viewing of the year. And there's no shame in that. Who can blame you when Netflix gives The Holiday prime place on its 'Trending' carousel day after day? Those snowy-laden fields and feel-good moments are there for the taking.

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So, now we've established you're a bona fide The Holiday nut, let's turn take a moment to consider the lessons that this movie classic has taught you over the years, more specifically the beauty lessons. Sure, The Holiday's characters aren't exactly beauty influencers in the making, but there are numerous lessons to be had and it's likely you've picked a few up without even realising it. Intrigued? Read on...

All The Weirdly Useful Beauty Lessons We Learned From The Holiday Without Realising It

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The Holiday Beauty Lessons - Grazia 2021

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1. 'Me time' is healthy.

Cameron Diaz's character Amanda jets off half way across the world on her own for a holiday that's intended to provide rest, recuperation and distraction. While it's not exclusively alone time that Amanda comes across, you can't knock her tactics. Affording yourself a little 'me time' every now and then, whether via an expensive solo mini-break or a long bath is vital for our wellbeing.

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2. A classic bob cut never goes out of style.

The Holiday first hit cinema screens more than a decade ago in 2006 and yet Cameron Diaz's shoulder-skimming blonde bob is just as on trend as it ever was, proving that a classic blunt bob never goes out of style.

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3. Babylights are a must in winter.

Babylights are a new-ish term that refers to small, face-framing sections of hair that have been dyed up to three shades lighter than the rest of your hair. Kate Winslet sports a beautiful set of babylights throughout the film. The benefit of babylights in winter is that those face framing sections of hair, when lightened, can often serve to give the illusion of lifted features and more radiant skin. Because not all of us can follow in Iris' footsteps and jet off to LA for the season.

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4. Picking a signature lipstick pays dividends.

The scene that involves Amanda, Graham, Sophie and Olivia lying down side-by-side in the White Company catalogue standard play tent is one of the most heart-warming of the lot and few can forget the moment Olivia turns to Amanda and says, 'I like your lipstick'. Amanda reveals that the colour is Berry Kiss - we've tracked down the exact lipstick here - and Olivia appears enchanted. Whether you're caught up in a Christmas holiday romance or not, a signature lipstick shade is pretty chic.

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5. Loose waves can be dressed up or down.

Kate Winslet wears her hair in loose waves throughout the entirety of the film and when we see her dressed up for New Year's Eve in England, it's clear to see that the style can be dressed up to the nines as easily as it can be worn more casually. You've got to love a versatile hairdo.

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6. A decent waterproof mascara is invaluable.

If The Holiday proves anything it's that we should never underestimate the value of a decent waterproof mascara. Could Iris have got through Miles' eye-prodding during their first meeting without one? Not likely. Would Amanda have looked quite so picture perfect if her first onslaught of tears in years had left her with panda eyes? Absolutely not. Point. Made.

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7. Hydrotherapy should never be underrated.

If the lovable Arthur teaches us one beauty lesson it's that the benefits of hydrotherapy are endless. Not only do his steady swimming pool sessions with Iris improve his physical health but they improve his mood too.

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