Hot Beauty & Style How-Tos
How To: Do a quick 3 minute heatless summer twist hairstyle
We all like to look perfectly put together when we go out, especially during the summer. Whether we're vacationing at the Hamptons or simply hitting up the closest beach to our houses, summer offers up a plethora of opportunities to meet singles and mingle.
How To: Get Shakira's "Waka Waka" FIFA World Cup makeup look
"Waka" means "to be lighted" in the African dialect of Swahili, a term designating praise and being in the spotlight. What a perfect word, then, to name a song about the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
How To: Wear a square scarf
Cate Adair shows us ways to wear a square scarf in this tutorial. The first way to wear this is the classic, which you will wrap the scarf around your hair and wear sunglasses. The next way to wear it is to fold it around your neck, with a jacket over it, to keep you warm during cold months. You can also double wrap the scarf around you, letting the triangle side lay on the front of your shirt. This can be a fun statement with many different outfits, no matter what you are wearing. Wear acces...
How To: Create a cut up bloody makeup look for Halloween
In order to do a bloody makeup look for Halloween, you will need the following: deep red blush, deep shadow Mac paints, eyeshadow, contour shadows, theatre blood, and eyeliner.
How To: Groom men's eyebrows
In this video, we learn how to groom men's eyebrows with Aaron Marino. You will need: high quality tweezers, small scissors, fine tooth comb, and a pencil. First, use the pencil and place along the inside and outside of your eye to know where your eyebrow should start and stop. Now, take your tweezers and pluck the middle of your eyebrows, as well as the outside and underneath of the eyebrow. Next, take the comb and brush against the grain. Trim the hairs that come up at the top, making sure ...
How To: Apply mineral finishing powder
In order to properly apply the Mineral finishing powder, you will need: Mineral Finishing Powder and a large powder brush. Once you have applied all of your other makeup (i.e. blush, foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner, etc.), then you are ready for the finishing powder.
How To: Make flower corsages
Margie McCoy teaches us how to make flower corsages in this tutorial. Start by using three of your favorite flowers and take a wire and place it on the top of the flower until it reaches half way through. Then, take your floral take and tire it as tight as possible around the top of the stem until you reach the bottom, stretching as you go. Next, combine all the flowers together, and tie them together until you have the type of arrangement you want for the corsage. Now, add this on a ribbon s...
How To: Make your curls last
In this tutorial, we learn how to make your curls last. The first step to making your curls last is to use a curling shampoo while you are in the shower. The next step in having long lasting curls is to use a mousse or gel when you get out of the shower, so your hair is more coarse. Also, using an air dry technique will help dry your hair while keeping the curl lasting. Make sure if you use hair spray, you use the kind that won't flake up, because this will just make it look like you have dan...
How To: Perform a flat four string briad on your own hair
In this video, we learn how to perform a flat four string braid on your hair! First, you want to start off with either wet or dry straight hair that has just been brushed out. Next, you will grab the top three piece of hair on your head and perform a regular braid by placing the right section under the middle, then the left under the middle, and so on. Keep doing this for about 4 braids, then start adding in hair on the right and left hand side each time you get to them. Repeat this until you...
How To: Get runaway curls using a hair straightener
In this tutorial, we learn how to get curls from using a hair straightener. First, prep your hair with a heat protector, which will also help smooth the hair. Next, apply a curl activator mist evenly throughout the hair. Next, section your hair from ear to ear using your fingers, then secure one side so it's out of the way. Now, take about an inch of hair in your straightener then turn it 180 degrees, then pull straight down. Keep doing this for your entire head of hair, and you should get be...
How To: Get Kristen Stewart's hair from the Eclipse premiere
In this tutorial, learn how to get a messy sideways French braid like Kristen Stewart wore on the red carpet for the New York City premiere of Twilight: Eclipse. Get Bella's real life locks with this how to clip and try out this sweet summer style.
How To: Get a Fourth of July Manicure
In this clip, learn how to paint your nails in a patriotic style for this Fourth of July. Celebrate your country with these cute American flag fingers. This video will break the process down for you and you just repeat it on each little piggy you feel like decorating. Have fun!
How To: Make trendy bows for your hair
In order to make trendy hair bows for your hair, you will need the following: ribbon, scissors, a hot glue gun, and hair clips or bobby pins.
How To: Make an anti-aging face mask w/yogurt, honey, & argan
Is all that sunbathing you did as a college freshman finally catching up with you? Around your 30s and 40s all the sun damage you have accumulated over your lifetime finally starts taking its toll, resulting in a sudden influx of fine and deep lines, sagging skin, and mottled texture.
How To: Get big buxom Angelina Jolie lips naturally
For those of us who aren't blessed with full lips, here's an easy way you can achieve big pouty lips with just a little make-up. This tutorial allows you to get those gorgeous beestung lips naturally...sort of. Well, using natural cosmetics.
How To: Make a good hair conditioner with mayo and avocados
You know how mayo always makes everything taste better, and how the best, fattiest ones are also the creamiest? Well, mayo (in combination with avocado) has a similar effect on hair. Both mayo and avocados are rife with lipids which help to deep condition hair.
How To: Make a hydrating olive oil and honey hair mask
Want to feel like unemployed royalty? Then ransack your kitchen and whip out some olive oil and honey and make yourself a luxurious and super hydrating hair mask that'll have your tresses driving like a Benz at the price of a tricycle.
How To: Apply a homemade sugar wax and remove hair
Need to eliminate those pesky leg hairs but want to bypass the credit card bill? Then read below for a homemade sugar wax recipe and watch the video to learn how to rip off your hair!
How To: Do an easy, breezy fishtail braid/plait for summer
It's pretty odd that summer's hottest braided hairstyles are modeled after fish tails, given that fish don't possess much hair of their own. Either way, the fishtail braid/plait is a sexy look for everyone, especially adult women who want to wear braids without looking like Pippi Longstocking.
How To: Get Lady Gaga's makeup look from "Bad Romance"
In this clip, learn how to get Lady Gaga's intense makeup look from her music video for "Bad Romance". This sultry, seductive look is easy to do if you follow these simple steps. Check out this clip and look exactly like Gaga at your next party.
How To: Do a modern revamp of a '50s pin up girl makeup look
A lot of girls fear red lipstick and retro pin up girl looks for one main reason: they're simply too over the top. But skipping out on this classic and timeless makeup look means skipping out on one of the sexiest ways you can dress your face.
How To: Organize your collection of bras
Chances are that if you've attended any amount of Victoria's Secret's semi-annual sales, you've probably got enough bras to start your own lingerie store. But because you don't have an entire showroom to store those babies, your bras are probably just lying around wherever they fit.
How To: Clean nubuck and suded leather like a pro
This video tutorial is in the Beauty & Style category which will show you how to clean Nubuck and Suede leather like a pro. For this you will need the Nubuck leather home care kit with eco protector. You will also need a couple of white terry towels and a hair dryer. Put a little bit of cleaner on the sponge and squeeze it till you get the foam. It is the bubbles that do all the work. Apply the foam all over the leather. Now take a clean, white terry towel and dab it over the leather to remov...
How To: Apply mineral makeup mascara
In this video, we learn how to apply mineral mascara with Lisa Liddiard. First, you will curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler before you put any mascara on. Now, grab your mascara and wipe off the tip of the brush to remove an excess mascara. Now, brush the mascara onto your top eyelashes, shaking the brush left to right at the base of your eye. Apply one to two coats of this mascara, putting more towards the outside lashes to give it a darker and more full look. If you'd like, you can ...
How To: Get rid of your acne
In this tutorial, we learned how to get rid of your acne. First, when you wake up use Sea Breeze astringent to clean your face and use a cotton ball to put it on. Use a separate cotton ball for each of the different areas on your face. This contains salicylic acid, which will prevent your face from getting oily during the day. At night, you can use ProActiv Renewing Cleanser, or any other type that has 2.5% benzoil peroxide. You can also use the Neutrogena Fresh Moisture before you put on you...
How To: Get a Kidsongs inspired makeup look for ten dollars
In this tutorial, we learn how to get a Kidsongs inspired makeup look. First, you will take a yellow pigment and brush it onto the inner crease of the eye. Now add a green pigment next to the yellow and blend together. Now apply blue pigment to the outer eye and blend it into the crease with the other colors. Apply a pink and red eyeshadow to the bottom of the eye line with a small eyeliner brush. Finish with a purple color on the end of the eye. Line your eyes with black eyeliner and use fak...
How To: Do a "Notebook" inspired bun & marcel wave hairstyle
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a hairstyle wave like the one in "The Notebook". First, start out by curling your entire head of hair. Now, grab your bangs and brush them up, then spray them with hair spray and let them dry while standing up. Then brush the bangs down to the side and spray the ends with hair spray and mold the hair with the hair spray. Clip the hair in place, and then spray hair spray over it once more. Once the hairspray is dry, take the clips out and brush the hair out...
How To: Do a Konad zebra nail design in 5 minutes
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a Konad zebra nail design in 5 minutes. You will need: Konad white nail polish, stamper, zebra stamp, and scraper plate. First, place white nail polish onto the zebra stamp until it's all over the stencil. Then, use the scraper to remove the excess nail polish. Now, stamp the stamper onto the stencil and then stamp it onto your nail. You can clean up the excess white nail polish with nail polish remover on top of a Q-Tip. Before you begin this, you will wa...
How To: Wear the new NWU (Navy working uniform)
In this video tutorial viewers learn how to wear the National Working Uniform. This uniform has a strict policy and all must follow the uniform rules. The basic components of the uniform are: an eight point cap, blue cotton undershirt, shirt, trousers, belt with closed-faced buckle, black boot socks, blousing straps, black 9" steel-toed leather boots, embroider rank insignia and service & name tapes. This video is very detailed and clearly explains all the uniform expectations. This video wil...
How To: Spot treat pimples overnight with toothpaste
In this tutorial, we learn about treating pimples overnight with toothpaste. This should only be used as a spot treatment overnight to dry the pimple out. Remember not to put this all over your face, or your face will become irritated and extremely dried out. Only put the toothpaste in the spot that your pimple is at. If you have very sensitive skin, this is not recommended. A good acne treatment and regiment is going to be the best method for not getting acne, but this is a great way to take...
How To: Apply false eyelashes the fool proof way
In this video, we learn how to apply false eyelashes. First, take your eyelashes and pull them down off the container, then wiggle the spine and make sure they will fit your eyes. Next, put some eyelash glue onto the back of your hand and then apply the glue to an eyeliner brush. Once the glue becomes tacky, add on your fake eyelashes. Use tweezers to push the eyelashes onto your eyelids and push them in until they have stuck to your eye. Let the lashes dry for several minutes, then cover up ...
How To: Make a long drawstring skirt for under $5
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a long drawstring skirt. You will need: knit stretch fabric ( 1.5 yards), safety pin, scissors, marking tool, and measuring tape. First, measure your hips and decide if you want your skirt to be tight or loose. For a tight fit, you want 2 inches of ease and for a loose fit, you will want 3-4 inches of ease. You can now decide how long you want your skirt to be and add 2 inches to that. Now cut your fabric and fold it in half, then cut it straight down. A...
How To: Remove stretch marks with lasers
In this tutorial, we learn how to remove stretch marks with lasers. The laser treatment is the most effective for removing stretch marks. This will turn the purple marks lighter, and once they are silver/white, they will make those less apparent. The Affirm laser treatment is proven to be extremely effective to remove the stretch marks, and make them only noticeable under a microscope. It will take several sessions to drastically remove the stretch marks, but it will be worth it in the end. D...
How To: Do a bright, cheery carnival makeup look
It's summer, gals, which means it's time to have fun with your makeup and break out of your nudes and neutrals mold. So no, that doesn't mean venturing into scary chocolate browns and - gasp! - even royal purples.
How To: Do a Vanessa Hudgens inspired twisted ponytail
Vanessa Hudgens is the paragon of a bohemian girl, sporting messy, wavy locks, natural/nude makeup, and flowing maxi dresses wherever she goes, whether it's to Starbucks or a premiere.
How To: Get Kim Kardashian's loose bombshell curls
Kim Kardashian is one of the most gorgeous women in the world with the perfect womanly curves, sharp cheekbones that could grate cheese, and beautifully full hair. And very often Kim will add even more volume to her locks by loosely curling them with a curling iron.
How To: Make a silk chiffon handbag inspired by BluGirl
Tired of carrying that purse around while you are trying to have a conversation or dance the night away? How about a cute little handbag to swing around while you maintain your social life.
How To: Create a melted chocolate nail look
Oh, how we love chocolate. Chocolate, in all its godlike perfection, makes everything taste better: crepes, apples, cookies, air. But we don't dig the enormous calorie content of chocolate as much.
How To: Get rid of acne by elimating fruit
In this video, we learn how to get rid of acne by eliminating fruit. If you notice your skin breaking out and you have a lot of fruit, try cutting it out of your diet to see if that is what is causing your breakouts. Eliminate different foods from your diet to see what is not agreeing with your body. Also, try cutting out all the sugar in your diet, because this could be causing breakouts to occur on your breakouts on your face as well. This could also be caused by allergic reactions with med...
How To: Curl ringlets like Victoria from Twilight: Eclipse
In this episode of Bella TV, learn how to curl your hair into tight ringlets like Christina Hendricks in the Twilight Saga. Celebrity hairstylist, Philip Carreon from "Project Runway" will show you how to get those perfectly coiled curls just like Victoria at home. Go see Eclipse while rocking a look from the film with this voluminous hair look