Hot Beauty & Style How-Tos
How To: Make whipped body butter
In this tutorial, we learn how to make whipped body butter. Making your own body butter can save you a lot of money versus paying for it at the store, and you can completely customize it! First, you will need to heat up generic body butter that has no smell to it. You will heat this up with some water and oils that have your favorite scent to them. Heat this over low heat in a glass container to prevent it from burning. Then, you will add in any colors that you would like to make it look diff...
How To: Make Medusa's writhing crown of snakes for Halloween
Despite almost all depictions of the Greek monster, Medusa was once a beautiful woman. But cursed by Athena, she was forced to spend the rest of eternity as an ugly snake woman with a long slitherine tail and writing snake crown. Oh, and any many that she looked at would turn to stone.
How To: Create a faux bois wood grain makeup look for Halloween
Are you going to be a tree for Halloween? It's not the most common or popular costume choice out there, but on the off chance that you are, check out this makeup tutorial for a curious faux bois (or imitation wood grain) makeup look.
How To: Create a fantastical Cirque du Soleil makeup look for Halloween
We normally advocate you don't pile on the glitter for most makeup looks, even nighttime ones, but on Halloween you have no choice but to pull out all the stops - and all your glitter tubes.
How To: Cut side swept fringe bangs
In this video, we learn how to cut side swept fringe bangs. To do this, you will either need hair scissors or a razor that is meant for cutting hair. Start off by having dry and straight hair. Next, you will curl the bangs so they are to the side of your head, using your blow dryer and a large round brush. Next, decide where you want your bangs to hit on your face. Then, brush your bangs down with a comb and use your razor or your scissors to cut the bangs to the right length. When you are fi...
How To: Create Joan Holloway's retro "Mad Men" curled updo
Oh, how we wish we could live in the "Mad Men" era. We'd forgo the lack of women's rights (the women's right's movement was at the time still gaining speed), but we would totally love to raid Joan Holloway's fantastic wardrobe and learn her hair and beauty secrets.
How To: Create Quinn Fabray's natural and girly makeup look from "Glee"
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.
How To: Create Joan Holloway's "Mad Men" teased updo
What we love about Christina Hendricks is that the lady's got serious curves - you know, the kind that would make those cartoon cayotes howl and hearts pop out of their eyes.
How To: Create a DIY hair removal wax with honey and sugar
Hairy sisters of the world don't have it easy, and we feel your pain. From plucking those pesky toe hairs to seeing your threader on a twice monthly basis, getting rid of the bushiness that is your body is one big pain in the ass...and wallet. If you're paying for enough hair removal treatments to rival Big Foot, save some money by making your own hair removal wax.
How To: Tie a Shemagh (Afghan scarf) in a traditional way
In this video, we learn how to tie a shemagh in a traditional way. First, you will place it behind your head and then wrap it between your mouth and your nose. Now, wrap the other side of the scarf around the forehead and to the back of the head. Wrap the scarf on the side in a couple of knots. Then, adjust the scarf according to how hot or cold it is outside and if you want to attract attention from other people. Wear sunglasses to complete this look, then you are done. This will become easi...
How To: Measure your petticoat size for a sari
In this tutorial, we learn how to measure your petticoat size for a sari. First, measure around the waist with a measuring tape. This will be a simple measurement of your natural waistline. Next, you will need to measure the length of the petticoat. Measure from the waist down to the ankle. After this, measure out the hip area. The hip is roughly 9" lower than your waist is. After this, you will have all the measurements you need to make the petticoat the right size for your sari. Use your fa...
How To: Create a bold Linda Evangelista 1990s makeup look
At the height of her career, Linda Evangelista was one of the big three: Claudia, Christy, and Linda. The early 1990s were officially known as the Age of the Supermodel, and boy did these women know how to get glam both on and off the catwalk. Big hair and big egos combined to form women who refused to go anywhere without a full face of makeup and whom never had a single hair out of place.
How To: Curl Your Hair with a Straightening Iron
In this tutorial, we learn how to curl your hair with a straightening iron. To begin, straighten your entire head of hair with a thin straightening iron. When you are finished, section your hair off. Now, take a 1" strand of hair and open it up. Wrap the hair around one part of the straightening iron while it's open and pull down when you close the iron down. Do this on your entire head of hair until it's completely curled. If you want a more loose look, run your fingers through your hair. Af...
How To: Style your hair using chopsticks
In this tutorial, we learn how to style your hair using chopsticks. To start, brush your hair and then combine it into a pony tail. Next, twist your hair and bring it into a bun shape on the back of your head. Now, grab a chop stick and weave it through your hair going in and out of different spots. Make sure you have a strong hold so the hair stays in place. Next, grab the other chop stick and push it straight down diagonally, then attach a bottom piece of hair through it so it stays. When f...
How To: Create an '80s punk rock chick makeup look
Despite being well known as the Era of Homogenously Bad Taste, the '80s have recently been referenced by high end designers (think Marc Jacobs), movies (think "Sex and the City 2"), and makeup artists (think the strong fuchsia lips that are in right now).
How To: Turn yourself into Twilight Edward Cullen with makeup
In this tutorial, learn how to turn your willing boyfriend, brother, roommate or buddy into a sexy Twilight vampire using makeup. This clip will walk your through everything you need to know to get this look. When you head to the cinema to watch the latest Twilight movie (like Eclipse) make sure you look the part. Celebrate in style with this pale, statuesque look from the Makeup Designory's Sean Conklin.
How To: Create Jane's Volturi makeup look from "Twilight"
Pint sized vampire Jane from the "Twilight" series can literally slay others with a glance, but we think she could knock others spellbound with her deviously good looks just as easily. Played by Dakota Fanning in the movies, Jane likes to wear makeup shades in line with her coldhearted character: deep pewters, smoky grays, and of course black.
How To: Lighten your eyebrows without bleach
Want to lighten your eyebrows without bleaching them? With a little bit of makeup and the right technique, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home beauty guide can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over four minutes. For detailed instructions, and to get started lightening your own brows, take a look.
How To: Get a beaten and bruised makeup look for Halloween
Want to dress up like Rihanna for Halloween? Okay, we're totally kidding, but you should watch this special effects makeup tutorial if you're looking to wear a costume that requires facial scarring and bruising this Hallowen.
How To: Create volumnized, piecy curls with a curling iron
Ditch those wimpy flat strands in favor of touchable volume this summer by watching this hair tutorial by MakeupByTiffanyD. After all, there is a reason that "Victoria's Secret hair" is the most requested hairstyle year-round by beauty-saavy gals all over.
How To: Tuck your male parts for drag queen dresses
It's actually rather easy for a gal to dress up like a guy: slap on a five o'clock shadow, baggy pants, and a loose T-shirt and you're good to go. But when guys want to dress up as drag queens there's a little more...tweaking...involved.
How To: Do Audrey Hepburn inspired French-tipped nails
Named after the famously classy Audrey Hepburn, these "For Audrey" French tipped nails are a similarly classy yet very modern take on the French tip.
How To: Make a Lady Gaga caution tape costume from Telephone
Lady Gaga wears many looks in her video for "Telephone" (with Beyoncé). In this tutorial, you will learn how to make one her coolest styles from the prison scene of the music video.
How To: Create a "Twilight" Bella Swan inspired makeup look
In this tutorial, learn how to create a makeup look inspired by Bella Swan from "Twilight". Bella is played by Kristen Stewart and is currently one of the most popular characters in young adult literature.
How To: Create a bigger butt and hips using foam
Seldom does a woman want to increase her butt and waist size, but for those who work in theater, a big butt may just be a requirement for a role. However, faux butts and hips will generally rob your wallet of quite a steep amount of money, so why not make them yourself?
How To: Create a messy bed hair for men
This video shows the method to create a messy bed hair for men. Straighten your hair with a GHD ministyler. The product to be used to style your hair is ID hair dusty Bronze "clay wax". This should be applied in dry hair. You can wash the wax out by shampooing your hair twice. The shampoo to be used is Crew or ID hair peppermint. Put the finger in the wax and take out the wax. Rub the wax in your palms and apply it on your hair. Apply it in the front, back and sides. Use the wax again if it i...
How To: Do easy smokey eyes for an older woman
Sharon Connolly, Image Consultant, demonstrates how to create a fabulous smoky eyes look. Start by brushing a very light color over the eyelid area from the lashes to the brow, accenting the inner corner of the eye. Then apply a brown shadow from the lashes to just above the crease of the eye. Take a very light shadow and brush it above that and blend it in. With an angled brush draw underneath the lower lashes with the brown shadow.
How To: Cut up your t-shirt like a rock star
This video is a demonstration of how to cut up a T-shirt, inspired by 80's rock band fashions. Use a regular white T-shirt and start by cutting a deep scoop neck out of it, starting about an inch outside the neckband. Turn the shirt over and fold it in half Snip horizontal lines down half of the shirt all the way down. Then stretch out the thin strips. Cut the other side of the shirt the same way. Cut the sleeves off completely so it's more like a tank top. Wear the shirt over another tank to...
How To: Spike and style your emo/scene hair dramatically
Yume from Ji Style demonstrates an emo hairstyle. Start from the back of the head and move forward. Rub gel in your hands and scrunch it using an upward motion so that it stands up all around the head. Once hair is sufficiently spiked, coat it with hairspray. For the sides and top, back comb hair with gel to tease it and add a lot of volume. Make sure you work from the back and the sides to crete a three dimensional look. Focus the back combing at the roots. Continue coating with hairspray as...
How To: Create long lasting curls for straight hair
If you have very fine, straight hair and have always had a hard trying to keep your strands curled, this video will give you a look into steps you can follow to solve that problem. Before starting on your hair, collect all the necessary tools which include: flat iron, hair clips, Velcro rollers, hair tie, and comb with pointed tip. To start, prepare your hair by adding mousse. Don’t forget to also add a heat resistant chemical to avoid damage and breakage in hair. Then work with the upper t...
How To: Spot a fake Coach purse
In this how-to video, you will learn how to spot fake Coach purses. For example, Coach purses are not wrapped in plastic when you buy them. Stitching should be exact and perfect. If it is uneven and crooked, it is fake. Authentic Coach purses use high quality nickel or brass. If the buckle is polished plastic or tarnished and damaged, it is fake. Cheap zippers are also a sign that a purse is fake. The C or CC pattern should be centered and symmetric. It should go straight up and down and line...
How To: Make your own color acylic for nails
Alwaysnforever559 teaches viewers how they can make their own color acrylic for nails! First, you will need a container, a clear powder (Acrylic) and an eyeshadow color that you will like for your nails. Pour in the acrylic clear powder in the container and pour the same amount of your simmer or eyeshadow color into the container. Close this container and shake the ingredients to mix them up. Now, your powder should be a mix of the white and the eyeshadow color you put in. First, get your bru...
How To: Traditionally fold a bandana
In this tutorial, we learn the proper way to fold a bandana. This is a traditional way, not a rapper or gangster style. First, lay the bandana flat and make sure there are no creases in it. Next, fold the bandana into one big triangle. After you've done this, fold the top point down and keep folding down until you've made a large and thin rectangle. Now, flip it over and you can tie the bandana around your head. Tie it in the back of your head and place it across your forehead, now you've got...
How To: Make a fake tattoo with a ballpoint pen
Learn how to draw a ‘Fake Tattoo’ using a ballpoint pen and some colored highlighters, by watching this video. Begin by drawing a faint design of your choice at the back of your palm, using a ballpoint pen. Darken the outlines when you are done with the image drawn. Now according to your choice, fill colors in the drawing using colored green, blue, yellow and pink highlighters. Begin with the yellow color and blend it together with the other color applied in each area, using your fingers. Use...
How To: Get scene/emo frizz-pump hair
Looking to change your look into something more... uh, scene? This video might inspire a new do with step by step instructions on how to get "scene" or "emo" volumized hair with a bit if teased height. Steal this look with help from this three-part hair styling tutorial.
How To: Cut your own hair for African American men
Barbers can be expensive, especially if you have very short hair and need to go often. In this two part tutorial, learn how to buzz your own hair. Keyon takes you step by step through his grooming process and offers useful tips and tricks along the way.
How To: Tie your shoes in a totally cool, fast way
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to tie their shoes in a cool way. This technique is also more faster than the normal shoe tying method. Begin by tying your laces into a cross. With your right hand, the lace goes from the shoe goes to your thumb, over the index and into your hand. With your left had, the lace goes from the shoe to your index, over your thumb and into your hand. Not just cross them over each other and pull. This video will benefit those viewers who have trouble tying ...
How To: Fix a zipper and bring new life to your backpack
There are many instances where a zipper on a bag, purse, coat, etc. will fail to function or jam. It may be that the zipper needs replacement, but oftentimes it can be fixed using a simple technique. YouTube user MediaMason shows how many zipper problems result from a simple change in the slider's structure, as well as how to fix this. He identifies the zipper (the "teeth") and the slider (the pulley). Normally, when the slider is pulled through the zipper, it closes the zipper together. Some...
How To: Make a scarf necklace
MRTV demonstrates how to make a scarf necklace. Making a scarf necklace is very easy and doesn't require cutting, sewing or altering. If you know how to tie a knot and you have a scarf then you can make a scarf necklace. Fold a square scarf into a triangle. Take the tip of the triangle and fold it in. Roll the scarf up and knot it loosely in the middle. Make knots in the loose ends of the scarf, using your desired length to determine how many knots to make. Tie the ends of the scarf together ...
How To: Braid hair extentions into your own hair
DaBartist teaches you how to braid hair extensions into your own hair. Start off with hair in the front of your head, as it's easier to control. Grab a strand of hair and then wrap the braid around it once. Your hair should be in the middle now. Twist all the strands once and start going to the left and on top, then to the right and on the bottom with the hair. You can do this until you reach the end of the fake braid hair. Then pull it back and tie it to other strands on your head.