1. To make sure that your lips are ready for red lips always make sure your lips are not dry. Drink plenty of water and keep your lips moisturized with a lip balm. Another trick to keep your lips looking smooth is by using a damp toothbrush brush lightly over your lips until they are completely smooth. This will allow the color to glide onto the lips.
2. After you have moisturized your lips, line your lips with a color matching your lipstick. Lining the lips allows you to have a perfect guide to follow when applying the lipstick so it does not bleed onto the outer-lip skin.
3. When you have completed applying the lip liner, apply your lipstick, and…
4. Voila! You have crimson red lips!

Lipstick used: Ruby Woo by MAC

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Like this? Check out The Sidebun Series Look #1 & Look #2!

1. Begin by parting the hair and creating a low ponytail. However, leave a section of the front part of your hair out.
2. Separate the ponytail into 3-5 sections depending on the thickness of your hair. With each of these sections create a normal braid and secure each with an elastic band.
3. Once secure begin to wrap the sections around the band and secure with hairband, use bobby pins to correct any faults with the style.
4. With the section of hair that was left out, twist this and add it to the bun using bobby pins. Try to make it loose to create a more romantic feel.

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All you need for this look is:  

• Curling Wand/Straighteners
• Bobby Pins
• Elastic Bands

I have very long hair, but whenever I see a girl with glamorous Olivia Palermo style locks I can’t help but feel hair envy! However, I have never been able to muster the courage to actually chop off my locks. The faux bob is perfect for those who want to change up their everyday look and without having to actually cut it. You can have either curly or straight hair with the faux bob, however, I’ve opted with curls as I feel it adds a more glamorous element to the look. I started by curling the whole of my head from the roots to the ends. Once that is done part the hair from ear to ear and clip up the top half of your hair. With the hair that is not clipped begin to braid it against your scalp and pin it flat against your head. Unclip the rest of your hair and create a low ponytail. Then with your fingers loosely begin to pull your hair out, but not completely, of the ponytail. This will be your faux bob so make sure your hair is pulled out to an appropriate length and that it also looks realistic. With your ponytail tuck it under your hair and with bobby pins begin to pin it to the braid underneath, make sure everything is tucked in properly and that it looks neat. Finally fix any strays with a spritz of hairspray, and voila you have a chic bob without the chop!

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Skrillex is a DJ who is known for his quirky hairstyle where a portion of your hair is shaved off. This hairstyle has become quite popular with women with singers such as Rihanna, Avril Lavigne and Ke$ha also following in his footsteps and shaving one side of their hair. As much as the style is cool and different there are many people out there (myself included!) that would love to wear this style but definitely don’t want to shave their heads! Follow the tips below to can achieve a faux Skrillex hairstyle with a pop of berry on your lips. 

1. I started by parted my hair with a deep side part. Then begin waving the whole of your head, I used my GHD straighteners. You can use whatever tool you are most comfortable with, as long as you can get loose messy waves that are away from your face.
2. Once you are done take the side of your hair which opposite to your side part and tuck it behind your ear.
3. Secure what you have tucked behind your ear with bobby pins, making sure that side of your hair is completely flat against your head, giving the illusion that it is shaved. To ensure that there are no fly-aways and that it is completely flat use hairspray or mousse to help keep your hair down.
4. Once your hair is done find a berry colored lipstick that suits your skin tone. I have used a warm purple red that is quite dark as I feel it is bold enough for this hairstyle; however, you can go for a more subtle if you don’t feel comfortable with the darkness. Make sure your lips are smooth and mo color isturized before you apply the lipstick.
5. Once applied you are done and your look is completed!

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