Sexy Hair and Makeup Ideas for Girls' Night Out

Men prefer hairstyles that are loose and tousled so they can run their hands through it. Whitney Port's side-swept, retro curls scream "hands off," which is why they're best worn around your girlfriends.

To get the look, use hot rollers or a large curling iron. Wrap each section with the iron pointed down for perfect definition. Mist with a shine-enhancing hairspray like Pantene Ice Shine Maximum Hold to maintain the "S" shape around your face.

A rosy flush looks super-girlie and sweet on its own, so follow Taylor Swift's lead and pair it with dark navy smoky eyes for a much sexier payoff. Finish with a swipe of mint-scented lip gloss like CoverGirl Wetslicks Amazement (hey, you never know!).

If you're going to wear something cut down-to-there like Amanda Seyfried's plunging V-neck dress, make sure that your chest, shoulders, and back are in bare-able shape. Use an exfoliating body wash in the shower (pick one with salicylic acid if you're prone to body breakouts), then apply a lightweight moisturizer to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Long, blunt bangs like Jennifer Hudson's look trendy and bold, while wispy, side-swept styles come across as softer. The good news is that you don't have to choose between the two — ask your stylist to cut your bangs so they fall just below your brows. This way you can wear them straight down when you're hanging with the girls or part them so they frame your face.

Wearing red lipstick on a date is a big beauty no-no. But when you're out with the girls, you can totally rock a ruby pout à la Lea Michele. This red lipstick looks gorgeous on everyone.

Let's be honest, most men are baffled by if not scared of Beyoncé's metallic talons. Women, on the other hand, see nail polish like shoes: another fun way to accessorize. Treat yourself to manicure with one of these unexpected colors.

If you normally sport a smoky eye effect on big nights out, switch it up with an edgier cat-eye like Lauren Conrad's look. Use a liquid liner like mark On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner. Rest the palm of your hand on your cheek for stability while drawing. When you get to the outer corner of your eye, flick the line upward.

Men don't really get complicated updos like January Jones's braided, ballerina-inspired bun. Women on the other hand, will definitely be impressed by your ability to pull off this look. To get it, gather your hair into a high ponytail, then make a loose braid. Wrap the braid around the base of the ponytail and secure with pins.

Gleaming skin looks gorgeous (just take a look at Keri Hilson), but guys get annoyed when those little bits of sparkles stick to their clothes, which is why body shimmer is best saved for nights out with the girls. To get a sexy, glistening effect, use a nongreasy product like Tarte Celebutante Dry Oil Shimmer Spray.