Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mardi 19 janvier 2016
Rainbow Lipstick Junkies Will Flip For MAC Cosmetics' Newest Collection
From the brand's perfect choices for celebrity and fashion collaborations to the trendiest colors wrapped in mind-blowing packaging, MAC Cosmetics knows how to get us excited. And even though it's only January, the beauty company already has us amped for May thanks to its upcoming collection: Chris Chang of Poesia for MAC Cosmetics.
Designer Chris Chang draws her inspiration from traditional costumes from around the world as well as art and poetry. Her pieces are quirky, girlie, and impossibly cool with tons of bright colors and patterns. Her namesake MAC collection wil feature 14 products, including what looks like teal and yellow lipsticks (be still, our beating hearts)! We're especially amped for the intricately designed compacts - just look at the detail. Stay tuned for more information!
You Won't Believe How Much This Swedish Woman Looks Like Adele
We had to do a double, no, triple take when we saw this photo. We're all entranced by Adele's beauty (mom hair and all), but despite the signature cat eye and telltale pouty lips, the woman you see before you is not Adele. No, that is Ellinor Hellborg, a Swedish fan of the singer.
Ellinor regularly posts pretty selfies showcasing her makeup skills on her Instagram page, but she fielded so many pleas for an Adele-inspired face that she took on the challenge. The end result is uncannny, don't you think? "I'm a huge fan of hers and hearing you all say I look like her is such a compliment!" Ellinor declared.
Seeing this gorgeous look has inspired us to test out our own Adele makeup skills - the singer's go-to style is classic, elegant, and, best of all, simple! Read on to see more proof that Ellinor is Adele's look-alike, then shop our favorite products to re-create the look at home.
8 Beauty Picks to Help You Reach Your 2016 Body Resolutions
The holidays (and all of the tempting goodies that typically accompany them) are behind us, bathing suit season is just a few months away (with Spring break trips on the horizon), and it's time to commit to those healthy habits for 2016.
We love you just the way you are (really) and know there's something serious to be said for fitness and nutritious eating. But we also know firsthand that the struggle is all too real, which is why we wasted no time looking to some of our favorite beauty brands that offer body-toning products. While a skin butter can't dissolve cellulite, it can certainly help the area to appear firmer, brighter, and more even. So we put these products to the test to see which ones will help you fake it till you make it.
I'm a 31-Year-Old Beauty Editor, and I Won't Get Botox
This is what a pickup line sounds like in your 30s:
"Wow, your skin is so nice," an old college acquaintance told me. "You don't have wrinkles like some of the other girls."
"Is this really what flirting has come to these days?" I thought, as I made my way from the bar back to my boyfriend. In my sorority years, a dude would tell me I had a great rack and nice shoes and buy me a shot. Now, at a wedding full of 30-somethings, a guy I haven't seen since college tells me I'm aging well.
Sure, the compliment made my day - since, as a beauty editor, I put a tremendous amount of effort into my skin care upkeep. And I'm proud to say, there's no Botox involved. But as my Champagne buzz kicked in, I had a nagging feeling that there was more to the topic: Women are obsessed with youthful skin. Men are obsessed with youthful skin. Society is obsessed with youthful skin. And this fixation keeps starting younger and younger.
My job as a beauty editor allows me to reach millions of millennial readers, so I feel a responsibility to help change the conversation. I promise that you don't need Botox - at least, probably not yet. While women in their 20s are now getting what's called preventative Botox, I'm countering aging with a method I like to call "preventative moisture." But more on that later!
Yahoo Beauty's 30-something senior editor Joanna Douglas shares the same sentiments. In this essay about why she won't get Botox, she explains that even though she is offered the perk of free cosmetic treatments through her job, she rejects it every time (as do I). She writes, "Yes, our society is youth obsessed, and if media is to be believed, I've already passed my prime. But I refuse to spend the next 30, 40, 50, 60 years fixated on looking younger."
When I spoke to my friend Amber Katz, a beauty writer in her mid-30s who founded rouge18.com, she revealed that she is also needle-free. "I'm not saying I'll never do it, but I am comfortable enough with my face right now. I don't think freezing my forehead will make me look younger at this point. I can often tell when people I know have had injections. Many people have it done well, and you can't tell, but I'm not willing to take the chance at this moment."
Image Source: Instagram user kimkardashian
What Is Preventative Botox?
In 2016, Botox is relatively normal, especially in certain circles. If you're 25 and your derm is shooting Botulinum toxin (the formula known as Botox, which temporarily paralyzes muscles) into your forehead, no one lifts an eyebrow . . . that is, if their arch area isn't frozen.
I know a 26-year-old beauty editor who already gets Botox, despite having gorgeous, born-with-it dove-white skin. When I ask her why, she says, "I'm getting preventative." She is referring to a hot term in the cosmetics dermatology industry called "preventative Botox." The idea behind preventative Botox is that if you get the procedure early on, it will keep your face from making expressions that could cause lines, so you won't get those lines later in life.
"I do a lot of Botox and I do believe it has a preventative role, but there has to be a reason," said plastic surgeon and 111Skin founder Dr. Yannis Alexandrides. "So what is that reason? People who grimace or frown a lot; people who tend to have a special expression on their face that repeats the same movement and creates creasing in the skin."
OK, fine. But here's the thing: I have fine lines on my forehead. They were there 10 years ago, and they are expression lines, meaning the area around my mouth creases when I smile and my forehead crinkles when I am surprised. If I were to get injections in my forehead, I wouldn't look younger, I would just look Botoxed. I wouldn't look like myself.
Plus, the cosmetic treatment doesn't always work; you can get immune to it over time. Amber brought up another point: "Sometimes it can lead to 'bunny lines,' which are wrinkles around the nose and inner corners of the eyes," she noted. "Injections can be the aesthetic equivalent of course correction in time travel in a sci-fi movie: The wrinkles show up in some other form somewhere else."
Image Source: Instagram user jadeywadey180
My Theory on Botox
You've probably seen the Botoxed Instagram Face (or BIF, as I am calling it) on your feed. Thanks to social media, we have access to view an endless stream of stunning makeup artists and celebrities who have the BIF. The face looks like that of a mannequin, smooth and glossy. Check out the Instagram handles of Kylie Jenner (48.6 million followers), Anastasia Beverly Hills (8 million fans), or vlogger Huda Kattan (10.6 million). While I truly enjoy admiring these inspirational accounts, the women all have the same smooth, taut look. Perhaps it's due to skillful makeup or savvy photoshopping (via apps like Facetune) rather than cosmetic surgery, but it still sets a BIF standard of beauty that millions of women are subscribing to. In our high-def age, everyone seems to be unnaturally ready for their close-up.
Do people who have a BIF actually look like their younger selves? In my opinion, no. Absolutely not. I am going to go out on a limb here and say it: wrinkles and facial expression lines can be totally sexy.
Recently, I met with the French head of research of a major skin care company. She was definitely older than me with fine lines peeking through her dewy skin. And I found her to be so attractive - she looked unapologetically her age. And it projected confidence!
I had a similar reaction when I visited Provence, France, and met a 70-something woman who worked in flower fields, harvesting lavender for a skin care brand. The crinkles around her eyes were hard-earned from years of smiling and being happy. (Side note: Kim Kardashian has advised against smiling in photos because it causes wrinkles, and I think that is bat-sh*t crazy.)
These two French women are clearly knowledgeable about skin care as it is what they do for a living, but they've chosen to age gracefully and naturally. Though I enjoy looking at the BIFs on my phone, I aspire to age like the French women do, celebrating my life however it shows itself upon my face and neck.
Meet the Solution: Preventative Moisturizing
Make no mistake: I am not letting myself go, either. And I would like to clarify that I am not against Botox and do not judge those who get it at all (some of my best friends do). And I predict that one day, probably in my 40s or 50s, I will try it. I just don't believe we - women in our 20s and 30s - all need to get it now.
Botox is not a magical band-aid that fixes bad habits like smoking, drinking, and sunbathing. It won't give you a lit-from-within glow - the kind that comes from being in love or eating tons of vitamin-packed fruits and vegetables. It will freeze your muscles so you can't make certain expressions and temporary fill in fine lines. Botox does not give you perfect skin; it gives you smoother skin.
Fortunately, there are other less-invasive tools that do the same thing. And I am sharing an effective antiaging method I've been doing since my late 20s that I call "preventative moisturizing." Here's what I do: whenever I see a fine line creeping into my forehead or around my eyes or lips, I put serum, moisturizer, or oil on the area, depending on what my skin needs that day. With enough hydration, the lines go away. Poof! It sounds easy and simple, but I promise you that it works.
When I look women my age in the face, I often notice that their skin looks dehydrated. And while lotions are also not magical potions, they do plump the skin with youth-enhancing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, retinol, or vitamin C. If you are acne-prone, be sure to choose a simple, oil-free products.
Dr. Alexandrides backed up my philosophy. "I believe in preventative skin care from an early age - even in the 20s - and the reason for that is that skin progressively loses collagen from the 20s but it's not visible," he said. "Usually the changes start becoming visible in the mid-30s, so that's when most people think, 'Oh now I have some fine wrinkles, let me start using some antiaging cream.' However, if you start earlier you would have pushed that time much later into life in a preventative way."
Don't freak out if you're 30 and those crinkles start showing up. Preventative moisturizing works on them, too! "Fine changes can be reversed with high-quality products if it's something consistent," Dr. Alexandrides noted. "I would recommend a serum and a retinol oil at night, because that will work long term. And I would say moisturizing is the first step."
When I asked him how much moisturizing is too much, he replied: "Well that's similar to asking, 'how often can I drink water?' You can moisturize as often as you want. I would say a minimum of twice a day. If you're in an extremely dry environment, do it more often."
POPSUGAR's executive editor Nancy Einhart is 37, has fantastic skin (pictured), and doesn't get Botox. She believes in preventative moisturizing, too. "I know moisture makes a difference with my wrinkles, because when I don't get enough, I look older - especially after a night of drinking or a long flight," she told me. "So I try to stay ahead of it with eye cream and moisturizer every day and every night, a retinol every other night, and a moisture booster or serum in the Winter. Plus, I do a moisturizing mask twice a week, and I spray MAC's Prep and Prime Finishing Mist over my finished face to make sure it doesn't get dry and cakey."
It may seem like a lot of work - and you can read about my own personal skin care regime here - but it's a price we're willing to pay to avoid injecting chemicals into our faces. The official name of Botox (Botulinum toxin) even has the word "toxin" in it. I worry that it can't be good for you - especially when it sits so close to your brain. Personally, I spend so much money buying organic produce and detoxing at the spa. The act of getting Botox seems to go against all the hard work I put into having a healthy lifestyle.
Extra Natural Ways to Tackle Antiaging
In addition to my moisturizing ways, I have picked up other antiaging tips and tricks. First of all, no tanning - especially on your face. Here's my PSA: if you lie in the sun without applying SPF 50 every 20 minutes, you will get wrinkles and sunspots. No exceptions. So don't do it! And wear a hat and oversize sunglasses to cover your eye area.
Dr. Doris Day told me not to chew gum for more than three minutes (as it can cause lines around the mouth) and to talk with my eyes (while relaxing my forehead). During a recent Tammy Fender facial at John Barrett Bond Street, my esthetician, Natacha Delacruz, advised me that my eye area was tense from squinting at the computer screen all day. I now actively practice resting my face (it's also good for stress levels!). Peach & Lily founder Alicia Loon (read: the master of Korean skin care trends) told me she gently tugs her scalp every day to tighten her face. Massaging the area around the eyes when you apply eye cream is also a fantastic way to depuff the area. Get consistent facials every few months. (In the photo above, I am about to get an oxygen facial, and the image is completely unretouched.)
The rest you know: Eat clean. Drink water. Do yoga. Get enough sleep. Be mindful. All of these things add up, and they will make you look 100 times prettier and glowier than Botox ever will. On one hand, you have the older French woman who has practiced these methods throughout her life. On the other, there is the 20-year-old who stays out late partying, tans, and eats processed food. Again: Botox simply can't fix all of that damage.
My mother is in her 60s (you can see a photo of her here), and she has naturally crease-free, porcelain skin. She definitely hasn't gotten Botox - the woman doesn't even use moisturizer or wear makeup (except for special occasions), and she washes her face with water. Her secret is to stay out of the sun, and when you do go in it, wear SPF 70 and a big floppy hat. Before "organic" was a buzzword in the early aughts, she had our family on a natural diet. When it comes to my mom's youthful skin, I will use one of her favorite phrases: "the proof is in the pudding."
At the end of the day, you need to be your own doctor. These are only my thoughts and theories, and you need to decide for yourself how to care for your skin. Maybe I'll see you at the dermatologist's office one day, both of us waiting to get Botox injections. But I sincerely hope it's not for a very long time.
You'll Be Obsessed With This 5-Step Bath Bomb Recipe
A few years ago, we made a bath bomb that was stress-free: they were ubereasy to make and helped to calm your anxiety after a long, crazy day. But they weren't exactly the cutest to look at. So we perfected the recipe and decided to give it another go!
Bath bombs are fairly easy to make. All you need is an acid, a base, and a binding agent, so you can make a no-frills bath bomb using only citric acid, baking soda, and water. But give this recipe a go for a therapeutic bath that leaves your skin silky soft.
Instagram User Pays Homage to His Favorite Snacks With Fierce Matching Makeup
If there is one obsession that is stronger than my love of makeup, it's my passion for food. I have been known to spend hours sucked into Yelp, stalking menus and compulsively reading reviews for local restaurants. Just as I find myself lost in the beauty aisles at the drugstore (no matter how many times I've seen it all before), I find myself similarly mesmerized by the snack options at my local supermarket.
It seems like makeup artist Tim O is just like me, but he has used his skills to combine his two manias in an impossibly creative way: beauty looks inspired by junk-food packaging. "Judge a fat b*tch if you want, but this is where I get my inspirations," he declared on Instagram, holding up a bag of Funyuns as he flaunted a chartreuse smoky eye.
Sure, I've been seduced by a bag of Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles before, but not like this! Tim has even become immortalized in memes for his clever snack and makeup matching. Read on to see some of his most delectable creations.
Justin Bieber Joins #TeamUnicorn With His Latest Hair Change
Lately, Justin Bieber has been quite the risk-taker when it comes to changing up his mane. He's been recently spotted with his floppy blond strands styled in a man bun, and he rocked cornrows on vacation with Hailey Baldwin. But we're excited to share that Justin has officially joined #TeamUnicorn with his recent foray into pastel dye.
On Friday, the singer took to his Instagram to show off a shirtless selfie simply captioned: "back in the gym." We admit - we fell victim to Bieber's sexy thirst trap, but it was his tinted strands that really had us freaking out. His formerly beachy blond strands were dyed a pastel lilac hue that has since faded into an icy shade of silver.
By the look of his newer posts, Justin's colored coif seems to have been temporary, but hopefully he decides to keep experimenting! Keep on reading to see more pictures of his short-lived purple mane.
Everything You Need to Know Before You Get a Wedding Spray Tan
You've planned every detail of your wedding: found your something blue, mastered your makeup look, and even nailed down all of your bridesmaids' hairstyles. Type A? It's OK - it's your day. And the last thing you want is for something like a spray-tan mishap - such as a bronze formula smeared on your dream white dress - distracting you from the magic of your big day.
We know wearing white can be daunting, so you're probably going to want to get some sort of faux glow (you've been wearing plenty of SPF, right?). So we created this special spray-tan guide just for brides. Once you've brushed up on the ABCs of tanning and how to exfoliate, read on to score tips from Jessica Bringas, the self-tanning pro at Oasis Day Spa in New York City.
POPSUGAR: When is the perfect time to get your spray tan?
Jessica Bringas: I would definitely suggest doing it two days before your wedding so you will have already washed off the first layer of the tan, it will have settled into your skin, and you can add your own moisturizer. You also have the ability to see how it turned out and make sure that it's perfect. And if, god forbid, it isn't [right], you have some time to get it fixed or touched up.
PS: Is there any chance it will get on your white dress?
JB: No, because it already has sunk into your skin. Once you shower and rinse off that [extra formula] - which is just bronzer, not the actual tan itself - you'll be left with just the color on your skin.
PS: White is an extreme color to wear with a tan. How should you pick what bronze shade to do?
JB: Go by what your base color already is. So if it's in the middle of the Summer and you've been at the beach this whole time, obviously you are going to be darker than you would be during the wintertime. So then you can go a shade darker. I don't suggest doing anything more than a few shades darker than your natural skin tone, because that tends to look more artificial. You also want to choose a shade according to your features - your hair and eye color. So if you have dark hair and eyes, then you can get away with a darker tan. If you are blond with blue eyes and freckles, you want a hue that's a bit lighter.
PS: What's the best way to convey the color you want to be to the person doing your spray tan?
JB: I always try to get a good idea by mentioning a celebrity whom a lot of people know. For example, I often suggest Jennifer Lopez's bronze, because she looks amazing, but at the same time, she's not superdark or artificial-looking. She has that caramel sun-kissed color.
PS: What should you look for in a tanning salon?
JB: Choose a place that doesn't use the same shade for everyone - that's a bad sign, a really bad sign. And find out what kind of spray-tan formula they use. At Oasis Day Spa, we use SunFX, which is organic and hardly has a smell. Plus, it has a nice green undertone, which cancels out any chance of looking orange.
12 Beauty Uses For Baking Soda and 1 You Should Never Try
Our box of baking soda has been lurking somewhere in the back of the fridge for months. But now we know the Arm & Hammer belongs in a place of honor in the bathroom. Sodium bicarbonate isn't just for cleaning the oven and curbing kitchen odors. This white powder also has amazing beauty benefits. Just like coconut oil and olive oil, you can use it from hair to toenails. You can even gargle with baking soda for fresher breath and healthier teeth. Keep reading to learn all the ways to incorporate baking soda into your daily beauty routine and one rumored remedy to completely avoid.
Rediscover Your Love of Makeup With This New Inspiring Trend
YouTube beauty pro NikkieTutorials went viral earlier this month when she dolled up only one side of her face. She explained that makeup shamers assume people who love to wear cosmetics do so because of insecurity or self-hatred. When in reality, some women just love the act of putting on lipstick and mascara for an enhanced look. "I thought it would be cool to show you the power of makeup," said Nikkie. Little did she know that she would inspire an empowerment revolution.
RELATED: Our Editors Went Bare(faced) For the #PowerofMakeup Challenge
Using the hashtag #ThePowerOfMakeup, women have taken to social media to flaunt their own half-finished selfies. The photos not only show off their makeup skills, but it also proves how cosmetics make them more confident in who they are. Read on to see the moving (and impressive!) images.
lundi 18 janvier 2016
We're Calling It Now: These Will Be the 10 Hottest Haircuts of 2016!
It's a new year and we're sure you already set your resolutions, but have you thought about a new look yet? One of the easiest ways to make a dramatic or not-so-dramatic upgrade is with a pair of scissors. Who's ready to make the chop? With 2015 being the (second) year of the lob, we spoke to some of our favorite celebrity stylists to find out what the hottest cuts will be this year. And don't worry, we even break down what to ask for at the salon (so you don't leave in tears) and how to style your new look once you get home (so it fits your lifestyle). Hint: bangs, bangs, bangs.
Ariana Grande Stands Up For Feminism, Makes You Fall in Love With Her
Ariana Grande is, arguably, one of the most talented performers in the entertainment industry. She acts, she dances, and she can sing her tail off - her impressions of both Christina Aguilera and Céline Dion made the internet explode, and she's the only other singer out there who has attempted to sing a Mariah Carey song and knocked it out of the park. (Those whistle notes are unbelievable.)
Ariana is the face of MAC's Viva Glam campaign, a cause Ariana is excited to be a part of. "I fell in love with the brand at a young age," said Grande. "All of the money made from the lipsticks and the glosses goes towards people affected by HIV/AIDS, and that's a big thing. A lot of brands will give a percentage, or a 'proceeds to go this cause,' but this is all of the money. Every penny made."
Trust me, you'll feel great about purchasing the lipstick - a deep, vampy plum - and the gloss, a subtle shimmer shade that can be layered over other shades. Knowing that purchasing both will help someone in need makes treating yourself extra special.
I spent some time talking to Ariana about makeup and beauty, but also discussed her infamous Twitter rant about the double standards women are held to. Her views on feminism and women's equality will have you hitting whistle notes of your own - if not voting for her in the 2020 presidential election.
Check out the full interview, then let us know which product you prefer: the lipstick? Or the gloss? Ariana's lipstick and gloss will be available online on Jan. 13 and in stores on Jan. 21.
How to Get the Best Skin of Your Life For Your Wedding Day
There's a lot to coordinate when you're planning a wedding - and we're only talking about beauty! You have to get the perfect elegant manicure, create a gorgeous (yet versatile) hairstyle, and top it all off with a stunning hair accessory. Before you even think about bridal makeup, however, you need to focus on your skin.
Your wedding photos will be something you want to (hopefully!) look back at for the rest of your life, so you must take all the steps necessary to ensure you have a flawless face. We've created a checklist for you to go through so you know what skin treatments to get when. With our guide, we can guarantee that your guests' eyes will be on your glow when you come down the aisle on your big day. And make sure to also review our bridal hair and makeup checklist to stay on schedule.
10 Ways to Have More Gorgeous Skin in 2016
I always had an inkling that my skin is sensitive, but I didn't know until I knew. It started two years ago with a rash on my neck, caused by an allergy to nickel. Trust me: when you're wearing scarves in the middle of August to conceal a breakout, you can't be in denial.
As time progressed, my skin continue to flare up. Until one day, when I was red, dry, and itchy from my forehead to my shoulders, I decided it was time to take control of the situation. First: admit to myself I have very sensitive epidermis; then, revamp my skin care routine.
So, I embarked on a journey, meeting with dermatologists to detect my metal allergy and also discover my rosacea. This is a skin condition that appears in the form of redness and bumps, often caused by products, alcohol, heat, stress, and other triggers. Saying goodbye to some of my favorite cleansers, moisturizers, and makeup wasn't easy. Letting go of the jewelry was heartbreaking. But it made room for me to bring in new products that agreed with my skin and nickel-free baubles that would keep me rash-free.
There are a slew of gentle products from drugstore by brands like Cetaphil and Simple. And I love my organic labels, such as Tata Harper and Eminence. But there seemed to be a lack in the luxury market when it came to more minimal skin care. That's why it was pretty groundbreaking in October when Chanel announced the launch of its new moisturizer, La Solution 10 de Chanel Sensitive Skin Cream.
Chanel teamed up with top NYC dermatologist Dr. Amy Wechsler to create an alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and oil-free face lotion that contains only 10 ingredients. They are all listed on the bottle: water, vegetable squalane, soft powder, glycerin, silver needle tea extract (an antioxidant star of the lineup), shea butter extract, emollient, emulsifier, humectant, and preservative. The white cream comes out of the chic bottle as a butter but blends to feel as light as a serum. It's soothing and lovely - and I can't get enough of it!
After using it for months (we editors get a sneak peek of these top launches before they hits consumers), I had to meet the woman behind this genius product. So I booked a session with Dr. Wechsler at her NYC office. After, we sat and drank tea (fittingly), discussing the biggest mistakes people with sensitive skin often make. Whether you already have easily irritated epidermis or just want to take better care of yourself, keep reading to learn how to revamp your daily routine.
Blizzard Beauty: 9 Products to Transform a Snow Day Into a Spa Day
Despite the ludicrous wind chill and icy streets, we're sitting pretty. How, you ask? Well, we're staying home! We're bypassing the serious stress of Winter (challenging travel conditions, hours of shoveling, and interminably cold feet) via an at-home spa day. Even if you're not snowed in, stay in with us! Treat yourself - you and your dry, tired skin have earned it.
See All the Rocker-Glam Tattoos From The Critics' Choice Awards
Every award season Hollywood's finest flaunt enviable hair, makeup, and manicured looks. And while we swoon over the glowing skin and wavy locks that dominate the step-and-repeats, our hearts always skip a few beats for the woman confident enough to flash her tattoos on the red carpet.
Whether it's tiny finger ink or larger statement works of art, a tattoo looks sexy and edgy when paired with a sophisticated red carpet gown. Keep reading to see all of the hottest ink from this year's awards shows.
Sarah Paulson's Edgy Updo Is a Genius Way to Use Bobby Pins
While the American Horror Story star has been making headlines lately due to her sweet romance with actress Holland Taylor, we're obsessed with Sarah Paulson because of her unexpectedly edgy beauty style. At Sunday's Critics' Choice Awards, she stepped out with her short strands pinned up into a bold updo.
Sarah's stylist took a handful of white bobby pins and artfully arranged them for a unique and eye-catching red carpet look. While many women with short hair may fear trying something unusual like this, we think the stunning style is prove that taking beauty risks can pay off! Read on to see the style from every angle, then discover more fun ways to rock short hair.
Hayden Panettiere's Pretty Beach Waves Will Give You Lob #Goals
How's this for a comeback? Hayden Panettiere looked relaxed, gorgeous while getting ready for her first red carpet after spending time at a treatment center for postpardum depression. Her glam squad - hairstylist Clyde Haygood and Neutrogenia makeup artist Amy Oresman shared Instagram photos of the Nashville star posing on a balcony in L.A. while prepping for the event.
And when Hayden actually stepped onto the red carpet, she was a knockout with effortlessly cool beach waves styled in her lob. Learn how to DIY the style here. Her makeup was equally beautiful with bold brows that accented matching rose lips and lids. Keep reading to see more images of the glam moment and look!
Amy Schumer's Viral Video Proves Guys Don't Understand Makeup
As a lifetime cosmetics fanatic, I've dated plenty of men who told me that I'd be "so much prettier without makeup." Perhaps you're familiar with this patronizing refrain. The best part is the commentary from these same guys when I skip several steps of my beauty routine. "Are you sick? You look so pale." "What's wrong with your eyelids? I can see all these little veins." (I no longer have any of these gents' phone numbers, obviously.) I've come to accept that guys just do not understand makeup. I mean, come on! So many dudes think Kim Kardashian is gorgeous because of her "natural beauty look." Meanwhile, makeup aficionados know that level of perfection takes several hours, 15 different makeup brushes, awesome genes, and the precise, steady hand of a heart surgeon.
The always hilarious Amy Schumer took this popular trope and made it even more comical with a One Direction-esque music video, "Girl, You Don't Need Makeup." In it, a suave boy band shows up at Amy's house before she heads out, convincing her that she's naturally beautiful and to wipe her complexion clean. But once she shows off her new, fresh-faced look, the guys look horrified, singing that they've kind of changed their mind on this makeup thing and that she'd be "the hottest girl in the nation with just a touch of foundation." "I didn't know that your lashes were so stubby and pale," they remark. "Just a touch of mascara, and you'll look female." The video continues with Amy putting on more and more makeup, with the guys advising her to think of a clown and work her way back.
While the video is funny, it's a poignant reminder that self-love and self-acceptance are much more important than any beauty tutorial. Amy asked her Twitter followers to tweet barefaced selfies with the hashtag #girlyoudontneedmakeup and promised to retweet. The hashtag quickly went viral, to which Amy responded, "We are all different and beautiful. Let's waste no time stressin' 'bout looks."
Watch the video and feel empowered by your beauty routine - no matter how long (or nonexistent!) it is.
Articles
