The festive season has officially begun! Which means it is that time of the year when you get to play dress-up almost every week. As Karva Chauth is approaching, we bet you’re looking for the perfect hair and makeup look to go with your traditional attire. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Today, we’ve rounded up five stunning celeb-inspired beauty looks that are easy to recreate and oh-so-perfect for the special day. Whether you’re wearing a traditional saree or a fancy kurta set, these looks will complement them all!
- 1. Minimal makeup and intricate braids
- 2. Berry lips and gajra bun
- 3. Nude lips and side-swept hair
- 4. Filled in brows and smokey eyes
- 5. Kohl rimmed eyes and glossy lips
1. Minimal makeup and intricate braids

Image courtesy: @therealkarismakapoor
Karisma Kapoor looks refreshingly stunning in this traditional bright yellow outfit. If you’ll be wearing something bright, take inspiration from the actress and opt for a neutral makeup look to balance things out. An intricate braid ponytail and maang tikka will complete the look.
BB picks: Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Perfect Cover Foundation and Lakme Absolute Spotlight Eye Shadow Palette - Sundowner
2. Berry lips and gajra bun
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Image courtesy: @madhuridixitnene
Wearing a beautiful saree like Madhuri Dixit? Pair it with a matching lipstick and gajra bun to look your festive best. Don’t forget to apply a volumising mascara to get fluttery lashes like the dhak-dhak girl.
BB picks: Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Lip Color - MR11 Berry Base and Lakme Eyeconic Curling Mascara - Black
3. Nude lips and side-swept hair

Image courtesy: @aishwaryaraibachchan_arb
You can never go wrong with a traditional red outfit for Karva Chauth. Take inspiration from the diva herself on how to pair your hair and makeup with a stunning red saree. Keeping it simple, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rocked a nude lipstick topped with clear gloss and styled her hair in loose curls — we love.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Matte Revolution Lip Color - 302 Soft Nude and Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Spray
4. Filled in brows and smokey eyes

Image courtesy: @anushkasharma
Smokey eyes are the perfect makeup look for any occasion and Anushka Sharma loves it too. If you’re wearing a dark-hued outfit, pair it with a striking smokey eye and fill in your brows to create an edgy and modern Karva Chauth look.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Infinity Eye Shadow Palette - Midnight Magic and Lakme Absolute Micro Brow Perfecter - Charcoal
5. Kohl rimmed eyes and glossy lips

Image courtesy: @therealkareenakapoor
If pastel shades have your heart, take inspiration from the Begum of Bollywood — Kareena Kapoor Khan. Dab on some soft pink lip gloss to enhance the colour of your lips and pair it with kohl-rimmed eyes and flushed cheeks. A simple yet stunning makeup look you can try this Karva Chauth.
BB picks: Lakme Absolute Kohl Ultimate Kajal - Black and Lakme Absolute Plump And Shine Lip Gloss - Pink Shine
Written by Sanya Hamdani on Nov 03, 2020
Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.