The Stained Lip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Between the lipstick-crazy ’80s and the lip-gloss-loving 2000s, stained lips rocked the ’90s as a sheer, pretty complement to the prevailing less-is-more natural look. Today’s stains are nondrying and long-lasting, won’t transfer to your teeth, and can tint lips from a barely there pink to a vampy deep plum. You want no shine. Color should look stained into the lip, not applied on top.

The New Classics.

When Yves Saint Laurent said, “Fashions fade; style is eternal,” he might not have been talking about beachy waves, but the sentiment holds. Long, windswept strands, which gained steam in the ’90s, are now ubiquitous, from the office to the runway. Beachy hair should carry over from day to night, so it can’t be such a mess that you can’t wear it to a cocktail party. Aim for a rougher, edgier version of Veronica Lake curls.

Bling!! Bling!!

Body Bling is back with an improved formula and an easy-to-use tube that ensures flawless application. And, the bronzer to the stars is now available in two versions: Body Bling Original for a natural tan and Body Bling Platinum for a shimmering champagne glow. We are so happy to offer both formulas at Holiday Salon!  Just in time for Spring and Summer…

Body Bling is the #1 bronzer used by beauty professionals and consumers around the globe. A must-have in everyone’s beauty arsenal, this sunless tanning illuminator gives everyone sexy, beautiful, glowing skin…without the risk of sun damage. Body Bling makes it easy to look “lit from within” – every day, all year long!

A YouTube Makeup Artist Goes Corporate.

Lancôme has signed YouTube makeup-artistry phenom Michelle Phan to be the brand’s official video makeup artist, making it the first luxury brand to have a social media superstar on its roster. Phan, a 22-year-old Tampa, Florida, native, has over 106,407,340 views on her own YouTube channel of makeup tutorials, so it strikes us as a pretty good marketing move to bring her on board. Don’t be shocked if/when other brands follow suit.

You can follow Holiday Salon’s makeup artists on Twitter.  See their own personal profile and makeup tips on http://www.twitter.com/EyebrowAllyOC and http://www.twitter.com/mishamakeup.

The Ideal Part.

Stuck in the middle when it comes to what to do with your hair? Try positioning your part in line with the highest point of one of your eyebrow arches, as Rihanna does here. “This creates a deep side part that hides little flaws,” says Bumble and Bumble hairstylist Marco Santini. “It gives length to a round face and narrows a wie forehead.” Seal it with a shot of hair spray.

Bang it Out.

IF YOUR FACE IS ROUND, TRY: Deep, side-swept bangs that create an arc, elongating your face.

IF YOUR FACE IS HEART-SHAPED, TRY:Wispy, angled bangs parted off-center to balance out a sharp chin.

IF YOUR FACE IS OVAL, TRY: Anything! Thick and piecey or short and choppy ones all complement your shape.

IF YOUR FACE IS SQUARE, TRY: Layered bangs swept off your forehead to frame and soften your features.

Foxy Hair in a Flash!

Revive a Day-Old Blowout
If you don’t have an hour to wash and blow out your hair, fake a fresh style fast by using three big Velcro rollers on just your face-framing strands. Put one at the top of your hairline and one at each temple. Mist them with hair spray to help dry up any oil and set the hair in place. Blast the rollers with your hair dryer, then leave them in for five minutes. The end result: a style that looks like you just slaved over it.

Do the Lazy Updo
Fast-track an updo by teasing the hair around the crown of your head with a fine-tooth comb then giving it a shot of hair spray. Next, brush the hair to smooth it out a bit and pull everything back into a high, loose bun, allowing a few pieces to fall around your face.

Revive Your Roots in Record Time
When you need to oomph up flat hair on the double, rub a tiny dab of a lightweight sculpting wax between your palms until you just see a bit of sheen on your hands, then scrunch up your roots. You’ll bulk up fine hair without weighing it down if you stick with a light water-based version.

Foxy Hair in a Flash.

Whip Up a Posh Ponytail
What upgrades your usual fallback style from simple to sexy? Location, location, location. Perch it at the crown of your head, and it won’t channel a cheerleader. To do it, flip your head upside down to position the pony as high as possible, and secure it with a chic elastic for extra polish. Back-comb the top inch of the tail to add some oomph at the roots.

Flip Your Part
One of the fastest styles you can create without a pair of scissors? A low side part. It’s so dramatic and instantly chic, plus, it’s great for all hair types and textures. All you have to do is part hair about 4 to 6 inches above the ear then sweep strands back with one of the teeth on your comb. Smooth any flyaways with a drop of shine serum.

Don Something Dazzling
If you’re running crazy late for a party and your hair is only semi-done, slip on a flashy headband or a silk scarf. It makes such a glamorous statement, without any hassle. For maximum effect, pick something that has a colorful, eye-catching print.

Enhance your skin. Tips from the famed Misha Nesselrod.

 

we all want beautiful skin...

Don’t fret if your skin isn’t spot- and line-free—that’s what primer and foundation are for. To fake a pristine complexion, follow these steps given to us by Misha Nesselrod, Holiday’s Key Makeup Artist: 
1) To prevent makeup from settling into lines and acne scars, prep skin with a primer.Smear it on everywhere you intend to apply foundation or concealer. 
2) Depending on your preference, dampen a sponge or brush 
3) Pour a nickel-size drop of foundation into your hand, and dip the brush or the pointed end of the sponge into it. 
4) Spread the foundation onto your skin in the thinnest possible layers. Makeup artists swear that if you start at your forehead and move down toward the nose, cheeks, and chin, you’ll get the most natural-looking finish. (It helps to smooth down all the little hairs on your cheeks and keeps you from ODing on tricky areas, like your jawline.)

Color.

At Holiday we believe that hair color should be as clever and complimentary as a haircut.  Color can introduce movement and texture, and create new dimensions:  it can utterly alter the shape and balance of the hair and even effect the contours of the face.  Most salons approach color as an afterthought (which makes for chaotic hairdressing), but our colorists and cutters work as teams to design looks together: The results are much more balanced (and brilliant).