Look of the Day: Anna Kendrick's Textured Ponytail
When you think of trolls, you probably think of crazy hair that looks like you stuck your hand an electrical socket. While Anna Kendrick's textured ponytail played up the wild side of a typical troll 'do, it also looked ultrachic at last night's Los Angeles premiere of "Trolls." Kendrick teamed up with her stylist, Craig Gangi, to get the playful hairstyle. "Her dress is soft and sweet, so I wanted to rough up her hair to complement it in a edgier way," Gangi says.
To create her look, Gangi applied Matrix Style Link Smooth Setter Smoothing Cream to Kendrick's damp hair, and blow-dried her strands with a round brush. "Anna has naturally coarse, curly hair," Gangi says. "Smooth Setter was perfect because it gave a satiny finish without weighing it down." Once dry, Gangi flat-ironed her hair straight, and sprayed each section with Matrix Style Link Heat Buffer Thermal Styling Spray to protect her hair from extra damage. "Even though her hair is curly, it's fine," Gangi says. "It's so important to protect hair from heat, but with a lightweight product."
Once her strands were perfectly straight, Gangi created a middle part. He then took small, random sections from around her head and crimped hair from roots to ends to create more texture in the sleek look. Once satisfied with the added roughness, he pulled hair back into a low ponytail, crimped a large section of hair to wrap around the elastic, and secured the style with pins. To give Kendrick's hair just a touch more texture, he teased the ponytail and spritzed Matrix Style Link Fixer Finishing Hairspray to lock in the style.
If it's wrong to want to "look like a troll" after ogling Kendrick's gorgeous hair, then we don't want to be right.
To create her look, Gangi applied Matrix Style Link Smooth Setter Smoothing Cream to Kendrick's damp hair, and blow-dried her strands with a round brush. "Anna has naturally coarse, curly hair," Gangi says. "Smooth Setter was perfect because it gave a satiny finish without weighing it down." Once dry, Gangi flat-ironed her hair straight, and sprayed each section with Matrix Style Link Heat Buffer Thermal Styling Spray to protect her hair from extra damage. "Even though her hair is curly, it's fine," Gangi says. "It's so important to protect hair from heat, but with a lightweight product."
Once her strands were perfectly straight, Gangi created a middle part. He then took small, random sections from around her head and crimped hair from roots to ends to create more texture in the sleek look. Once satisfied with the added roughness, he pulled hair back into a low ponytail, crimped a large section of hair to wrap around the elastic, and secured the style with pins. To give Kendrick's hair just a touch more texture, he teased the ponytail and spritzed Matrix Style Link Fixer Finishing Hairspray to lock in the style.
If it's wrong to want to "look like a troll" after ogling Kendrick's gorgeous hair, then we don't want to be right.
Emily Blunt looked gorgeous at last night's New York City premiere of "The Girl on the Train" -- and her look was anything but a train wreck.
Blunt teamed up with celebrity makeup artist for Laura Mercier, Jenn Streicher, who gave her a "modern and edgy" makeup look that perfectly complemented Blunt's understated attire. "I wanted to highlight Emily's flawless skin and give her a unique lip color that you never see on the red carpet," Streicher said. And man did Blunt pull it off.
To prep her skin, Streicher used Sisley Paris Black Rose Precious Face Oil, to hydrate Blunt's complexion and give it a dewy glow before applying makeup. She then applied Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Hydrating, followed by Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Radiance, to allow for flawless makeup application and to give Blunt's cheekbones a nice, subtle sheen.
For Blunt's radiant complexion, Streicher used Laura Mercier Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation in Ivory and set with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder to ensure Blunt's skin stayed fresh throughout the premiere. Streicher then dotted Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Rosebud on the apples of the cheeks and blended outwards with her finger. To make Blunt's eyes pop, Streicher primed them with Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Wheat and then applied Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rosegold. To add a little more drama to Blunt's eyes, Streicher lined her top lid with Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner in Black Ebony and swiped on several coats of Laura Mercier Extra Lash Sculpting Mascara.
To finish her look, Streicher focused on Blunt's lips. "Emily's entire look was based around the lip color," Streicher notes. To give her a standout pout, Streicher layered Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Colour in French Kiss and Boudoir on her lips, creating a unique pink color.
Blunt teamed up with celebrity makeup artist for Laura Mercier, Jenn Streicher, who gave her a "modern and edgy" makeup look that perfectly complemented Blunt's understated attire. "I wanted to highlight Emily's flawless skin and give her a unique lip color that you never see on the red carpet," Streicher said. And man did Blunt pull it off.
To prep her skin, Streicher used Sisley Paris Black Rose Precious Face Oil, to hydrate Blunt's complexion and give it a dewy glow before applying makeup. She then applied Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Hydrating, followed by Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Radiance, to allow for flawless makeup application and to give Blunt's cheekbones a nice, subtle sheen.
For Blunt's radiant complexion, Streicher used Laura Mercier Silk Crème Moisturizing Photo Edition Foundation in Ivory and set with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder to ensure Blunt's skin stayed fresh throughout the premiere. Streicher then dotted Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Rosebud on the apples of the cheeks and blended outwards with her finger. To make Blunt's eyes pop, Streicher primed them with Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Wheat and then applied Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rosegold. To add a little more drama to Blunt's eyes, Streicher lined her top lid with Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner in Black Ebony and swiped on several coats of Laura Mercier Extra Lash Sculpting Mascara.
To finish her look, Streicher focused on Blunt's lips. "Emily's entire look was based around the lip color," Streicher notes. To give her a standout pout, Streicher layered Laura Mercier Velour Lovers Lip Colour in French Kiss and Boudoir on her lips, creating a unique pink color.
After ten years of begging for a piece of her on the VMAs stage, the Queen of Pop, Britney Spears, made an epic comeback at last night's MTV Music Video Awards -- and needless to say, she looked fabulous. To get ready for her grand debut, Spears turned to celebrity stylist Lorenzo Martin for a bombshell blowout.
To create her look, Martin started by applying ColorProof Evolved Color Care LiftIt Color Protect Foam Mousse on wet hair from the roots to the ends. He then dried Spears's strands with the Bio Ionic 10x Pro UltraLight Speed Dryer until her hair was dry and smooth. To amp up the texture, Martin wrapped her long hair around the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler Pro Curling Iron, leaving the ends out and shaking to loosen the curl. To bring it all together, Martin finished the look with ColorProof Evolved Color Care Powderfix Texturizing Powder and a little ColorProof Evolved Color Care HumdityRx Anti-Frizz WeatherProof Spray.
Oops, she did it again. We're in love.
To create her look, Martin started by applying ColorProof Evolved Color Care LiftIt Color Protect Foam Mousse on wet hair from the roots to the ends. He then dried Spears's strands with the Bio Ionic 10x Pro UltraLight Speed Dryer until her hair was dry and smooth. To amp up the texture, Martin wrapped her long hair around the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler Pro Curling Iron, leaving the ends out and shaking to loosen the curl. To bring it all together, Martin finished the look with ColorProof Evolved Color Care Powderfix Texturizing Powder and a little ColorProof Evolved Color Care HumdityRx Anti-Frizz WeatherProof Spray.
Oops, she did it again. We're in love.
Jessica Alba looked absolutely stunning at last night's "Mechanic: Resurrection" premiere, and she's got her beauty brand, Honest, to thank for her look.
Alba teamed up with Honest Beauty Brand Ambassador Jennifer Yepez who used the brand's new hair care line to create tousled waves that framed the star's gorgeous face perfectly. First, Yepez prepped Alba's hair with the Beyond Hydrated Moisture Milk Leave-In Conditioner from mid-shaft to ends. To protect Alba's hair, Yepez spritzed Honestly Protected Heat Defense Spray, followed by Honestly Uplifted Volumizing Spray all over to amp up the volume on her do'. To create Alba's bouncy yet relaxed waves, Yepez started at the nape of her hair, gathered small clean sections and blow-dried Alba's hair upwards to build volume. Once finished, Yepez reached for a 1.25-inch curling iron, starting in the back, taking medium sections and wrapped Alba's hair downwards on the iron, alternating directions as she went. She then lightly teased Alba's hair at the crown, and combed through the tease for a voluminous, sleek look. To finish off her hair, Yepez secured the middle and side sections back with bobby pins.
To keep her makeup equally soft, Honest Beauty Creative Color Consultant Daniel Martin used the Honest Beauty Falling For You Makeup Palette, applying the shades Smoked Aubergine and Blackened Burgundy to her lids and dabbing on Honest Beauty Magic Balm for a glossy finish. To complete her eye look, he applied Honest Beauty True Velvet Eyeliner in Truly Cocoa, and swiped on Honest Beauty Truly Lush Mascara+ Lash Primer.
Alba teamed up with Honest Beauty Brand Ambassador Jennifer Yepez who used the brand's new hair care line to create tousled waves that framed the star's gorgeous face perfectly. First, Yepez prepped Alba's hair with the Beyond Hydrated Moisture Milk Leave-In Conditioner from mid-shaft to ends. To protect Alba's hair, Yepez spritzed Honestly Protected Heat Defense Spray, followed by Honestly Uplifted Volumizing Spray all over to amp up the volume on her do'. To create Alba's bouncy yet relaxed waves, Yepez started at the nape of her hair, gathered small clean sections and blow-dried Alba's hair upwards to build volume. Once finished, Yepez reached for a 1.25-inch curling iron, starting in the back, taking medium sections and wrapped Alba's hair downwards on the iron, alternating directions as she went. She then lightly teased Alba's hair at the crown, and combed through the tease for a voluminous, sleek look. To finish off her hair, Yepez secured the middle and side sections back with bobby pins.
To keep her makeup equally soft, Honest Beauty Creative Color Consultant Daniel Martin used the Honest Beauty Falling For You Makeup Palette, applying the shades Smoked Aubergine and Blackened Burgundy to her lids and dabbing on Honest Beauty Magic Balm for a glossy finish. To complete her eye look, he applied Honest Beauty True Velvet Eyeliner in Truly Cocoa, and swiped on Honest Beauty Truly Lush Mascara+ Lash Primer.
We're almost as excited about the release of "Suicide Squad" this weekend as we are about the good-girl-gone-bad look Margot Robbie wore to the NYC premiere. Her dark crimson lips paired with an effortless pony nodded to her starring role as Harley.
To create the chic pony, Robbie turned to celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora who started by applying KMS Add Volume Volumizing Spray and KMS Free Shape Hot Flex Spray to create a voluminous base in damp hair. After drying her hair completely using the Varis Blow Dryer, Campora allowed a few rebellious strands to remain free (channeling Harley again), and secured the rest of her hair at the base of her neck.
To create the messy pony, he twisted the hair using an elastic to pull the hair through once, and only pulling through halfway the second time to create a looped bun. To secure the hair, Campora amped the look up using a hair accessory over the band, and wrapped the remaining hair around the accessory using bobby pins to lock in the look. For an even more undone effect, he pulled out a few random pieces and sprayed a bit of KMS Free Shape 2-in-1 Styling + Finish Spray to hold the look in place. Even Robbie's strands couldn't break out of Arkham, and we love the finished product puddin'.
To create the chic pony, Robbie turned to celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora who started by applying KMS Add Volume Volumizing Spray and KMS Free Shape Hot Flex Spray to create a voluminous base in damp hair. After drying her hair completely using the Varis Blow Dryer, Campora allowed a few rebellious strands to remain free (channeling Harley again), and secured the rest of her hair at the base of her neck.
To create the messy pony, he twisted the hair using an elastic to pull the hair through once, and only pulling through halfway the second time to create a looped bun. To secure the hair, Campora amped the look up using a hair accessory over the band, and wrapped the remaining hair around the accessory using bobby pins to lock in the look. For an even more undone effect, he pulled out a few random pieces and sprayed a bit of KMS Free Shape 2-in-1 Styling + Finish Spray to hold the look in place. Even Robbie's strands couldn't break out of Arkham, and we love the finished product puddin'.