44 timeless beauty tips

Gorgeous Hair
1 Camouflage roots by zigzagging your part rather than making it straight. February 1981

2 Brush hair from roots to ends nightly. This distributes natural oils throughout the shaft and gives hair a healthy sheen. October 2005

3 Be direct when telling your hairstylist what you want, and bring photos from magazines of styles you like. April 1971

4 Doing your hair color yourself? Don’t make too drastic a change. Stay within one or two shades of your natural color. October 1955

5 Comb wet hair like the pros: Hold a handful at a time and work from center to ends, then scalp to center. March 1963


Beautiful Brows
6 Soften skin before tweezing by dabbing with a cotton ball soaked in warm water or cream. April 1963

7 Tweeze in the direction the hair grows. April 1971

8 Don’t change the place where your brows peak and never pencil the whole brow. Instead, only fill in holes. November 1976

9 Use only the side of a sharpened brow pencil—not the pointed tip—so as not to draw a hard line. January 1938

10 For unruly brows, apply hairspray to an old toothbrush, then brush brows upward and outward. September 1992


Bright Eyes
11 Treat your eye area gently. This is the most delicate part of your face. Cleanse with care; blot, never rub. September 1961

12 Reduce puffy eyes by splashing with cold water or applying a cold compress (ice cubes in a washcloth): 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off. October 1987

13 When you put on mascara, don’t lower your chin—that’s how mascara gets on your lid. April 1971

14 Get eyeshadow to stay in place by priming lids with moisturizer and foundation. October 2011

15 Always use your ring finger to apply moisturizer or concealer to the eye area. It puts the least amount of pressure on the skin. November 1990


Pretty Face
16 Don’t touch your face unnecessarily. Breakouts can be caused by your own fingers. November 1963

17 Apply cream or cleanser by lightly pressing upward—never down. The delicate skin sags easily enough in time. April 1942

18 For the best color match, test foundation and powder either on your face or neck (the inside of your wrist is too pale). May 1990

19 Use foundation, not concealer (which is lighter than your skin color), to cover up redness or blemishes. February 1998

20 Rouge should be well-blended far out on the cheekbone; circles of rouge don’t look good on anyone. February 1938


Lovely Lips
21 Get lips soft and smooth by using a damp, warm washcloth at night to rub off the flaky dry bits; follow with a coat of lip balm. September 1998

22 Ease the evening switch to a redder or darker lipstick by applying it over and blending it into your daytime color. April 1992

23 To make lipstick last longer, allow it to set for a few minutes after applying, blot lips with tissue and dust them with powder, then apply another coat. April 1963

24 Cheeks feeling flushed? Put on a bold color lipstick; a neutral shade will only make red cheeks stand out. April 1969

25 For lipliner that glides on, warm it up first by pinching it with your fingertips. February 1998


Glowing Skin
26 The best time to apply lotion is right after a shower or bath, when skin is still damp. January 2006

27 When drawing a bath, scatter bubbles or crystals directly under the faucet before turning on the water, but drop in perfume oil while the tub is filling. November 1959

28 Beautiful skin starts from within. Include lots of vegetables, fruit and water in your diet. September 1961

29 Overdo it with your perfume? Dab rubbing alcohol with a cotton ball on your skin. The alcohol will cut the scent without altering it. September 1992

30 Microwave lotion for 5 seconds to soothe dry winter skin. February 2009


Smooth Legs
31 Improve circulation in your legs and lower the risk of unsightly veins by elevating your feet when resting. August 1942

32 Wait until after your shower to shave. The steam softens hairs for smoother results. July 2010

33 Don’t use creams that contain heavy fragrance or alpha hydroxy acids on freshly shaven legs. They’ll sting and cause a rash. July 1998

34 When applying “liquid stockings” [or today’s self-tanner], don’t forget the back of your knees, which are often missed. July 1945

35 Waxing your legs? Pull skin taut before applying the wax to make it easier to remove the strip in one clean motion. Remove leftover wax with a cotton ball dipped in baby oil. October 2011


Model-Like Hands
36 Shape nails with an emery board, filing sides toward center—never straight across—and rounding off edges. April 1944

37 What works for your face works for your hands. Remove age spots with facial brightening cream. October 2010

38 The fast way to remove nail polish: Hold cotton saturated with polish remover firmly on your nail for a few seconds to let it start working, then wipe nail clean. January 1944

39 Apply polish starting at the pinky, working toward the thumb to avoid dragging your hand across wet nails. April 1990


Happy Feet
40 To counteract dryness, massage feet with a lanolin-based lotion, kneading it deeply into your instep, then massage soles, heels, top surface and around nails. March 1959

41 Before using a pumice stone or foot file to remove a callus, be sure to soak your foot in warm water for at least 5 minutes. Follow with a little foot cream. June 2004

42 To prevent ingrown nails, trim toenails straight across, not down into the corners. March 1942

43 Relieve swollen feet by soaking them alternately in hot water (for 3 minutes), then cold water (for 1 minute), for a total of 15 minutes. April 1963

44 Use fresh pineapple or kiwi skins, which contain bromelain (a meat tenderizer), to exfoliate heels. Rub the fleshy part over heels for 5 minutes, then rinse, dry and moisturize. February 2009

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The 12 Most-Requested Celebrity Hairstyles From Coast to Coast

Whenever we ask top stylists for advice on getting the cut we want, they suggest bringing along an inspiration photo. And it seems like you've been following that advice: There is a wave of sought-after celebrity haircuts across the country. Here, what's hot from city to city—and how to ask for each look, no matter where you are.



NEW YORK
Nicole Richie's Wispy Bob
This city prides itself on being stylish—and this look fits right into that vibe without being (horrors!) fashion victim-y. "Clients tend to bring in pictures of Nicole Richie when they want to go short and chic, but not overly trendy," says New York City hairstylist Oscar Blandi, who first gave Richie the cut back in 2006.

What to ask for: Eye-grazing short layers with longer ones just below the jaw line. "Emphasize that you want an angular bob, but with soft lines that will not elongate your face," Blandi suggests.

LOS ANGELES
Michelle Williams's Pixie
California girls are going gamine, according to celebrity stylist Chris McMillan, who says the style is popular because Williams, his long-time client, makes it looks so effortless. "She's fashion-forward and has no problem going for it—people find that inspiring," says McMillan.

What to ask for: Show your stylist photos of the style from different angles so he can see the details of the sideburns, neck, and perimeter of the bangs. "The sideburns and edges should be softened, and the hair at the neckline should be short—it will elongate your neck," McMillan adds. Ask your stylist to keep the top layers in the front four or five inches long so you can muss up the hair for a more punk-rock look.Scroll upScroll down

CHICAGO
Adriana Lima's Sexy Waves
"I always ask, 'Do you want to look cute, or do you want to look sexy?' Nine times out of ten, they want to look sexy," says Marco Cardenas, hairstylist at Salon Rouge in Chicago. That's why voluminous, flowing waves like Adriana Lima's are coveted most. It's a versatile style, says Cardenas, and looks best if you have medium to thick hair that's shoulder-length or longer.

What to ask for: "Emphasize that you want face-framing layers, with some in the back for texture " says Cardenas. "But the key to this cut is really all around the face."

WASHINGTON, D.C.
Rihanna's Cropped Do
Our nation's capital is leading the way in asymmetrical, androgynous styles like Rihanna's from 2008, according to Kelly Gorsuch, hairstylist at Immortal Beloved in Washington, D.C. "It's more about the overall vibe rather than a specific shape or technique," he says. "The only thing you need to pull it off is a healthy dose of confidence."

What to ask for: The key feature here is the juxtaposition of pieces that are short underneath with ones that are longer on top. Ask your stylist to section off the longer pieces at the top, then cut the opposite side very short, all the way to the deep side part, "until there's a strong disconnection between the two sections," says Gorsuch. "The hair can be swept to the side or worn up and back, which lends itself to a little more drama."Scroll upScroll down

SEATTLE
Zooey Deschanel's Wide, Blunt Bangs
Seattleites generally avoid high-maintenance hair, according to Jenny Slay, senior hairstylist at Vain Salon. "It's rainy and wet up here, and people don't spend a ton of time styling their hair," she says. "Aside from being so cute, this style looks finished whether you let it air-dry or you blow it out."

What to ask for: Tailor it to your face shape. "I'd narrow the width of the bangs if you're worried about your face looking too round or too wide," adds Slay.

SAN FRANCISCO
Drew Barrymoree's Textured Layers
Barrymore's medium-long style speaks to San Francisco because "it screams youth and versatility," says local salon owner Joseph Cozza. It's ideal for those with oval-and heart-shaped faces and medium-fine hair with a little wave to it.

What to ask for: "The key feature is blended layers at the collarbone, with the shortest layers falling between the mouth and the cheekbones, so you can tuck it behind your ear," says Cozza.

PHILADELPHIA
Jennifer Aniston's Shoulder-Grazing Shag
Laurentius Purnama of the Laurentius Salon in Philadelphia says Aniston's all-American style is a big hit in his town—especially this shoulder-grazing shag. "My clients love that its relaxed but sophisticated at the same time," he says. It's ideal for straight hair, but those with an especially fine texture should be wary of this style, as too many layers can thin out their hair.

What to ask for: The key to this look, says Purnama, is the "textured, contoured effect of the face-framing layers." He suggests avoiding razor cutting, which would make it too angular. Those pining for Aniston's locks should also keep this in mind that "the length of this cut is very specific and requires a once-a-month trim to keep the ends fresh. On the other hand, it's easy to grow out and has no awkward transition stages. Another reason to love it!"

DALLAS
Brooklyn Decker's Bob
Brooklyn Decker's short style is a big hit down south, says Dallas-based hairstylist Charlie Price. "She makes it look so versatile—it seems different every time you see it," he says. While it works with most hair textures, people with especially round and square faces should steer clear.

What to ask for: "The longest layer should fall between the Adam's apple and the collarbone," says Price. Be sure to ask for squared-off layers with minimal texture—overtexturizing will mess with the shape, and it'll lose its easy, breezy vibe.

BOSTON
Reese Witherspoon's Fringe
"We get a lot of requests for blondes," says Marisa Marino, hairstylist at Stilisti of Boston. "And Reese's cut and color complement each other, so she always pops up no matter what. Her bangs are the perfect length for her face shape, and they're weighty without looking heavy." Those with corkscrew curls should avoid this, adds Marino, because the bangs would be nearly impossible to maintain.

What to ask for: "Make sure your stylist knows that you're committed to the result, so he's not gun-shy about cutting thicker bangs," says Marino. "I've seen stylists be too conservative and make the bangs too wispy and veil-like. Let them know they should go for it." Also ask your stylist how far back he plans to take the bangs section—if he goes too far back, you risk having pieces fall to the side rather than on your forehead.

ATLANTA
Heidi Klum's Soft Waves
The "404" is obsessed with Klum's tousled waves, says Spencer Malay, hairstylist and owner of Spencer Malay Hair & Med Spa in Atlanta. "It's easy to maintain and always looks sexy. To style, all you have to do is take five or six thick sections of hair and wrap them around a curling iron or hot rollers, and finish with a light hair spray," he says.

What to ask for: "Mention that you want soft layers with a beachy texture and face-framing pieces," suggests Malay. Definitely avoid short layers—aim for the shortest piece to align with your chin.

DETROIT
Jennifer Lopez's Long Layers
American Idol fans can attest to the fact that J.Lo is adventurous when it comes to her hair—she's constantly morphing from ponytails to chignons, and from wavy to stick-straight looks. "People are drawn to her hair because it's not overly layered and it's long enough that you can wear it so many different ways," says Katrina Malota, hairstylist at Luigi Bruni Salon in Detroit.

What to ask for: "The bangs situation is the most crucial thing about this cut—it's where the layers start," says Malota. "As a rule of thumb, women with curly hair should start below the nose and down, depending on the length of the hair." Women with straight hair can start above the nose to add a little volume. Stagger the layers so they're not so connected and not evenly matched—the back crown area needs to stay long, or you'll risk a mushroom effect.

MIAMI
Kim Kardashian's Shiny Waves
Kourtney and Khloé took Miami, but Kim's hair made the biggest impression. "My clients love her long, healthy waves and rich color," says Pascal Bodin, hairstylist at Vidal Sassoon in Miami. "They also want her hair's shine, softness, and lack of frizz, which is definitely appealing to anyone dealing with Miami's humidity!"

What to ask for: "It's rare to find a natural texture that mimics Kim's exactly, but you should ask your stylist to keep your hair long and slightly angled at the front. A slight graduation at the front is enough to accomplish this desired look since you want to keep the heaviness on the outside line, as well as in the layers to keep the luster."

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10 New Sexy (and Speedy) Makeup Looks

Sexing up your look takes more than a red lip stain and tousled hair (but that's a good place to start). It also takes restraint, grace, and the ineffable ability to make it look like you didn't fuss for hours over every last detail. In that spirit, we offer you our favorite sexy new looks that actually only take about 30 seconds to create.


Natural Moisturized Lips
Sex kittens the world over swear by this one: Apply a lipstick that matches your natural lip color, then make your mouth superglossy by coating it in clear balm or gloss.

Glowing Skin
If you're wearing anything cut up to here or down to there, you can't neglect your arms, decolleté, and legs. A good body lube, like Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Argan Dry Oil, will make the skin look smooth, dewy, and that most tantalizing of adjectives, supple.

Orange-Red Lips
Every woman is a mere two lipstick swipes away from sexpot. The key is getting the shade right—too red spells harlot, too orange is plain ugs. Try mixing shades, like makeup artists did to create the perfect shade at the spring 2010 Prada show: a little bit of Make Up For Ever Lacquered Lipstick in Fluorescent Orange blended with Laura Mercier Crème Lip Colour in Truly Red. (Or M.A.C. Lipstick in Lady Danger will get you there in a single swipe.)

Metallic Lids
It takes a certain kind of woman—specifically, the smoking hot kind—to get away with eyelids dripping in rich gold shadow. Don't wimp out with safe bronze or pale copper—try pure gold, like Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Busy Signal, smeared on from the lashes to the crease.

Warm Cheeks
Nothing says corn-fed, golly-gee sweetness like naturally blushing cheeks. And since you can absolutely fake that kind of Lolita glow, there's rosy cream blush. Rub it on the apples of your cheeks and let the hair twirling begin.

Light Pink Lips
You can keep biting your lips for hours, or you can do it the easy way. Apply a light—almost peony—pink lipstick and blot it slightly so it looks more natural. L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Pink Lady is the perfect demure shade.

Lived-in Eyeliner
Smoky eyeliner always makes the sexy list for two reasons: 1) It makes people think of sex and 2) we forget the second one. The trick is to take a black pencil, cream liner, and powder shadow and go to town around the eyes—trace the lashes with the pencil and cream liner, smudge the lines gently with a brush or cotton swab, and then swipe black cream and powder shadows from the lids to the crease, brusquely blending as you go.

Warm Skin
To gives skin a warm, sunny glow, try St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse—it doesn't streak, and thanks to its Aromaguard technology, it doesn't stink, either.

Dramatic Winged Liner
In the interest of full disclosure, this does take more than 30 seconds, but not much. And once you have winged eyeliner in place, no one will notice your other makeup anyway. Line the top and bottom lashes with black liquid liner, then flip the upper line out slightly at the outer corners (a credit card is good for making the wing straight).

Violet Eyes
Your neutral greige shadow will not exactly leave the opposite sex panting. Kick up the intrigue level with a shimmery purple shade applied from the lash line to the crease, then line the upper lid with deep violet liquid liner—a look inspired by one of the sexiest shows we've seen to date, Versace spring 2010.

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On Trend: Blushing Beauties

So long, bronzer. Hello, blush. From the runways to the red carpet, flushed faces are back in style. Here, see how your favorite celebs have embraced the return of rosy cheeks.



Amber Heard
At a private dinner in LA, The Rum Diary actress matches her contoured blush to her fire-red lip shade. We like that she balances the pops of color with soft, dewy skin.

Mandy Moore
This singer-turned-actress uses peach blush on her lower cheeks to draw attention to the center of her face. Women with longer or square-shaped mugs can employ this application technique to emphasize their lips or eyes, instead of strong jawlines.

Elizabeth Banks
The 30 Rock actress channels her inner-pin-up with retro waves and dusty rose blush. We like how she extended the color line out to her temples to highlight the angles of her face.

Jennifer Love Hewitt
Hewitt adds a touch of sweetness to her plunging neckline by dusting the tops of her cheeks with a peachy-pink powder blush. Based on the precise placement, you can tell that she smiled when applying cheek color so as to line up her blush brush with the natural contours of her face.

Kate Bosworth
Women with pronounced cheekbones (like Bosworth), take note: If you concentrate color at the outer edges of your cheeks, you'll create a slimming effect for the rest of your face.

Keira Knightley
Calling all goth girls. To score a sophisticated, somber look like Knightley, dust blush pigments along the cheekbone areas directly under you eyes. The slightly atypical placement is hauntingly haute.

Krysten Ritter
The easiest way to wear neon blush hues? In moderation and not on the apples of your cheeks. (That would be way too David Bowie!) That's why we love how Ritter boasted a hint of electric cheek shading along the sides of her smile at this movie event.

Lady Gaga
Leave it to Lady Gaga to eschew rosy hues in favor of an opaque gray. While in London, the singer matches her cement-shaded blush to her silver locks. Real ladies looking to rock more exaggerated styles, like this one, can experiment with loose color pigments.

Christina Milian
When attending a party in LA, this songbird opts for a lavender blush to balance out to the yellow undertones of her skin. We also love how the hue looks with her pink-and-purple dress.

Nicole Richie
In true boho spirit, Richie uses safari tones to add dimension to her petite features. We like how she blends her almost-brown blush away from the center of her ears to highlight her cheekbones.

Scarlett Johansson
This bombshell scores 'tangerine dreams' status, thanks to coral blush and matching lip gloss. We like how the then-red-headed actress applied powder to the apples of her cheeks to emphasize the shape of her face.

Sophie Monk
This Aussie actress imports the bronzed beauty of Down Under with a kiss of color on each cheek. The easiest DIY approach to recreating this look at home? Apply cream-based blush to the pointiest part of each cheekbone, and blend thoroughly.

Zooey Deschanel
Quirky-cute Deschanel scores a girlie glow at a movie premiere by keeping her cheek color pastel, pretty, and matte. Mimic this look on the run by pinching your cheeks slightly—or brushing a mineral blush over the apples of your cheeks.

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The 10 Commandments of Lipstick

Step aside, gloss. Lipstick is back in a big way, making mouths look strong, rich, and thoroughly refined. Here, the rules for doing lipstick right, right now.



1. START FRESH
Start fresh. Exfoliate lips once or twice a week (Cantello uses a mix of salt and almond oil), then follow with balm.

2. AVOID TOO MUCH SPARKLE
"Shimmer can look cheap," says makeup artist Troy Surratt. Look for lipsticks with a creamy finish. "Light reflection should come from moisture in the formula, not metallic pigments," he says. Two hydrating options: Dolce & Gabbana Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick and Clinique Butter Shine Lipstick.

3. FIND THE RIGHT BRIGHT
Choose a bright shade based on your lips' natural color—not your skin tone. Women with pale lips look best in cherry red or coral; for naturally reddish lips, try hot pink, orange, or cranberry; for dark lips, brick red and burgundy are ideal. Try Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in 01 (for pale lips), M.A.C. Lustre Lipstick in Lustering (for reddish lips), or L'Oréal Paris Infallible Le Rouge in Bold Bordeaux (for dark lips).

4. LOOK GOOD NUDE
The prettiest nude lip color is slightly brighter or deeper than your skin tone. If you're pale, look for something with a hint of pink, like Burberry Beauty Lip Cover in Nude Rose. Those with yellow or olive undertones or dark skin look best with sandy beiges, like CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipcolor in Delish.

5. AVOID THE VAMPIRE EFFECT
Blue- or black-based shades that are too dark can be severe, aging, and even a little scary. Look for lipsticks with berry undertones instead.

6. DON'T WORRY ABOUT LINER
Liner is no longer a must—today's lipsticks don't bleed," says Surratt. To enhance your Cupid's bow or add symmetry, use a pencil that matches your lips, not your lipstick.

7. SOFTEN THE EDGES
Careful application is good; clinical precision isn't. Just smudge the border of your lips slightly.

8. START IN THE MIDDLE
When applying any shade of lipstick, start at the center of lips and blend color out toward the corners of your mouth. (Never apply it directly to the corners of your mouth—it will look clownish.)

9. DON'T OVERDO IT
Prevent a strong lipstick shade from looking heavy by swiping it on just your bottom lip, pressing lips together, and using your finger to distribute the color over your mouth.

10. BLOT, BLOT, BLOT
To make your lipstick last longer, apply it straight from the tube, blot with a tissue, then swipe it on again. "Blotting will create a base, and the second coat adds shine and coverage," says Surratt.

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