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Why Blush Is The Best-Kept Secret In Your Makeup Bag

5 Playful Ways To Update Your Bun

The Great Cosmetic Case Purge

Which Type Of Concealer Is Right For You?

Whether you're going modest or bold, concealer can be a game-changer. If all you want is a little coverage, using just the slightest, sheere

Stop Making These 9 Common Blowdrying Mistakes

Effective blowdrying is all about understanding your hair texture and type, with attention to products and a focus on technique. Although it may seem easy

How To Use The Trickiest Makeup Item

Whether you apply a slick cat-eye or a subtle outline of color, a little liner and shadow can enhance your eyes. A perfectly lined lid is al

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Get No-Budge Lip Color In Minutes

Whether you choose hot coral, rich red, or showstopping magenta, a made-up and smudge-free pout requires just a few steps that can easily be

How To Get Jessica Chastain’s Modern Retro Curls

It's always chic to channel Old Hollywood. Retro-glam looks are forever on-trend, gracing red carpets season after season. Think scarle

This Is What Your Makeup Bag Is Missing

Makeup brushes are an easy tool that can help update or enhance your look. If you've been avoiding them because you're confused about proper wiel

Are You Using The Right Type Of Makeup Brushes For Your Look?

For a look that's subtly smoky or boldly smoldering, your brush technique is just as important as the makeup itself. The end result has a lot to do wi

How To Get Lauren Conrad’s Edgy Bob

Long locks have always been on-trend, but shorter strands are beginning to take the spotlight. From the runway to the red carpet, to making hashtag headlin

The Winter Cat-Eye In 3 Simple Steps

With chilly days and nights in full effect now, it can be tempting to stay in and decline dinner invitations and party invites. But, we believe that someti

5 Quick Ways To Get Party-Ready Hair — From Your Office Chair

On holiday-party overload this week? Even if you've got barely enough time to throw on something sparkly — let alone squeeze in a hairstyling se

3 Easy Tips For Getting Party-Ready — At Your Desk

The holiday party circuit is in full force, meaning plenty of post-work cheer with little-to-no time to get ready. Whether you're attending a fancy di

Don’t Let Hair Static Ruin Your Life This Winter

'Tis the season for spiked cider, oversized sweaters, and uncontrollable static. The winter chill has hit many areas of the country, leaving ice, cold

How To Create The Perfect Statement Lip — Every Time

From a classic deep red to an on-trend orange, a statement lip is the final touch in completing any beauty look. Whether you’re going for bombshell o

Easy Ways To Give Your Hair Much-Needed TLC This Season

By now, most of us have gotten the memo about the importance of taking care of ourselves from head to toe. We work out, eat healthy (or try to), follow a s

5 Simple Tips To Up Your Makeup Game

When it comes to putting on makeup, do you often feel clueless? Maybe you struggle with applying eyeliner or can't seem to find a color palette you lo

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5 Steps To Getting The Barely-There Beauty Look

No makeup-makeup might just be the hardest look to achieve. Many women are interested in getting a minimalist makeup look, which showcases an easy radiance

Beauty Looks To Steal For Your Wedding Day

Ethereal, whimsical, and romantic: Bridal beauty trends take timeless aesthetics and mix in references to the latest season's runways. Adding a low-ma

How To Fake Fuller Lips À La Kylie Jenner

Illustrated by Anna Sudit. From Marilyn Monroe's signature scarlet smirk to Rihanna's bombshell pucker to Angelina Jolie's pillowy pout, ful

Timeless Runway Hairstyles & How You Can Perfect Them

8 Makeup Myths, Debunked

Illustrated by Mary Galloway. Remember experimenting with neon shadows, using eyeliner to draw on fake freckles and moles, and coating ourselves with bronz

Short On Sleep? Fake Awake With These 6 Quick Tips

Photographed by Julia Robbs. Whether we're putting in extra hours at the office, staying up past our bedtime several nights in a row, or suffering fro

5 Ways To Use Your Flat Iron — & They Don’t All Involve Hair

Insanely Simple Techniques For Perfecting The Top Knot

Photographed by Ben Ritter. Timelessly chic, top knots are one of our favorite, quick hairstyles. Whether towering high and voluminous or twisted sleek and

Lightning-Fast Hairstyles For A Fun & Easy Weekend

The key to the quick hair touch-up is knowing how to create a messy-chic look, instead of working toward a perfectly smooth, polished finish. A sleek and s

4 Tips For Getting Gorgeous Eyebrows

Illustrated by Anna Sudit. Statement brows have been making a bold appearance on the runway and red carpet, complementing every look and complexion. From t

Get The MOST Out Of Your Beauty Products

Illustrated by Sydney Hass. If you're like me, your makeup bag holds a lot of power in your daily routine. Our favorite products are an integral part

Make Your Look Last Longer With These Essential Tips

Photo: Molly Cranna. The fresh-faced glow you leave your house with in the morning rarely lasts all day. Lashes lose their curl, lips fail to hold their sh

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