The Ultimate Beauty Guide

50. When applying bronzer, “first start by applying it around the perimeter of your face and follow with a light dusting on your forehead, nose and chin”- Mally Roncal, Mally Beauty

49. To get curls when you have straight hair, use the following, “a volumizer or volume thickening agent, a curl enhancing product, light holding finishing spray”- Vicktor Stevenson, Hair Stylist

48. ”Foundation should never be heavy”- Aura Schwartz, makeup artist

47. ”The right red [lipstick] will light up your hair, eyes and skin immediately, the wrong one will not.”-Poppy King, Lipstick Queen

46. Use a shimmer eye shadow to compliment a bold matte lip.

45. To revive curls mid-day, “Take a very small amount of pomade and put it in the palms of your hands. Rub them together. Next gently smooth the pomade over your curls and scrunch just a little bit”-Eugene Davis, celebrity hair stylist

44. ”You should always go to a hair-removal specialist, where waxing, laser etc. is their main business – don’t go to a nail salon for a wax”- Cindy Barshop, Completely Bare and Bravo’s RHONYC

43. ”A little silvery-blue eyeliner on the lower lid is very flirty”- Dimitri James, makeup artist, author and creator of Skinn Cosmetics

42. “Use your concealer as a base on your eyelids”-Melissa Silver, Maybelline makeup artist

41. If you’re not a fan of liquid liner, get the look of liquid eye liner by using a gel instead.

40. Exfoliate before applying self tanner to get rid of dead skin. Tanning products tend to cling to dryer areas.

39. If you straighten your hair with a flat iron, cause less heat damage by letting hair air-dry. The less heat, the better!

38. To minimize pores, use a pore-minimizing facial wash followed by a toner. Make sure the toner is alchohol-free so it won’t dry out your skin.

37. The healthier you are, the healthier your hair! Take a daily multi-vitamin with Biotin to help hair grow.

36. To mask split ends, use an iron to straighten ends and then apply a hair repair cream.

35. There are always cheap, natural and effective homemade beauty recipes.

34. To fix brassy hair color, use a color-depositing shampoo with purple tones. For unwanted redness, use a color-depositer with a green tone.

33. To cover up roots in a hurry, use a dry shampoo spray for your hair color. If you don’t keep this product around, use eyeshadow (in a shade closest to your hair color) for a quick fix.

32. Get a “dewy glow” using a highlighter or illuminator above your cheekbones and on the browbone.

31. To contour cheeks, use a matte powder (a few shades darker than your skin tone) with an angled brush. Blend on temples and under cheek bone.

30. When using a cream product, lock it in by using a translucent powder over it.

29. Get quick volume by using a root lifter, then use hairspray to set hair. This will prevent it from fall flat during the day.

28. For makeup that lasts all day and night, use a makeup-sealing product.

27. To help you find the right shade of foundation, choose the product you think is closest to your color and try it on your jawline in natural light. You will be able to easily compare it to your neck’s color to see if you need to go for a different undertone, lighter or darker.

26. Try out the funky hair color trends without dying your hair. Instead, dust bright blush in your ponytail for the same effect. (Refinery29)

25. “Foot perspiration is typical in the summer and can lead to fungal infection and unwanted odor. Wash feet daily, and let them dry thoroughly before putting shoes on”- Dr. Leslie Campbell, DPM

24. Splurge on items that are important to you.”If mascara is really your thing and you fall in love with a mascara that ‘s $40, buy the mascara.”-Raychel Wade, founder of Cheek to Chic and La Prairie’s colour ambassador

23. ”Don’t be too serious: It’s only Makeup! “- Francois NARS insists you play around with new colors

22. To reduce unwanted shine, use a moisturizer that mattifies, that way you get the moisture your skin needs without looking greasy.

21. To create a lived-in look for your hair, use thickening or sea-salt mist before you blow-dry. Follow by running a volumizing or texture cream through hair.

20. When using an eyeshadow primer, only place the primer where you’ll be adding color.

19. ”Cream rouge [blush] should be the first thing that touches your cheeks when you want to project an image of healthy and pinched cheeks”- Pablo Manzoni, former creative director for Elizabeth Arden

18. If you choose to use false eyelashes, remember to use the dark glue as it will blend in with the lashes.

17. When buying “organic” beauty products, make sure to check if they are FDA certified organic. This will prevent you from getting scammed.

16. Use a facial exfoliater bi-weekly to get dead skin of dead skin. Makeup will look better on a clean, smooth canvas.

15. After using a a hair conditioning mask, follow with “a cold water rinse to close the hair cuticles”- Ursala Stephensen, Motions celebrity stylist

14. To get your braid to last all day, try styling hair that’s “dirty with product”. This will make the style stick longer.

13. Use a clarifying shampoo once a week to get rid of any product build-up that may have occured during the week.

12. If you have chipped nail-polish, add crackle or glitter on top to disguise the look of chipping.

11. Use a pumice stone on your feet after the shower to get rid of calluses on your feet.

10. Hydrate your under-eye area with an eye cream to prevent puffiness and bags.

9. If you have light hair,”put a lotion over the eyebrows and hair line” when self-tanning the face. Also remember to “apply it in circular motions and blend down to the neck”- Sinead Norenius, founder of Beautisol

8. If you often find yourself being too tired to wash your face at night, keep makeup removing wipes in your night stand to prevent a runny mess or morning break out.

7. Pop 1-2 Advil before going waxing to prevent pain.

6. The best way to get rid of ingrown hairs is to exfoliate,”which rids the skin of dead cells and allows the hair to break through the surface”- Marlena Ramoy, Bliss Spa Esthetician

5. Carrots are good for the hair. A healthy diet leads to a beautiful you.

4. ”The best time to apply creams is after the shower, as the skin has been de-oiled.”- Dr. Stephen P. Bracci

3. Replace mascara and liquid eyeliner after three to four months.

2. To keep hair color vibrant longer, use shampoos and conditioners formulated for colored hair.

1. Use a cream or milk cleanser to wash your face. Creams are less drying than gels.

Models, actresses, and celebrities (such as Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian) are frequently exalted for their beautiful, chiseled faces. But did you know that many of these gorgeous women rely on beauty secrets (like makeup contouring) to create the illusion of a thinner, more sculpted face? This easy to follow beauty tutorial shows you how to do makeup contouring in three steps.

1. Highlight

Before using foundation, apply concealer to your face in the following areas: in an upside-down triangle shape underneath your eyes, along the bridge of your nose, and above the cupid’s bow of your mouth. This will act as a highlighter for your face, which enables the natural light to bounce off those areas, making them more prominent.

2. Contour

After applying concealer and foundation, using a matte bronzer or contouring powder (about two shades darker than your foundation color), sweep this darker color across the hollows of your cheeks (it helps to suck-in your cheeks while doing this). Then sweep the bronzer below your jawline, under your chin, and along the perimeter of your forehead. This helps make these areas appear to recede, creating a more chiseled, defined look to your cheekbones and jawline. If you want to minimize the appearance of your nose, you can also use a small brush to dust the contouring powder down the sides of your nose (which makes it appear more narrow) and underneath the tip of your nose (making it look shorter).

3. Blush

Make sure to thoroughly blend all the face makeup (concealer, foundation, bronzer or contouring powder) you’ve just applied with a makeup brush. As a final touch, sweep blush onto the apples of your cheeks. This helps bring the whole look together. Voila! In three easy steps, you’ve created the look of a thinner, more sculpted face by using makeup contouring techniques.

Usually dark circles come with some form of puff. The problem comes when you cover just the dark circle under your eye. Aside from the risk of looking like you’ve been wearing tanning bed goggles you have to deal with the concealer actually bringing out and drawing attention to your bags…but you don’t want the dark stuff to show either! What to do?!

Let me suggest applying the concealer in a pie piece under your eye instead. This way you cover the darkness and create a little arrow direction the attention right to your eyes and evening out your cheek in the meantime. Total life saver. Try it with a yellow based concealer like THIS ONE (if it feels heavy, mix it with a little moisturizer)

We’re often asked what makeup will work if you have red hair. Honestly, since red hair is just so “in” right now, probably half of you at this point have dyed your hair red. We don’t exactly like to play by the rules — if you want to try a particular makeup color, try it! Obviously there are certain shade guidelines that you should keep in mind with this, but everyone by now should know the whole silver and gold jewelry trick (if silver looks better on you, you’re cool toned and vice versa).

With that said, once you know if you’ve got a “cool” or “warm” complexion, it’s still not the easiest thing to know if a shade goes well with your hair, makeup and everything else. So, we’ve pulled a few of our favorite redheads for guidance. Read on below for examples and inspiration!


Jayma Mays may be our favorite OCD guidance counselor on “Glee,” but she definitely likes to play outside the box when it comes to real life. She paired her white dress with a bright pink lip — not something that many redheads would be brave enough to do. This look works for her though since she was very subtle with the blush (just a slight, natural flush) and still made sure to play up her lashes. Another thing to note here is that Mays’ hair is a very light, coppery red shade so it doesn’t overpower the lip color.


Emma Stone, quite possibly one of the main reasons everyone is goes gaga over red hair, looks stunning with a wine-stained lip. She completed the look with a thick cat eye and a faint amount of blush as well. Again, her hair has an auburn tone to it so it compliments the deep lip color — although this deep color would be a good contrast to many redheads.


Bryce Dallas Howard showcases a great example of how to do coral with red hair. Her hair is actually extremely dark in this image, but the way she tried a coral lipstick and matched it with coral blush (and a pink dress) shows that it’s a gorgeous complement to deep auburn hair.


Christina Hendricks is never afraid to experiment with makeup, and she showcases one of the biggest fears for redheads: red lipstick. This shows that you can definitely try a bold and vibrant red even if your hair is just that. Do be careful of matching your lipstick color to your hair though!

Crow's feet, laughter lines, wrinkles... it doesn't matter what you call them, they are one of the earliest signs of ageing that appear on our skin.

Although the first and finest of these lines may in fact add a little character to the face, like the first grey hairs, they are likely to strike terror in our hearts when we notice them.

As with so many of these beauty issues, there is no charm that will ward them off forever, and no miracle cure once they appear, but we can at least try and develop good habits that won't encourage them, or make them worse once they start to form.


Remember that crow's feet appear around the eyes, where the skin is thin and delicate. And, to a great extent, it's the eyes that hold the key to keeping them at bay. If you treat your eyes right and avoid straining them and scrunching them up to see, you won't be encouraging the wrinkles to form in the first place. So, remember these six points:

1. Annual visits to the optician will ensure you have the right glasses or contact lenses and should minimise the need to peer at things with screwed up eyes. If you're getting new glasses, make sure you take time to choose ones that suit you and that you're comfortable with: if you end up with a pair you don't like, it'll be tempting not to use them.

2. Sun glasses are also important. Good quality lenses in green, grey or brown are best, and large lenses give more protection to the eyes. They serve a double purpose as they protect your eyes from UV radiation and also stop you squinting in the bright sunlight.

3. If you work for long periods at a computer, invest in one of the more modern screens or use a screen filter, and reduce the brightness of the display. Make sure you rest your eyes regularly: take five minutes out each hour, look away from the screen, blink rapidly a few times and look out of the window, if possible at a distant horizon. If your eyes get dry, use drops.

4. Watch television in daylight, rather than in a dark room, as it puts less strain on the eyes, and try and avoid refections on the screen. Although sitting close up may not cause permanent damage to your eyes, it will make them tired and that can make you start scrunching them up again, so watch where you choose to sit.

5. If you read e-books, you'll need to watch the light conditions, too. It will depend on whether you have a reader that uses e-ink, or a tablet with full colour screen as to where it's best to read it: just remember that if you're straining your eyes, you're encouraging those crow's feet.

6. We all know cigarettes are bad for our general health, but smoking also has a two-fold effect that can encourage crow's feet. First, the nicotine destroys the collagen and elastin in the skin, leaving it lifeless and less pliable, so it's less able to recuperate from any damage. Secondly, though, when you smoke, or spend time in a smoky atmosphere, there's a tendency to squint against the tobacco smoke, which, once again, encourages the crow's feet to develop.

A diffuser is a large, round, vented attachment that affixes directly to a hand-held electric hair dryer. Its purpose is to distribute heat and air flow more gently and prevent poof and frizz. Diffusers are ideal for colored, dyed, salon- or home-permed hair, or even naturally curly locks.

Diffusers may be used to style short, medium or long curly hair.

Try these seven simple steps, using a diffuser, to style casual or glamorous curly hair.

1. Start in the Shower

Begin by shampooing and conditioning as usual. (Choose products particularly suited for curly or wavy hair.) In the shower, comb conditioner through hair gently with a wide-toothed comb before rinsing.

2. Towel-Scrunch Wet Hair

Still standing in the shower, grab a fluffy towel and scrunch hair gently to remove excess moisture.

3. Apply Hair Styling Products

Squirt a small amount of hair gel (in warmer months) or hair mousse (in colder months) into one palm. Be sure to use hair styling products sparingly, so hair does not become crunchy and heavy.

Rub hands together, and use fingertips to apply hair product to roots of hair. Gently mix product into the rest of the hair. Bunch, crunch and scrunch locks to encourage wavy curls.

4. Use a Diffuser

Place the diffuser attachment on the hand-held electric hair dryer. Adjust the blow dryer to low or medium heat and air flow settings when using the diffuser.

Bend at the waist, so hair falls away from the head. Use the diffuser to lift and dry hair, while scrunching locks with the spare hand. For best results in styling curly hair, place the diffuser prongs directly on the scalp (or as close as possible), and move in gentle, circular motions while drying to add maximum volume.

5. Start at the Roots

Always begin at the scalp when styling curly hair with a diffuser, so the roots will dry first and the ends of the hair will be exposed to minimal heat.

6. Spritz or Spray

Once curly hair is dry and bouncy, add a light misting of hair spray or spritz to hold body.

7. Ban the Brush

Never brush curly hair, and avoid excessive combing, which can ruin all-over curls and body.

After styling, use fingers to re-scrunch and add volume if needed. If curly hair seems to flatten or wilt, a light water spritz may be applied before re-scrunching. (Do not add more hair products after styling, as these will simply weigh down the hair and reduce body and curls.)

All-over curls can be super styles for those with wavy, full-bodied or permed tresses. A simple diffuser and a bit of scrunching is all that it takes.

It's no secret that I'm in love with about five single-ingredient products: coconut oil, chia seeds, bee pollen, witch hazel, and coffee.

Anyway, back to coconut oil. I literally use coconut oil for everything. EVERYTHING. Frying, baking, spreading, facial moisturizer, body lotion, after-sun care, nutritional supplement, hand cream. One of my favorite coconut oil uses, though, is as a hair mask. I have really fine hair. When it's healthy, it shines like crazy. But, when it's dried out, it's crunchy and frizzy. Not pretty wavy and textured, but crunchy (I know you know what I mean...).

Here's how it works:

1. Start with an unrefined coconut oil. It'll be a solid in the tub, but will quickly melt in your hand.
2. After your shower at night, take between a teaspoon and a tablespoon-sized glob in your fingers, depending on the length of your hair.
3. Work quickly to massage it through your hair. You'll want to make sure you've covered all the way from your roots to your ends. Use extra oil, if needed.
4. Find a way to pull your hair up and back so it's not flopping around.
5. Sleep with your hair this way (use a shower cap, if you are worried about greasing up your pillowcase).
6. In the morning, wash and condition your hair as usual. When your hair dries, it'll be super silky, shiny, and soft! For me, it lasts about a week in turbo hair mode and then starts to wear off.
7. Depending on your particular hair type, repeat every week to two weeks, as needed.

It’s always hard to wake up in the morning. We lay in bed a few extra minutes as our alarms go off. Getting enough sleep is important, but sometimes we just can’t help but want to sleep in. I’m not a huge fan of feeling sleepy, and most of all I’m not a huge fan of looking sleepy. I found some useful tips on how to look awake and not to mention how to look beautiful in the mornings!

Wash Your Face With Cold Water

When using a good face wash in the morning, wash your face with cold water. I know, sometimes it can be a little hard to do but it will help awaken your skin! Cold water helps blood flow and tightens your pores, making your skin look fresh and bright.

Place Your Moisturizer In The Freezer

Try finding moisturizers that have chilled skin care. Place them in your refrigerator at night and let it sit. When you wake up in the morning, wash your face and apply your moisturizer. Your new cool products will help reduce puffiness and swelling making your skin look new and bright!

Say Goodbye To Puffy Eyes

Some of us wake up with puffy eye’s, in the morning, at least I do especially during allergy season. If you have swollen eyes in the morning try this common tip that works miracles, teabags! Boil water and place a teabag in a cup (as if you were making tea to drink) Place the tea in freezer until the tea is very cold. Once it’s to the perfect temp, rise out the water from the teabag and place them over your eyes for a few minutes. It’s so soothing and you will see a huge difference with the swelling and puffiness!

Concealer

Concealer is the first makeup I use when I look tired and worn out. It helps even out uneven skin and hides dark circles under my eyes. Get rid of any signs of tiredness by applying concealer!

Bronzer and Blush

Adding a good bronzer to your face will give it a healthy glow and adding blush will help make your skin look bright and healthy! Adding these tips to your daily makeup routine will erase signs of a restless night.

101. “Always keep your summer makeup minimal. Minimal and sheer makeup is the way to go when it’s hot and muggy outside.” – Mary Greenwell, celebrity makeup artist

100. “The best thing to do when you go to a makeup counter is be armed with what it is you want to do.”- Raychel Wade, founder of Cheek to Chic and La Prairie’s colour ambassador

99. Use excess eye cream on cuticles.

98. For smudge-proof eye makeup, take blotting tissue to remove any oil or any excess makeup from the eye area.

97. “A good perfume should consist of balanced blend of notes arranged in a way that creates harmonious accord.”- Alexis Bergman, P&G’s Global Flavor and Fragrance Trends

96. To prevent hair color from fading in the summer months, use a conditioning treatment weekly or bi-monthly.

95. Breakout before a big event? “Take oral cortisone a few days before the event to clear your skin”- Ava Shamban, dermatologist and author of Heal Your Skin.

94. “In order to keep eyeliner from running and smearing, opt for liner formulas that offer stayproof wearability.”- Robin Schoen, Urban Decay Makeup Artist

93. Always allow about two fingers from your nose to where blush starts.

92. “Make sure you hydrate the skin and put on a primer”- Jessie Powers, makeup artist and national educator for Make Up For Ever

91. “Balance out your shimmer. If youre doing a shimmery eye, do matte lips”- Raychel Wade, founder of Cheek to Chic and La Prairie’s colour ambassador

90. Brush out your curls with your fingers to give your hair a more tousled look.

89. To make your manicure last, apply a thin layer of clear every two days.

88. Wear white eyeliner to make eyes appear less red.

87. “Take a shimmery gloss to the center of your lips, top and bottom – this will attract light to your lips, making them look pouty.”-Katrina Barrion, makeup artist for Giella Custom Blend Cosmetics

86. For slicked back hair, use a serum.

85. For the perfect cat-eye, “select a thin liner brush that is tapered to the point”- Pamela Taylor, makeup artist

84. To make your cheek bones appear higher, use bronzer under the cheekbone and highlighter on the actual cheekbone.

83. Before you blow dry, start with a volumizing spray or light gel to give the roots some lift.

82. For fuller lips, extend the lip line using a flesh tone lip liner. Be careful not to go overboard!

81. The #1 reason for flaky mascara is that the formula is too dry or old. Make sure to close mascara after use to help keep its moisture.

80. To fake clear skin when you notice a pimple, “Apply tea tree oil as soon as you spot it”- Stephanie Flor, makeup artist

79. During summer, “Its easy to forget that feet can get sunburned. Be sure to apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 50 when barefoot”- Dr. Leslie Campbell, DPM

78. For clear skin, look for a cleanser with salycilic acid.

77. When choosing a red lipstick, you just want to remember to get one that looks good with your undertone. If you have a warm undertone, then go for warmer reds, and if you have a cool undertone, then go cooler.

76. Sunscreens that claim to provide “all-day protection” and “water resistance” are not reliable; don’t be fooled by these claims and reapply all sunscreens at least every two to three hours.

75. When self-tanning, use a tanner with a guide color. “It will give you instant color before the effect and it will show you exactly where you put the color and where you may have missed”- Sinead Norenius, founder of Beautisol

74. “If you’re afraid of red lipstick, I love putting it on and then blotting it off to wear it as more of a stain”- Pat McGrath, makeup artist

73. For the summer months, you don’t want to be caked down in foundation so try a tinted moisturizer instead.

72. Use blotting papers to manage oil and shine in your T-Zone “which are also great for cleaning up around the eyes”- Rebecca Restrepo, makeup artist

71. The antihistamines in allergy medicine dry out the skin, so skip heavy foundation during allergy season. Instead, use a tinted moisturizer.

70. To make curls last, make sure hair is completely dry before you begin with the curling iron.

69. To make a zit go away faster, don’t pick at it. The bacteria on your fingeres will create more redness.

68. Use an exfoliater to get rid of dead skin but limit yourself to 2-3 times a week so you don’t dry out your skin.

67. Always wash your makeup off before bed. “That morning-after look has never been a good one, for anyone”- Rachel Adler, beauty director Beautyhigh.com

66. “Too much bronzer is a nightmare for pale skin”- Jason Ascher, resident beauty expert for Barneys New York. Opt for an illuminating cream or light powder to get a glow.

65. Pick a sulfate-free shampoo, as sulfates can be harsh and drying on the hair cuticle.

64. If you have greasy hair, avoid directly conditioning roots and condition from your ear down to ends.

63.”When you wear a red lip it’s important that it stays exactly where you put it. Using a long wearing lip pencil to create the perfect shape and a lip color are key to having a perfect red lip.”-Kristofer Buckle, celebrity makeup artist

62. To make volume last all day, avoid running your fingers through hair. “Oil from your hands can weigh down your roots leaving your hair flat at the end of the day”-Tatum Neill, Arrojo Studio

61. Try to avoid washing your hair everyday. Constant shampooing leaves hair dry and your scalp will create more oils to compensate for the loss of moisture.

60. Always use a moisturizer with SPF in the morning. Even in the winter!

59.”Go for a trim every 6-8 weeks to ensure you have no damaged ends making your hair look unhealthy”- Nick Arrojo, Arrojo Studio (and the man who worked for seven years changing lives on What Not To Wear)

58. Remember, clean brushes to fight against potential bacteria and breakouts!

57. Clean out your makeup bag at least once a year to get rid of old products that may be expired or you no longer use.

56. Winter can be especially harsh on your hair leaving it extra dry. Eugene Davis, celebrity hair stylist suggests using an Avocado Oil Hair Mask.

55. If you don’t have nail polish remover, apply clear nail polish over and then wipe off. It will remove old polish.

54. During the summer, wear chapstick or lip gloss with SPF.

53. To add volume to clean or unwashed hair, use a dry shampoo spray.

52. Change your beauty routine for Spring/Summer months. Your skin needs less coverage during the spring so you can swap the heavy products for lighter ones.

51. ”I always think that less is more, there’s a point where you look in the mirror and say ‘Is this too much?’ and if you even have that inclination then it usually is.”- Kim Catrall, Sex and the City

50. When applying bronzer, “first start by applying it around the perimeter of your face and follow with a light dusting on your forehead, nose and chin”- Mally Roncal, Mally Beauty

49. To get curls when you have straight hair, use the following, “a volumizer or volume thickening agent, a curl enhancing product, light holding finishing spray”- Vicktor Stevenson, Hair Stylist

48. ”Foundation should never be heavy”- Aura Schwartz, makeup artist

47. ”The right red [lipstick] will light up your hair, eyes and skin immediately, the wrong one will not.”-Poppy King, Lipstick Queen

46. Use a shimmer eye shadow to compliment a bold matte lip.

45. To revive curls mid-day, “Take a very small amount of pomade and put it in the palms of your hands. Rub them together. Next gently smooth the pomade over your curls and scrunch just a little bit”-Eugene Davis, celebrity hair stylist

44. ”You should always go to a hair-removal specialist, where waxing, laser etc. is their main business – don’t go to a nail salon for a wax”- Cindy Barshop, Completely Bare and Bravo’s RHONYC

43. ”A little silvery-blue eyeliner on the lower lid is very flirty”- Dimitri James, makeup artist, author and creator of Skinn Cosmetics

42. “Use your concealer as a base on your eyelids”-Melissa Silver, Maybelline makeup artist

41. If you’re not a fan of liquid liner, get the look of liquid eye liner by using a gel instead.

40. Exfoliate before applying self tanner to get rid of dead skin. Tanning products tend to cling to dryer areas.

39. If you straighten your hair with a flat iron, cause less heat damage by letting hair air-dry. The less heat, the better!

38. To minimize pores, use a pore-minimizing facial wash followed by a toner. Make sure the toner is alchohol-free so it won’t dry out your skin.

37. The healthier you are, the healthier your hair! Take a daily multi-vitamin with Biotin to help hair grow.

36. To mask split ends, use an iron to straighten ends and then apply a hair repair cream.

35. There are always cheap, natural and effective homemade beauty recipes.

34. To fix brassy hair color, use a color-depositing shampoo with purple tones. For unwanted redness, use a color-depositer with a green tone.

33. To cover up roots in a hurry, use a dry shampoo spray for your hair color. If you don’t keep this product around, use eyeshadow (in a shade closest to your hair color) for a quick fix.

32. Get a “dewy glow” using a highlighter or illuminator above your cheekbones and on the browbone.

31. To contour cheeks, use a matte powder (a few shades darker than your skin tone) with an angled brush. Blend on temples and under cheek bone.

30. When using a cream product, lock it in by using a translucent powder over it.

29. Get quick volume by using a root lifter, then use hairspray to set hair. This will prevent it from fall flat during the day.

28. For makeup that lasts all day and night, use a makeup-sealing product.

27. To help you find the right shade of foundation, choose the product you think is closest to your color and try it on your jawline in natural light. You will be able to easily compare it to your neck’s color to see if you need to go for a different undertone, lighter or darker.

26. Try out the funky hair color trends without dying your hair. Instead, dust bright blush in your ponytail for the same effect. (Refinery29)

25. “Foot perspiration is typical in the summer and can lead to fungal infection and unwanted odor. Wash feet daily, and let them dry thoroughly before putting shoes on”- Dr. Leslie Campbell, DPM

24. Splurge on items that are important to you.”If mascara is really your thing and you fall in love with a mascara that ‘s $40, buy the mascara.”-Raychel Wade, founder of Cheek to Chic and La Prairie’s colour ambassador

23. ”Don’t be too serious: It’s only Makeup! “- Francois NARS insists you play around with new colors

22. To reduce unwanted shine, use a moisturizer that mattifies, that way you get the moisture your skin needs without looking greasy.

21. To create a lived-in look for your hair, use thickening or sea-salt mist before you blow-dry. Follow by running a volumizing or texture cream through hair.

20. When using an eyeshadow primer, only place the primer where you’ll be adding color.

19. ”Cream rouge [blush] should be the first thing that touches your cheeks when you want to project an image of healthy and pinched cheeks”- Pablo Manzoni, former creative director for Elizabeth Arden

18. If you choose to use false eyelashes, remember to use the dark glue as it will blend in with the lashes.

17. When buying “organic” beauty products, make sure to check if they are FDA certified organic. This will prevent you from getting scammed.

16. Use a facial exfoliater bi-weekly to get dead skin of dead skin. Makeup will look better on a clean, smooth canvas.

15. After using a a hair conditioning mask, follow with “a cold water rinse to close the hair cuticles”- Ursala Stephensen, Motions celebrity stylist

14. To get your braid to last all day, try styling hair that’s “dirty with product”. This will make the style stick longer.

13. Use a clarifying shampoo once a week to get rid of any product build-up that may have occured during the week.

12. If you have chipped nail-polish, add crackle or glitter on top to disguise the look of chipping.

11. Use a pumice stone on your feet after the shower to get rid of calluses on your feet.

10. Hydrate your under-eye area with an eye cream to prevent puffiness and bags.

9. If you have light hair,”put a lotion over the eyebrows and hair line” when self-tanning the face. Also remember to “apply it in circular motions and blend down to the neck”- Sinead Norenius, founder of Beautisol

8. If you often find yourself being too tired to wash your face at night, keep makeup removing wipes in your night stand to prevent a runny mess or morning break out.

7. Pop 1-2 Advil before going waxing to prevent pain.

6. The best way to get rid of ingrown hairs is to exfoliate,”which rids the skin of dead cells and allows the hair to break through the surface”- Marlena Ramoy, Bliss Spa Esthetician

5. Carrots are good for the hair. A healthy diet leads to a beautiful you.

4. ”The best time to apply creams is after the shower, as the skin has been de-oiled.”- Dr. Stephen P. Bracci

3. Replace mascara and liquid eyeliner after three to four months.

2. To keep hair color vibrant longer, use shampoos and conditioners formulated for colored hair.

1. Use a cream or milk cleanser to wash your face. Creams are less drying than gels.

Use neutral colors: If you're going for the "barely there" look, choose neutral colors that will compliment your skin tone. While it's true that purple shadows bring out hazel eyes and greens bring out brown eyes, keep things looking natural with shades of tan, brown and cream for shadows. When it comes to blush, go for peaches and roses, or the color your cheeks naturally become when you're flushed.

Mix bronzer with your moisturizer: To get a sun-kissed look without looking like you added anything to your skin, mix a liquid bronzer in with your usual face lotion to dilute the color and help it spread easily.

Blend, blend, blend: Obvious as it may sound, blending your makeup can make or break a look. The key to a great smokey eye is blending the shadow, the secret to using highlighter is blending in the product and nothing can ruin a look more than a visible line of foundation on your jawline. With each step of your makeup routine, blend your makeup, then blend once more just for good measure.
Apply a primer: The benefits of a primer are twofold. First, a primer will help your makeup to look smooth and clean, not caked on or uneven. Second, when you apply primer to your eyelids, you cut way down on the likelihood of any creasing that can happen with your shadow.

Choose a lip color two shades deeper: For the ladies who won't leave the house without something on their lips, keep things looking natural with a lip stain or tint that's two shades deeper than your natural color for a "just kissed" look. When you're going for an au naturel lip, avoid waxy lipsticks or dark shades.

Groom your brows: Eyebrow pencil, when used, should be two to three shades lighter than your actual brow color. Before you apply pencil, make sure your eyebrows have been groomed, whether that mean shaped, tweezed or waxed. Nothing takes the attention away from a pretty face like ungroomed eyebrows.

Avoid mascara clumps and flakes: First and foremost, if your mascara is more than three months old, you need to ditch the tube in favor of a fresh one. Old mascara gets dried out, causing clumps, flakes and sometimes even infection. Curl your eyelashes before applying mascara for a good, natural base, then apply by shaking the wand at the root of the eyelashes and brushing up and out. For a more natural look, apply just one coat. To take things a step further, use a brown or clear formula instead of black. Your lashes will look great, but no one will be able to tell why.

Use the correct concealer color: When concealing trouble spots like dark circles or pimples, using the right kind of concealer is crucial. Avoid orange, "fake tan" colors of concealer. Use yellow-toned concealer for redness or dark circles, lavender concealer for yellowish skin or extremely dark circles and green concealer for pimples or other red spots.

It's sexy, it's versatile and it's actually pretty easy to do. Follow these simple steps to create a chic side bun in your own hair.

Step one:
Part your hair to one side – your part should start directly above the middle of the eyebrow on whichever side you choose to part it.

Step two:
Pull all your hair around behind your head over to the same side that you parted it on – pin it in place at the back of the head to keep it to that side.

Step three:
Using a fine-tooth comb, back comb the hair to give it body – you can go a bit nuts here and don’t worry about how messy it gets.

Step four:
Using a brush, brush the surface of the hair lightly to smooth it down – don’t brush to hard and remove all the teasing you have just done. Re-pin the hair to the side.

Step five:
There are two ways you can create the bun;

1. For an easy quick side ‘do’ simply pull the hair through the elastic as per usual and on the last pull through, leave the base of the pony tail in the elastic so the hair creates a loop.
2. The other option is to freestyle it and create a bun from scratch by twisting and pinning the hair into the shape of your choice.

It's up to you how messy or tidy you want the bun to be - either way you'll need just a touch of hairspray to keep it in place.

There’s something that everyone gets and we all hate! Acne! It’s gross, it’s ugly, and it hurts sometimes! Well even worse, we get those stubborn black heads that are deep in our pores and hard to get rid of! Well, here are some great, easy, natural remedies for how to get rid of blackheads!

1. Mix together 2 tablespoons of milk with 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin. Heat over a low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Apply to face and leave on for 30 minutes! Peel off the mask and watch the blackheads peel away with it! Tip: This method smells DISGUSTING, but it really works!
2. Apply honey to your face nightly and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm and you will notice you have a much clearer glowing skin! This is what I have found to be one of the best methods to get rid of blackheads.
3. Mix together 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, and 1 tablespoon of water. Apply this to your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes! This acts for a blackhead mask as well as an exfoliant!
4. Another great way to get rid of blackheads is lemon juice! Lemon juice acts as a natural astringent! Therefore it is good for removing blackheads when used consistently! Apply lemon juice to your face each night before bed! Avoid eyes!
5. Mix together 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply this to special problem areas of the face especially in you t-zone to get rid of blackheads!

These are all great, natural, affordable and effective methods to get rid of blackheads! Enjoy!

Shoulder length hair is practically the most manageable length of hair for our busy schedules. If you are not fond of a boyish haircut then this is the most suitable length of hair with which you can even style easily.

You can go for layers, curls and bangs with this sleek haircut. Choppy and sleek styles for the whole of hair length are also not a bad option. The best thing is it doesn’t take much time for styling these daily hairstyles for medium length hair or shoulder length hair.


1. Front Side swept bangs:

You thought only side bangs look good? You can rock with Front bangs. Do some soft and wispy front bangs which you can side sweep for a different show altogether. This is among the latest haircuts for medium hair.


2. Layered shoulder length hairstyle and curls:

Loose messy curls are a big hit if you are going for curls on a Shoulder length hairstyle.


3. Messy Shoulder Length Hairstyle:

A shoulder length hairstyle can be given a messy and lazy look with the touch of your curler followed by two to three times of repeated combing with a paddle brush and then some touch of blow drying. A medium length hairstyle will not prevent you from achieving this awesome messy look.


4. Feathers and Outward Curls:

This is a sweet look which you can easily achieve with a shoulder length hair cut. It has to be maintained as per the layers or fringes running through the whole length of hair. You can use your paddle brush and your blow dryer to get the feathers at the bangs.


5. Sleek shoulder length hairstyle with lengthy side swept bangs:

This is a sweet simple look which will hardly require any maintainence.You can achieve this look with a shiny hair serum and a shoulder length cut with long lengthy side swept bangs.


6. Waves and shoulder length hair:

This is an awesome look to sport and you don’t need to rush to the parlour for achieving this celebrity look. You can use your big barrel curler and some paddle brushing to let your curls drop and set into waves all throughout the hair. Use some strong hold spray or shiny spray to help the curls stay in their place.


7. Bangs and shoulder length hair with tip curls:

This is almost a no-maintenance hairstyle, though for the medium bangs to stay in shape you need regular trimming. A big barrel curler will also help you achieve the tip curls.


8. Choppy shoulder length hair with choppy bangs:

This is a spot on look if you are a fan of choppy hairstyles.


9. Half way loose curls and Front fringes:

With monthly parlour visits, you can easily maintain the lovely front fringes. A barrel curler can do the rest of the job.



10. Side parted and bunch messy tips:

This can be a great look for showing off that sweet and cute Barbie doll in you. Tease the lower ends for that bunch look on the tips.

We all have them. The stubborn, annoying, unwanted little demons named blackheads. There are a million remedies and tips out there that claim to perfect your skin from the pesky blackheads that come our way. After trying and testing just about everything we could find, we’ve filtered out the bad to bring you the remedies for acne that will actually work. Here are some of our favorite tricks to rid your skin of the little devils and leave you with clear, glowing skin.

1. Exfoliate With Baking Soda.
By doing this, dull skin is buffed away by the microdermabrasion-sized particles of baking soda, getting rid of clogged pores that can lead to blackheads. Simply mix baking soda with water until a paste-like texture is formed. When done regularly, this will aid in ridding the skin of blackheads.

2. Pore Strips.
The unsung hero of blackhead-free skin, pore strips are a tale as old as time and it’s because they really work. Simply wet the area of skin you wish to treat, apply the strip and let it dry for 15 minutes. When you’re ready to peel it off, we suggest pulling it off like you would a bandage: Swiftly, and with as little pain as possible. What’s left behind in the strip will most likely gross you out, but it’s better to be on the strip than on your skin.

3. Clay Masks.
Masks that are clay-based draw out the impurities in our skin much like a suction cup. Think of clay as a magnet that draws out the blackheads in your skin. By regularly using a deep cleaning clay mask, you’ll start to see amazing results.

4. Salicylic and Glycolic Acid Are Your Friends.
Look for cleansers and toners with these acids on the ingredient labels. Salicylic acid is a lipophilic (attracted to fats/oils) and concentrates at the surface of the pore to dissolve the plugs. Consistent use will prevent the blackheads before they form and help clear existing pores. Glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane, helps clear dead skin and debris on the surface of skin. Together, this acidic team can tackle your blackhead problem.

5. Retinoids.
These babies are packed with vitamin A, which will work wonders for your skin. The retinoids attach to receptors in the skin to improve the way skin grows and sheds so that it is less likely to form acne. The outer skin layer then evens out while the dead layer of keratin material sheds more efficiently. Sometimes there is noticeable peeling but after regular use 3-7 times weekly for 4-6 weeks, the side effects lessen and the skin appears more radiant and clear. You can either use over-the-counter products or a prescription from your dermatologist.

6. Don’t Pick.
The worst thing your can do is pick at blackheads (or pimples in general). Let your skin care routine do its job! Even though it’s tempting to quickly get rid of them, picking at blackheads will only make the long-term situation worse.

Ever since the top knot faded and the sock bun invaded, it has been one of every girl’s goals to master perfect the sock bun. Whether you’re running late or your second (or third) day hair is not cooperating, the sock bun is the perfect hairstyle to solve those problems and add instant glamour. Just in case you haven’t been able to get this look down just right yet, we’ve broken down the steps for you to get the look. Give our tutorial a try and see for yourself how great the sock bun can be!

Step 1: Create Your Sock Bun

If you are using a foam doughnut then simply skip to step 2! If you are using a sock then start by cutting off the toe area. Then, roll the fabric tube from the ankle end to the toe end, creating a doughnut shape.

Step 2: Pull Hair Into a Ponytail

Pull your hair back into a ponytail, where you would like the bun to be placed.

Step 3: Tuck and Roll the Pony

Start by pulling your ponytail through the center of the sock doughnut. Next, spread the end of your ponytail around the doughnut and begin to tuck your hair while rolling down the sock doughnut. Continue rolling down the doughnut, making sure to tuck in any loose pieces of hair while you go, until you reach the base of the ponytail.

Step 4: Secure Bun

Once you have reached the base of your ponytail, finish off the process by tidying up loose pieces with bobby pins. Finish off the look with a spritz of hair spray and you are ready to go!

In general, first dates can be incredibly weird: from awkward to awesome to total flop, there’s a lot of inevitable stress leading up to the date itself. Where to go? What to do? What to order at dinner? What to wear? Is this too matchy matchy? What if I see an ex? We get it, dates can be nerve-wracking, which is why we’re giving you one less thing to worry about: your hair.

1. Bouffant:


Comb out your hair till they are free of tangles and straight. Now take the front part of the hair, raising it a little to create a puffed-up look, take it towards the back and pin tight. Let the remaining hair be loose.

2. Cinnamon Bun:


The cinnamon bun will go best with gowns, off-shoulders and backless dresses, as well as with the LBD. Comb hair neatly to remove all tangles. Bring it tightly back at the nape and start twisting the entire length, rolling it towards a bun as you do it. Once you’ve rolled in all the hair, secure it tightly with a bun fastener.

3. Classic Waves:


Waves are making a comeback after spells of simple straight hair. So if you have naturally wavy hair, great! But if you don’t you can always get some at home using your styling rods. Part hair on one side, leaving the top portion straight and natural. Style hair from middle to bottom in waves. Let some fall on one shoulder and pull the remaining to the back.

4. Wavy Braid:


Another great style for wavy hair: Comb hair with a side parting. Leaving the front hair loose, take some strands from just above the top of your ears or behind your ears and braid tightly. Now take this braid from one side of the head to the other and pin it in at the back. Let the remaining hair stay loose.

5. Half Updo:


The half-up hairdo is a great favourite and very simple to achieve. Comb hair neatly, preferably straight or in loose waves and part in the middle. Starting from the middle top, pull back hair in a slightly raised look, like a puff and pin at the back. Now take hair from the sides and bring it back to where you pinned the puffed hair. Leave the remaining hair open.

6. Braid Bun:


This will work best with straight hair. Part hair in the middle and on both sides, take the front strands and braid hair tightly. Bring both the braids at the back and pin their middle part together. Take the remaining parts of the braids and open the hair. Twist it in a bun that leaves the neck and shoulders bare.

7. Wavy Side Pony:


Style your hair in extreme waves and create a side parting. Now take some hair from the front and twist it tightly, bringing it back towards one side. Leave a few strands loose in the front to give a messy and relaxed look. Bring the remaining hair to the same side and tie it lightly around the ear. Bring the tied hair towards the front and let the waves show.

8. High Bun:


Iron out your hair to make them straight. Comb back tightly, pulling all the hair to the top of the head and secure this tightly. Now take the remaining hair and roll it in a tight high bun. Secure tightly.

9. Wavy Hair:


Create strong waves using your styling rod. Take a few strands from the sides and twist them back, pinning them behind your ears. Let the remaining hair loose.

10. Sleek Ponytail:


The sleek ponytail still continues to be on the high-fashion list internationally. Straighten hair with a straightening rod. Comb back tightly and pull it up high. Tie it up tightly.

Black hair can be a bit boring at time. So to get out of the monotonous black, you can colour you hair – brown. Dark browns add a glossy brown texture to your regular black hair. You can go for light browns too. Lighter colours make you hair look browner than the dark colours. Dark browns will look blackish brown on black natural base hair colour.

So if you are planning to go for brown full length hair colouring, then you would definitely want to try out these cool long length hairstyles.


1. Layered loose inward curls and side swept bangs

Try out some layers with side swept bangs and later give the layers some big barrel curling. To complete the look, open the curls with your fingers or a hair brush. This is definitely a haircut for long hair that you should try.


2. Curls and Bangs

This is a variation of the look sported in the previous picture. Here the layering is kept to a minimum allowing the curls to move as much up as possible but not upto the roots. Bangs are side swept for a classy appearance.


3. Messy Twists

You can use your small barrel curler and some hair serum on your hair to achieve this look. Later on, set the curls into twists with the help of a paddle brush.


4. Messy Loose curls

This is an elegant, sweet yet a very simple hairstyle which anybody can sport with ease. Try out this one and you will definitely rock the floor. You can leave some side bangs for a nicer look.


5. Symmetrical Front Bangs

If you have thick and long brown colored hair, then you can try this cute and girly hairstyle. You need a clean and sophisticated symmetrical front bangs for this one and also good layers for the rest of the length of the hair. Sport it and love it.


6. Symmetrical Front Bangs With Loose Layered Curls

This is a variation to the hairstyle shown above with a touch of added curls to the layers.


7. Side Swept Bangs and Big Loose Curls

This is a hot showy look. You can try this one easily with front mid length bangs swept to the side.


8. Full Length Classic Curls

If you like sporting a classic and timeless look, then this can be a sweet and sexy look for you. Try this one out. A full length curling never goes unnoticed. But make sure that your face is not too oval or round because full length curling generally doesn’t suit absolute oval or round faces. Make sure you have a nice sharp jawline to go for this one.


9. Messy Curls

Brown hair looks gorgeous with some messy full length curls. This is a timeless look which can look good on anyone with a round or an oval face.


10. Hot Classic Bumped Up Look

This is a Classic and Vintage Look which can be easily achieved with the help of a friend or a hairstylist.