In lieu of the average bun, Jessica Alba added her own spin by incorporating a braid directly up the center in the back at the Met Gala. Shimmery silver shadow and black waterlined eyes lent elements of intrigue to her look. Love this style? Learn how you can get a similar style here.
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Leave it to Sarah Jessica Parker to wear perhaps the most impressive hair accessory at 2013's Met Gala. A nod to punk, Sarah Jessica set the mohawk-shaped headpiece (designed by Philip Treacy) atop a fishtail-braided updo.
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Madonna didn't go too far into punk territory for her Met Gala beauty look. In fact, she didn't even channel her early '80s persona for the big event. Instead, the Material Girl opted for something more chic: a dark blunt bob and a classic red lip.
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Kristen Stewart chose a red smoky eye for her Met Gala appearance. The hue not only showed off her icy green eyes gorgeously but was also the perfect match to her crimson-hued Stella McCartney pantsuit. Kristen completed her fiery ensemble with a flawlessly coiffed updo.
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Elle Fanning knows: electric blue and bold pink eye shadow scream punk rock, and her Met Gala beauty look appropriately reflected that notion. The young star accentuated her vibrant palette with low-key cheeks and lips and opted for a half-up stye to put the focus all on the eyes.
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Styled in a deep-parted, asymmetric silhouette, Jaime King's Met Gala coiffure was definitely not lacking in the punk rock department. But it was her studded hair accessory that really took it to another level. Tawny blush and warm shadow kept things pretty yet chic.
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The Met Gala calls for unexpected beauty looks, and for 2013's red carpet, Emmy Rossum did not disappoint. Wearing an intricate updo comprised of braids and twists, the actress added even more glamour to her style with an intense smoky eye that was winged out on the sides.
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For her Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala beauty look, Rooney Mara amped up the high-fashion factor with ultradark, vampy red lipstick. But no punk rock look would be complete without a little hair flair, like this triple ponytail she wore in the back. Rooney is never one to disappoint when it comes to edgy looks, but what's your take on her Met Gala style?
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The Met Gala takes place tonight, which means stars have been swarming NYC for a variety of fashionable events. It also means they're showing off some rather stylish beauty looks to boot. From Dolce & Gabbana's boutique opening on Fifth Avenue to a dinner celebrating Moda Operandi’s Punk collection and a special screening of The Great Gatsby, see which stars feted in their finest hair and makeup looks.
In honor of Melanoma Monday, we're sharing information about melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, and unfortunately, it's the most common cancer among 25- to 29-year-olds. However, melanoma, which can be described as the uncontrolled spread of pigment-producing cells, can be easily cured when detected early enough (find out where to get a free mole screening here). Discover more about this type of cancer and who has a greater risk for developing it when you keep reading.
The Met Gala takes place tonight, which means stars are swarming NYC for various fashionable events. It also means they're showing off some rather stylish beauty looks. From Dolce & Gabbana's boutique opening on Fifth Avenue to a dinner celebrating Moda Operandi’s Punk collection, see which stars feted in their finest hair and makeup looks.
When it comes to double-take manicures, like this full-lashed eyeball nail art look, Ke$ha is no stranger to the out-of-the ordinary. But this isn't the first time the singer shared her love for the eye-catching design. Earlier this year, Ke$ha showed off an impressive set of eyeball nails (pictured below), which were pointed at the end to resemble the real deal. Other stars have also presented their own takes on the microtrend. Sophia Bush painted an Eye of Ra symbol as an accent nail a few months back, and Alexa Chung showed off an evil eye nail art look early last year. Would you set your sights on this style?
Shine-quelling powder foundations and warm weather go hand in hand, but heavy textures and summery temperatures do not a flawless complexion make. Becca Cosmetics' Perfect Skin Mineral Powder Foundation ($40) evens out the skin without a caked-on feel. It's due in part to its mineral base, which, instead of settling into nooks and crannies, provides a lightweight veil of coverage with a semimatte finish. Antioxidants even help protect skin from environmental aggressors. Just add a pop of blush, a swipe of mascara, and a punchy gloss, and your daily summertime beauty routine is in the bag.
When it comes to double-take manicures, like this full-lashed eyeball nail art look, Ke$ha is no stranger to the out-of-the ordinary. But this isn't the first time the singer shared her love for the eye-catching design. Earlier this year, Ke$ha showed off an impressive set of eyeball nails (pictured below), which were pointed at the end to resemble the real deal. Other stars have also presented their own takes on the microtrend. Sophia Bush painted an Eye of Ra symbol as an accent nail a few months back, and Alexa Chung showed off an evil eye nail art look early last year. Would you set your sights on this style?
We've all done it. It's the painful moment when the razor sweeps across the skin in the most awkward of ways, causing an unbelievable amount of bleeding. While most of us are careful to prevent major cuts from happening, sometimes the nicks can get the best of us. There are far better methods than the classic toilet paper scrap. Check out seven surprising ways to sop bleeding from razor nicks, when you keep reading.
If you're tired of side plaits or even wraparound milkmaid braids, here's something you'll want to try instead: the cascading plait. It's part French plait, part regular plait, and part waterfall, but 100 percent impressive. And best of all, it's rather easy to do. Just start by spritzing the hair with a working spray to add texture and hold; Kristy White of Festoon Salon in San Francisco (the hairstylist responsible for creating this gorgeous plait) recommends Oribe Superfine (£16.50). To see close-up pictures, along with step-by-step instructions on getting the look, just keep reading for more.
If you're tired of side plaits or even wraparound milkmaid braids, here's something you'll want to try instead: the cascading braid. It's part French braid, part regular braid, and part waterfall, but 100 percent impressive. And best of all, it's rather easy to do. Just start by spritzing the hair with a working spray to add texture and hold; Kristy White of Festoon Salon in San Francisco (the hairstylist responsible for creating this gorgeous plait) recommends Oribe Superfine ($29). To see close-up pictures, along with step-by-step instructions on getting the look, just keep reading for more.
As soon as the mercury begins to rise, so do the occurrences of cute, clever updos. If runway and street-style trends ring true, this year we'll be seeing plenty of braids and even more buns. Working with Kristy White of the Festoon Salon in San Francisco, we devised a way that combines the two: the braided bun. It's the type of style that will take you from office to night out and, better still, requires little effort on your part.
Ask any makeup artist what shadow shades flatter most complexions and eye colors, and you'll probably hear renditions of the same thing: a soft peach, a shimmery bronze, a rich chocolate brown, and a silvery midtone taupe. And that's exactly what you'll get with Flower Cosmetics' Shadow Play Eye Shadow Quad in Foxy Browns ($10). What works with this palette by Flower, a newly launched beauty line by Drew Barrymore, is the mix of undertones and textures. Wear the warm, subtly frosted peach on the inner corners of the eyes to brighten, or on the lids for a light-on-makeup makeup look. Line your top and bottom lash lines with the matte, cool-toned deep brown, and make the flecks of your eyes stand out with the bronze or taupe hues, which both include a hint of metallic. At just $10 a pop for four flattering shadows, you'll be one sly fox indeed.
Do you have patches of sticky layers on your bedroom floor or splotches on your bathroom wall, both of which can be directly attributed to the mist of your preferred hair spray? While hair spray is sometimes recommended to remove other stains, we've done some research to find ways to safely remove these tacky spots from any surface (even the leather headrests in your car). To find out what they are, keep reading.
