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11.14.10

How To: Perfect Chignon In 4 Steps how to, updo | (6)
For a night out, sometimes you just want your hair up off your face, but you can't always book an appointment with your stylist for a professional updo! Hairstylist Ashley Hanna-Pisciotta from Mizu in New York for StyleCaster demonstrates how you can create a totally chic (and totally simple) date night chignon in just four steps! Step One: Part hair completely down the center and pick a side for the chignon to rest on. Pull hair to one side and create two ponytails, one in each hand. Step Two: Tie the hair into a loose knot. Step Three: Wrap one side around to ...

Tagged: Ashley Hanna-Pisciotta, bun, chignon, hair products, hair spray, how to, Oribe, StyleCaster, updo
10.03.10

Runway Inspired Night Out Makeup fashion, how to, makeup | (0)
Makeup artist extraordinaire Angie Parker showed StyleCaster how to take Bottega Veneta's F/W 2010 runway and turn it into a night out look that you can do at home. Watch the video below and follow the steps to get the look! Step 1: Start with a sheer foundation all over the face. Step 2: Use a gray eyeliner to fill in your lash line. Step 3: Draw a heavier line along the lash line. Step 4: Sweep a taupe shadow along the lid and into the corner of the eye. Step 5: Extend the shadow underneath the eye. Step 6: Curl the lashes and coat with ...

Tagged: Angie Parker, Bottega Veneta, fashion, Fashion Week, how to, makeup, makeup artist, StyleCaster, videos
09.19.10

How To: Cat Eyes & Pony Twist fashion, how to, makeup, nails, ponytail, retro styles, updo | (5)
I felt full-body buzz inspiration over the retro-inspired hair & makeup from the Chris Benz Spring 2011 show. Er, maybe it had something to do with that third cup of coffee? No matter! These hair and makeup looks are exactly how I envision myself for fall. The designer’s inspiration was 1960’s Parisian pop singer France Gall. (I have a picture of her up here on HOTB somewhere but it's not properly tagged, dang it!) Anyway, the lovelies at StyleCaster got backstage tips on how to recreate the 60’s-inspired looks from two members of the Chris Benz's team: makeup artist Daniel ...

Tagged: bun, Chris Benz, Daniel Martin, eyeliner, fashion, Fashion Week, France Gall, hair inspiration, how to, John Ruidant, Lancome, makeup, model\'s hair, nail polish, nails, ponytail, Redken, retro styles, StyleCaster, updo
08.31.10

How To: Go From Rough To Glam! how to, updo | (4)
You know those nights when you really, really, really shouldn't go out... But you do it anyway? The next morning is typically 2 parts caffeine/1 part major life regret. Bad hair is only going to make it all worse. But Kelly Sayers of Cutler Salon shares with StyleCaster exactly how to take dirty hair to glam instantly. Just follow these easy steps to look like you were home drinking tea and knitting with your cat instead of being your bad bitch self. Step 1: Begin by prepping hair with a shine spray. Kelly recommends using Vinyl Glam Mega Shine Spray by ...

Tagged: bun, Cutler Salon, how to, Kelly Sayers, StyleCaster, updo
08.30.10

How To: Copper Smokey Eye how to, makeup | (2)
I'm really psyched for the new fall eye colors trends. I hung out with Amber from Beauty Junkies Unite last night, and she was talking about some of the upcoming fall makeup look, and it got me thinking about new makeup. A whole new season is an excuse to try out (read: buy) new makeup. Yay! I’ve always loved copper shadow, so it’s just my luck that coppery metallics are on trend this fall. And over on my fav StyleCaster, celebrity makeup artist Jackie Gomez shares some makeup artists tricks for how to get the gorgeous smokey copper eye. Check ...

Tagged: bareMinerals, Beauty Junkies Unite, Buxom, eyebrows, eyeliner, eyeshadow, how to, Jackie Gomez, Jouer, makeup, makeup artist, mascara, Smashbox, StyleCaster
08.19.10

How To: Perfect At-Home Hair Color celebrity hairstylist, hair color, how to | (1)
StyleCaster Beauty posted this great do-it yourself hair how to video with the much buzzed about Marie Robinson, Clairol Director, previously with Sally Hershberger. It shows you how to dye your own hair at home so you can save your pennies in-between salon visits! Watch the video above to learn how to choose the right shade and successfully dye your strands, and follow Robinson's steps below for a salon-worthy dye job: Step 1: Choose a shade within two levels of your current hair color. Step 2: Section your hair off into three sections. Step 3: Mix the products from the kit together to create ...

Tagged: celebrity hairstylist, Clairol, hair color, hair salons, how to, Marie Robinson, Sally Hershberger, StyleCaster, videos
09.01.09

VIP Invite to StyleCaster fashion | (0)
Ever since StyleCaster launched, I've been obsessed. It's seriously addictive--and exclusive--you need to be a member to check out their content. But I have some great news! StyleCaster has created a VIP link for HOTB readers. Now you can be among the first charter members to join StyleCaster! Log onto https://www.stylecaster.com/vip/invite/HairOnTheBrain/3iu5d to sign up.

Tagged: blogs, fashion, StyleCaster