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Monday Make-Over How-To…

Monday make-over how-to: Locks in Loose Curls!

For loose waves, simply follow these steps before bed:

1. After letting wet hair dry a little, apply product like a gel or mousse loosely throughout damp locks.

2. Part your hair into four or five equal sections and braid them each securing the base with a rubber band.  For tighter curls, take each braid and twirl them into a bun and supporting them with another elastic or clip.

4. Sleep with these braid buns in your hair, so that by morning, your hair will have dried in crimped waves.

5. Remove the elastics from your hair and with a gentle hand, run your fingers loosely to undo each braid.

6. Do not use a comb to your hair – but instead, scrunch your hair with your fingers freeing the waves to appear, and mist generously with your favorite hair spray while tossing your hair.

7. For extra waves, consider a wide barrel curling iron to accentuate pieces throughout your sexy mane and finish the desired look of loose curled locks!

Quick Tip: Fair Skinned Beauty

Do any of you have fair/pale complexion and find it hard to pick out the right colors that will make your skin color pop? Well not to fear, beauty insiders from Marie Claire picked out the the three top shades that will make a paler complexion glow this holiday season.

The first color you can choose either for eye shadow or eyeliner is a soft purple. Purples are a cool color so they don’t have a harsh contrast against your skin while still allowing you to play with colors.

The perfect pink can do wonders when chosen correctly. Opt for a rosy shade to really enhance your natural beauty.

Lastly, for those holiday parties, add a little metallic shimmer with a liquid eyeliner.

Holiday Hair Trends

Color

When it comes to hair, it’s always nice to mix it up as the seasons change. Brittany Snow went from beachy blonde to a warm auburn shade. We are daring to try this fun and fierce shade this season because it works well on most skin tones. If you want to test the color out first before making a permanent decision, try a semi-permanent dye in a an a light auburn shade. By choosing a semi-permanent you cause less damage to your hair, and the color washes out after 20-30 shampoos. If you want to darken up for the winter, go with a natural look like Lauren Conrad. She chose a chocolate brown color, but kept a few light pieces for a naturally highlighted feel.

Style

Now that we discussed some hot winter colors, lets talk style. Whether you have short, medium or long hair you can create a nice wavy texture. This look is great if your looking to add volume. Use a bigger size curling barrel to create a natural looking big curl. For a festive touch, add a feathered fascinator which you can find at Dots for under $20!!

Quick Tip: Bangs For Your Face Shape

Have you ever wanted to try bangs, but weren’t sure which style was right for you?

We have a few quick tips to help you decide which trendy bang style suits you, determined by the shape of your face.

For a Square Face: Try wispy bangs like Lauren Conrad that helps soften her face. They are easier to hide too if you want to grow them out.

For a Long Face: Long face shapes like Alyssa Milano can pull off the blunt style bang! Blunt bangs look ultra chic with super straight stands.

For a Round Face: Try the side sweep bang, which is a universal style that flatters all face  shapes. Blow-dry them the opposite way that they will lay, giving your hair a lifted look.  Also, by parting off to one side you can create the appearance of a slimmer face. We love Emma Stones’ side sweep look and her mega blonde color!

Quick Tip: Tinted moisturizers, best summer time foundation!


A tinted moisturizer is a great replacement for foundation on those hot summer days. It gives you a touch of color while moisturizing and protecting your skin from UVA/UVB rays. E.l.f. studio has a great one for just $3! It comes in seven different shades from porcelain to espresso and everything in between. You are sure to find a shade that is right for you. You can find it at your local drugstores or order it online!