Tuesday, May 29, 2012

The Hairstyle You'll Want to Wear Every Day This Summer

Elizabeth Banks looked like she walked straight out of the 1970s for her Allure June cover. Using a Patti Hansen cover from the disco-era for inspiration, as it turns out, the retro-themed style is perfect for modern times, as well. "The fullness at the sides gives it a really interesting, beautiful look,". And because the top is pulled back just a touch, "it's great for Summer to get your bangs off your face,". To get the exact four steps for achieving Elizabeth's warm-weather bouffant, read more.
  1. Start by prepping the hair with Oribe's Volumista Mist For Volume at the roots, followed by a few spritzes of Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray from midshaft to ends.
  2. Blow the hair out until it's smooth.
  3. Add extra volume at the roots and the hairline with the brand's Dry Texturizing Spray.
  4. Then, finish by simply

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Get Emma Stone's Lovely Looped Oscars Bun


Emma Stone had the perfect makeup and updo at the Oscars: tasteful and chic, but still young and a little different. For the hair, celebrity stylist Mara Roszak got inspired by the blousy bow on Emma's red Giambattista Valli gown. "The bow on the dress reminded me of a flower," Roszak says, "and the bun in the back went from ear to ear to look like a flower with a loose and fresh feel." To create the style, Roszak began by using Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment on wet hair from ends up.
Once Emma's hair was blow-dried, Roszak added a simple part in the front. Then, to form Emma's piled-on bun, she pulled her hair into a midheight ponytail, began wrapping pieces of hair loose and wide, and secured each piece with bobby pins. Roszak topped the look off with Couture Colour Pequi Oil Finishing Polish.

Friday, May 4, 2012

6 Ways to Look Better Without Spending a Cent


Looking good doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost a thing. There are plenty of ways to look better without spending a single penny. We talked with top dermatologists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and estheticians to score their secrets for looking your best for the best price of all: free. Read their tips here.
De-puff while you sleep
Banishing puffy eyes overnight is as easy as changing the way you sleep. "Elevating your head with pillows while sleeping helps the fluids from gathering around the under-eye area," says celebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow. Got a few cents to spare? "Cucumbers and cold chamomile tea bags are great, too," she adds.
Posture, please
Standing tall can have long-term benefits. "My mother-in-law is 93 years old and has amazing posture," says dermatologist Dr. Kathy Fields, co-creator of Proactiv skin care. "She looks at least 20 to 30 years younger because of it! It’s the cheapest tip on earth and good for your health."
Create a face-flattering ponytail
“Anyone can pull off a sleek high ponytail," says stylist Oliver Ifergan of the Oliver Ifergan Atelier in Beverly Hills. "The trick is to find the most flattering angle for your bone structure." Ifergan's easy trick: "Pull the hair back, then with your pointer and middle finger follow the cheek bone all the way back, and voila! You have the perfect ponytail position.”
Freshen up your face
It only takes a couple of minutes to perk up tired-looking skin, says Dallas esthetician Renée Rouleau. "Massage your knuckles underneath the eyes and above the cheekbones," she explains. "Do this for two minutes after cleansing and moisturizing in order to create a more active blood flow." (When blood doesn't circulate enough, skin starts looking dull.) That's why Rouleau says, "A two-minute massage will help nutrients to resurface, leaving your skin with a revitalized glow."
Avoid acne
Can't figure out why you're breaking out on your forehead? Your hair care could be to blame, says New York City dermatologist Dr. Ellen Gendler. "Sometimes the oils from the hair and products that people use in the hair can contribute to acne," she says. Rinse conditioner off the body, and keep hair styling products away from your skin. The result: a clearer complexion, without spending a penny.
Lose the sweetness
"Neither start your day nor end your day with sugar," says Bren Lee Gomez, an esthetician and makeup artist in Los Angeles. "If you start off eating or drinking something with refined sugar, you'll be sallow and dehydrated by lunch time and require even more sugar to keep going. If you eat sugar just before bedtime, you'll wake up with dehydrated skin."

See How Easy It Is to Get Scarlett Johansson's Retro Waves


Scarlett Johansson is known for her love of retro-inspired styles, and for the May cover of Vogue, she looked as gorgeous as ever in '30s-inflected waves. Iconic celebrity hairstylist Oribe created Scarlett's coiffure for the shoot, and it's surprisingly easy to re-create. Want Scarlett's waves for yourself?

Set it, but don't forget it: On dry hair, start by creating a side part (use whichever side you prefer), and then put all your hair up in small rollers. Leave your rollers in until they cool completely, then gently remove them.

Style it:  brushing through your curls to loosen them. After that, style them into a uniform wave using a comb and Anti-Humidity Spray, to hold everything in place. Then spraying to make the waves look soft and natural.