THIS WEEK: Summer Beauty Trends!

Summer Summer Summer Time is here! Short shorts, sun block, tank tops, sandals and flats. Oh. Yeaaah. This summer however, two things are definitely in: Bold Brows and Ponytails & Updos. First off, achieving the look of "bold brows" do not necessarily mean that you have to skip your eyebrow threading, waxing or other hair removal- beautifying and sometimes relaxing (call me crazy but the pain has turned  into a type of calming routine for me by now) procedures. In order to achieve this look for the summer you can also choose to make your brows significantly darker or lighter than the color of your hair by dying or the less permanent method, penciling in or using eye shadow to fill your brows with your desired color. Another option for bold brows is to, if you’re feeling as bold as you want your brows, pluck a few stray hairs, only underneath the brows. Doing this will give your brows a clean look while still being thick and bold. I decided about a month ago to let mine fully grown out and I chose not to pluck anything and just leave them as is. I’m loving them, by the way. Ponytails and updos for the summer are a must and we all know they're great  if you have long hair, who wants heat induced frizzy and poufy hair mixing with sweat to find a comfortable resting spot on their neck? Not I. Here are a few ideas for updos and classic ideas for ponytails to try asap!

Full brows with only the under brow plucked.

A classic part down the middle gives an easy but appealing change from the usual high bun.

Unique but still quite simple, three ponytails connected.

                                                                            LOVE,
                                                       WOWStyles.

Oh.. how ive missed the.

Its been such a long time since my last post. Since then Ive decided to broaden the content of WOWStyles to deliver more info outside of fashion on topics that every girl/ woman should stay up to date on. In my opinion. I will begin to add information on health, makeup and last but definitely not least, hair.

Having said that, the holidays are soon approaching (Christmas is this week!) and what better way to bring in the new year than with a new and or different look. A little attention to hair and makeup can make a big difference. Here are some ideas for holiday hair and makeup to try.

                                                                       Gabrielle Union

Hair How-To:
For Union's shiny, bouncy curls deep condition your hair the night before so it's extra glossy. Blow-dry your hair with a round brush then use a large curling iron, rolling hair around the barrel in one direction and then again in the other direction. Once you're done, mist everything with a lightweight shine spray.

Makeup Tip:

Give your regular smoky eye a sultry holiday upgrade by using metallic shadows. Use a dark blue or purple for shading and lining and highlight your brow bones and inner corners with a champagne color. Check out the Bobbi Brown Metallic Eye Shadow collection ($20 each) for a slew of stunning options.

Blake Lively

Hair How-To: Take a cue from the Gossip Girl star and weave your hair into a low, loose side braid. Let

your shorter pieces fall around your face and don't worry if some strands stick out of the plait.

*This look was also worn by the actress on last nights episode of Gossip Girl, I tried it today and loved it.*

Makeup Tip: The easiest way to make your eyes look big and bright is to blend a bit of pearly white shadow or highlighter in the inner corners, like Lively did here. Try BeneFit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Ice Shot, $19.

                                       

Kelly Rowland

Hair How-To: This super-sleek style makes a short cut look polished and sophisticated. Create a deep side part then mist hair with a heat protective spray such as Mizani Thermastrength Style Serum, $17. Working in small section, run a flat iron from root to ends. Apply a drop of shine serum to your palms then run them over the top layer of your hair. Try SoftSheen Carson Roots of Nature Remedies Mango Oil & Sweet Almond Oil Thermal Smoothing Serum, $7.

Makeup Tip: Don't have practically poreless skin like Rowland? Fake it. Start with a dime size drop of primer then use a clean cosmetics sponge to press (don't rub) a creamy foundation into your skin, wherever it needs it. This will give you even, natural-looking coverage. For darker skin tones try CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Compact Foundation, $8.99.

                                                                    Lauren Conrad

Hair How-To: Stash a hair accessory in your purse during party season. A sparkly headband or eye-catching barrette adds an instant shot of glamour to any style, even if it's a messy chignon like LC has here. ( right now I keep my pearl studded elastic headband in my bag everyday.. for just in case purposes.)

Makeup Tip: Make your skin look more radiant and luminous by blending a light-reflecting liquid highlighter over your blush, such as BeneFit Girl Meets Pearl, $30.

Happy Holidays! Try one of the looks or mix and match hair and makeup ideas and let me know which one you chose and if you liked it.

XOXO,
WOWStyles.