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Recently, celebrity stylist and InStyler Spokesperson Dean Banowetz sent over some tips on recreating three popular hair trends this summer - the fishtail braid (as worn by Eve), wavy, ombred strands (seen on Keke Palmer) and a classic bob with blunt bangs (Nicki Minaj is a fan). Check out the gallery to get each of their styles!
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From Style and Beauty Doctor, K is for Kinky, Brown Bombshell Beauty and Addicted to All Things Pretty---I too am excited for the release of the MAC Pink Friday 4 Lipstick, which was created to coincide with the release of Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" on November 22nd. The lipstick will be available November 26th!
In addition, I hear that you'll only have four consecutive Fridays to stock up on this limited edition lipstick. Shadyville Caribbean even predicted this happening as they have said that the partnership "could possibly be a nice fit for the rising star." This was back in February. Nicki Minaj will be joining past MAC spokespeople Missy Elliot, Eve, Lil' Kim and Mary J. Blige (Brook-Lynn).
Pink Friday 4 is supposed to be a mix of MAC Pink Nouveau (Satin) and MAC Girl About Town (Amplified Creme). As we all know, Pink Nouveau is the one product that Nicki Minaj can't live without - it even takes precedence over Black soap and facials.
She exclaimed in an interview with celebrity makeup artist Margoux Le Roux, "If I don't have that, I'd probably shoot myself and I am not lying!" Girl About Town is also fitting because this heifer (I mean this in an affectionate way, I really do) is everywhere!
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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).
Wow! I haven't seen Terri J. Vaughn in a minute, not counting reruns of Soul Food and Three Can Play that Game. A 3-time NAACP award winning actress and BET.com red carpet host, Vaughn was styled by celebrity hairstylist Johnny Wright. Besides setting it off in black, Vaughn sported a funky - but chic and sassy - side swept look. Wright used products from the SoftSheen Carson Roots of Nature line:
Of course, healthy hair is key to the start of a great hairstyle. The day before the BET Awards, Wright treated Vaughn's hair with Roots of Nature Reconstructing Deep Treatment. "Terri has been working out a lot so I wanted to reinforce the shine of her hair with a deep conditioner. The shea butter and green tea in the Roots of Nature Reconstructing Deep Treatment provide the moisture and shine she was looking for," Wright advised.
Did you know that in order for the hair look its healthiest, you should style the hair after shampooing? You should always plan to shampoo your hair the day prior when preparing for a special occasion.
If your hair is exceptionally dry, apply a small amount of Roots of Nature Strengthening Oil Moisturizer prior to styling. This will help seal the cuticle which will in turn provide a smooth, sleek look.
Flat ironing Vaughn's hair from top to bottom, Wright parted her hair in quarter inch sections. This goal was to keep the look funky yet chic while complementing her asymmetrical cut. The key to achieving Terri's look? "Have fun with it. When flat-ironing, use the iron in random sections. This adds variety to the texture," commented Wright.
Have you tried any of the Softsheen Carson Roots of Nature collection? Your thoughts?
Again, I'm obsessed with Keyshia Cole....well, sort of! Instead of focusing on her makeup, I am talking about her coif, which is an ode to Janet's "Three's Company" mullet and Farrah's iconic "Charlie's Angels" flip. It was both feminine and edgy, thanks to Motions Celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen. "I was definitely inspired by women of the 70's," Stephen reveals.
In just three steps, with help from your mane maestro of course, you can also rock hair "sent from Heaven":
Request eye-catching layers - from top to bottom. Stephen "didn't want to take off too much length" but managed to keep the layering dramatic by leaving some sections longer in the back to boost the wow factor. Stephen aimed to give the cut "an interesting edginess to it."
While the hair is still damp, mist Motions Heat Seeker Protecting Spray 
For the finishing touch, treat each section to a coating of Motions Light Hold Spritz. To get a smooth, sleek style, promptly flat iron each section.
