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2012 Hair Styling - Hair Styles. Strapless Apparently there aren't a lot of styles that don't work with this type of dress — as long as they aren't too over-the-top and don't interfere with the simple neckline of the dress — but Cole loves the look of classic, undulating waves. "A strapless dress showcases beautiful, sexy shoulders and the collarbone; waxy waves cascading over the shoulders are the ultimate accessory," he says. Just as you can't really go wrong with a hairstyle for a strapless dress, there aren't many accessories you can't wear, either. "Strapless dresses are suggestive without being trashy," says Rose. "Let your accessories do the same: Keep the neck and clavicle bare, with minimal jewelry. Rebecca Taylor Lil Bit Leather Strapless Dress, $495, available at Rebecca Taylor.

Photo: Jim Smeal/BEImages. How To Curl Your Hair With A Flat Iron - Curly Hair Video Tutorial. We’re all about beauty tools that go above and beyond the call of duty. After all, who doesn't love a tool that can multitask? Case in point: our flatirons, which can be used not just to straighten hair, but to curl it, too. Above, we break down curling your hair with a straightener, step by step. Because the only thing we love more than an overachieving beauty tool is casual, tousled, model-off-duty waves. Like what you see? Check out more how-to videos in our new series, Beauty Prep School.

Shot by Jack Pearce and Kenny Wu; Edited by Chris Beer; Shot by Amelia Alpaugh; Designed by Katelyn Kappel. NAILS Magazine. DIY Nail Art: A Fresh Fourth Of July Manicure. Easy Hairstyles- Quick Easy Hairstyles for Women. Feb 24, 2014 Even if you've landed your dream job and work in the coolest office ever, it's easy to fall into the business-as-usual rut when it comes to your beauty routine. There isn't anything wrong with alternating…read Feb 18, 2014 If we ruled the world, our first decree would be to make daily braid wearing mandatory. And, we wouldn't expect any complaints — braids are just so darn versatile, we'd bet there's a variation out there…read Nov 22, 2013 It's not that we hate Emily Schuman because she's beautiful (although she is).

The Best Hair Styles & Makeup How-To Videos. Summer Hairstyles - Tips and Trends for Summer Hairstyles. The Heidi Look, Updated | New York. Easy Summer Hair - Expert Summer Hair Tips | New York. A few summers in the city will teach you how to combat frying-pan sidewalks (ice down your dress) and sauna-esque subway platforms (Am New York accordion fan). Hair that doesn’t look a hot, damp mess is another story. We asked Gabriel H.S.E. of Michael Angelo’s Wonderland Beauty Parlor for an easy heat- and humid-proof style. You’ll need bobby pins, dry shampoo, hairspray, and a nourishing protective oil.

Step 1 Create a deep side part that angles toward the center of your head. If hair is oily or a few days old, spritz dry shampoo on the roots near your part. (Gabriel likes Label.m.) Step 2 Starting from the parted side, twist hair across and up off the nape of your neck. Step 3 Once the hair is secured to one side, wrap sections of the front, still-down portion around a curling iron to maximize natural wave. For an even breezier style, tie hair just behind the ear with a ponytail holder. Then just stay cool. Photos: Janelle Jones. Beauty, Skin Care, Makeup, Hair, & Fragrance. Summer Hair - Cute Hairstyles To Beat The Heat. [UPDATE: This story was originally published on September 17.]

In the beauty department, there's perhaps no more agonizing moment of "grass is always greener" than the one that involves a gal's tresses. If your hair is stick straight, you pray for ringlets; if you've got a massively thick mop, you'd kill for a thinner coiff. And the list goes on. And on. And on. Well, whether you're rocking a Carey Mulligan pixie or a Brigitte Bardot bouffant, we firmly believe that you should flaunt what you've got. Cutesy name: Beach Hippie, 17 Hairstyles That Take Less Than 10 Minutes. Newsworthy Nails. How To Give Yourself A Newspaper Transfer Manicure. ShareThis You know how when you read a traditional newspaper, the ink tends to get all over your fingers? Well, here's a way to take stylish advantage of that text transfer... turn it into a manicure!

How to do it: You'll need scissors, nail polish base coat, a pale nail polish color, any newspaper, alcohol (such as vodka or other clear spirits) and a top coat. Applying a base coat and two coats of color varnish. Pour the alcohol in a glass. Cut small pieces of newspaper large enough to cover your nails. Cover your nails with small pieces of newspaper. Thanks to Zuzu at Passion Nail Art for the info and images (where the same information can be found in French)