One of the most annoying things about bangs is when they grow out. Don’t want to bother getting them trimmed anytime soon? No problem, here is a quick and simple way to get them out of your face while keeping them volumized with no braiding.

To start off clip the front sections of your hair to the back (optional) and then section off your bangs from the rest of your hair.

Step 1. Pick up a thin portion of hair from where your bangs begin
Step 2. Split the portion into two sections.
Step 3. Place the strand furthest from your face over the one that is closet to your face and let it hang.
Step 4. Then take some hair at the bottom and add them in with the stand that’s hanging and bringing it up into the twist.
Step 5. Continue picking up hair from the bottom stand and adding it to the twist like you would a French braid.
Step 6. Once you feel like you got enough hair twisted, continue twisting the two strands without picking up any hair
Step 7. Pin the twisted hair to the side.
Steps 8 & 9. Tug the twists in opposite directions to loosen it up and give volume.

Voila! Now that you’re done with the twist, go ahead and style your hair the way you want. Enjoy creating this simple yet cute look!

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1. Start with priming you bare lids to prevent creasing. The color of your eyeshadow will come out truer and last longer with priming.
2. Using the flat lid brush, apply the vibrant purple shade all over your lid up to your crease.
3. Using the crease brush, apply a deeper shade of purple from the corner of your eye to the middle of your crease and blend it out with a fluffy blending brush.
4. Next use the same crease brush to apply the black shadow at the corner of your lid slightly blending up to your crease to give your eyes depth.
5. To soften the shades use a transitioning brown-red shadow in the crease closer to the brow bone with a blending brush.
6. Using the same brush, blend the transitioning color to your brown bone.
7. Using the eyeliner brush, line your top lid with a black gel liner winging it up and out.
8. Line your lower waterline with a dark brown.
9. Using the eyeliner brush, line your bottom with the vibrant purple shadow.
10. Top the look off with two coats of black mascara on your upper and lower lashes and there you have it! The perfect purple smoky for the night out.

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1. Start with air-dried, conditioned hair.
2. Apply an anti-frizz serum. This will serve to condition and protect your hair from the heat.
3. Brush though each section of hair before straightening it to untangle it. To prevent breakage, hold the roots of your hair.
4. Brush through the section of hair as you straighten it to get soft, untangled, straight hair. Do this all throughout your hair till it’s all straightened.
5. Clip up sections of hair. This will help you curl one layer at a time, especially if you have thick hair.
6. To start curling with the straightening iron, start with the bottom layer near your roots or middle of the section of hair, taking it all the way down to your ends.
7. Unclip and do the same with the other layers. Remember to curl to the left when curling on the left side of your hair, curling to the right when curling the right side, and curling up and out if you’re curling your bangs.
8. Finish off with a serum spray to prevent frizz and add shine.

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Red lips are the way to go this Valentine’s Day! No need to be intimidated by this bold color because there are some great daytime alternatives to this bold look. Master the look of full, classy, statement making red lips for the daytime and night this Valentine’s day.

Option 1: Natural true-red matte lip
Used: NYC Lip Stain in 498 Berry Long Time
Lipstains are transfer resistant and last longer than the traditional lipstick. This is your best option for a subtle and quick red lip look for the daytime without having the feeling of having something on your lips. These are also great for layering. You can apply a lipstain before lipstick or gloss for long lasting color and less touch ups. The downsides are that it can settle into lines if they aren’t exfoliated and moisturized and the lipstain itself be drying so apply chapstick on top to finish it off. 

Option 2: Bold tomato- red matte lip
Used: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam
The texture of this product is, as the bottle states, “like nothing you’ve experienced before”. It has a sponge tip applicator, making it easy to apply, and has a sweet vanilla scent. It goes on moose-like and dries to a matte finish without over drying your lips. The great deep tomato red is flattering on all skin tones. Easy to apply, affordable with great color and a matte finish, this is my top favorite; a must have!

Option 3: Daytime light-red matte lip
Used: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo
This is a slightly lighter, much wearable red for the daytime version of NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Amsterdam. Goes on smooth and precise with the sponge tip applicator and leaves a gorgeous matte finish. Since these lip crèmes aren’t very buildable, start by applying a dab and smoothing it out evenly with your finger and letting it dry for a more subtle red.

Option 4: Bold deep-red glossy lip
Used: Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet
There’s a lot of hype in the beauty world about this addition to the Revlon family. It’s a great combination of a lipstick and chapstick. It has excellent pigmentation and has buildable color. It leaves your lips moisturized with a glossy shine.

Option 5: Semi bold true-red glossy lip
Used: NYC lipstick in 309B Sheer Red
That can be worn bright or sheered out with a finger. It’s definitely one of those buildable lipsticks which can comfortably be worn out during the day. This unscented, affordable lipstick is a great for people with dry lips. It’s moisturizing, doesn’t leave a harsh stain, and leaves a glossy finish.

Option 6: Deep plum-red matte lips
Used: Wet n Wild in Cherry Bomb
This looks gorgeous specifically on people with deep skin tones. Go bold and daring with this deep red, almost plum shade. Although it doesn’t go on as smooth as the other lipsticks, the finish of these lipsticks resemble that of a high end brand. Go for the sultry and fierce look of Skyfall’s Bond girl with this beautiful shade.

You’d be surprised to find how many different variations you can find of red lipsticks. You’d find different textures, undertones, finishes, and lasting power. With so many choices, you’ll be able to find a red lipstick perfect for you, you just have to have the courage to get step out of your comfort zone to test out different looks. If you feel you applied a bit much, blot your lips onto a tissue to your desired intensity. There’s not just one way to wear a red lip, so chose which one you’re more comfortable with that suits you and glam this Valentine’s Day up with some hot red lips. Bold is beautiful!

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