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Just Like a Hair: 15 of Madonna's Hottest Hairstyles

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:47 -0800

With the 25th anniversary of Like a Virgin's release this month, this seems like the perfect time for a retrospective on Queen Madge, whose style has shaped the taste of at least two generations of women. Madonna's had a surfeit of different hair colors and cuts, and the best ones look as good now as they did 10 or even 20 years ago. Click through to take a look back at the Material Girl's best hair moments, and find out how to get the looks for yourself.

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Fall Haircut Trends For All Lengths

BellaSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:33 -0700

Hairstylist Moulay Yacoubi of the Pierre Michel Salon in NYC, has styled the locks of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, and Elizabeth Hurley; and when it comes to what's hot now, Yacoubi knows his stuff. Recently, I had the chance to chat with the stylist regarding trendy styles, but more importantly, he emphasized, "People should be aware, [and ask] 'Am I going to look good with that haircut?'" Check out his tips for what's sexy now, without sacrificing the most flattering cut for your face shape, personality, and lifestyle.

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Lotsa Lashes: 21 of the Most Extreme Looks

BellaSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Back in 1919, famed makeup artist Max Factor invented false eyelashes to enhance the dramatic performances of leading Hollywood starlets. Since then, there's been a bevy of lashes from which to choose, with Shu Uemura leading the industry in the most fashion-forward styles. (Even I've gotten in on the action.) These "lotsa lashes" looks are always quite memorable. Who can forget Twiggy's batting lashes or Madonna's notorious $10,000 mink-and-diamond pair? See more now.

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MTV Video Music Awards: Madonna

BellaSugar — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:24:18 -0700

Queen Madge isn't one to be off trend, and tonight was no exception. I love her pulled-back pouf - it reminds me of Catherine Deneuve's hair in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Unlike a lot of red carpet denizens, though, she kept her eyes sexy, with a classic Cleopatra line past the outer edges. Her peachy pink lip color was also the perfect shade for rosy, pale girls who have a hard time with the nude lip trend.

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The Met's Costume Institute Gala: Madonna

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:59:02 -0700

Oh, Madonna.
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Get Madonna's Wavy Hairstyle, Straight From Her Stylist

BellaSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:00:31 -0800

Madonna is in the last weeks of her sold-out Sticky and Sweet tour, and after seeing her dance around the stage, all I have to say is, 50 seems like a lot of fun - and it looks pretty good, too. M's makeup artist, Gina Brooke, showed us how to get the tour makeup look earlier this fall, and now hair stylist Andy LeCompte shares the scoop on Madonna's sexy, wavy hair.

Work with your natural texture. "Every time we set a look for tour, I always try to do something that is wavy," LeCompte explains. "Madonna has naturally wavy hair, so I consider sweat, moisture, and humidity - all of the elements in a live show."

For maximum bounce, keep your products simple. "In the show, I avoid using sticky products and sprays that weight the hair down. The only product I use is Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist ($3.99). It's a salt water and silicone-based product that I mist in Madonna's hair to give it a bit more texture."

Use the right tool. Skip the curling iron and use a tool specifically designed to make waves. LeCompte swears by the Revlon 3-Barrel Jumbo Waver ($18.83), which creates S-shaped waves. "I also used it on Britney for the 'Human Nature' video to give her Madonna-like waves," he adds.

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Trend Alert: Old-School Waves

BellaSugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Don't call it a comeback - waves have been here for years, but this time around in a more individualized way. Rihanna opts for a bouffant 'do paired with sultry cool-toned makeup. Madonna and Lindsay Price go for retro all the way. And Amy Adams fancies it up with a sophisticated clip. I'm liking this old school tribute to the classic 1920s style that features sleek and sexy rolling waves. However it's worn, the look is very structured, shiny, and elegant.
For an easy way to duplicate this style, work in Kiehl's Clean-Hold Styling Gel ($15) when hair is about 80 percent dry. This will give you both hold and shine. Finish blow-drying, then use Conair's Triple Barrel Waver ($17.99) for that delicately curled effect. Set with a high shine, flexible hold spray, such as Kiehl's Weather-Proof, Shine-Enhancing Non-Aerosol Spray ($15.50). Holiday parties, here you come.

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Clash of the Curls, Madonna or Lindsay?

BellaSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:00:11 -0700

Last night at Madonna's directorial premiere of Filth and Wisdom, there was quite a similarity between two sexy ladies, namely the material girl herself and red-headed starlet Lindsay Lohan. Am I sensing a trend with these very distinct "undulating waves," as they are known in the hair biz? So tell me, who rode the hair wave best in this battle of the curly girlies?

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Exclusive! Get Madonna's Sticky and Sweet Tour Makeup Look

BellaSugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:00:57 -0700

Love her or hate her - and if you're like me, it's "love her" all the way - Madonna remains at the top of her game. And after dozens of distinctive looks throughout the years, she continues to set trends on her Sticky and Sweet tour. The North American leg kicks off this weekend, so as a little preview of what's to come, I've scored the makeup details from her longtime makeup artist, Shu Uemura Artistic Director Gina Brooke.

Before each show starts, Madonna spends about 45 minutes in hair and makeup. Of course, she gets touched up in between the show's four segments. "We actually have less than one and a half minutes to not only dress Madonna into the next costume, but touch up her makeup and hair simultaneously," Brooke says. "It's such an adrenaline rush!"

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For a thorough explanation of how to re-create M's look at home, read more.

Face: As Brooke has said before, preparing the skin is key. She starts with Depsea Moisture Replenishing Eye Mask to hydrate skin and reduce any puffiness. Next, she moisturizes skin with Phyto Black Lift Firming Anti-Wrinkle Cream before applying Face Architect Remodeling Cream foundation. Here’s one of her tricks: Apply the foundation from the arch of your brow down to the middle of the eye, going directly to the middle of the cheekbone. The foundation reflects light, which will brighten the entire eye area.

Eye shadow: “This look has a heavy focus on the eyes,” Brooke says. Begin by applying eye shadow in M Beige 800 above the eyelids. Then, apply eye shadow in ME Black 990 to the outer corners of the eye and the crease; be sure to blend. Next, use a concealer (such as Cover Crayon in 9YR LIGHT) in the inner corner and water line of the eyes to make them appear larger.

Eyeliner: Brooke uses liquid eyeliner at the top and bottom of Madonna’s eyes as well as on the lid. She draws small lines (“Almost like scratches,” she says) to create an optical illusion when blended into the black eye shadow. “Applying liquid liner takes a steady hand, and just like anything else, practice makes perfect,” she explains. “For first-time liquid liner users, I suggest applying the liner beginning at the inner corners of the eye (as close to the lash line as possible) extending the line out to the outer corners of the eye, turning the liner up.”

Eyelashes: Brooke curls lashes with - what else? -Shu Uemura’s famous eyelash curler before applying mascara. After that, she uses two pairs of false eyelashes s217. Cut one set of lashes in the middle section, then glue the base of those trimmed lashes on top of the other set. Affix the lashes as close to your own lash line as possible, and cover the base with liquid liner.

Lips: After spending so much time on the eye makeup, you can breathe easy with this. On-stage, Madonna wears Rouge Unlimited BG 949 lipstick, with Gloss Unlimited in BG 930N.

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How-To: Madonna's Wide-Eyed, Winged Makeup

BellaSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:00:25 -0700

At last night's premiere of her husband's new film, RocknRolla, I was mesmerized by Madonna's wide-eyed, winged eye makeup. It's not an everyday look, but it really amped up M's style. To learn how to do the multitalented songstress's makeup, check out my instructions below:

FACE Start off with a foundation with semimatte coverage (such as Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation [$9.49]). To add instant radiance, use a highlighter to accentuate the under-eye area, forehead, and nose with Benefit's High Beam ($24).
CHEEKS Next, add a peachy accent with Urban Decay's Afterglow Blush in Score ($17) to the apples of the cheeks and around the hairline. Add a slight dusting over your jawline and chin to blend.

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EYES Create a light pinky peach shimmer on your lids by applying Stila's Eye Shadow Pan in Starlight ($18). Next, swipe a bronze shade in the outer crease for depth - Stila's Eye Shadow Pan in Twig ($18) will provide a shimmering earthen brown. For the dramatic winged liner, I like Clinique's Quickliner for Eyes in Really Black ($14.50), as it's easy to control and blend. Start from the top lashline moving from inner corner to outer corner, extending straight out beyond the outer corner. Go back over the the outer lashline again to make a heavier line, using the picture above for reference. Apply the same method for the lower lashline, eliminating the retracing step. Lightly blend any uneven edges and set with a black eyeshadow such as Smashbox's Single Eye Shadow in Blackout $16. Check out my tutorial for false lashes and add thickening mascara to complete the dramatic look.

LIPS For a dramatic high shine, try a coral gloss like Vincent Longo's Perfect Shine Lip Gloss in Fioresh ($22).

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