If you're stumped as to what to buy in order to get free shipping ($50+), black|Up Cosmetics have teamed up with their brand ambassador, celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales, to give black|Up Facebook fans exclusive beauty tips. This post will be updated with new information weekly!
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February 17, 2011
Exclusive Facebook Makeup Tips from black Up Brand Ambassador Mylah Morales
February 15, 2011
How to Get Monica's Hair from the 2011 Grammys
You have Monica's makeup look by Mylah Morales, now get her hair by Ursula Stephen! “Monica was wearing an origami inspired dress (by Stephane Rolland, which Monica loved wearing), so I wanted the hair to have some contrast and shape. Her hairstyle is one that can be reworked on a daily basis and is easy to have fun with.” This half pixie, half mohawk cut is sexy and feminine.
- Start by premoisturizing the hair. Motions Oil Moisturizer Lotion makes wrapping and molding the hair easy.
- Comb the hair out and apply Motions Light Hold Working Spritz all over.
- Separate the hair into small sections and curl with a small set iron. By curling each section in different directions, it creates drama and life. “Right away the hair stands up on edge," reveals Stephen.
- Take a dime-size of Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade, mix in a serum, and run hands together. Push the product all the way through the hair, shaping it as you like by using the pomade.
- For added lift and dramatic effect, tease the roots at the crown of the head with a comb. Keep hair in place by finishing with Motions Hold & Shine Styling Spray.
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February 13, 2011
How to Get Monica's Makeup Look at the 2011 Grammys
"I was inspired by Monica's sleek dress and wanted to create a sophisticated, sulty look."
-Celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales
Monica and celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales team up again for the 2011 Grammys. I noticed that Morales used the CoverGirl Queel Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer and CoverGirl ShineBlast Lip Gloss in Gleam for Monica's Grammy look. She also used these same products for Monica's 2010 BET Awards makeup look.
face. "I started with black|Up Matifying Base to prep Monica's skin and then used CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Concealer (review coming soon!) and CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Compact Foundation for a flawless finish." To contour, Morales used my favorite bronzer, CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer. She says that "bronzer is her everything."
eyes. "I kept Monica's eyes matte black and used CoverGirl Liquiline Blast in Black Fire for definition." To keep Monica's lashes full, she pulled out CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara in Very Black.
lips. For that pinky nude lip, South Beach Sand from the new CoverGirl Queen Lip Collection was used. Morales layered CoverGirl ShineBlast Lip Gloss in Gleam over it as a finishing touch.
January 29, 2011
R&B Singer Monica Will Launch Nail Inspirations Line in July 2011 with Orly Beauty
Editor's Note: No further details have been mentioned on this matter recently. Thank you!
23 February 2011: Monica tweeted that she was headed to the Orly Beauty offices yesterday. Later on, she confirmed that her new polish line will be available July 2011. "Ladies, Orly gave me their word," she said.
29 January 2011: Monica said the collection will be available in July as well as her version of Orly's Bonder Base Coat. She said of this product, "Here's the key to your polish lasting longer." It helps prevent your manicures from chipping. Not sure if she is planning to add more nail treatments such as this one but of course, I wll update when I do.
June 28, 2010
How to Get Monica's Makeup Look at the 2010 BET Awards
"Monica's two looks for the carpet and her performance were both edgy and bold, while still being sexy - that's how I wanted her makeup to look."
-Mylah Morales for CoverGirl
face. Mylah kept Monica's skin glowing with Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer and a touch of highlighter on her cheekbones.
eyes. Mylah created a charcoal silver, smoky eye using COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Onyx Smoke and Silver Sky. She defined the eye with LiquiLineBlast in Black Fire. To complete the dramatic eye, Mylah loaded up the lashes with LashBlast Fusion Mascara for volume and length for a bold look.
lips. For the red carpet, Mylah gave Monica a pinky pout with ShineBlast Lip Gloss in Aglow. Then for Monica's performance, Mylah kept the lips a glossy nude with ShineBlast Lip Gloss in Gleam.
nails. You can get the look by hitting up your nearest Sally Beauty and buying China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Pool Party from the Poolside Collection.
