Beauty & Style: Page 19

The Hufflepuff house in the "Harry Potter" series values loyalty, dedication, and hard work. If this was your favorite house in the franchise, show some lovin' for Hufflepuff by creating a Hufflepuff inspired makeup look!

We've found that if you add French braids to any hairstyle, you instantly add a dose of romantic charm and Rapunzel-ness. We have no doubt that you're an independent woman with no need for a knight in shining armor, but isn't it fun to feel princess-y every once in a while?

French manicures are classic and elegant but if French manicures are all you wear then you're probably feeling your nails look more blah than Audrey Hepburn at the moment. If you need nails that can transition from work to play then check out this video.

Getting a professional to properly measure your feet is typically part of the bespoke footwear buying experience. If you are buying shoes or boots online, however, you will need to take accurate measurements of your own feet with the help of a friend to ensure a proper fit.

Take it from us: Quality makeup brushes make all the difference between an uneven, lightly pigmented makeup look and a beautiful, expertly applied one. Great brushes allow you to use less product (saving you $) and to apply makeup with more precision.

Acne sucks. And if you thought it sucked badly enough during your high school years, then imagine how utterly frustrating it is to have your skin clear up for a few years and then for the acne to come back as an adult.

Witches and wizards who belong to the Slytherin house are infamously known for being tricksters: they're cunning and sometimes overly ambitious (think Malfoy). They also tend to veer on the take-over-the-world, evil side. But we digress.

With the first installment of the last "Harry Potter" movie coming out this week, now's a better time than ever to show off your "Harry Potter" fan pride. While smearing your face football-fan style with paint is one way to go, if you want to be a little more subtle - and elegant - with your face paint choices, why not create a makeup look instead?

Is it the midnight hour before Halloween and it's just dawned on you that you don't have a costume yet? Skip the store because you'll probably have to choose between the lesser of two evils (will it be chicken suit or beer wench?).

In the "Black Swan," Natalie Portman plays a veteran ballet dancer driven mad by the new young starlet in her company who threatens to usurp her place. Pretty soon, her dark and dreary mental state begins to affect her physical appearance as well.

With the first installment of the last "Harry Potter" movie coming out in just a few days, now is the time to break out your "Harry Potter" paraphernalia and paint your face with the colors of your favorite house.

The difference between mohawks and faux hawks is that the former is punk while the later is in fashion. From Rihanna to Blake Lively, young Hollywood's starlets are totally digging the faux hawk trend and wearing it to movie premieres and awards shows.

During the dead of winter when it's 20 degrees below freezing and you can barely feel your own eyes you really don't care that much about the style and fit of your coat. You just want something warm, thick, and cuddly and you want it FAST.

We know that "acid green" is not exactly a delightful color when it comes to most things. If your two month-old orange is acid green, it's probably pure mold, and if a bottle is full of acid green liquid, it's most likely poison (or, okay, soda). But you get our point.

Emilie Autumn is a fun, unique singer who dresses up like the hybrid of a doll and pin up girl. Slightly kooky yet adorable at the same time, the singer is truly one who doesn't care what others think of her personal style.

In this video, try a new hairstyle with this twist and braid method. Akiyia shows you how to get this unusual and stunning look with the simple twist and braid method. Be warned, if you or the person you're working on has thinning hair, you may want to start with braiding first.

With Disney's futuristic video game movie "Tron" arriving in theaters this December, the call for an edgy, avant garde makeup look is now stronger than ever. Take inspiration from Olivia Wilde's warrior woman look and create your own graphic eye.

French braids are timeless hairstyles that make you look elegant and put together whether you're simply headed for Biology class or you're assembling a beautiful hairdo for a wedding.

Many people don't know how to get rid of shaving bumps consistently. They have success for a while, only to see the bumps reappear. To be successful long term, you need to have the right techniques at your disposal. Below, you will learn some of these techniques and the products you can use in conjunction.

In this tutorial, we learn how to wear your scarf. First, wrap the scarf around your neck and then take one side of the scarf. After this, you can tie it as tight as you can, then loosen it and the sides will go up. Style this however you like it that will work with your outfit. When you have a simple shirt, the scarf will add a cute detail to your outfit. Play around with the scarf until you have it just right! You don't have to wear it just for winter, it can be a spring or summer addition...

In this video, we learn how to curl your hair with a 1-inch ceramic plate flat iron. First, spray heat protector on your hair and plug in your flat iron to heat it up. After it's ready grab the front section of your hair and then put the top of the hair into the iron. From here, you will be able to pull the iron straight down to the bottom of the hair very slowly. When finished, your hair will be in a cute curl! Repeat this process all the way through your hair until you've curled it all and...

In this video, we learn how to look like Megan Fox in Transformers 2. First, apply a think layer or eyeliner to the top of the eye on the waterline. After this, take a black shadow and brush it over the eyeliner to set it. Then, apply bronzer to your cheeks and on the jaw line as well. Then, apply a matte honey color lipstick to the lips along with a red lip shine on top of that. From here, outline the eyebrows and define them with an edged brush. When finished, you will have the Megan Fox...

In this video, we learn how to apply bold eye makeup during chemotherapy. First, take a light silver shadow and brush it all over your eyes, including below the brow bone. From here, take a dark brown and brush it into the crease of the eye and blend to the outer corner with a fluffy blending brush. After this, apply black eyeliner on the top and the bottom of the eye. Then, apply mascara to the top and bottom eyelashes and curl if you would like as well. When finished, you will have a bold...

In this video, we learn how to use a curling iron to curl your hair. First, blow dry your hair with a large round bristle brush to give it a lot of volume. Then, section your hair off into pieces and heat up your curling iron on medium. Then, put the iron into each section at the bottom and wrap it around into the root of the hair. Leave it in the hair for several seconds until the hair is hot, then release the hair from the iron. Let it out of the barrel slowly and the curl will stay together....

In this video, we learn how to stretch your ears by taping. When you get to a certain size, taping is the only thing you can do, which is also very easy. To do this, you will need to have Teflon tape, which is a light and flimsy type of material that isn't sticky. You will need to wrap the tape around your plug until it's all the way around, not pulling it too tight so there isn't too much pressure. Do this several times, depending on how much you want to stretch it, then you will be done and...

In this tutorial, we learn how to apply pretty makeup. First, use a foundation brush to apply foundation in your skin tone all over your face. From here, apply concealer to the red spots or breakout areas and then apply a powder foundation over that. Then, you will focus on the eyes by applying a light and neutral color to the lids and applying a light shimmer color under the brows. Curl the lashes and apply mascara to them after that to give them the most volume. You can finish this off with...

In this tutorial, we learn how to cure bad breath using an Orabrush. You can scrape your tongue with the back of a spoon and smell it to see if your breath smells bad. Breath mints will just mask your breath smelling bad. You will need to drink a lot of water to get rid of the bad smell in your mouth and keep it hydrated. An Orabrush has small bristles on it and will rub against your tongue and get rid of the bacteria on it that smells bad. Was it off when you're finished and then you can use...

In this video from Bellabern she curls her hair with a curling iron. Section off a piece a piece of hair and use a comb to separate it. Then take the curling iron, put the hair through it and roll all the way up to the scalp while keeping the curling iron moving constantly. Something else you can use is thermal heat spray which will hold the curl. You keep applying this same technique for as many curls as you want on your head. With the bottom pieces of your hair you can curl them a little...

In this tutorial, we learn how to apply Jennifer Lopez inspired smoky eyes. First, apply a light beige glitter all over the eye. From here, apply a white ice color all over the eyelid and into the crease of the eye. Get the color a little wet to make it stick and show more on the eyelid. Next, take a black eyeliner and draw inside the bottom of the eye and on top of the eye as well. After this, apply mascara or false lashes and you will have a beautiful Jennifer Lopez makeup look! Just top it...

In this tutorial, we learn how to apply hot liquid eyeliner. First, line the eye with a slanted eyeliner brush that has been dipped into the liquid eyeliner. Line from the inside corner to the eye out to the outside of the eye. Pull the lid up gently so you can really push the eyeliner into the lashes to make them look darker and fuller. After this, line the outside corner of the eye and make a light flare if you would like a more dramatic look. This will finish the eyeliner look, have fun with...

In this video, we learn how to look like Megan Fox. After you apply your foundation, apply bronzer all over your face and on your neck, then blend. From here, apply a smoky black on the lids and make sure you don't go past the crease. Blend this color all over the lid with a fluffy brush, then apply eyeliner on the waterline of the lids. Apply a white color under the brows after this for a highlight. Then, apply a nude color under the eyebrow and blend with the other colors. From here, add on...

In this tutorial, we learn how to tie a dress scarf. You can use this in a number of ways to add some fun to your outfit. Start off with a black turtleneck and grab a long and skinny scarf. Find the middle of the scarf, wrap it around the back of the neck and then twist it. From here, tie at the bottom and give it even ends! With a scoop-neck top, you will take the scarf from the middle and wrap it around the neck. After this, pull it through in a half bow on one side and pair with a long...

In this video from garmentcare, Martha Stewart and Wayne Edelman teach us how to care of suede and leather. To determine if your leather is painted or analin, put a but of mineral water on it. If the color comes off, it is painted leather and you can treat that yourself. Baby wipes work very well on painted leather. This works well on leather couches and car upholstery and jackets. Suede can safely be brushed at home. Place a paper towel underneath the stain and brush the spot. On suede...

In this video, we learn how to apply a Mardi Gras devious mask with makeup. First, use a sharp black eyeliner pen to draw the mask around your eyes. It should be above your eyebrows and on your cheeks around your nose. After this, color it in with different shades of blue, leaving the center clear. After this, you will apply black eyeliner to the top and bottom of the eyes. Draw out the line on the outer edge to create a cat eye effect. From here, apply false eyelashes on the top of the eye and...

In this tutorial, we learn how to curl your hair with perfect curls using a flat iron. First, pull your hair up so you are just left with the bottom area of the hair. Next, take a small section and place the straightener into the top of the piece. Wrap the hair around the iron and then pull the iron straight down to the root. Repeat this for all of the sections of your hair, until you have curled all of the different pieces. Take the top section down and then curl that. From here, you will be...

In this tutorial, we learn how to wear scarves for the winter months. For a thinner scarf, you can wrap it around your neck all the way, so it's just a round neck holder. In the summer, you can use this same scarf with a button up and make a bow with it in the middle of the chest! For a larger scarf, you can bunch it up in the middle and then let it drape over your chest, falling to the back. Then, wrap around the sides or leave it how it is. Either way you decide to wear your scarf, do what...

In this video, we learn how to give yourself loose, casual curls with a curling iron. First, you need to put heat protector in your hair and make sure it's straight enough to curl. After this, break your hair into small sections and heat up a large barrel curling iron. Next, put the curling iron in the section of hair and stop when you reach the root. Hold the curling iron in place for several seconds, then release the hair. When it comes out, it should be a loose curl. If it's too tight, brush...

In this video from livestrong, Joe Ann Ganci, a barber, teaches how to trim a beard. On a goatee use a smaller clipper. With a comb, clean up the edges of whatever is hanging out. Comb it to the side and make a nice clean line underneath and along the edges. There are several different clippers you can use depending on how thick the beard is. Make sure your edging is nice and make sure the length is right. If you don't want to take too much off of the beard or goatee, you put a bigger...

In this tutorial, we learn how to wear a scarf for fall and winter. First, take a scarf in any material and color that you would like for your outfit. Use a solid, lace, print, or anything else that you would like to use. After you have picked it out, you can tie it around your neck so one side is tied on the back and one is on the front. Or, you can leave both sides in the back and make it loose around the neck or tight. You can also spread the scarf out so it's a slight triangle in the front...

In this video, we learn how to curl your hair using a 1-1/4" curling iron. First, section your hair off into one inch pieces and then heat your curling iron up. After this, roll the hair in the curling iron and pull it up to the root of the hair. Leave this in for several seconds and then release the hair from the iron. Then, continue to do this for the rest of the sections of the hair. Slowly release the clamp so your hair doesn't get caught in it. When finished, style how you'd like and then...