Category: Beauty
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Maintaining vibrant colors sans salon
My hair has been a vibrant hue of some purple shade since November of 2015. The salon upkeep sometimes has me questioning if my wallet can afford my artisanal adventures, but I can’t even think about returning to that dark shade of brown. So with the help of my colorist, and recommendations from a few…
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Backstage @ RODARTE Couture SS18 | Morgan Taylor
Nail inspiration by lead artist Tracylee for Morgan Taylor Lacquer Rodarte’s debut during Paris Couture week was set in a Parisian garden designed in ethereal elegance with feminine silhouettes, lace, floral prints and oversized metallic corsage accessories. How-to Brush on two coats of Morgan Taylor Lacquer in Sugar Fix. Then paint on a delicate chain…
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How-to | Gabrielle Union @ Lanvin SS18
Beauty inspiration from celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo “I love to play with texture, so I knew I had to pair Gabrielle’s freshly-flashed face with a matte lip. You can appreciate her glossy skin even more when you feel the texture of that matte lip. DERMAFLASH helps to emphasize her glow because this device gives…
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Backstage @ KENZO SS18 | INGLOT
Beauty inspiration by lead nail artist Naomi Yasuda for INGLOT “The inspiration was Japanese supermodel Sayoko Yamaguchi – She was a model actress in the 70’s and 80’s, and she was also Kenzo Takada’s muse. Her look was very unique, she was known for her beautiful black hair and red lips. So this season for the…
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How-to | Lily Collins @ 2017 Cannes Film
Lily Collins attends the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival for her role in Okja. Hairstylist and OUAI Haircare founder, Jen Atkin created the hair looks for the Lily’s multiple appearances. Here various looks for the actress and her many appearances. How – to Prep hair with OUAI Wave Spray and OUAI Hair Oil. Dry hair using…
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How-to | Sara Sampaio @ 2017 Cannes Film
Beauty inspiration from celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo “I love prepping my clients with DERMAFLASH because it creates the perfect base for makeup. At Cannes Film Festival, where the makeup has to last all day in the heat, using DERMAFLASH increases the wearability of the foundation because it eliminates peach fuzz right away. ” How-to…
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How-to | Hailee Steinfeld @ 2017 Met Gala
Hair inspiration from celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell He was inspired by Hailee’s structured Vera Wang gown and this year’s exhibition to create a slick, high shine, sculptural top knot. How-to Start with wet hair and apply John Frieda Frizz Ease Clearly Defined Styling Gel straight to the root, using a tail comb to section the hair and applying…
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Beauty Prep | Naomi Watts @ 2017 Met Gala
Skin prep from celebrity makeup artist Mary Wiles Start by cleansing your skin with the DECLÉOR Aroma Cleanse Soothing Micellar Water. (This three in one cleanser, toner and make-up remover quickly dissolves make-up, hydrates and softens skin, and reveals a radiant and energized complexion.) Next, tone using DECLÉOR Aroma Cleanse Essential Tonifying Lotion. Let the DECLÉOR Aurabsolu Instant Glow…
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Backstage @ Monique Lhuillier S18 Bridal Show | Redken
Hair Inspiration from Rodney Cutler, Redken Brand Ambassador: “We went for a more natural, chic look at the Monique show. It’s a simple look, since the dresses are so spectacular. I was inspired by a ballerina bun that a girl could do herself at home. I pulled the hair back into a low ballerina bun and raked…
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Backstage @ Alexander McQueen FW 17 | Redken
Hair inspiration from Redken Global Creative Director Guido “This season at McQueen, it’s all about soft, romantic hair. I’ve added some extensions into the hair but left the models’ natural lengths showing so it almost looks like they did it themselves. It feels a bit Pagan and witchy while at the same time, authentically McQueen. I’m using Braid Aid 03 to…
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Backstage @ Dolce & Gabbana FW17 | Dolce & Gabbana
Beauty inspiration for Dolce and Gabbana FW 17 The Designers’ vision was complemented by a Make Up look highlighting a perfect skin with a glowing finish, iconic feline eyes and beautiful lips. Nails in nudes and reds completed the look. Face Start with starting with The Primer, followed by Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation blended outward…
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How-to | Martha Hunt @ 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Beauty inspiration: celebrity makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez for DECLÉOR “to prep their skin for makeup application and create those gorgeous, lit-from-within glows” Prep with DECLÉOR Aurabsolu Instant Glow Hydrogel Mask followed by the DECLÉOR Aurabsolu Intense Glow for Eyes Dark Circle Corrector. Apply DECLÉOR Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Oil Serum all over the skin. “Sara was concealed with Marc…