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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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By far, this has to be my favorite shade of red on Rihanna. Celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen said, "First, I looked for a new red color and brought a variety of options to try but ultimately felt this one really stood out as the best." I completely agree - this shade stood out in a great way.

“When Rihanna and I collaborate, we are always searching to recreate her image through her hair. Since we’ve recently done a lot of texture and length, we wanted to mix it up. While we talked about going shorter,  I wanted to try something a little newer on her than the sleek bob that you are used to seeing."

What's her name? Red.

Jada Pinkett-Smith's voluminous crown of curls was the work of none other than celebrity hairstylist Marcia Hamilton. Achieve this look with White Sands and IT&LY HAIRFASHION products:

• Begin by using the White Sands Vegan Moisturizing Shampoo and Moisturizing Conditioner.
• Towel dry hair and spray White Sands Porosity The Fix from roots to ends. Celebrity hairstylist Tiffanie Dixon used this same product to enhance Whitney Houston curls for her January 2010 InStyle cover. This spray helped her curls to "dance with every move."
• Section the hair vertically - from the center of the forehead to the nape. Cornrow each section straight back - again from the forehead to the nape.
• Dry the cornrows with the IT&LY HAIRFASHION Ionic Blow Dryer.
• When the hair dries completely, apply IT&LY Pure Water Drops in the palms of your hands. While gently unraveling the cornrows, massage the drops throughout the hair.
• When all the cornrows are completely undid, flip your hair down and over to create dramatic volume like Jada's.
• For the finishing touch, finger comb the hair and massage more IT&LY Pure Water Drops.

Unfortunately, we don't have her complete beauty breakdown, but we do know what she used on her skin: La Prarie Cellular Power Infusion. At $475, this treatment keeps her skin revitalized and glowing.

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I'm sure many of you are welcoming autumn with a new hair color and cut - I'm still not done experimenting with new hues this season - so I thought it would be appropriate to post how to get your best sideswept shag with tips that celebrity hairstylist shared with Glamour magazine back in July 2009:

Start with the right cut. This remix (as Taraji P. Henson models here at the 81st Annual Academy Awards last year and in the Tyler Perry film I Can Do Bad All By Myself) of the classic bob is all about layers. Ask for longer ones on the sides and angled fringe. "Asymmetrical bangs add sex appeal," says stylist Dante Blandshaw, who gave Taraji P. Henson her shag.

Piece out. Rub smoothing cream between palms and then onto damp hair, starting at the ends; it keeps them choppy in a good way.

Ditch your brush. After blow-drying, run a wide-tooth comb through hair (a brush will flatten it). "Or shake it out," Blandshaw says. A good cut should fall right into place.

Brandy's glamorous makeup look at this past Thursday's VH1 Hip Hop Honors was done by celebrity makeup artist A. J. Crimson. I think she looked really beautiful here - the makeup, the hair (which was hooked up by celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright) and even the outfit were all on point.

[face] MAKE UP FOR EVER Face & Body Liquid Makeup set with AJ Crimson Makeup Power in 409.

[eyes] Crimson said, "I created a smokey eye by smudging MAC Cosmetics Eye Kohl in Smolder all over her lids and in the crease." He then set the eyeliner with a black eyeshadow (possibly Black Tied or Carbon). Brandy wore MAC #7 lashes coated with Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara in Midnight Black.

[lips] Crimson applied a bit of the Make Up For Ever foundation on Brandy's lips. He then applied Kissable Couture Lip Gloss in Dreams (one of Brandy's favorites).

Eyeliner by M·A·C

I'd like to think that the reason why Kimora Lee Simmons looks so off on the April/May 2010 issue of Los Angeles Confidential Magazine is because someone went a little too PhotoShop-happy. I may be blatantly wrong but her cheekbones almost overwhelm her face. In my opinion, Kimora is a gorgeous woman. I'll always appreciate the fact that she introduced fabulosity to the masses. Makeup by celebrity makeup artist Christopher Michael, who is also Kimora's makeup artist on her show, Life in the Fab Lane. Manicure by Jenna Hipp.

Celebrity hairstylist Marcia Hamilton created soft, romantic waves by using White Sands and IT&LY Hairfashion products. The hair looks Absolutely Phabulous:

>>Start out by spraying a volumizer from foot to ends, then brush product evenly throughout the hair.

>>Take small sections of hair, starting from the bottom of the head. Blow dry each section using a medium round bristle brush.

>>Next set the hair with using the 1.33 Inch White Sands Curling Iron. Pin each curl at the base then spray with a medium hold thermal hairspray for added hold and shine. Let the curls sit for a few minutes.

>>Unpin the curls then brush out while head is suspended upside down. This position creates added volume at the root.

>>Flip head back and shake the curls into place for a soft tussled look. Finish with a light mist of IT&LY Hairfashion Pure Definition Hairspray.