Hair & Makeup

How To : Create long, loose curls using hair extensions

There is nigh a celebrity who walks the red carpet without long, luscious locks her mama didn't give her. Most of Hollywood's young and beautiful starlets are genetically gifted, but that doesn't mean they don't need a little help in the makeup and hairstyling department, too. ...more

How To : Create Taylor Swift's 2010 VMAs '40s makeup look

We always knew that Taylor Swift was a bombshell, but it wasn't until her 2010 VMAs performance that we saw just what a retro doll she could be. While Swift usually favors light and bright makeup colors that emphasize, rather than overwhelm, her natural beauty, she went all ou ...more

How To : Create a Cincinatti Bengals football makeup look

There are more ways to show your team pride for the Cincinatti Bengals than by painting your hair orange and drawing tacky orange and black tiger motifs on your face. If your urge is to paint your face to root for your favorite team on game day, then check out this makeup tuto ...more

How To : Style a colorful cheetah print on your hair

You've probably heard of cheetah print nails and even cheetah print eyeshadow (think the eyeshadow "rub-ons" at Sephora), but we can bet you've never heard of cheetah print hair. Your first question is probably whether or not this is even possible, but trust us, with a compres ...more

How To : Create a Gwen Stefani inspired pin-up hairstyle

In this tutorial, we learn how to create a Gwen Stefani inspired pin-up hairstyle. Start off by brushing your hair out, then use a curling iron to curl individual section of hair, then when you are done with each section, pin it up in a cylinder like shape. Continue to do this ...more

How To : Transform into a broken statue for Halloween

In this tutorial, we learn how to transform into a broken statue for Halloween. Start off by putting your hair back in a beanie, then painting your face white with a sponge. Next, stop halfway through your face so one side is still normal and the other side is completely white ...more

How To : Do a quick J-rock hairstyle

In this tutorial, we learn how to do a quick J-rock hairstyle. To start, you will want to start off by brushing out your hair and straightening all of your layers. After this, do your makeup with thick black eyeliner all around your eyes. Next, hairspray the hair while holding ...more

How To : Apply glamourous makeup for your wedding

Kandee shows us how to apply a glamorous makeup look for your wedding in this video tutorial. To begin, apply foundation to your entire face, followed by a blush on the apples of the cheeks. After this, fill in your eyebrows to the appropriate color that matches your hair. Nex ...more

How To : Get a Navy sailor's pin-up retro hairstyle

In this tutorial, we learn how to get a Navy sailor's pin-up hairstyle. To start, curl your entire head of hair with both tight and loose curls. After this, clip your bangs back on the top of your head, and place a white sailor's hat behind the clip with bobby pins. To do the ...more

How To : Get Lady Gaga's hairbow for African American hair

A big complaint YouTube makeup tutorial subscribers have about some of the how-tos for Lady Gaga's wacky fun hairstyles has been that they're hard to achieve on shorter hair and African American hair. But fret no longer if you happen to fall into those last two categories! Th ...more

How To : Create an elegant Isla Fisher low side bun

Isla Fisher is one funny gal who's always up for pulling outrageous pranks to get a laugh, as we've seen in movies like "Wedding Crashers" and "Confessions of a Shopaholic." But when it comes to dressing and putting on makeup for the red carpet, this fiery redhead is a lot mor ...more

How To : Get Madonna inspired thick, voluminous hair

Unknown to common man, celebrities are not in fact born with perfect proportions, perfect hair, and don't wake up in the morning looking like they do on red carpet events (after spending four hours in the makeup chair). One very popular way stars like Madonna and Fergie like ...more

How To : Find the best hair color to suit your skin tone

Just like you'd consider your skin tone when applying eyeshadow, blush, or any kind of makeup, you have to consider your skin coloring when you're picking out what hair color you'd like to dye to your hair with. Red fades the fastest, brown is rich and stays quite long, and b ...more

How To : Do a Gwen Stefani twisted updo

Kandee, a makeup, artist demonstrates a Gwen Stefani up do that was from an Elle magazine cover. Rub hair paste into your hands and smooth it through your hair. Then section crown to forehead and twist it counterclockwise until it starts curling up. Keep twisting and wrap it a ...more

How To : Shape and fill in your eyebrows

For a complete look, eyebrows can really add to your face. Learn how to properly shape and fill your eyebrows for a complete look that frames your face and presents a done look regardless of whether you are wearing makeup or not. To figure out how you want to shape your brows, ...more

Apply Alice in Wonderland : Mad Hatter makeup

This tutorial suits for Halloween occasions, featuring Glamour Doll Eyes, which is a perfect colors for the Mad Hatter. The shadows used in this tutorial are Cloud Coverage, Shaded Orchid, Love Spell and P inky Swear. Cotton balls are used for eyebrows and eyelash glue is used ...more

How To : Get rid of dark under eye circles using makeup

You can have beautiful arched brows, just like many famous Hollywood actresses have. This video shows how you can perfectly shape your brows and create an illusion that is sure to delight. Your eyebrows will be perfectly arched and shaped with not a hair out of place. To follo ...more

How To : Wax your own upper lip

You can remove upper lip hair easily and safely in a few minutes. You must clean the upper lip first remove the oil and makeup. Put a small amount of wax on your hand using a flat wooden stick to test the wax temperature. Hold your skin towards your ear and apply a small amoun ...more

How To : Do a French pleat or twist

Need help learning how to do a French twist or pleat? Learn from a makeup artist who will get you "twisting" in no time! To start you are going to make sure you have a few things: a smoothing/bristle brush, a comb/backcombing brush, and plenty of hair pins. Step by step, you w ...more

How To : Do modern geisha makeup

First thing you've got to do is to clean your brows with the brow brush to clean the brows and the surface as well. Second is you pick the stencil that you like the best or more so, fits your shape. Place the stencil above your brows, make sure you are holding the ends of th ...more

How To : Make yourself irresistible to guys

Forget what your mom told you about being yourself—there are definite things you can do to tip the odds in your favor! Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to make yourself irresistible to guys. You Will Need * Eye makeup * An inquisitive mind * And a willingness to ...more

How To : Transform from a female to a male temporarily

Ladies, have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a dude for the day? Maybe as part of a Halloween costume, or even just for fun? No need to get a gender reassignment surgery, take a test drive as a man with the help of a little makeup, ironically enough. You will nee ...more

How To : Safely remove a lace hair system

This step-by-step video demonstrates how to properly and safely remove your hair replacement system. You will need spray or dab on adhesive remover, toilet paper, and isopropyl alcohol. These tools should help you remove your hair effectively. A safe and easy way for removing ...more

How To : Create a retro and glamorous Bettie Page pompadour

Bettie Page was the ultimate pin up girl. Naturally curvaceous and blessed with batty eyes and full lips, Page was adored by men all over and had women copying her every hairstyle and makeup look. It's no wonder, then, that we still see so many interpretations of her signature ...more

How To : Make a joker avatar in XBox

This how to video shows you how to make your avatar look like the Joker from Batman Arkham Asylum. First, go to the avatar edit menu. Hold the button down for 60 seconds until the box tilts. Now, search for spiky hair and choose a green color. Now, move on to the eyes. Choose ...more

How To : Apply ballet stage makeup

Before applying any make-up start by thoroughly cleansing the face and moisturizing after cleansing. Start with a good concealer to cover up and blemishes or dark spots. Apply liquid foundation with a stipple brush to ensure all over coverage of the entire face. Now using anot ...more

How To : Wear a boyfriend-style cardigan

Anna Saccone, from The Style Diet, teaches you how to wear a boyfriend cardigan. Since the boyfriend cardigan is loose and big, you should wear them in a casual or slouchy style. You can also pair a boyfriend cardigan with boyfriend jeans that fit loose too for the full effect ...more

How To : Get wavy hair with a clampless curling iron

This video is a production of midget makeup. The person in the video shows us how to get wavy hair using a clampless curling iron. The first step she says is to brush your hair to get rid of any knots. Then she explains that the next step is to wet your hair a little and then ...more

How To : Look dead in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial the instructor shows how to do retouching to produce undead skin makeup. This video shows how to make a convincing, undead like, vampire skin make up. First open a image of the face which you want to make it look like undead face. Go to the channels ...more

How To : Get a messy up-do inspired by Vanessa Hudgens

Check out this video to learn how to do this makeup look inspired by Vanessa Hudgens! 1. Protect your hair from heat damage with a heat protectant such as V05 heat defense. 2. Section your hair to the bottom layer. 3. Wrap your hair around clipless iron for about 5 seconds (s ...more

How To : Style a fro-hawk (faux hawk) with Petrilude

Learn how to style a fro-hawk with Petrilude. Petrilude (aka Josh) is a guy that does makeup. You may think taking makeup tips from a guy is strange, but Petrilude is a talented makeup artist. If you are looking for party makeup looks, great for going out to the club, check o ...more

How To : Draw a happy clown cartoon

Draw along with Bruce Blitz as he shows you how to create the happiest clown around. All you need is paper, a pencil, a marker, colored chalks or colored pencils, and an eraser. Write the letter “h” – lowercase. Put a circle for his nose inside the curve. Draw in a big smile a ...more

News : Tipping cheat sheet

I just found out that I might be expected to tip all the vendors... on top of the exorbitant fee they charge! Sigh... Here is a great tipping cheat sheet courtesy of theknot.com. When you're already dipping deep into your (or your parents') savings for so many wedding expense ...more

How To : Create a mermaid makeup look for Halloween

When Halloween approaches, mythical creatures are all the rage with children and adults.The mermaid look requires oceanic colors and other unusual makeup techniques. Learn how to create the mermaid look at home. 1. Start with a clean face. Apply moisturizer evenly all over yo ...more

How To : Apply makeup if you wear glasses or contact lenses

The makeup artist Julia presents this tutorial in partnership with VSP vision care in order to demonstrate makeup tips for people wearing glasses or contact lens. -On cleansed and moisturized facial skin, apply an appropriate foundation with a stiff buffer brush. -Use a concea ...more

News : What does being natural mean?

By Maria Stuart Being natural most black women who chose not to permanently alter their hair with chemicals. Natural hair refers to texture not color. While dyes change the natural color, they do not affect the texture significantly. As Head Naturalista in Charge at my univer ...more

How To : Change Skin Tone in Photoshop

With Adobe Photoshop on your computer, it's super easy to change or adjust the skin tone of somebody in a digital photo. The process uses some basic selection and color adjustment tools, and it's a fun way to make a friend's face nauseously green or lessen the effects of overl ...more

How To : 5 DIY Treatments for Your Bad Hair Days

Who would have thought that dryer sheets can be a quick remedy for super-staticky flyaway hair? But it's true. It's all about the positive charges in the sheets and their ability to neutralize electron buildup. And that's not the only surprising quick fix for hair problems tha ...more

News : Don't Kill the Messenger, or the Makeup Artist!

I’m terrified of you. Yes, you- Director of Photography (DP). Your framing is beautiful, but your lighting could kill me, and my career. I am the Makeup Artist, and I don’t believe we’ve met. In most Film schools they’re still teaching using film in this digital age.  Same is ...more

How To : Get the Perfect Nude Lip

A nude lip is a perfect match with bold eye makeup or if you just want a neutral look. Pick your nude If you have a lighter complexion and hair color, go with a peachy nude. Olive-toned skin should use pink or light peach tones and stay away from mocha colors. Dark skin nude ...more

How To : Apply Fresh, Natural-Looking Makeup

A natural makeup look really brings out the most beauty. Follow these steps for an easy, breezy, natural makeup look. Foundation Since we want to keep the look natural, just apply foundation where you need a bit of coverage to even out your skin tone. Eyeshadow An eyeshadow ...more

News : Adopt-a-Kitty

This prank is a prank to pull on the public. What you do is two of the members of the Jackass crew dress in heavy gothic cloths, chains, leather, dyed hair anything that would definitely catch the publics eyes, and even powder your face white (a lot of makeup). Ok once this is ...more

How To : Do a Spa Like Facial at Home

You can get a spa like experience in your own home. Follow these tips to treat yourself to a well deserved facial at home. Create your environment Bring out some nice white fluffy towels and a robe. Candles and soft music add a nice spa touch. Cleanse First, cleanse your sk ...more

How To : Do Desk to Dinner Makeover in Under 15 Minutes

Sometimes you are called out to a night out after a long day of work and need a boost. Here is a guide for a day to evening makeover in under 15 minutes. Add foundation Freshen up your face with a lightweight foundation. Example: CoverGirl Natureluxe Silk Foundation Add lum ...more

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