31 DAYS TO BEAUTY 2011

DAY #2


DONT BE AFRAID TO JUST CHOP IT OFF!!


This has been the message that our top celebs have been telling their hair stylist. We are currently seeing a wave of entertainers chopping off their locks. I"m loving the new wave, its freedom, ladies you are not defined by your hair length. Whether it is hanging down to your buttocks or 2cm from your scalp we are fabulous!!!!

2010 ACADEMY AWARD SUPPORTING ACTRESS WINNER!! MONIQUE

As you see this weeks post are dedicated to the Oscars. For the next few days I will be reviewing the looks for all the African American women who have won Academy Awards. This list now includes comedian, talk show hosts and actress Monique.

MONIQUE'S HAIR

Monique wore a well sculpted Chignon with a flower for a hair accessory. This was a well fitting hair style for the occasion.  This look is great for formal and semi formal events. Its simple,easy and elegant.

How To: You can achieve this look by pulling hair back in a very tight, and neat ponytail. Smooth hair down by using wrapping foam, hair gel and spritz. Sit under dryer for ponytail to set and dry. Once dried, add hair extensions to ponytail securing with bobby and hair pins. Spritz and curl the weave with big barrel curling iron. Take large pieces of hair and wrap round like a bow(you can be creative when doing this) There is no set place where the hair has to be placed. Make sure to use enough hair spray to hold hair in place. To top off the look add a hair accessory to the right or left side.

MONIQUE'S MAKE-UP

Monique's face was flawless, using a natural makeup pallet. She had the glow of a winner. Sporting a nude lip with chestnut liner and fabulously shaped eyebrows completed her look.

How To: Apply foundation of choice. Using a bronzer highlight cheekbones, bottom of the face and forehead in order to give even glow. Apply bronzer below cheekbones, then apply blush right above then a small amount of powder highlighter under eyes to top of ear. Blend with blush brush. Outline lips in a chestnut color pencil then apply a coat of a neutral lip color with subtle shimmer and little shine then blend!! This look can go for a formal event as well as a everyday look.

OSCAR 2010 BEAUTINISTA AWARD

THE BEAUTY JUNGLE'S FIRST BEAUTINISTA AWARD GOES TO:

 JENNIFER LOPEZ

Jenny from the Block never fails, from her choice in gown to how she wore her her and flawless makeup she defiantly set the red carpet on fire.  She's a Beautinista!!!!!!

OSCAR HAIR 2010

Top 3 Hair Looks for the 2010 Oscars:

1. Buns!!!! 
Simple but sophisticated, that's the look achieved with a bun. Whether it is sleek like Nicole Richie or tousled like Jennifer Lopez, you can't go wrong with a bun.  

How to:
1. Spray hair with hair spray, used a firm brush to brush hair back and secure with ponytail holder. 
2. Add hair extensions in order to make your bun bigger and fuller. 
3. For a traditional bun wrap around and secure with bobby pins. 
4. Make it messy by partially puling out some hairs all around 
5. Be unique with extensions and wrap hair in various directions (Sarah Jessica Parker)



2. Hair Accessories!!!
There is nothing prettier than a lady with something pretty in her hair. Hair ornaments are it!!! Whether you braid in a pretty ribbon, use a sparkly head band or add a flower hair accessories are fabulous all year round!!

How to: 
 I have picked up my favorite hair accessory from HM, and Forever21!! Also check out Target and Walmart. For ribbons and flowers kraft stores will give you a huge variety!!!


















3. Over One Shoulder!!
Sandra Bullock, Kate Winslet did it best with the sleek but soft one hair over one shoulder. As you can see Sandra did the look with a gown with heavy straps and Kate pulled off the look wearing a strapless gown.

How To: 1. Shampoo and mold hair, placing the part over the
 right or left eye, whatever is your best side. 

2. Add a small amount of serum and blow dry slightly damp

 hair (this will give a gloss and seal them in the cuticles)

3. Flat iron straight

4. Add curls with med. barrel curling iron

5. Place one side over the selected ear and spray into place

6. Place a large amount of hair on the opposite shoulder and 

the rest of the hair hanging down your back 

How To:
1. Shampoo and mold hair, placing the part over the right or left eye, whatever is your best side. 
2. Add a small amount of serum and blow dry slightly damp hair (this will give a gloss and seal them in the cuticles)
3. Flat iron straight
4. Add big barrel curls to the end of the hair to give a slight wave.
5. Place one side over the selected ear and spray into place
6. Place a large amount of hair on the opposite shoulder and the rest of the hair hanging down your back