Prom Hair Tutorial!! (BB)

(S.K.) Prom season is upon us, and it coming rather fast! With all of the preparations that have to go into the event, which hairstyle you might want to wear that evening might not be at the top of your list of things to do. I know that personally when I am getting in the spirit of prom, my hairstyle is one of the last things that I decide on. So whether your prom is right around the corner, or still a month or so away, here is an easy idea for a hairstyle that will complement almost any style of dress. Before we start this look, you will need a few supplies handy. A curling wand of your choice ( The NuMe Titan 3 curling iron set is a really great investment if you curl your hair often. You get three different sized barrels that allow you to achieve any look, without having to go out and buy multiple curling irons). You will all be needing a firm hold hairspray, and many, many, bobby pins. Now that you have all of the tools to complete this look, lets gets started. A hair accessory like a flower, or a jeweled clip is always an option.

Hair Directions:

1. The night before your prom, I would recommend washing your hair. If you wash your hair the morning of the event, from personal experience, the curls tend to not last as long, and fall out a lot faster. 
2. Begin this look as you should with any hairstyle, by brushing through your hair. Getting rid of any knots or tangles will eliminate the hassle of them while you are working with your hair.
3. You are going to be adding a lot of heat to your hair with this style so, of course, you need to protect your hair with a heat protectant. The Kenra Thermal Styling Spray will be perfect for this look because it is a heat protectant and a styling spray all in one. 
4. After spraying an even amount of the product on your hair, brush through it one more time to make sure it is evenly distributed. 
5. Depending on the thickness of your hair, you might get to skip this step. If you have thin hair, you most likely not have to section off the tops half of your hair, but those of you that have thick hair will probably want to section it off. 
6. Begin curling the bottom layer of your hair with your curling wand, alternating one curl away from your face, the other towards your face. After the bottom layer is done, you can move onto the top layer of your hair.
7. An optional step for all of you is to pin the curls as you drop them from the curling wand. If you pin up each curl right after your let it go, it will cool and it should hopefully keep its shape for a longer amount of time. After you have curled your whole head, and the curls are cool, you can remove all of the pins.
8. Now is where the bobby pins come into play. And you will be needing quite a few of them. Depending on your personal preference, decide what side you want the curls to flow. Split your hair down the middle in the back, and begin pinning the half that is closest to the side of your head that you want the curls fall. 
9. You really just have to play with the curls, and the way you pin them to your head. You can twist a few, cross some curls over one another, to give it the look you are going for. 
10. After you have the first half all pinned so it is cascading over your one shoulder, you can start working on the other half. Using the hair that you have left, bobby pin the remaining hair to the same side, and try to cover some of the bobby pins you have already put in place. Make sure to pin the hair almost up the whole back of your head, to achieve the cascading look. 
11. After all your hair is pinned, all of your hair should be cascading over one of your shoulders. If you have bangs, you also want to curl them, and pin them to the side loosely, creating a side swept effect.
12. If you have a hair accessory, you can pin it right to the back of your head, near the middle of the curls. This is a great way to hide any bobby pins that were sticking out prior to. 
13. Hairspray is an ultimate must for prom, and ensuring that your gorgeous hairstyle will stay all through out the pictures the dance, and the post prom fun and festivities!

Demi Lovato "Let It Go" Makeup Look (BB)

     (M.B.) Unless you've been under a rock for the past five months, you have probably heard of Disney's new animated movie phenomenon, Frozen. The animation, the storyline, and the songs tie together so well that the movie ended up winning an award at the 86th annual Oscar Awards. Many believe that the true reason the movie took off was because of the song "Let It Go," sang by the main character, Elsa (voice by Idina Menzel). Young pop-rock singer and former Disney Channel star, Demi Lovato, took her own twist on the smash hit and released a music video along with it that earned 140,000,000 views (and counting). Demi's vocals are powerful and bold during this rendition, and her dark, yet tasteful, makeup matches that. Her complexion and lips possess an icy finish while her eyes are smokey and dramatic. This look is a perfect, real-life representation of the entire Frozen setting and can be worn by nearly anyone whether it's for a night out or a special event!

Makeup Directions:
     1. Starting off with a thoroughly cleaned and moisturized face, start off with your foundation. You want this to be a product with an illuminated, or glow-y, finish. Apply an appropriate amount to the back of your hand and with a sponge, pick up the product and begin blending it into your skin evenly. Using a sponge will give you a flawless "photo-finish." (L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation)
     2. Conceal any imperfections you may have and blend away with your ring finger. (Maybelline Fit Me Concealer)
     3. Beneath your eyes, down the bridge of your nose, and in between your eyebrows, use a highlighting formula to draw a subtle amount of light to your skin. Blend away with your ring finger as well. (Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen)
     4. With a large kabuki brush and a translucent finishing powder, dust it lightly all over your face. Focus the product on areas that you know are oily or get shiny throughout the day. This will help prevent that. (Revlon Photoready Pressed Powder in "Translucent")
     5. Whether it's a primer or a base, apply a nude colored formula to your eyelids and beneath them as well. This will keep your eyeshadow from straying or smudging off throughout the day. (Urban Decay Primer Potion in "Original")
     6. Demi is known for her bold, statement eyebrows. So, what would this look be without them? Groom your brows with a spooly brush, putting them into place. Then with a brow pencil, begin gently drawing quick lines to imitate the short hairs that create your brow shape. Keep the product lighter towards the inner area of your brows, then make it darker at the ends. This will assist in giving you a more dramatic arch shape. (Anastasia Brow Wiz Pencil)
     7. Taking a fluffy crease brush and a medium light brown eyeshadow, begin working the color into your crease lightly. Continue to build it up gradually until it is slightly more smokey. Also, bring the color beneath your eye and blend it into your lower lashline. (MAC Shadow in "Espresso")
     8. Pick up a matte vanilla shadow on a flat shader brush and place it on your brow bone for a highlight. (Rimmel Eyeshadow Quad in "Smokey Brun" [the lightest color])
     9. With a matte black (or dark gray) cream shadow stick or smudge pot, blend the color onto your lid using your ring finger. This can be messily done because it is only a base and is used to lock in your dark shadows and intensify them. (Stila Smudge Pot in "Jet Black")
     10. Next, use a slightly shimmery black shadow and apply it over top of the cream shadow you applied with a flat shader brush. You want this to appear fairly bold and intense, so don't be afraid to pack on that color. Then, drag the color down underneath your eye keeping it as close to your lashline as possible. Feel free to smudge it a little for an extra smokey effect. (Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette in "Blackout")
     11. Reduce the harsh line from your shadow with a fluffy brush. Don't blend this up towards your brow bone, but use small circular motions only to soften the edge on the shadow.
     12. With the same fluffy brush (cleaned off, of course), apply a brown-gray slightli shimmery shadow just above the black pigment. This will help you build up a faded, whispy smokey eye. (Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette in "Tease")
     13. Moving onto eyeliner, use a kohl or pencil and work it into your waterline. Also, blend into your lashline and up into your tightline. Then, draw a pretty thick line above your lash line. This can be sloppy or messy as well, because you'll just be blending it out anyways. (Maybelline Define-A-Line Eyeliner in "Blackest Black")
     14. With a smudger brush, drag it across the line you created on your lid.
     15. Set the eyeliner with a matte black eyeshadow. You can definitely use the smudger brush to apply this so that way you won't have to go back and smudge it anyways. (Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow in "Matte Black")
     16. Curl your eyelashes for about ten seconds each.
     17. False lashes are optional, not mandatory. If you do use them, definitely use the singles on your outer corners. This will give you a natural, yet fuller looking set of eyelashes.
     18. Curl your lashes once more once the lash glue dries (wait about one minute, just to be sure).
     19. Apply two or three coats of your favorite mascara to your top lashes. On your bottom lashes, keep it to about two coats only. (Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara)
     20. Sucking in your cheeks, use an angled bronzing brush to contour your face. Brush this product into the hollows of your cheeks, beneath your chin, and up into your hairline. (Physician's Formula Bronze Booster)
     21. Demi is wearing a deeper, berry-like blush on the apples of her cheeks. So with a blush brush, smile big and lightly dust this onto your skin. Blend back into your hairline for a natural finish. (Bobbi Brown Blush in "Berry")
     22. After moisturizing your lips, use a frosty light pink lipstick on your lips. (Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick in "Pink Whisper")

*Please note that the products listed after each step are only examples to give you a better idea of what each product looks like. You can easily substitute any of them for drugstore/high-end products (whichever you prefer).*

Frozen Hair Tutorials!! (AA)

(S.K.)Two time Oscar winning, Disney's Frozen has been one of the most popular films for the past few months now. From it's classic story line, to its catchy tunes, Frozen has shown to be a hit to people of all ages. Throughout the animated film, main characters, sisters, and princesses, Elsa and Anna each posses hairstyles that embody the typical princess. The two hairstyles that the girls have at the coronation are similar in a sense that they are both up dos, but they each have their own unique twist on them. Follow these steps to get the princess looking hairstyles just like Elsa and Anna!

Directions for Elsa:

1. First for Elsa's hairstyles. Begin the hairstyle by brushing out all of your hair. We are going to be working with the hair quite a lot so we want to ensure there are no knots or tangles. 
2. Parting your hair to one side, brush over the remaining hair, so that all of your hair is now falling down one of your shoulders. Spray the side that doesn't have all of the hair with a  little bit of hairspray for stability. 
3. Next we will begin the twist that comes down the side of Elsa's head. Gather a pretty decent size of hair at the top of your head, where bangs would be. Begin twisting the hair away from your face. Only twist it a few times, then stop. Don't twist this too tight, because you want there to still be a little volume at the top of your head.  
4. Add another smaller section of hair, from right below where you grabbed the first section of hair, to that twist, and twist them together. Repeat these steps of adding hair and twisting until you reach all the way down below your ear, and to the base of your neck.
5. Take the hair that you have incorporated into the twist, and bring it over to the other side of your shoulder. Wrap the section of hair that is twisted, around the section of hair that is not, almost as if you were creating a pony tail holder with it. 
6. Twist the hair while you wrap it into the bun shape. You will need to use bobby pins to pin the bun into place as you continue to twist it. Make sure you secure the ends tightly and hide all small pieces of hair sticking out. 
7. Taking the remaining hair that isn't in a bun shape, you can begin twisting that just like you did with the first section of hair.
8. Wrap it right around the outside of the bun you have already made, to create a more fuller looking bun. You will also need to pin this with bobby pins as you work it around. 
9. For the finishing touches, a little bit of hairspray will make sure the hairstyle stays all day long.

Directions for Anna:

1. Elsa's sister Anna's hair is similar in the fact that it is a bun, but the steps taken to achieve it are very different, but you must follow the same first step which is to brush out all of your hair. 
2. Start by taking a section of hair, right above her eyebrows, and bring it back over the top of your head. Brush it out so you don't have any huge bumps. Secure the hair with a small elastic that matches you hair color.  
3. Now to start creating the braid that will be acting as a headband. Take two sections of hair, from behind your ears, and braid them regular, all the way down and secure them with an elastic.
4. Bring them up and over the top of your head to create a headband. Secure the ends with bobby pins, so the elastics are no longer visible. 
5. Taking the rest of your hair that is down, begin twisting it into one tight wrap. Now begin the same steps of twisting the hair into a bun shape and pinning it with bobby pins as you go. But this time, create the bun in the shape of a doughnut. The hair that you first tied back, will show through the middle of the bun.
6. Continue pinning the bun into place until you reach the ends of your hair, and hide the tips of your hair.
7. For a finishing touch, if you have a green ribbon, or really any ribbon, you can secure it to a clip and stick it to the bottom of the bun.
8. A little hairspray and you'll be on your way to looking just like a princess! 

All-over Bronze Look (Z)

     (M.B.) It may seem like summer is far away with the bitter cold weather, but that doesn't mean you can't look like you've been laying out in the sun for a few hours! With the proper products and techniques, you can achieve a flawless and completely natural glow. This look is inspired by Demi Lovato at the 2012 ALMA Awards where she had a warm, sun-kissed makeup look. You could wear this nearly anywhere because it's super natural and super simple to accomplish. Let's get started!

Self-tanning Directions:
     1. Before you even think about using self-tanning products, you have to be fully exfoliated. Once you've been completely cleaned in the shower, put an exfoliating scrub of your choice on a loofah and carefully begin applying it to your skin. Don't scrub too hard because that could seriously irritate your skin, which you don't want. All you want is to give your skin a smooth canvas to apply the self-bronzing product to. Rinse off the product with warm water. (Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish)
     2. After washing your face, apply a small amount of a facial exfoliater to your finger tips and begin working it gently into your skin to remove any dead skin cells or "rough patches." (St. Ives Apricot Scrub)
     * A quick tip: when you get out of the shower, pat your skin dry. This will lock in the moisture and keep your skin mostly hydrated.
     3. When you're completely dry, put on a pair of latex gloves to prevent your hands from becoming orange.
     * Make sure you're wearing a bathing suit that you wouldn't mind getting stained. Even if you avoid the fabric, chances are it will end up getting on it. (Trust me, it's not easy to get out.)
     4. Apply a half-dollar amount of tanning lotion to your fingertips and begin working it into one of your arms. Blend it in as best as you can so that there is no streaking or patches. Once it is blended in to your liking, continue applying it to the rest of your body. Use the product sparingly on your knees and elbows so they don't appear as an orange tone. (Victoria's Secret Self-Tanning Lotion)
     5. Immediately wash your hands with warm water to keep your hands from being too tan or orange as well.
     6. Allow the lotion to dry over a forty-five minute period. Don't touch anything or lay down because it could potentially streak, which you obviously don't want.

Makeup Diretions:
     1. Begin with your usual skin care routine.
     2. Instead of your typical facial moisturizer, use one with a tanning feature in it. Avoid using body tanning products on your face, for it could cause your skin to break out extremely bad. Also, the color will most likely be darker and make your face appear dirty. (Gross.) (Jergen's Natural Glow Complexion Lotion)
     3. If you can go without using a foundation, definitely do that. You're not going to want to take away from the tan you're building up and you also want the appearance of a flawless complexion.So, apply an appropriate amount of product to your fingertips and blend it into your skin. Bring the product down to your neck for a natural finish.
     4. Conceal any imperfections, around your nose and mouth, and beneath your eyes.
     5. Skip over bronzers and blush for now and go straight for your eyelid primer, blending it in with your ring finger.
     6. With a light hand and a fluffy brush, pick up a matte skin-toned color and wash it over your entire lid to give you a neutral base. ("Strange" by Urban Decay)
     7. Now with a matte brown with a red undertone, pick up the product with a fluffy crease brush and blend this into your outer crease. Draw this out to the end of your brows for a whispy winged look. ("Nooner" by Urban Decay)
     8. Taking the same fluffy crease brush, pick up a dark shimmery bronze shadow and work it over the matte brown you have already applied. Blend until you achieve a smokey effect. ("Factory" by Urban Decay)
     9. Pack a lighter version of the shimmery bronze onto a flat shader brush and put it on your lid. If necessary, go back in with a fluffy brush to blend the products together. ("Liar" by Urban Decay)
     10. With the same color, bring it underneath your eye. Keep it close to your lashline for a natural look.
     11. Taking a smaller flat shader brush and the matte skin-toned eyeshadow you earlier used, bring the color into your crease and onto your browbone for highlight.
     12. Tightline your eyes with a black kohl liner by lifting your lashes with your index finger. (Maybelline Define-A-Line Eyeliner in Blackest Black)
     13. Curl your eyelashes.
     14. Apply a lengthening mascara rather than voluminizing due to the fact that you want to keep up the whispy, smokey effect. (Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara in Black)
     15. Moving onto the face, you're going to want to use a very light coral pink blush on your cheeks. With a large blush brush, swipe the color from the apples of your cheeks and back towards your ears. (Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in "Dim Infusion")
     16. Apply a lightly shimmery bronzer to the hollows of your cheeks, up into your hairline, and beneath your chin. It's okay to use a bit more than you usually would, but make sure it stays natural. You don't want your tan to look fake even though it is. (Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer)
     17. With a smaller brush, begin to shape your nose if necessary.
     16. Using a liquid highlighter, apply it to your cheekbones and down the bridge of your nose for an illuminating glow. (Benefit Cosmetics Sun Beam)
     18. Apply a moisturizing lip balm.
     19. Here, you can just apply a tinted light pink lip balm. (Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in "Coral Crave")
     * If you plan on using the Maybelline Baby Lips, just know that it lasts up to twelve hours! It's a really great lip moisturizer that will protect your lips from the sun or any other harsh weather conditions.

Chalk Dye Hair Tutorial!!! (Z)

(S.K) Demi Lovato has had many many different hair styles over the course of a few years. As well as many different cuts, she has had it many different colors as well. From blonde to brown, to even pink and blue, Demi has done it all. Now you might not want to be as daring, and permanently dye your hair a bright and bold color. Here is the perfect solution for you! Adding temporary color to your hair is the perfect way to get ready for the Spring. Follow these simple steps to get the vibrant streaks of color just like Demi has!

1. Whether you are a blonde or a brunette, you can do this to your hair! First thing you will need to do is to gather your supplies. For this temporary dye, we will be using chalk pastels. You can get them at your local craft store for only a few dollars, and they come in a lot of different colors. Make sure you don't get oil pastels. Oil pastels will be extremely difficult to get out of your hair. The chalk pastels are the ones you want to get. Sennelier brand pastels are a very good brand to use. 
2. For those of you that have dark hair, you need to wet down your hair before you do the chalking in order for the color to come out bright. Those of you that have light colored hair do not need to dampen your hair beforehand. To get the colored streaks in your hair, section off your hair to get it ready to color. I recommend taking pieces of hair at the base of your neck, at the bottom of your head. You can also put the strands throughout your whole head. 
3. You are using chalk, so there is a little but of a mess involved. Make sure you stand over an old towel while doing this to catch all the loose chalk dust that falls.
4. Take the piece of hair that you want to dye, and twist it from the root to tip.
5. Take the chalk pastel and begin to rub it over the twisted hair. 
6. Depending on if you want the whole strand of hair to be dyed or just the tips of your hair, you will need to put the chalk in different spots. You can even try using more than one color on the same strand to get a tie dyed look.
7. Those of you that have darker hair and have to get the strands of hair wet, will do the same steps like twisting the hair. The only difference is that your hair is damp. Even if you have light colored hair, you can still do this while your hair is damp, it will just stay in your hair for a longer period of time. When the water mixes with the chalk it created a pigment that stays in your hair longer and acts as a dye. It is still temporary, but it will last longer than just one day.
8. After you are all finished chalking your hair, you can style it in any way that you would like. This can be the fun part of the colors because depending on how you wear your hair, the different colors will be visible. 
9. A fishtail braid, or an up do are two of the looks that can really emphasis the color streaks in your hair. Or you can simply leave it down. If you choose to dye your hair just on the tips, leaving it down will make a bold statement.
10. At the end of the day, you are putting dry chalk into your hair, so it is going to dry it out and strip it of its natural oils. Make sure you thoroughly condition your hair at the end of the day, after you brush out most of the powder, to return the moisture to your hair. 
11. I wouldn't recommend doing this to your hair on a regular basis because of the fact that it does dry out your hair. Every once and a while is okay though! And perfect for the upcoming Spring and Summer months!