Hairstyle Basics

Did you flunk beauty school? Time to revisit Classic Hairstyles 101 with this handy guide

Hairstyle Basics
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Hairstyle trends come and go, but the classics -- they're here to stay. See how to give yourself the perfect blow out, curls, ponytail and bun.
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Get the Look - Glee's Jessalyn Gilsig at the Emmy's

Spencer Barnes, makeup artist to celebrities like Taylor Swift, Jessica Biel and Paris Hilton, has mapped out his step by step guide to recreate the Emmy makeup look used on Glee’s gorgeous Jessalyn Gilsig. The effortless look shown below was created to give her eyes strength and enhance her complexion while looking natural and elegant.

* Face – Spencer uses Amore Pacific’s Moisture Bound skin energy serum, Aqua-Foundation from KohGenDo and Benefit Hoola Bronzer to enhance bone structure.
* Eyes – To give a strong look with Jessalyn's blue eyes, Spencer used Lancome Le Crayon Kohl in Black Ebony eyeliner, and three buttery shades of MAC eyeshadow:
o Woodwinked smudged in to the top and bottom lash lines.
o Dazzlelight for the brow highlight.
o Mulch for the crease of the lid.
* LashesLancome Oscillation vibrating mascara in Black to lengthen and Knot-Free individual lashes from Ardell to dramatize.
* Cheeks – to highlight her cheeks he applied Scott Barnes Posh on her cheekbones and Nars Deep Throat on the apples of her cheeks.
* Lips – Spencer wanted a warm contrast on Jessalyn’s lips, so he used DermaMinerals DermaKiss lipstick in Cosmic and topped it off with Ben Nye Lip Gloss Palettes LGP-1.
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TOO FACED CONTEST: FREE LASHGASM AND GIFT CARDS!

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Stars Shine In NARS At The 62nd Annual Emmy Awards!

NARS New Pure Matte Lipstick Is A Staple At 62nd Annual Emmy Awards!

NARS Cosmetics was all over the red carpet tonight! A recap is below, highlighting celebrities who wore NARS and details on the products used to create their looks, including many of the new Fall 2010 launches:


Makeup artist Carola Gonzalez created the look for The Office’s Mindy Kaling using PRO-PRIME Skin Smoothing Face Prep & Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Sheer Matte Foundation, Amazon Lip Liner Pencil and Terre de Feu Pure Matte Lipstick (which she also used to add color on Mindy’s cheeks!)




Makeup artist Mylah Morales used Gilda Blush and Vesuvio Pure Matte Lipstick for a bold lip on True Blood’s Rutina Wesley.


Makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan used Powder Foundation, Douceur Blush and Tonkin Pure Matte Lipstick on Dexter’s Julie Benz.

Makeup artist Gloria Noto gave True Blood’s Kim Bauer a 1940s glamour look with Cayenne Cream Eyeshadow, Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara and Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil.

Pure Matte Lipstick will be available September 1st exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue. All other products are currently available at narscosmetics.com.


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Lea Michele wears NARS To The Emmy Awards!

Lea Michele Wears New Pure Matte Lipstick To The 62nd Annual Emmy Awards!


NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Melanie Inglessis to create the makeup look for Lea Michele at the 2010 Emmy Awards. Many products from NARS’ new Fall Collection were key creating the look.

Lea Michele wore the following products to achieve a playful yet classic look:

· PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & Skin Smoothing Face Prep

· Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Tzarine Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Palladium Soft Touch Shadow Pencil (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010)

“My inspiration was the era of the 60’s. I thought of Raquel Welch and Bridget Bardot: the winged eye, the nude lip. The dress is so classic, so we wanted to be adventurous with her eyes– giving a dash of color with the new Palladium Soft Touch Shadow Pencil – and kept the lip nude with Tashkent Pure Matte!”
–Melanie Inglessis for NARS Cosmetics

Pure Matte Lipstick will be available on September 1st exclusively at Saks.com. All other products are currently available at narscosmetics.com.
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Keri Russell & Joan Allen wear NARS To The Emmy Awards!


Keri Russell & Joan Allen Wear New Pure Matte Lipstick To The 62nd Annual Emmy Awards!


NARS Cosmetics worked with celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow to create the makeup looks for Keri Russell and Joan Allen at the 2010 Emmy Awards. NARS’ NEW Pure Matte Lipstick was key in creating the look as well as many products from the Fall 2010 Collection.

Keri Russell wore the following products to achieve a soft, vintage look:



· PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and Skin Smoothing Face Prep

· Tzarine Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo

· Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010) topped with Desire Blush for a pop of color

· Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010)


“We wanted to give her look a classic feel to coincide with the vintage dress she’s wearing. Her warm skin tone and the coolness of the dress was the perfect combination for reflecting the same tones through her makeup: warm eyes, and a cool peachy matte lip. It’s flirty with a bit of sass.”
– Tina Turnbow for NARS Cosmetics



Joan Allen wore the following products for a strong, sophisticated look:

· PRO-PRIME Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and Skin Smoothing Face Prep

· Rajasthan Duo Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Kyoto Eyeliner Pencil

· Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010)

· Tashkent Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010)


“Joan’s statuesque aura immediately made me want to create something graphic and bold. Pairing a nude lip with a deep jewel-tone eye was the perfect accompaniment to her sleek and elegant look.”
– Tina Turnbow for NARS Cosmetics

Pure Matte Lipstick will be available September 1st exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue. All other products are currently available at narscosmetics.com.

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Copy Christina Hendricks' "Winged" Eyeliner

Follow these steps to recreate her fresh makeup look

Copy Christina Hendricks'
This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article
Many celebs have been rocking the "winged" eyeliner trend lately -- you can too by following these simple steps.
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Best Maybelline Beauty Products

From lipsticks to foundation to mascara, see which products Total Beauty readers applaud

Best Maybelline Beauty Products
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Read testimonials from real women about the Maybelline products that they love.
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8

"This one is inexpensive and the payoff is fantastic …"
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

"It looks great for day and night …"
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

"It's not too sticky or too shiny, and has just enough color in it …"
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One Woman Chops It All Off for Locks of Love

Total Beauty reader Bradi goes from below-the-boob hair to a stylish bob

One Woman Chops It All Off for Locks of Love
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Locks of Love and Nexxus joined forces to inspire people to donate their hair for a good cause. See one real woman's hair makeover.
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Homemade Beauty Recipes

Natural and affordable potions and lotions

Homemade Beauty Recipes
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Try best-selling author Janice Cox's easy, DIY beauty recipes from honey hair masks to strawberry facial masks.
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Eyeko Launches New Polishes!

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Check out the photo below of Scarlett Johansson in the new Dolce&Gabbana fall ad campaign where she’s wearing the Evocative Beauty Collection from Dolce&Gabbana the Make Up. Absolutely gorgeous!
A provocative palette that’s passionate and bold, The Evocative Beauty Collection is right on trend, offering a rich range of colors for every personality.



Legendary make up artist, Pat McGrath creates another extraordinary look, evoking old Hollywood glamour for Scarlet this season:


“We went all out with contrast, the kind of contrast that makes a real statement,” says Pat McGrath. “It’s really all about the lips – very shiny and dark, super sexy. I downplayed the eyes, which are still gorgeous, but it’s a subtle kind of power, very implicit. I was going for a look that is much about ‘now’ but is also ultra Dolce&Gabbana, capturing their ultimate signature look for beauty. Very suggestive, mysterious-yet still very bold. To me, that’s what the fall is all about.”


Smooth Eye Colour Duo in EVOCATIVE

Ultra Shine Lipgloss in AMETHYST


Classic Cream Lipstick in AMETHYSTT


Classic Cream Lipstick in COSMOPOLITAN


VClassic Cream Lipstick in LUST

Intense Nail Lacquer in COSMOPOLITAN

The Evocative Beauty collection is available now at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations and Saks.com.

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QVC Presents Beauty's Best Show



QVC will be presenting the show, Beauty's Best which features the top trends and the hottest products in cosmetics, fragrance, and cutting-edge skin, body and hair care. The show airs 10PM (ET) on August 27 and all day August 28. Items from Laura Geller, Mally Roncal, Smashbox, Clarisonic will be shown.




Some of the highlights will be:



Clarisonic Mia On-The-Go Sonic Skin Cleansing System
$120.00

Deep cleaning at home or on-the-go – the Clarisonic Mia provides a
great cleansing tool in a convenient, compact size for easy
transportation and perfect for busy lifestyles! Throw the Mia in an
overnight bag for a weekend away or a gym bag for a fresh face after a
good workout.

Laura Geller Air Whipped Mousse Cheek Color
$26.00

Laura Geller’s Air Whipped Mousse Cheek Color provides a sheer and
natural tint for a brighter-looking complexion. The whipped mousse is
lightweight and packed with antioxidant Vitamins A, C and E.

Don't miss it!


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MAC Viva Glam Lipglass in Viva Glam Gaga and Cyndi

Introducing
M·A·C Viva Glam Lipglass in Viva Glam Gaga and Cyndi
Available September 2, 2010 - February 2011


M·A·C Viva Glam Lipglass in Viva Glam Gaga and Cyndi

Wham up the GLAM in VIVA GLAM! Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the sensational Cyndi Lauper and the electric Lady Gaga! The uninhibited new voices behind M∙A∙C’s new “From Our Lips” campaign, designed to speak to the challenges women face as the fastest new group affected by HIV/AIDS around the world. The M·A·C AIDS Fund and the VIVA GLAM program are the heart and soul of M·A·C Cosmetics. Established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally, VIVA GLAM I, II, III, IV, V, and VI were launched as continuous shades and have achieved tremendous success over the years. Fall 2010 sees two new Lipglass shades, introduced by our audacious superstars for a limited six months on counter.



Viva Glam Lip Bags



Viva Glam Lipstick-Cyndi/Gaga



Viva Glam Lipglass-Cyndy/Gaga



M·A·C Viva Glam Lipglass in Viva Glam Gaga and Cyndi on counter starting September 2, 2010 through February 2011


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Find Your Best Hair Color

Take this quiz to find your ideal hair color for your skin tone

Find Your Best Hair Color
This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article
Celebrity colorist Beth Minardi helps you find the most flattering hair color to enhance your skin tone.
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SEPHORA Fall 2010 Genius Report


Summers end is full of folly - a timid balance between days of blazing humid heat and enchanting swirls of cooler leafy breezes. Wardrobes of sarongs and swimsuits give way to our long lost cable knits and corduroys. Trips to beaches evolve to bonfires, while summer Fridays fall into Friday night football. As the nostalgia of fall begins, so does Sephora’s fall evolution - summer essentials are swapped for the newest colors, curlers and stylish essentials, the beauty regimen morphs once again.





THE COLOR CORNER

Fall is the perfect season to come back to nature as earthy tones envelop our imagination. The Urban Decay Naked Palette is the perfect answer to a new neutral look. A gorgeous combo of 12 shadows in gold and brown shades offer a bevy of bronzy looks.

Take natural to a new level with the Laura Mercier Bonne Mine Healthy Glow for Face & Cheeks Crème Colour Palette. Inspired by Laura’s work with celebrities, the shades included in this palette give you an immediate healthy glow. We covet the new Glow Veils, which give a subtle brightened look, and partnered with the Cheek or Bronzer Veil, you will look autumn fresh.



Heavy metal never looked so good. The new Sephora by OPI Rocker Chic Collection, inspired by the tough and edgy side of the classic neutrals, includes fall’s must have purple called Just a Little Dangerous. Deep wine with a metallic shimmer will not only change your “look” it will change your IMAGE.


Rockin’ nails must be partnered with statement lips. Store the gloss and grab the new MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Intense. With 50% more pigment than the average lipstick, available in 50 color saturated hues, and three different textures, the collection leaves you with endless lipstick options.


The cat eye has a whole new meaning with the introduction of the new ULTRAFLESH
panthera mascara
. Packaged in stealth black and featuring a panther head applicator wand, this new formulation uses hydrolyzed silk, keratin and adhesion proteins to create long luscious lashes that never flake or brake. Beauty addicts take note: this kitty- kat is to be taken very seriously.


SKINCARE FARE

If the summer has left your skin breakout prone, try the Bliss No ‘Zit’ Sherlock
Complete Acne System
. This daily system has probiotics like meadowseed and
yogurt extract to boost your skin’s natural defenses against bacteria. Breakouts,
beware!


If you are looking to calm and tighten your post-summer skin, look no further
than the BOSCIA Luminizing Black Mask. Peel this jet-black mask off to reveal
exceptionally luminous skin. Willowherb calms infl ammation, witch hazel tightens
pores, while jojoba leaf fi ghts free radical damage.



MANE ATTRACTIONS

The new SULTRA Bombshell Curling Rod features special Kyocera® ceramic
technology to create smooth, sultry waves without the unwanted lines you get from
traditional irons, and in half the time.


For those who crave ponytail perfection, you have met your match! HERCUT
has made the timeless tail even better with their Ponytail Styling Lotion. This
emollient-rich formulation smoothes and controls straight or wavy hair and eliminates fly-away strands, while amino acids provide a high gloss shine (without adding weight or residue).


HEAVY SCENTS

Pucci gives us another beautiful reason to wardrobe, fragrance wardrobe
that is. Introducing Miss Pucci, a gorgeous floral sparkling fragrance that includes notes of magnolia, Sicilian winter lemon, Turkish rose, Arabian jasmine and Texas cedar. It’s as complex, unique and gorgeous as a namesake print from the luxury design house.


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