2009 oscars how-to

Ah, red. It's such a feisty color. It can be a sassy, fiery shade of cherry, or a subtle, natural strawberry blonde. Whatever the case, one thing's for sure. While the smaller color molecules of red dye enter the hair rather easily, they also exit the hair quite rapidly.

The most surefire way to keep red staying vibrant is to wash your hair less often. But, there are more things you can do to keep your reds refreshing. Check them out after the jump, and look out for my tips on keeping blond, brown, and black hair looking fresh in posts to come. Get started when you read more

Just one night, yet two hairstyles for Reese Witherspoon! I enjoyed seeing past winners say a few words directly to the nominees this year even though, as Buzz said, it took a little longer than usual. Since she's already picked up an Oscar for her role in Walk the Line, Reese took the stage to help present the Best Director award.Hairstylist Mark Townsend happened to be present for her fitting of the Rodarte dress, and was inspired by the casual way she pulled back her hair to try it on. He created an elegant updo based on her impromptu dressing room twist, then later gave her lovely waves for the afterparties. See tips for both looks when you read more

I have a feeling the beautiful Freida Pinto could walk onto the red carpet wearing clown makeup and still take my breath away, but her Oscars makeup was incredibly flattering. Makeup artist Jeffrey Paul was inspired by the colors of a morning sunrise. "The look was about elegance," he explains. "It's about the youthful radiance of a young woman."

Want to recreate the look at home? Find out how to do it when you read more

Taraji's style at the Oscars reminds me that the cut itself is the basis for any great look. Her asymmetrical, layered bob provides the foundation and her hairstylist, Dante Blandshaw, walks us through the steps for yesterday's 'do. Personally, I prefer this straighter version (to her bumped under Independent Spirit Awards choice) so check out the products and steps below.

1. To soften textured hair like Taraji's, prepare hair with Damage Control to protect from breakage and thermal damage.
2. Blow-dry hair straight with a paddle brush and add a dime-sized amount of Universal Styling Creme for added shine.
3. Flat-iron first, then use 1.5-inch and two-inch barrel irons to give volume at the roots and bend at the ends — don't overly curl! — to accentuate layers in a cut like this.
4. Slightly curl the front to create a soft, side-swept bang for added height and fullness.
5. Finish by combing with a wide-tooth comb and lock in the style with a lightweight hairspray (such as Aveda Air Control).

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Do you know "the snood"? Well, you do now. That's exactly what Amy Adams asked Matrix celebrity hairstylist, Mark Townsend, to create for her. Using elements from this classic 1930s hairstyle, Townsend also looked to the styles worn by Tilda Swinton in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Amy's structured, but soft, red Carolina Herrera gown for inspiration. Do you like what you see? I've got the instructions after the jump, and don't forget my makeup tips if you'd like to recreate Amy's look at home. To get the hair how-to, read more

It was a big night for Amy Adams. Although she didn't win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Doubt, I'm sure she was thrilled to be part of the whole shebang. Molly Stern, the makeup artist behind Amy's glowing look, was inspired by Toulouse-Latrec's dancing girls and the style of Klimt painting. How very artistic. Get me to a museum — stat. Check out the how-to for this completely creative palette when you read more

Beautiful and gracious, most of us were loving Freida Pinto's look last night. She's absolutely stunning and, if you watched the Oscars' red carpet, you likely caught a glimpse of her intricate hairstyle.Celebrity stylist Jeffrey Paul, who created it, shared tips to replicate this architectural, feminine flower shape at home for your next fancy event. See step-by-step instructions on how he created the style when you read more

Last night, Victoria Beckham was among the people who raised more than $4 million to fund AIDS research at the Elton John AIDS Foundation soiree. She looked uh-may-zing in a dress of her own creation (!) and proves that short hair can be ubersexy. Turns out that the dress provided inspiration for hair stylist Ken Paves. "For Victoria, I wanted to create a simple and elegant style to pair with her ultraglam and modern dress," he explained.

To find out how to get the look, read more

Drawing inspiration from Hollywood starlets of the '40s and '50s, makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff offered a dramatically glamorous red-carpet look for Alicia Keys. Keeping classic stars like Veronica Lake and Lena Horne in mind, she went for sultry eyes and strong brows on luminous skin. Get started with the following steps:

• Skin: Prep with Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold capsules to add hydration and a radiant glow to skin then follow up with Pure Finish Mineral Powder 5. Lastly, contour face with CoverGirl Queen Collection Bronzer (in Light Bronze) as desired.
• Eyes: Mask under-eye circles with Mary Kay Concealer (in Beige 2). Highlight eyes with Elizabeth Arden Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil and add Shu Uemura Smoky Layers Lashes for extra drama.

  Learn how to re-create those strong brows, glossy lips, and see pictures when you read more