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The celebrity hairstyles, nails, and makeup we want now
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Ooh-La-La Uma
At the Versace Couture fashion show in Paris, Uma Thurman flaunted her killer instincts for pulling off a look that is simple, elegant and ... hot mama! Sweet, simple pulled-back tousled waves, a thin black tie headband, minimal eye makeup, and a bold, bright red lip stain, paired with a slinky black pencil skirted dress featuring lace-up sleeves, nude nails and buckled ankle strap heels. This is Parisian socialite meets American classic at its finest. You like?

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The DIY Intricate Braid
Is it just us, or did AnnaSophia Robb do a shockingly on-point portrayal of Carrie in "The Carrie Diaries," the television series (slash prequel to "Sex in the City")? Robb also showed off a few spectacular hair and makeup trends in the series, and we love how she turned '80s styles radical and righteous. This braided look, created for "The Way Way Back" premiere in Los Angeles, turned our heads, too. The best part? As intricate as it may seem, it doesn't require a trip to the salon. Here's how to get her hairstyle:

1. Apply a blow dry lotion, like TRESemme 24-Hour Body Blow Dry Lotion, $5.39, onto damp hair, then blow dry evenly using your fingers.
2. Create a deep side part on the left side of your head. Then divide your hair into two sections -- one on the right side of your part going over the front and crown of your head and one on the left.
3. Begin French braiding the section on the left side of your hair, working around your hairline and toward the nape of your neck. Once you reach the lower right side of your head, braid your hair normally down through to the ends.
4. Next, French braid the section on the right side of your part. Braid along the front your hairline, over your ear and back to the center of your head. This braid should be directly above the first braid you created.
5. Take both ends of the braids you've formed and overlap them so they lay flat along the nape of your neck. Secure by pinning with multiple bobby pins as you go.
6. Tug on your braids to loosen them, then finish with a strong-hold hairspray, like TIGI Hard Head Hard Hold Hairspray, $12.80.

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Curly Beyond Girlie
Jessica White: Model, actress, owner of bedroom eyes, a megawatt smile and, in this case, a head full of fun summery curls. This look, done for her 29th birthday celebration, is poolside-perfectLong, soft, frizz-free curls with more bounce than a Katey Red show. Yes, please. Here's how to DIY:

1. Apply a frizz-taming mousse, like Samy Curls Constructor Activating Mousse, $4.99, on damp hair from your roots to the ends. Let your hair air dry, naturally.
2. Next, create a deep side part. If you have naturally curly hair, apply a generous amount of curl enhancing cream (we really love Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Hold Smoothie, $9.99) onto even sections of your hair. If your hair is stick-straight, wrap 1/2-inch sections of your hair around a 1/2-inch wide styling wand. Be sure to wrap your hair starting as close to your roots as possible, and work your way down.
3. For either hair type, rub a styling pomade, like Joico Brilliantine Pomade, $11, onto your fingers and smooth it over your hairline and around your side part. Use a soft brush to smooth it down as necessary. Then rub any remaining product onto your hands and distribute evenly throughout the rest of your hair.
4. Finally mist a shine serum, like Oscar Blandi Jasmine Oil Shine Spray, $23, all over your hair, scrunching it throughout with your fingers.

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Tousled, Blonde, Cropped
Belle of the ballroom Julianne Hough knocks us out on "Dancing with the Stars," but her ever-changing, style-setting looks keep us on our toes. The style we're loving today: Her sexy, tousled hair for the "Lone Ranger" premiere paired with a searing smoky eye. She makes a mid-length bob chic and, with our help, it's easily do-able. Get it now in five quick steps:

1. Apply a texturizing mousse, like L'Oréal Paris EverStyle Alcohol-Free Volume Boosting Mousse, $5.97, on damp hair from your roots to the ends. Blow dry straight using a vented brush.
2. Next, create a deep side part. Begin wrapping 1-inch sections of your hair around a medium-sized styling wand. Be sure to wrap your hair only one to two times around the barrel, leaving the very ends of your hair straight.
3. Rub a styling pomade (we love Joico Brilliantine Pomade, $11) onto your fingers and rake through your waves as you separate and loosen them. Tease at your roots for added volume. Use a flat iron to smooth the front pieces and the ends of your hair as necessary.
4. Smooth the side with less hair back and behind your ear. Mist a shine serum, like L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Total Repair 5 Multi-Restorative Dry Oil, $6.59, over your hair. Use your fingers to tousle.
5. Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray.

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Emily VanCamp's Dramatically Different Makeup
In her role on the TV drama "Revenge," Emily VanCamp is on a mission to avenge her father's death. From a beauty angle, the actress combines class with a wicked edge -- only fitting for such a mischievous character. This look from the Dramatically Different Party last night is a great example. If you want to add some definition and color to your makeup routine, keep reading to see how to DIY:

1. Apply a mattifying foundation all over your face, like Shiseido The Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation SP 17, $38.50.
2. Use highlighter stick (we love Lola Highlighter Pencil, $20) over the top of your eyelids and at the edge of your bottom lashes.
3. Use an eyelash primer, like IT Cosmetics Tightline Full Lash Length Primer, $20, on your top and bottom lashes. Be sure to apply the brush as closely to your lash line as possible. Then use mascara to elongate your eyelashes.
4. Dab a little blush (we love CoverGirl Classic Color Blush, $5.39) over the apples of your cheeks.
5. Finish with a bright pink lip color, like Bite Beauty Luminous Crème, $24.

BY TOTAL BEAUTY | DEC 17, 2019 | SHARES
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