Our Newest Bun Obsession—And It's Surprisingly Easy To Do!
We were so entranced by the chic, messy buns at the Bottega Veneta spring show that we begged hair and makeup pro Bethany Brill to come in and teach us how to concoct this gorgeous coiff. Lucky for us, she obliged. Watch as she teaches our assistant beauty editor Tara how to get Bottega bun perfection… Read More
Mar 20, 2013 2:45 PM EDT
Master Using Your Curling Iron In 3 Easy Steps
The curling iron is a styling tool that almost every woman owns, but very few actually know how to use. This magic wand has the ability to showcase your crowning glory with a head-full of cascading, shiny curls, but, when used incorrectly, it can also make you look like an aging extra in an episode of… Read More
Feb 9, 2013 5:00 AM EST
The Surprisingly Easy Way To Instantly Upgrade Your Ponytail
With the weather the way it is (that'd be downright miserable), your hair philosophy has probably been to wrap an elastic around your locks, slap a beanie on top, and call it a day. We feel you.
However, we also know that you and your mane deserve better. And, as luck would have it, a look back at… Read More
Dec 10, 2012 12:40 PM EST
The Least Boring Ponytail, Ever—Meet Your New Favorite Party 'Do
Intricate evening updos are all well and good, but sometimes they can seem a little, well, overdone. And like a lot of work. It's in these moments, while we're wrestling with curling irons, bobby pins, and teasing combs, that we find ourselves wondering: why can't we just wear a ponytail to the party… Read More
Nov 29, 2012 1:40 PM EST
Braid Obsessed? We Might Have Something Even Better For You...
At this point, braided hairstyles are much more than a trend — for many of us, they're a way of life. They're a part of our routines, whether we're weaving them purely for decoration or to counter a bad hair day.
And being the fans we are, we've brought you lots and lots of braid-spiration to keep… Read More
Nov 12, 2012 1:40 PM EST
How To Find The Right Curling Iron For You
Curling your hair may seem like a no-brainer, but if you've ever struggled with an iron before, you know that getting perfect, sexy spirals can be trickier than it looks, not to mention painful — we've got the burn scars on our arms and ears to prove it.
The key to mastering the art of twirling… Read More
Oct 29, 2012 11:10 AM EDT
Better Than Braids: How To Do The Row's Gorgeous Twisted Updo
As much as we adore braids, sometimes we just can't work up the effort or the brain power to make one work — it's hard keeping track of which strands go where, sometimes. Which is kind of why we're loving twists right now. The have the intricate effect of the most complex woven style, but without all… Read More
Sep 26, 2012 3:20 PM EDT
A New 'Do Without The Commitment? Faux Real!
To cut, or not to cut? That is usually the (agonizing) question. Whether it be a trim or something more drastic, like bangs, we're perpetually participating in an endless internal debate on whether or not to snip. And as it turns out, we're kinda chicken when it comes to making the cut.
Enter, the… Read More
May 19, 2013 7:20 AM EDT
Sep 14, 2012 5:40 PM EDT
Here's How To Master The Runway-Worthy Ponytail
Sometimes, we really wish we could take you guys with us backstage at Fashion Week. Amidst the hustle and bustle, there's a thrill you get from being backstage watching the beauty masters craft their hair and makeup creations, and explain not only their inspiration, but also their best secrets for getting… Read More
Aug 25, 2012 7:30 AM EDT
How To Master Sleek, Retro-Glam Waves
As much as we live for beachy waves during the summer, they lack the air of elegance and sophistication that we crave, come fall. Enter, sleek waves. These cascading, silky strands have a retro-glam appeal that pairs perfectly with fall’s more structured and refined styles.
"Sleek waves are the… Read More
Aug 14, 2012 3:40 PM EDT
All The Beauty Advice You'll Ever Need
Since we first introduced our Insta-Makeover videos, we've heard you guys tell us over and over just how much you love watching our beauty maven, Taylor, share her best tips and tricks. As we trundle through the lazy, hazy final days of summer, heading into fall, we thought we'd put together a playlist… Read More
Aug 14, 2012 7:20 AM EDT
3 Chic & Easy Ways To Style Wet Hair
In addition to the fact that about a billion stylists have beaten us over the heads with the warning that our blow dryers are frying our hair, we’re also just plain lazy with our locks. All that brushing and styling and heating — we're exhausted just thinking about it. So, when stylist Bethany Brill… Read More
Aug 3, 2012 7:20 AM EDT
The Easiest Braided Updo You'll Ever Try
While this braided updo may look like it takes a PhD in follicular manipulation to achieve, it's actually surprisingly simple — a little tucking here, some twisting there, and then you roll it all up and you've got yourself a snazzy new style. What, you need more to go on than that? Fine.
We wrangled… Read More
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