Makeup Tip of The Day


For tan or dark skin, apply bronzing powder to cheeks in lieu of blusher.
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MAC Sugarsweet Giveaway!

I'm offering one lucky reader a chance to win some awesome MAC Sugarsweet products!
Here is what you could win:

  • 1 Lustre Lipstick in Sweet Thing
  • 1 TriColour Lipglass in Tasty
  • 1 Nail Lacquer in Peppermint Patti
  • 1 Eye Shadow in Cupcake
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For more details and rules, click on the Details button located on the form below. Please leave a valid working email address so I can contact you if you are the winner.
Good luck to all of you!


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Luxe vs. Less Skin Care

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Luxe vs. Less Skin Care

Find out what products to splurge on and when to save your hard-earned dollars


You don't have to spend half your paycheck on skincare products to stay wrinkle and pimple-free. That said, slathering household condiments on your face to avoid paying for the good stuff isn't necessary either. Dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban and P&G scientist Mary Begovic Johnson helped us compare products with similar ingredients that are very different in cost. Here's what we found.

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StyleWatch April Issue!

This months StyleWatch features our all-American girl Carrie Underwood on the cover. The April issue of StyleWatch is on newstands now!

I love People StyleWatch and of course I subscribe to it! It's a fashionista's (and a Makeup Divas) ultimate go-to for the latest in celebrity fashions, trends and beauty products! It's not full of ads and long articles like some other magazines have, but gives you loads of pictures with great comparison shopping tips.

Check it out: People StyleWatch
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Vincent Longo Makeup Artist 30% Discount

For the first time ever, Vincent Longo is offering a Professional Makeup Artist discount to Friends & Family. Enter muadiscount as promo code. Shop Now!

(Offer ends Thursday, April 2,2009 @11:59 EST)
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Makeup Tip of The Day


Put your eye pencils in the freezer for a few minutes before sharpening. This helps to keep them firm.

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Extreme Celebrity Hair Extensions

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Extreme Celebrity Hair Extensions

See how Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson and others redefine long hairstyles


Celebrities don't have time for silly things like waiting for their hair to grow out. Instead, they reach for extensions when they want to add inches to their cropped haircuts. See these how these stars take extensions to a whole new level. ... Could their next audition be for the role of Rapunzel?

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Total Beauty Weekly Web Tour 2


eye4style loves the off-kilter luxury of Strange Invisible Perfumes. Check out her review of the three newest scents in the line!

More Than a Pretty Face reminds everyone that the 40% off introductory offer on Daniel Chinchilla Cosmetics line ends March 31. Take advantage of the offer now!

More Than a Pretty Face has a new giveaway: win one of two scented candles from Delirium & Co!

Indian Girl has just the lipstick for lip gloss lovers ! Also, get all your concealer questions answered by pros at Three Custom Color Specialists ! Send in your questions today!

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having another giveaway. Click here to enter to win a Galvanic Spa II kit, valued over $350!!!

Glossypink tells you how to get Nicole Richie's Blackbook Magazine makeup look!


The Makeup Divas reviews a few products from the new Avon Celestial 2009 Spring Collection.



The Advice Sisters Alison Blackman loves Josie Maran's Tinted MoisturizerRead the review to find out why!

Get The Look: Katie Holmes New Long Hair-by Talking Makeup!


Enter Lipgloss Break's Kitten Vixen Lipgloss Giveaway!


Hot Beauty Health loves Korres new Eco-Friendly Face Primer. Read to find out why!

Have you been looking for Cheap Strivectin? RN Guide to Skin Care found an almost identical item for a fraction of the cost.

Suzanne at Mineral Makeup Reviews reviews Mineral Hygiencis a bismuth free mineral makeup with incredible staying power.

The Beauty Blog is offering a free special report 12 ways to save money on your favorite beauty products when you sign up for The Beauty Insider, a free monthly beauty newsletter from four top rated beauty sites.

This week, Spoiled Pretty is giving away the new June Jacobs Vanda Orchid Collection: four products (shower gel, body balm, mist, and dry oil body spray) to keep the skin hydrated, glowing and beautiful.

Beauty Blogging Junkie shares the deets on the new Dial AntiOxidant Body Wash with Cranberry and AntiOxidant Pearls. You'll never guess what it reminds her of. Find out here.

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Makeup Tip of The Day



Avoid dark colors on the lid, they make the eyes recede.
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Best Long Hair Styles

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Best Long Hair Styles

Got long hair? Then we've got 10 celebrity hair style inspirations for you


Long hair has its pros and cons. Cons: high-maintenance, like keeping split ends at bay and tangles to a minimum. Pros: Practically limitless style possibilities. If you have long hair, check out these hair styles (on stars like Kim Kardashian, "Twilight's" Kristen Stewart and more). The looks are all quick and easy, so you can update your 'do in minutes.

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Total Beauty Weekly Web Tour 1


Viva Woman tells you 10 things to avoid when cleansing your face.

Beauty Secrets Revealed tells you about Morning Banana Diet- Japanese Way Of Losing Weight.


The Informed Makeup Maven talks green washing and cosmetics and wants you to peek inside her spring makeup bag. Don't forget to check out her giveaway this fortnight, Rimmel recover foundation and Suki UV blotting papers!


Beauty Anonymous brings you YSL Summer 2009 Limited-edition Collection.

LA Pretty's fave new skin cream is making their skin brighter, clearer, and protecting their Pretty faces from the LA sun. And did we mention it's affordable? Find out what it is here

Frappelattes has pictures of Nicole Richie with baby bump #2! Plus, discover where you can find all-natural pregnancy products to make this pregnancy a beautiful one.

This week Average Metro Joe covers an exclusive laser treatment for hair loss that is completely safe for men and women with troublesome hair loss.




Visit The Beauty Couch to read a review of Maybelline's Lash Stiletto and to enter a drawing to win one for yourself!


The Anti Hair Slave shows you how the Instyler really works. Watch the video review to check it out on a REAL person and also learn a couple tips and tricks for super sleek hair.


Check out one of the coolest nail polish innovations Beauty Junkies Unite has seen in a long time! Incoco Dry Nail Applique kits are a hit!


Daily Dose of Coffee tries out the new Jonathan Product Dirt offering: Spray Dirt. Is it worth the hefty price tag?


Are you a Bare Escentuals or mineral makeup fan? Beauty411 tries out the new Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash Mascara!


See what Fabulous Over Forty uses for her daily and weekly skincare regimen.


Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog is holding a Manic Monday/April Fool's giveaway. Enter to win a Spa Sensuals set. BUT since the giveaway ends on April Fool's Day, Jamie and Beckie are throwing in the kitchen sink of beauty products as well. Don't be fooled. Enter now!


Boutique Flair is one of the first to test some mineral makeup and natural skin care products from the newly launched PRIIA Cosmetics!


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Now, Minerals are in Color at Prescriptives

INTRODUCING PRESCRIPTIVES NEW MINERAL COLOR
FOR FACE, EYES AND LIPS




Prescriptives is adding color to its mineral portfolio with the introduction of NEW Mineral Color for Face, Eyes and Lips. The purity and natural benefits of minerals are now offered in a vibrant color collection inspired by nature’s own minerals and gems. Its star ingredient is the R.E.C. (Radiance Emitting Crystals) complex -- a unique combination of Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Calcite -- so it absorbs light and delivers radiance and luminosity so skin appears to be “glowing from within.” Bright gems and minerals infused with vitamins create a look that is healthy, luminous and breathtaking.



NEW! Making Faces Mineral Kit - LIMITED EDITION

These mineral and vitamin-infused face kits naturally enhance and illuminate any complexion. Each kit includes Mineral Color for Cheeks for a soft, healthy blush, Mineral Color Loose Lighting Powder for an all-over radiance and a Face and Cheek Brush for an easy, flawless application. Both formulas are silky, smooth and contain our exclusive R.E.C complex for skin that glows naturally. Kits are available in two warm and two cool collections to complement every skin tone.

* NEW Warm Light/Medium
* NEW Warm Medium/Deep
* NEW Cool Light/Medium
* NEW Cool Medium/Deep

NEW! Making Eyes Mineral Kit – LIMITED EDITION

These mineral and vitamin-infused eye kits include everything you need for an eye-catching look with shadows that are easy to apply and comfortable to wear. Each kit contains the perfect Eyeshadow Brush applicator and trio of shades, each packaged in a no-mess, portable jar for easy application. The formula includes our exclusive R.E.C. complex for a shimmering, luminous finish. Apply the first shade to the entire eye area, the second over the lid and the third in the crease for a look that is all its own. Kits are available in warm and cool to compliment any skin tone.

Shades:

* NEW Warm
* NEW Cool

NEW! Mineral Bronzer – LIMITED EDITION

This formula includes minerals, vitamins and our exclusive R.E.C. complex for a luminous, sun-kissed glow. This mineral bronzer has a silky, smooth texture and delivers a flawless, even application that shimmers with gems. Lightly dust on nose, cheeks, forehead and decollate for a natural glow.
Shades:

* NEW Warm
* NEW Cool


NEW! Mineral Lip Gloss – LIMITED EDITION

This mineral and vitamin-infused gloss delivers high-shine and sparkling gem color. Dazzle lips in four jewel toned glosses that are inspired by Amber, Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Sunstone and are infused with the R.E.C. complex for a shimmering, radiant finish. The brush applicator glides the non-sticky formula onto lips for a soft and comfortable feel.

Shades:

* NEW Amber (Warm)
* NEW Sunstone (Warm)
* NEW Rose Quartz (Cool)
* NEW Amethyst (Cool)





Availability

Beginning April 2009 at Prescriptives counters nationwide, exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada and www.prescriptives.com
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Makeup Tip of The Day


Try peach colored blush for a great sun-kissed look. Try Benefit's Georgia Peach.
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The 22 Best Sephora Buys

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The 22 Best Sephora Buys

Consider this the ultimate buying guide to your favorite beauty store


Sephora really is the beauty junkies' paradise. There are so many products to play with, you could spend days sampling and still not try everything. But, since most of us don't have days, or even hours, to spend in the store, we rounded up these TotalBeauty.com reader reviews and ratings for you. Now you'll know exactly which products at Sephora are worth your precious time and money.

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No. 22: Beautyblender Sponge, $18.50

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*


Why it's great: "This is such a wonderful tool. The broad base of the sponge is..."

No. 21: CARGO Bronzer, $25

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*


Why it's great: "CARGO's bronzer is a great find and beauty bag staple. CARGO didn't leave us pale..."

No. 20: Nars Blush, $25

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.6*


Why it's great: "I have the award winning shade, orgasm. I was a little apprehensive..."

Want to see what's #1? Click here!

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The BBN WeekEnd Beauty Reads





Beauty Anonymous features Shiseido's Majolica Majorca Summer 2009 Collection.

A Touch of Blusher looks at YSL's Asia-exclusive collection for summer 2009.

Economy got you down? Cybelesays.com is giving about 12 boxes of beauty to help perk you up! Click here to enter.

Missed out on MAC Hello Kitty "On the Prowl" Nail Polish? Well wipe those tears. ThisThatBeauty is giving away bottles of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics "Dangerous" Nail Colour. "Dangerous" embraces the uber trendy gray nail color trend! Click here to enter.

The Makeup Divas reviews a few products from the new Avon Celestial 2009 Spring Collection.

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having another giveaway. Click here to enter to win a Galvanic Spa II kit, valued over $350!!!

Looking for the perfect cleanser to go with your Aminogenesis Tripeptinon? The Shades Of U dishes out a review on Aminogenesis Really, Really Clean Facial Cleanser.
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14 Products That Won't Keep Your Skin Young

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14 Products That Won't Keep Your Skin Young

Skincare addicts beware: These eye creams and moisturizers won't likely smooth away your wrinkles and age spots -- so save your money


With proper skincare habits and an age-appropriate routine like this one, a little product can go a long way to help reduce signs of aging over time. But before you invest, make sure you're getting your money's worth: Avoid these overhyped, overpriced disappointments.

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Makeup Tip of The Day


Matte eye shadow looks better than frost if you are tired. Frost shadow draws attention to wrinkles.
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Anastasia Brow Definer Giveaway!

Brow Definer
US $22.00
CAD $29.00



Double ended Brow Pencil with Clear Brow Gel work together to create perfectly shaped brows. Brow Definer is the most versatile brow shaping tool out there! Use the velvety pencil to precisely fill and define. Use the brow gel to keep unruly brows in place all day without flaking.

FEATURES & BENEFITS
Brow Pencil Side
• Soft and smooth application
• Accurately fills on both moist and dry skin
• Easy to blend and long-lasting formula
Brow Gel Side
• Fortified with botanical hair conditioners and essential oils
• Film forming polymer helps define and hold the brow in place



KEY INGREDIENTS
Brow Pencil Side
• Silica - Provides the Brow Pomade its smooth and silky texture. Smoothes the skin, minimizes the appearance of pores, and controls the oil and shine throughout the day.
• Vitamin E - An anti-oxidant that is powerful in helping the skin fight damage caused by the effects of the environment.
• Botanical Extracts - Soothe and calm the skin. Protects the skin from the elements of the environment.
Brow Gel Side
• Water - Promotes radiant, healthy looking brows and adds moisture while preventing brows from flaking.
• Botanical and Essential Oils - Free from harsh chemicals, the oils' small molecules are absorbed into the dermal and sub dermal skin cells to kill bacteria. Oxygenate, regenerate, and re-hydrate the skin and brow hair, helping the hair grow stronger.
• Hyaluronic Acid - a key component of collagen, has been called a “space filler” or support scaffolding for living cells. Smoothes and tones the skin


ANASTASIA’S TIPS/ HOW TO USE
• Apply Brow Pencil using short strokes and a light touch to fill in the brow and extend where needed.
• Withdraw wand of Brow Gel from tube and wipe excess product from around the base of the brush. Stroke gently upward and outward to achieve the most flattering shape.

ANASTASIA’S PRODUCT LINKS

* Anastasia Precision Tweezers
* Lash Lifting Mascara
* Brow Enhancing Serum

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Anastasia has partnered up with TMD to offer one lucky reader a chance to win the above mentioned Brow Definer!

For the rules, click on the Details button to read. By entering this contest you are giving The Makeup Divas permission to forward your contact information to the company to arrange for delivery of prize/prizes.

Thanks and good luck to all of you!



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Most Gorgeous Celebrities Over 40

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Most Gorgeous Celebrities Over 40

Can you believe Jennifer Aniston is 40?! Her and all of these ladies make 40-plus look like 30


They say 40 is the new 30. Whatever it is, all of these women make being in your 40s look amazing. Jennifer Aniston is new to the 40-plus club, but the rest of these women show that she's in great company.

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Makeup Tip of The Day


Eyeliner on the lower lids can make your eyes appear smaller. To open them up, line only the upper lids.
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Review: Avon Celestial Eye Shadow & Big Glossy Lip Pencil

Avon's Celestial Eye Shadow in Moon Sand can be described as a sandy beige pearlized shade with a hint of frost. It's great to use as a wash all over the eyes or just as a highlighter on the brow.




There is not a lot of pigmentation in this eye shadow when used dry. I had to swipe it several times in order for it show up on my lids. It can be used for a wet or dry application. I found it easy to blend and the texture is incredibly soft. Overall I thought it was an okay eye shadow.
Jillian’s Tip: “Since the formula is baked, I love to apply it wet for super-saturated color. Use a wet brush to sweep color in the crease and make eyes pop. Add a touch of highlighter to the inner corners for a wide-eyed look.”







Big Glossy Lip Pencil in Glossy Rose is a peachy rose shade that is a lipcolor and liner in one. I was totally shocked at the amount of shine it produced. It goes on sheer and the coverage is buildable. It also lasts a long time to. I can't get over how creamy and light it feels on the lips. You can see in my photo below that it actually looks like a gloss.
What I also like about this pencil is that I did not have to resharpen it after using it several times.
This is definitely one lip pencil you really have to try out.



Special Discount

TMD has teamed up with Samantha Ruiz Avon Representative to offer you, my wonderful readers, a special discount.

The Moon Sand eye shadow is currently on special for $6.99 and will be sold regularly for $8.00. The Big Color Glossy Lip Pencil is currently $4.99 and will be sold for $6.00. These prices are good through Campaign 8.

Samantha is also offering:

* 15% off orders.
* a free item with a purchase of $25 or more.

Thanks Samantha for offering this great discount for my readers!




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Hair Tip of The Day


Styling tools everyday? Try to give your hair a break from flat irons and blow dryers whenever possible. Try some scrunching products to create 'beachy waves' (like Jennifer Aniston's hair) or use a fat braid to create waves. It's a great style for summer.
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Hot Celebrity Trend: Hippie Hairstyles

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Hot Celebrity Trend: Hippie Hairstyles

It's the perfect quick and easy look for Spring


Let these celebrities show you how to successfully rock the hippie look - it's effortlessly chic and great for when you only have minutes to style.

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Avon's Celestial Spring 2009 Collection

Introducing Celestial Spring

Avon’s Spring 2009 Color Collection designed by Jillian Dempsey


This Spring, own a little piece of heaven with the new Celestial Spring Color Collection, designed exclusively by Avon Global Creative Color Director Jillian Dempsey. Inspired by the tranquil blues of the ocean and pastel tones of the sky, Jillian captured the lush range to create a look that is all about twinkling eyes, angelic cheeks and glistening starlit lips.

The light and airy hues of the collection brighten up the smoky shades of winter and create a whimsical look for Spring. Eyes remain the focus with a palette of sunny brights, aquatic shades and barely-there tints of pearly coconuts and sandy tans. With swirls of pearl, marbleized baked shadows make eyes glisten while Big Color Glossy Lip Pencils create fresh, soft lips. Pale, opalescent nail shades complete the soft romantic look.




The Celestial Spring Collection

NEW Formula – Jillian Dempsey for Avon Celestial Eyeshadow ($8.00): Mixes of celestial shades are sprinkled with “star shine” for twinkling effects. The ultra-soft marbleized baked powder blends on as smooth as stardust. Available in Moon Sand and Sunset Sky.

Jillian’s Tip: “Since the formula is baked, I love to apply it wet for super-saturated color. Use a wet brush to sweep color in the crease and make eyes pop. Add a touch of highlighter to the inner corners for a wide- eyed look.”

NEW Formula – Big Color Glossy Lip Pencil ($6.00): A liner and gloss in one, the pencil defines lips with juicy color and an ethereal glow. The moisturizing formula glides on smoothly to illuminate lips with divine shine. Available in Glossy Celestial, Glossy Rose, Glossy Sand and Glossy Sunset.

Jillian’s Tip: “For a full, glossy pout, start by lining the edges of lips, then fill in for color that lasts for hours.”

Be Blushed Cheek Color ($8.00): Instantly impart a heavenly glow with this ultra-blendable blush stick. Available in Icy Petal and Tropical Peach.

Jillian’s Tip: Smile to see the apples of your cheeks and apply a dot of Be Blushed on the center. Blend with your fingers in a circular motion toward upper cheekbones.


Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Mascara ($9.50): This dual-ended mascara features Jillian’s exclusive volumizing formula with the Max Pro Brush on one end to give volume and a waterproof formula with the Mini Pro Brush on the other end for smear-proof coverage on the tiniest of lashes. Available in Black and Brown.

Jillian’s Tip: “Make eyes pop with the Celestial Eyeshadow and Professional Mascara. Add two coats for an eye opening look.”

Speed Dry Nail Enamel ($4.00): Nails in soft, ethereal hues enhance the softness of the look, while vitamin E and calcium nourish nails. With Avon’s Speed Dry formula, nails dry in 60 seconds or less. Available in Mambo Melon and Sheer Chiffon.

Jillian’s Tip: “Opalescent nails play up angelic eyes and complement pale lips for a head-to-toe glow.”



Celestial Spring will be available in March 2009 exclusively through Avon Representatives. To locate a Representative call 1-800-FOR-AVON or visit www.avon.com. For more tips and tricks from Jillian Dempsey check out www.avon.com/jilliandempsey.


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Get Vacation-Ready with These Travel Products

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Get Vacation-Ready with These Travel Products

Don't travel without these essential hair care products and cosmetics


Wherever and however you travel, you don't want to trade precious clothing space in your suitcase for a giant can of hairspray or your favorite shampoo. That's why we put together a perfectly planned travel beauty kit to wipe all your concerns away -- and leave room for another pair of shoes! Browse our gallery to find your ideal travel-sized essentials.

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How to Get a 1940s Hairstyle

*** BEAUTY TREND ALERT***

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HOW TO GET A 1940’S HAIRSTYLE WITH TERRI APANASEWICZ


The hot hairstyle that celebrities are sporting is the modernized 1940’s hairstyle, made famous by the iconic Rita Hayworth, as seen on Gisele Bundchen, Scarlett Johannsen, Karolina Kurkova and Kyra Sedgwick. This style creates a classically beautiful look in relatively little time. Celebrity hairstylist, Terri Apanasewicz, gives Modelinia.com the tips on how to re-create this iconic look.

HOW TO GET THE LOOK:

Step 1: Start with smooth straight hair with a diagonal part and take a medium section of hair and spray with a little hairspray.

Step 2: Wrap the section around a medium size curling iron and beginning with the ends of the hair, roll the hair around the curling iron to the root of the head, release the curling iron and pin the curl to the head.



Step 3: Keep on alternating with opposite diagonal parts of the hair and continue around the whole face.

Step 4: For the back of the head, continue the same steps but do not go all the way to the root.

Step 5: Let hair cool, release curls and brush through. For the finishing touches, take a little palmade to shape curls and finish off with hairspray.

To watch how Terri re-creates the 1940’s reminiscent look and do it for yourself, go to www.modelinia.com
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Three Custom Color Specialists Whisper Lips Giveaway Reminder


Just a quick reminder that the 3CC Specialists Giveaway will be ending tomorrow at 8pm EST. If you haven't entered yet,there is still time.
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