New Season, New Hairstyle

Spring is in full force now and it’s a season all about new beginnings – whether you’re finally looking to land that dream job or dump that worn-out relationship, a new hairstyle doesn’t hurt to mark this new phase in your life.

So if you’re ready to take that step, here’s what you’ll need depending on your new ‘do:

Bowl Cut Bob

You may call us crazy, but the bowl cut is back and it isn’t as bad as it sounds. Celebs like Zendaya and Kehlani are redefining the cut and showing it off in a real Rockstar sort of way. To maintain the look, we recommend Living Proof’s No Frizz Weightless Styling Hairspray. Not only does it eliminates frizz by blocking humidity, it smooths without weighing hair down. It also repels dirt to keep hair cleaner and frizz-free longer.

(Was $37, Now $29.95)

Super Straight

Your teen years called and they’re looking to bring back the super sleek straight hair look. And why wouldn’t you want to try this chic classic of a hair style? Start with freshly washed hair, and gently detangle with a conditioner like Matrix Essentials Amplify 2 Conditioner. It helps remove tangles and leaves hair with reduced static and enhanced shine all while providing weightless conditioning. Afterwards, go over the hair with a fine tooth comb and blow dry from root to tip.

(Was $17, Now $6.95)

Go Green

We talked about going green in our St. Patrick’s Day looks breakdown in the spirit of the holiday— but have you considered making it your day-to-day look? Pantone’s Color of the Year, Greenery is making waves in the hair world since the start of 2017. L’oreal’s Color Spokesperson, Jack Howard tells us the secret to a wearable green is to make it look expensive – metallics and deep emeralds are the coolest shades. So how do we keep color in tact? L’oreal’s Everpure Sulfate-Free Repair & Defend Shampoo Damaged Colored Hair is infused with Acai, Goji and a UV Filter, to repair and strengthen hair while helping keep color pure.

(Was $6.99, now $5.95)

So stay on trend, ladies and keep that new ‘do going strong!

How To: Bold Boho Beauty Look

First we broke down how to get the natural festival goddess look, but maybe you’re ready to go out with a bang Weekend 2 of Coachella. So we waste no time breaking down step by step how to evolve into the Bold Boho Beauty.

Set The Face

1. Sunscreen/BB Cream – For a heavy look, you’re going to want to keep your base as light as possible. Nobody wants to feel a pound of makeup on while dancing out to Lady Gaga or Kendrick Lamar. Solution: This 2-in-1 Shiseido Wetforce BB Sports SPF50 – it’s sunscreen meets makeup coverage for long-lasting wear. (Now: $37.95)

2. Highlight & Contour – We can’t resist a good highlight, and festival season is definitely the place to flaunt it. Define your features like a pro with this NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette. All 8 powders are all highly pigmented and easily blendable – with a mix of shimmer, matte and satin finishes to diversify your beauty look.

Use the two bottom right shades to get an extremely defined contour. For highlighting use the top right shade for the cheekbones & bridge of nose, and the top two left shades for the inner eye. Finally the bottom left two shades are ideal for bronzing up the face, or just adding some color to your complexion. (Now $24.95)

Make the Eyes Pop

3. Brow Pomade – Give extra life to your brows and take the drama up a notch with NYX’s Tame & Frame Tinted Brow Promade Espresso. Its smudge-proof & waterproof formula is perfect for resisting any humidity from sweat or desert heat. After brushing through your brows, use an angled brush to pick up the color and apply. A little goes a long way though, so concentrate around your arch and tail area rather than the front portion. (Now $6.95)

4. Eye Shadow – While W7’s In The Night: Smokey Shades Eye Colour Palette might be intended to create the ultimate #GNO look, we’re going for bold in broad daylight and it’ll accomplish just that. From deep purples to rudy browns and a shimmery finish, the shades scream boho babe. The double-ended brush is a bonus – use the foam tip for applying the eyeshadow and the thin and flat brush for blending them or applying loosely. (Was $40, Now $19.95)

5. Eyeliner – Your eye shadow is all set, so now it’s time to define that under eye with a twist on your typical cat eye. Sisley’s So Intense Eyeliner in Deep Black will top off the intensity of your eye look with highly pigmented formula that’s smudge resistant in the face of sweat and heat. (Was $70, Now $59.95)

Final Touches

6. Red Accents – Set your self apart and complete your boho attire using Shiseido’s Lacquer Rouge RD501 Drama as paint for the accent marks over the eyes, nose and shoulder. (Was $25, Now $21.95)

7. Lips – New favorite NYX Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipstick Silk Indulgent offers a plush, matte finish that won’t overwhelm the rest of your makeup look but still leaves lips looking prominent. (Now $6.95)

So there you have it ladies, tag us @wemakebeautyshop with your Coachella-inspired beauty looks! Plus don’t forget you can pick up everything on this list 16% off w/code SPRING16 until Sunday 4/23/17!

Not Your Average Easter Looks

Easter’s this weekend and you’re looking for some beauty ideas that’ll both impress at the family BBQ’s and are are on trend with the season.

So we break down some of spring’s hottest beauty trends to make a match with your Easter best #ootd’s

1. Lower Lid / Shimmer

We know what you’re thinking – isn’t that a bit much? We promise when done right, your eyes will stand out, in a good way. Metallic pastels are the perfect way to balance the color so your eyes don’t feel overwhelmed. Maybelline’s Color Tattoo 24HR Eyeshadow in 140 Rose Riot and 125 Hibiscus Heartbreak have a cream gel formula that glide right on without creasing and keep color vibrant all day long. (Was $7, Now $5.95)

2. Rosy Highlight / Dewy Finish

It’s a natural low-effort look that’s still a head turner — and isn’t that what we all want!? Butter London’s Cheeky Tinted Highlighter has a bit of a rosy finish that’s also great for minimizing any imperfections to get you that flawless look. (Was $24, Now $19.95)

Once you’ve got your makeup set, make sure to seal it in with NYX’s Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray. It’s lightweight and comfortable, but most importantly will give you that dewy finish and ensures your makeup stays put. (Was $8, Now $7.95)

3. Minimal Two-Toned / Graphic Art Nails

Pastels, grey hues and two-toned nail designs were all over the runways for Spring ’17. And while that may sound a bit unexciting on paper, the results are actually a double win — giving you both the “not-trying-too-hard” and “statement-maker” looks at once. Get your mani started with these Revlon faves. (Was $6.99, Now $2.95)

 
4. Vampy / Bold Lips

While most of the spring trends may have been a bit on the light side, here’s one that’s just the opposite and we can’t wait to show it off. Pastels may be a spring staple, but this year we’re seeing bold hues like hot pinks and reds, along with vampy shades gracing lips. Here’s a few must-tries:

Guerlain KissKiss Creamy Shaping Lip Colour 326 Love Kiss (Was $37, Now $35.95)
Clarins Joli Rouge Lipstick 740 Bright Coral (Was $29, Now $27.95)
NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme Transylvania (Was $6, Now $5.95)

Which look will you be rocking this weekend? Pick up all your faves from the list 16% off with our sitewide sale and code SPRING16!

How To: Natural Festival Goddess

The mother of all music festivals is approaching and not only do you want your weekend #ootds to be on point, you gotta bring your makeup and hair A-game as well.

So this week we break down how to get the natural festival goddess look step by step

Face Time

1. Sunscreen – All that time under the sun sounds like fun, but it could bring some serious consequences if you don’t protect your face with sunscreen first. Shiseido Wetforce Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion for Sensitive Skin SPF50 is easy on the skin, and resistant against sweat. (Was $42, Now $37.95)

2. Primer – You’re constantly on the move, so how do you get your make-up to stay still? Answer: W7 Prime Magic Anti-Redness Primer Camera Ready primer. The name says it all. Your natural festival goddess look leaves no room for a flush faced, so fight it off and set the stage for smooth looking skin. (Now $6.95)

3. Foundation – Now for an oft-asked question: liquid or powder foundation? We’re going to use NYX’s Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation. Powder foundation is best for normal, oily, or sensitive skin — great for combating a little sweat in the desert. Plus, it’s made for those who don’t like to feel anything heavy on their skin. (Now $9.95)

The Eyes

4. Eyebrows – To keep the natural look on lock, use a pencil like Guerlain’s The Eyebrow Pencil rather than a dipbrow or pomade. This pencil subtly lifts the eyes while filling in thin brows. Its light yet pigment-packed formula gives a long-lasting hold while its universal shade works for all eyebrow colors and skin tones. (Was $31, Now $29.95)

5. Eye Shadow – We’ve got one palette to do it all – Christian Dior 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette. Start by lining the lid with the rosy shade to give your eyes a more delicate hue. Then lightly blend the brown shade in the center (leaving the pink prominent in the corners). Finally use the pearl shade to line the inner corners of your eyes to make them pop and above the eyebrows to create the circle pattern. (Now $59.95)

6. Lashes – As we’ve mentioned in previous blogs the best mascaras aren’t just waterproof, but also smudge-resistant (because sweat is unavoidable and a major makeup smearer!) This Borghese Superiore State of the Art Waterproof Mascara is infused with a silk powder foundation that won’t flake or smudge when wet. Plus it lengthens, separates and curls your lashes without clumping.

Top it All Off

7. Lips – An ultra nude lip is just the finishing touch on this look. Sisley’s Phyto Lip Shine Ultra Brilliant Lipstick #1 Sheer Nude has a creamy, comfortable texture perfect for long-wear. It offers a nourishing lip treatment to hydrate lips while protecting them from environmental damage – just what you’ll need in the desert. (Was $52, Now $39.95)

8. Hair – Last but not least, how to get those gorgeous boho waves. Make it happen in three simple steps using Living Proof’s Curl Extended Curl Memory Travel 3pc Kit. Yes it’s a travel kit, so it can ride with you all weekend! (Was $29, Now $26.95)

So there you have it ladies, the breakdown for the perfect natural festival goddess look. Plus use code SPRING16 on all the items above for an additional 16% off!