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

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.

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.

3 Beauty Trends to Look Forward to in 2012

Look into my crystal ball—I'm about to tell you what 3 trends we have coming up in 2012 that I think you guys are going to be really excited about. Behold:

Trend 1: Super-bright nails!

Vivid! Eye-catching! Fun! Exclamation-pointy!!!! And great 'cause you can just pick a hue that looks good on you, as long as it's bright.
Trend 2: Bouncy ponytails.

Oh, so bouncy. It's all about volume, so make sure to have your teasing comb handy!
Trend 3: Shocking lipstick.

I'm sure the real trend will be way more wearable than this, but it sure makes for a pretty picture. Expect to see this in both matte and glossy finishes.

Bird's Nest Bun: Tress Trend

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Do you feel rushed when it comes to your morning beauty routine? Take the fuss out of styling by wearing a bird's nest bun.
Blond babes like Kate Hudson, Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Lopez have all donned loose, twirly topknots. Elsewhere, big, messy buns ruled the fall 2011 runways of Chanel and Zang Toi. And Stylelist network blogger Beth Jones paid homage to casual Carrie Bradshaw-esque by recreating the classic updo.
Whether you're in between blow-outs or taking a break from the flat iron, "Project Runway" celebrity stylist George Ortiz believes this is a wearable style suited for different face shapes and hair textures.
Follow these three steps to get this easy, yet elegant hairstyle at home:
1. Spritz hair with Cutler Volumizing Spray and blow dry using a flat brush, directing the root of hair toward the area where you want the bun to sit.
2. Gather strands into a ponytail at the crown of your head using an elastic holder or bungee cord.
3. Loosely twist hair into a bun and secure the knot with bobby pins, and set with a medium hold hairspray like Redken Quick Dry 18.
Final pro tip: leave a few wisps along the hairline out for a fresh finish or apply a little Cutler Fly-Away Control onto a toothbrush and smooth the hairline back to create a sleeker look.

Flat Iron Tips: How To Straighten Your Hair Without Damage

“What kind of flat iron do you use?” Ryan Tamras, my hairdresser at New York City's Chris Mitchell Studio, asked when trimming off inches of my split ends.
“Ummm….” I couldn’t even think of the brand name. “I bought it at a drug store?”
“How many years have you had it?”
I blankly stared back at his shear-wielding stature.
“What temperature do you keep it at?” he asked.
“You can change the temperature?” I responded.
By this point Ryan had realized that I was clearly clueless when it came to straightening my own hair, something I have done on a regular basis for close to a decade.
“No wonder your hair is so fried,” Ryan said, as he pulled out a notebook and proceeded to give me instructions on how to care for my sad strands.
As I have fine, wavy (and supposedly damaged) hair, Ryan suggested that my first step to recovery was to clean up the split ends and cut a bit of length. “It will only get worse,” he instructed, showing how my disgusting habit of picking at my split ends had caused the bottom four inches of my hair to resemble a rat’s nest. After cutting off the thin and most frayed portion of my hair, he suggested that I step up my bi-annual haircut to every three months. “Trimming your ends more regularly will actually make your hair grow,” he claims. Ah, I have heard this before, but have always been skeptical. Will getting my hair cut more regularly make it grow faster? (I'll address this in another post). At the very least, I won't have to have quite so much hair cut off at my next trim.
With a new, shorter style (about 4 inches), Ryan began instructing me on how to maintain my healthier locks, starting with a boot camp in flat irons. His how-to-have-healthy-heat-styled-hair rules below:
1) Invest in your flat iron. A quality flat iron should last up to 10 years. Make sure to purchase one that says “ceramic plates,” which will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed. Don’t skimp on the purchase, it will cause more damage in the long run. The first thing I did when I got home was throw away my flat iron, which I realized must have been over six years old. As per Ryan’s recommendation, I tried the FHI Platform. Lightweight, simple and ceramic, the FHI flat iron also had the option to adjust the temperature. I had a winner. I also liked the CHI Auto Digital Iron which was similarly lightweight, offered different temperatures and additionally had a timer to automatically shut off. No more worrying I left my flat iron on after leaving the house.
2) A heat protector is a must! Ryan recommended MoroccanOil. For fine hair, use MoroccanOil Light. Avoid applying any heat protector 2 1/2 -3 inches from the scalp because they contain oil, which will make your hair look greasy. Put a drop on your hands, rub your hands together and then apply from the bottom up, as if your fingers are a comb. With this kind of product, a little bit goes a long way. With our Beauty Editor Dana Oliver's help, I found some Kerastase Nectar Thermique and MoroccanOil Light. In addition to my Living Proof “Restore” shampoo, conditioner and leave-in conditioning treatment, I was ready to flat iron.
3) Make sure the temperature is right for your hair. This is a big one. My hair should only be ironed at a low setting, below 300 degrees, as it is fine and damaged (the same goes for chemically treated hair). Normal hair can be ironed at 300-380 and thick, coarse or extra curly hair at 350-400. Start at a lower level and increase as needed. I had to rule out some options like the Remington Style Pink 1'’ Ceramic Flat Iron, as although I liked the bright packaging I couldn’t adjust the temperature and the auto setting was too hot for my hair.
Not only have I received compliments on my super-straight hair since I got it cut almost two months ago, but I have noticed a significant improvement in my hair quality: it's softer, smoother, shinier and appears to be growing faster. And since it's been a few months since I last saw Ryan, it's about time I schedule another trim.
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