Wigs are generally made to resemble real hair, but that doesn't mean you should just tuck your hair up, slip one on, and go. To make a wig look natural, you have to play around with it a little bit. Check out this video to learn how to put on a wig.
A wig doesn't need to ever look like a wig. In fact, we don't recommend you leave the door without first styling and teasing your wig a bit to integrate it with your skin as well as to make it look more natural. If you need to wear a wig soon and would like to know how to mak ...more
Hey all this video is to show you how to achieve a perfect natural looking "scalp" with you lace front wigs! Video: .
If you have thinning or short hair and are looking for a change, you may want to try a wig. There are many types of wigs today, different styles made up of different materials. Watch this video to find out information on buying a wig or hair piece so that you don't wind up loo ...more
How to apply makeup for a natural, youthful look; get professional tips and advice on beauty makeup and women's cosmetics in this free instructional video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Apply makeup for a natural look. Apply makeup for a natural look - Part 2 of 14. Click throu ...more
Applying eyeshadow can be a slightly troublesome task, especially if you're trying to go for a more natural look. Find out how to do it by watching this video tutorial by celebrity make up artist Cyvia Lewis. In this video, you will be using a shade of eyeshadow that closely r ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to apply blush on the face for a natural look. Begin by selecting the color that you want. Now take the brush and dab the brush to get some powder on the tip. Then lightly tap it to remove any excess powder. Begin on the apple of the c ...more
Women don't always have time to sit down and get ready, so here are some quick tips for achieving a natural look on the go. Clean Your Face Use a wet cleansing cloth. Fold the wipe in half and clean both sides of the face to remove all old makeup and mascara. Example: Olay R ...more
If you have questions, Redbook Magazine has answers. "Love your life." Redbook is for the woman juggling family, career, and her own own needs. This is a video lesson from Redbook's "Get the Look" series: Natural Makeup Here, Redbook shows you a twist on common techniques to ...more
Nothing is more beautiful than a girl with naturally pretty skin, without all the help of the makeup... but who are we kidding? Everyone needs a little touch up and color up to make them look alive and well! In this makeup tutorial presented by Smashbox Cosmetics, learn how to ...more
Tinting your eyebrows is unlike drawing your brows in with pencil or shading them in with brow powder and wax. Tinting create a much softer, more diffused look that makes your brow hairs look naturally defined. Check out this video to learn how to easily tint your eyebrows fr ...more
This makeup tutorial video will show you how you can create a natural makeup look using soft brown makeup. This is a great makeup look to wear to the office or to school.
High humidity and glaring heat make summer a difficult time for girls who wear makeup. Heck, if you live in a warm climate it's probably expected that by the time you're done with all your makeup half of it has already melted off. So how do you create a nice, waterproof look ...more
While this is a great guide to learn how to style a wig for a Halloween costume, this specific wig styling is fantastic for a Professor Snape costume. Follow these directions and style your own wig, then create your Harry Potter costume and go torture young wizards.
If you have trouble finding a nice look for daytime, check out this tutorial. In this video, you will learn all about how to create a light, fresh look for your face using Mac cosmetics. This look is also meant to last through the entire day so that you won't feel like you con ...more
Get a few extra Zzzs while still looking drop dead gorgeous for school or work by checking out this makeup tutorial for creating an easy everyday makeup look. Natural is really the way to go for more professinal settings as you can never go over the top with barely there makeu ...more
What is it about Parisian women that makes them so effortlessly chic and timelessly beautiful? Whether we're talking about Charlotte Gainsbourg, AKA Jane Birkin's daughter, or an older lady like Juliette Binoche, Parisian women really take it easy when it comes to applying mak ...more
Smashbox artist Hank Hoffman shows you how to create this ultra popular Spring 2008 runway look. It's all about sumptuous eyes that pop with up-to-date color, radiant skin, and deliciously dewy lips.
Don't be afraid to add some shimmer to the face. It can still create a fresh, daytime makeup look. Take a black eye pencil and gently go over the upper lash line. Slightly smudge the line with a Q-tip in order to create a more natural and even look. For a more glowing look, ta ...more
Applying makeup for a date is always tricky. You can't go too heavy or else you'll look like you're trying too hard, but if you put on too little you'll just look tired and like you didn't make an effort. Strike that perfect balance by creating a natural flirty makeup look wi ...more
This tutorial is a great one to watch if you are looking for an elegant but still natural smoky eye look. Start off by taking the eye shadow Grey Stone and applying it all over the lid. Then take the MAC eye shadow called Omega right over the crease, rounding it off at the end ...more
No-makeup makeup is like the holy grail of makeup application. The goal is to achieve sparkling eyes, glowing skin and supple lips, while tricking everyone into thinking you're wearing barely any makeup (even though you are..). Here, New York make artist Tyron Machhausen takes ...more
Who doesn't want a fresh, dewy look? In this video, we show you easy steps to get that natural, dewy look. Moisturize Always begin with a light moisturizer. Example: DDF Ultra-Lite Oil Free Moisturizing Dew Add Foundation Add foundation, using your finger tips. Rub towards ...more
Quinn Fabray, as many of you probably already know, is the reformed bad girl on "Glee." Formerly a haughty cheerleader, she's now a mom and sings for the glee club happily. But whether she's being mean or nice, she always looks fantastic. Quinn likes to create a natural makeu ...more
Not every look has to be loud and colorful. Sometimes you just need a simple, natural day time look. If you are looking for a way to look beautiful all day long, check out this tutorial. In this video, Julie G shows you how to do a demure look that is more earthtones than eart ...more
Sookie Stackhouse from "True Blood" is a pretty low maintenance girl. The lady works in a bar, so she's got to think about practicality as much as beauty when she's styling her hair and makeup. If you want a makeup look that's simple and quick to achieve and still very flatte ...more
P!nk's new music video for "F**kin' Perfect" may veer on the sad, angry side, but her makeup is all feminine and chic. If you're digging P!nk's perfect choice of dusty pinks and browns for her eyes and her glossy strawberry pink lips, check out this video to learn how to get ...more
Just because you want to look like a pin up doesn't mean you have to go the full blown route of Dita von Teese. In fact, the pin up look presented in this video is one you can wear on a daily basis. Glossy, nude eyes with just a smidgen of mascara, bold, well-defined brows, a ...more
You don't need a football team of makeup artists to look great (not that we'd say no to our our styling team). While most celebrities swear by their makeup artists and get primped and prodded by them any moment they're not in front of the camera, all you really need to look go ...more
The bride should hands down be the most beautiful and breathtaking woman at her wedding. That's a lot of pressure to look good (it's been proven that approximately 40% of brides diet and exercise more before their wedding), but if you're already putting in so much effort tonin ...more
When does a nude lip NOT work? For us, that's never. Whether you're attending a fancy schmancy soiree at the Met or just hitting up your local shopping center for a Saturday of retail therapy, a nude, slightly pink lip looks good with any makeup and any outfit. If you're new ...more
Watch this instructional cosmetics video to apply makeup for a look based on M.A.C's Lightly Ripe face chart using the Spiced Chocolate quad from the Cult of Cherry collection. The products used to create the look in this video are: M.A.C Spiced Chocolate quad, M.A.C Eye Shado ...more
Mila Kunis rocked a makeup look that was equal parts elegant modern and Audrey Hepburn at the recent 2011 Golden Globes. The "Black Swan" stunner opted for simple yet oh-so-flattering neutral eyes, blushing rosy cheeks, and warm pink lips. To learn how to get the dazzling loo ...more
Anyone who's worn a wig for Halloween or a theater performance knows that no only do they look pretty fake coming out of the bag, but the edges of the wig and the scalp portion contrast awkwardly with your own skin. Though it's the worst thing to do, many people often take a ...more
Ready to try and sew-in your own weave? It's a big decision. As with everything that concerns our hair, we struggle with the pros and cons and often dwell on what could go wrong. Pixie cut. Perm or not? New shade (of pink, purple, or blue). These are all major decisions becaus ...more
Apply foundation in a shade close to your natural skin color or slightly darker. Make sure it is even and smooth. It is very important to remember when sculpting your face with makeup that highlight creates the illusion of an area coming out, while shadow causes it to recede. ...more
Wigs never look good if you just take them straight out of the bag and toss them on your head, hoping they look natural. You should actually style and even condition wig hair the same way you style your own hair in order for the faux hair to look real and to blend into your sc ...more
The story of "Alice in Wonderland" is one of childhood naivete, self exploration, and ultimately growing up. That's why we love the character of Alice so much - she's equal parts child and adult, fighting to find her own in an adult world filled with hypocrisy and craziness. ...more
Make-up Geek TV shows how easy it is to create a great hippie inspired look for Halloween. This look is cheap, easy and quick to get. * Use some primer lotion if necessary, then apply the make up to your eye brows first with an angled brush. Be sure to use a shadow without sh ...more
Since its debut, retro thriller Stranger Things and its characters have become ingrained in our popular culture — especially the telekinetic Eleven. For cosplayers, it didn't take long before they grabbed their boxes of frozen Eggo waffles, blonde wigs (or bald caps), and pink ...more
If preorder delays are any indication, the iPhone X certainly has some buzz. But does the X have the quality to support that buzz in the long run? After all, a $1,000 (or more) iPhone feels more like an investment than a smartphone purchase. The question on any prospective buy ...more
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
Michelle Phan replicates the entire Lady Gaga Poker Face look: hair, accessories and makeup! You don't need the blonde wig or anything, they're just for fun. The gloves are sick though! Love them. This look is great for prom, clubbing and other glamorous occasions. Michelle ...more
New Year's Eve. It will be one hell of a chaotic night. Trust me. The overcrowded streets. Long lines for the urinal. Maxing out your credit card on that shot of Cuervo. You'll be lucky to make it out alive. If you do manage to stave off alcohol poisoning and survive the asc ...more
Remember the arcades? Were you saddened when they closed up one by one, leaving no outlet to actually go out and socialize while you played video games? With all the home consoles and internet connectivity, gaming has evolved, but the social factor has been eliminated. Sure we ...more
While there exist many makeup tutorials out on the web, you'll seldom find one that applies to all skin tones. Darker skin tones in particular require a different outlook in terms of color intensity and application. In this makeup video, you'll learn how to use neutral tones ...more
"Waka" means "to be lighted" in the African dialect of Swahili, a term designating praise and being in the spotlight. What a perfect word, then, to name a song about the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Shakira's "Waka Waka" is at the top of the charts right now, but the true highlight o ...more
In this video, we learn how to transform into a seductive vampire for Halloween. First, apply pale foundation to the face until you have flawless coverage. After this, apply loose powder to set your foundation. Apply brown eyeshadow to the sides of the nose, then blend them ou ...more
Some of the funniest pranks are some of the easiest pranks, like this toothpaste prank. It's very simple, and if you follow the instructions, you'll be able to booby trap your roommate's toothpaste for a very fun time. It can be very gross if you deem necessary. All you have ...more
watch this five part instructional modeling video to make miniature trees for dioramas, architectural models, and game terrain. You can use expensive artificial leaves, or you can use this more resourceful method. Go outdoors and collect small twigs and dried branches to add t ...more
Ear tips are a versatile part of any science fiction or fantasy costume - make yourself look like a Vulcan, elf, fae or any other creature with pointed ears. Not only are you shown how to attach the ears, you can make blend in with the skin of the wearer to look as natural as ...more
Shirley Temple curls aren't the only way you can curl your hair. Forget those iron-fisted curls of your childhood and make your hair curly and beautiful the adult way by watching this video. You'll see how to curl your locks for luscious, soft curls that'll look completely na ...more
Whether you're new to Adobe Photoshop or a seasoned graphic arts professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to paint expressively with ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a realistic looking cut using cinema makeup. This is a great look for a new year or holiday look that you want to make yourself look more unique and stand out! First, take a brow pencil and redefine your brows so they are darker and mor ...more
This video is not so much about the technical aspects of outdoor photography (desert photography, specifically) but rather about what to look for when taking pictures out in the wild. You'll learn what time of day is best for taking photographs as well as what sorts of natura ...more
We believe that makeup is a total facial picker upper and confidence booster, but we also believe that sometimes, when a gal has to choose between getting a few extra ZZZs and putting on smokey eyes, the ZZZs have to come first. Shorten and simplify your makeup routine by wat ...more
Blinking is one of the most basic things that mammals do, and making your animated characters do it properly will make them look much more natural and expressive. This Flash CS5 tutorial video will show you how to make an animated character blink using movie clips. Trust us, t ...more
Knowing just the basic steps in any form of dance can get you by if you are going out to a dance club/event that plays music you have never danced to before. In any form of dance you can apply a count to as to how many steps there are to perform a basic move. To perform a basi ...more
Sure, you could muster up hundreds of dollars to have you hair done by a professional hairstylist on your wedding day, but why do so when you can do just as great a job on your own (or with the help of a friend)? Do your already wedding budget-pressed wallet a favor by checki ...more
In this video, we learn how to get rid of red eyes while using Photoshop. Make sure you have Photoshop open with your picture up and you're ready to go. First, on the left hand side you will find a "healing brush" tool (which is 7 tools down from the top), click on that and th ...more