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How To: Fix false lashes when the ends detach

In this tutorial, we learn how to fix false lashes when the ends detach. First, when you are applying glue to the lashes, make sure you get the end corners so you can prevent them detaching. If this does happen, use a small stick from a beauty supply store and place some eyelash glue onto the tip. After this, place the glue onto the part that has become detached. Push it down so it sticks onto the skin securely, then use some black eyeliner to cover up any glue marks that you may have made. T...

How To: Create a futuristic makeup look inspired by the sirens in "Tron: Legacy"

Almost everything we saw in the new movie "Tron: Legacy" made our jaws drop to the floor. From the amazing light cycles which carved beams of light wherever they drove to the awesome dueling between the "programs" and user Sam, there was much coolness to be seen.

How To: Apply furry (and surprisingly realistic) Care Bear makeup for Halloween

The Care Bears have stood the test of time, from their first appearance on greeting cards, to cutesy, plush teddy bears, to animated television series, to adventure-filled movies. The Care Bears may be long gone from television, but not from out hearts (especially Sara Griffith's of SharksBiteOfLife).

How To: Apply colorful tropical 80's eyes with makeup

This video was a tutorial on applying a very tropical and colorful eye make-up. This would be good for an 80's costume look. She put on the make-up as she was explaining the different products and techniques she was using. She used glitter and a lot of colors that stood out and added some different transition to the final look. She also provided a detailed list of the make-up she uses and does a good job at making it look like an easy task to achieve. Anyone could probably follow the video an...

How To: Make Eyeliner with Colored Pencils

Today I will share a cool trick - how to make eyeliner with colored pencils or even crayons! For this eyeliner tutorial, you will need:

How To: Make Your Own Lipstick at Home (Using Crayons!)

Often, despite your favorite makeup mecca's rows and rows of endless colors, applicators, and brands, it's hard to find the perfect shade of lipstick—especially one at the price you want. Rather than resorting to what's available in stores, turn to your stovetop and a box of crayons.

How To: Do Gel Nails at Home!

This article is for anyone wanting to learn how to do gel nails at home. Although it is easy. It is time consuming, so be prepared to have at least 30 minutes to do all the steps. We chose to do gel nails with a french press tip.

How To: Apply a "Cheshire Cat" inspired wearable makeup look

In this tutorial, we learn how to apply a "Cheshire Cat" inspired wearable makeup look. Start off this look by applying a bright blue eyeshadow on the lower part of the eyelid. After this, apply a medium sea blue in the crease of the eye and on the outer edge of the eye. From here, brush hot pink above the blue and then blend right above the crease to make purple. Make sure the pink is visible above the purple. Next, you will apply blue eyeliner on the waterline followed by purple liner under...

How To: Create a Michael Jackson makeup look for Halloween

Michael Jackson's musical legacy will be sorely missed and greatly remembered. Commemorate this talented artist by dressing up as him for Halloween. But don't just buy a Michael Jackson costume, don a wig, and call it a day (or a night).

HowTo: Go Jersey Shore This Halloween! Top 10 DIY Snooki Looks

Jersey Shore's pickle-loving, drunken little ball of fun has captured the affection of many, as well as a fair share of haters. According to today's Wall Street Journal, Snooki and other Jersey Shore characters have surpassed Lady Gaga in popularity for Halloween costumes of 2010. Go Snook. (Not too surprising. For lots of ladies out there, the more revealing the costume, the better.)

How To: Create Ursula the sea witch's look from "A Little Mermaid" for Halloween

Sure, princesses are pretty and always get the prince. But they're so naive and innocent and innocence is no fun. Have a little fun this Halloween by dressing up as the infamously evil sea witch Ursula from "A Litt'e Mermaid."

How To: Create a scary green zombie look for a little kid for Halloween

Zombies will probably not be as popular a Halloween costume as vampires or werewolves this Halloween, which means all the more chance for you to stand out and look spectacular if you're dressing up as one! If your little kid has his heart set on becoming a flesh gobbling undead then check out this Halloween makeup tutorial for creating a rotting green zombie look.

How To: Create a faux bois wood grain makeup look for Halloween

Are you going to be a tree for Halloween? It's not the most common or popular costume choice out there, but on the off chance that you are, check out this makeup tutorial for a curious faux bois (or imitation wood grain) makeup look.

How To: Create a fantastical Cirque du Soleil makeup look for Halloween

We normally advocate you don't pile on the glitter for most makeup looks, even nighttime ones, but on Halloween you have no choice but to pull out all the stops - and all your glitter tubes.

How To: Create Quinn Fabray's natural and girly makeup look from "Glee"

Quinn Fabray, as many of you probably already know, is the reformed bad girl on "Glee." Formerly a haughty cheerleader, she's now a mom and sings for the glee club happily.

How To: Create a bold Linda Evangelista 1990s makeup look

At the height of her career, Linda Evangelista was one of the big three: Claudia, Christy, and Linda. The early 1990s were officially known as the Age of the Supermodel, and boy did these women know how to get glam both on and off the catwalk. Big hair and big egos combined to form women who refused to go anywhere without a full face of makeup and whom never had a single hair out of place.

How To: Create an '80s punk rock chick makeup look

Despite being well known as the Era of Homogenously Bad Taste, the '80s have recently been referenced by high end designers (think Marc Jacobs), movies (think "Sex and the City 2"), and makeup artists (think the strong fuchsia lips that are in right now).

How To: Turn yourself into Twilight Edward Cullen with makeup

In this tutorial, learn how to turn your willing boyfriend, brother, roommate or buddy into a sexy Twilight vampire using makeup. This clip will walk your through everything you need to know to get this look. When you head to the cinema to watch the latest Twilight movie (like Eclipse) make sure you look the part. Celebrate in style with this pale, statuesque look from the Makeup Designory's Sean Conklin.

How To: Create Jane's Volturi makeup look from "Twilight"

Pint sized vampire Jane from the "Twilight" series can literally slay others with a glance, but we think she could knock others spellbound with her deviously good looks just as easily. Played by Dakota Fanning in the movies, Jane likes to wear makeup shades in line with her coldhearted character: deep pewters, smoky grays, and of course black.

How To: Get a beaten and bruised makeup look for Halloween

Want to dress up like Rihanna for Halloween? Okay, we're totally kidding, but you should watch this special effects makeup tutorial if you're looking to wear a costume that requires facial scarring and bruising this Hallowen.

How To: Make a Lady Gaga caution tape costume from Telephone

Lady Gaga wears many looks in her video for "Telephone" (with Beyoncé). In this tutorial, you will learn how to make one her coolest styles from the prison scene of the music video.

How To: Create a "Twilight" Bella Swan inspired makeup look

In this tutorial, learn how to create a makeup look inspired by Bella Swan from "Twilight". Bella is played by Kristen Stewart and is currently one of the most popular characters in young adult literature.

How To: Do easy smokey eyes for an older woman

Sharon Connolly, Image Consultant, demonstrates how to create a fabulous smoky eyes look. Start by brushing a very light color over the eyelid area from the lashes to the brow, accenting the inner corner of the eye. Then apply a brown shadow from the lashes to just above the crease of the eye. Take a very light shadow and brush it above that and blend it in. With an angled brush draw underneath the lower lashes with the brown shadow.

How To: Style a messy hair ponytail with a bump

Follow along as we are given instructions on how to style a messy ponytail with a bump for a quick on the go look.

How To: Apply a Bette Davis inspired makeup look

Goldiestarling presents you this video where she does a make-up inspired by late Bette Davis was a Hollywood actress. She says that Bette Davis is her all time favorite actress and she loved her from her high school days. She says the Bette was a very strong lady even in her real life and if you Google on her or watch her movies, you too will like her. This make-up she has done she says is based on Bette's character in the movie called 'Of Human Bondage' in which she plays a waitress and late...

How To: Create a Nancy Grace makeup look

Whether you love Nancy Ann Grace or hate her, you can't deny that her eye makeup is always amazing. Watch Princess Pinkcat in this tutorial video about creating her Nancy Grace makeup look. She didn't curl her hair for this video, just tucked it under to make it look more like Grace's hair length.

How To: Do Britney Spears "If U Seek Amy" inspired makeup look

Miss Jessica Harlow replicates the makeup look from Britney Spears' music video "If U Seek Amy." This tutorial focuses on applying eye makeup.

How To: Apply Cyndi Lauper inspired makeup

Wow! Watch as the talented make-up & hair extraordinaire, Kandee Johnson transforms herself into 80's rocker, Cyndi Lauper and proves that girls just want to have fun! By following this tutorial, you might just win next year's Halloween costume contest!

How To: Apply Jessica Rabbit makeup & costume

In this video by make-up artist, Kandee Johnson, we learn how to apply the make-up and costume of sexy cartoon character, Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Watch as Kandee transforms in under twenty-five minutes!

How To: Create Hello Kitty inspired makeup

Audio is cut out in the beginning, but hang in there, it doesn't effect the tutorial. This is Hello Kitty Inspired Makeup. Hello Kitty's original colors are Red for her bow/overalls, yellow for her t-shirt/nose and white for her skin! But a Red and Yellow look is way too McDonalds looking. So instead, go with a Hello Kitty Pink and Purple! Watch this video to learn how to apply this Hello Kitty inspired makeup look.