Makeup How-Tos
How To: Create a sultry makeup look inspired by Gem from "Tron: Legacy"
Here at Wonder How To we've seen a look of "how to look like so-and-so" makeup videos. Lots of them are good, but this one, which teaches you how to look like super sexy siren Gem from "Tron: Legacy," truly takes the cake.
How To: Create a basic smoky eye look for Asian monolids
Chances are you've seen and/or read about how to do a smoky eye in all its wonderful variations thousands of times. And by now you're probably getting sick and tired of watching the same "blend, blend, blend" instructions time after time.
How To: Create a Taylor Swift inspired classic holiday makeup look
The classic pin up makeup look coined by Old Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner will never go out of style, and for good reason: It looks good anytime, any place.
How To: Create a Princess Jasmine makeup look for Halloween
Princess Jasmine is seriously one of the hottest of the minority Disney Princesses. Something about her strapless top and billowy genie pants? Either way, if you're itching to dress up as Princess Jasmine for Halloween then we don't blame you.
How To: Create the bronzy makeup look from Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2010
The 2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was filled with a plethora of smoky and nude eyes, buxom, pillowy lips, and clearly more hairspray than Joan Collins inhaled in the '80s.
How To: Create a doll-inspired Tsubasa Hime Gyaru makeup look
The term "Gyaru" has an interesting lineage. Coming from the English word "gal," Gyaru denotes women in their teens and twenties who don't care too much about work and dress up trendy, and oftentimes like little girls.
How To: Transform into Nicki Minaj with makeup tricks
Nicki Minaj's stage look is...special. The very curvacious rapper oftentimes looks like a more gangsta version of Barbie, alternating between blonde, pink, and multicolored wigs and skin-tight apparel.
How To: Create an exaggerated, sultry Jessica rabbit makeup look
If you get stares from guys while walking down the street in this get up, it's probably not because hearts are welling up in their eyes and popping out of their head like in cartoons. Not that this look isn't gorgeous; it's just that you may be a wee bit overdone.
How To: Conceal your undereye circles with eye cream and concealor
Woman have gotten undereye circles since the dawn of kids and a few too many martinis, but at least now we have the tools to combat them. Bring out the big guns by checking out this makeup tutorial.
How To: Do makeup like Miko from Exist Trace in the "Vanguard" music video
exist†trace is a popular Japanese all-female metal band, and their singer Miko is something of a heavy metal beauty queen for modern times. This video will teach you how to replicate her makeup look from the band's video for "Vanguard".
How To: Make a DIY peppermint cinnamon sparkly lip gloss plumper
If you were born with skinny, thin lips, then lip plumpers are probably your best friend. We get it: Plump, pillowy soft lips are gorgeous, but at the same time we don't know if we trust all those gnarly ingredients that most lip plumpers contain.
How To: Create a super dramatic romantic date night makeup look
First of all, we don't recommend this makeup look for a first date. With super dramatic brown shadow and liquid-lined black cat eyes, you may just look like you're trying too hard. But if you're in a committed relationship, or have been dating for a while, this makeup look is a fierce way to spice things up.
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: Tint your eyebrows for a natural, defined look
Tinting your eyebrows is unlike drawing your brows in with pencil or shading them in with brow powder and wax. Tinting create a much softer, more diffused look that makes your brow hairs look naturally defined.
How To: Create Avril Lavigne's tough girl look from"What the Hell"
Avril Lavigne has come a long way since her bratty "Sk8er Boy" days. The striped skull ties, baggy jeans, and skater shoes are now no more, instead replaced by lustrous, shiny strands, thick black eyeliner that's tough but feminine, and loads of shiny pink lip gloss.
How To: Create a drag queen/showgirl makeup look
You don't have to be a dude to dress up like a drag queen. Whether you want to do a double play on gender for Halloween (be a girl dressing up as a guy dressing up as a girl) or want to rock the look for a party, you should check out this makeup tutorial for everything you need to get your drag on.
How To: Create a sparkly blue, snowflake-embellished winter eye look
We know that many stores are already rolling out with their cheery spring campaigns, and some retailers are even pushing out swimsuits, but let's face it: Winter is still full upon us.
How To: Apply makeup to your eyes for an enchanting stained glass look
Do you love looking at stained glass? Wish that you could have that very look when applying eye makeup? Well, this clear and detailed video shows how to take that stained glass look and apply it to your eyes.
How To: Create a bronzy Victoria's Secret Adriana Lima makeup look
Sexpot and sexy mama Adriana Lima would probably look good without makeup, hitting up 7-11 for a slurpee run (well, in her case more likely a oolong tea run), but she looks downright gorgeous when she gets in full Victoria's Secret Angel garb.
How To: Create a sophisticated and youthful Ellen Page "Inception" makeup look
Ellen Page has grown up a lot since her "Juno" days. The once punky little girl who swore by her Chucks and a ponytail now knows how to glam it up good on the red carpet.
How To: Create a smoldering Victoria's Secret Doutzen Kroes makeup look
While supermodel - and soon-to-be super hot mama - Doutzen Kroes didn't model in the recent 2010 Victoria's Secret fashion show, few have forgotten the pretty lady's focused eyes and plush, pillowy lips.
How To: Do Katy Perry's Makeup & Hair from the Firework Music Video
Thanks to Russell Brand, we now all know what Katy Perry looks like underneath all of that makeup. Unfortunately, the photograph that Brand posted to Twitter isn't very flattering for Perry. In fact, it's one of the most atrocious looking pics of Katy Perry ever!
How To: Create a Banksy inspired "cut here" eye makeup design
You may have never heard of Banksy, but we're sure you've certainly seen his artwork. A famous graffiti artist, Banksy's spray can streams have graced locales the world over, and he always has something funny or political to say.
How To: Contour your face to make it look more symmetrical and defined
Jealous of thin as a rail models with those chiseled, sculpted cheekbones so sharp they could grate cheese? You need not be. We normal folk can look just as defined and ready to strut our thangs down the runway by learning how to contour our faces.
How To: Create Ke$ha's glittery metallic makeup look from "We R Who We R"
Ke$ha's music video for "We R Who We Are" is the perfect combination of extreme glitziness (studded eyebrows and glitter littering every corner as well as Ke$ha's face) and extreme party scene gritiness.
How To: Give yourself beautiful peacock inspired eyeshadow
This tutorial shows you a beautiful way to blend green, blue and purple eyeshadow for an eye catching peacock look. Perfect for New Year's Eve or any other dressy occasion! Start with an undercoat, then follow along with this tutorial and become the life of the party!
How To: Get a Rihanna-inspired purple candy girly makeup look
Rihanna has been hot, hot, hot for the past few years, and her gorgeous makeup has inspired tons of copycats wanting to emulate her style. In this video, you'll learn how to get a beautiful purple candy girl makeup look inspired by Rihanna.
How To: Get a red lipstick makeup look like Taylor Swift
Every girl dreams of achieving glamour with ease like the fabulous Taylor Swift. Her signature red lipstick makeup look helps her to stand out from the crowd. Watch this video to learn how you can get Taylor Swift's red lipstick look without looking like a clown.
How To: Create an Olivia Wilde "Tron" inspired makeup look
It doesn't take much to make "House" hottie Oliva Wilde look gorgeous. But she really does turn things up a notch in her new movie "Tron," in which she plays fierce warrior Quorra. While Wilde may be genetically blessed, we can steal her beautiful night out smoky eyes from the movie.
How To: Create a "Tron" inspired futuristic makeup look
"Tron" is a very cinematography-heavy film. While the story itself is interesting - Sam being contacted by his father who's stuck in a game he built many years after he's disappeared from the real world - the big draw is definitely the dark, glowing bodysuits and tracks in the game.
How To: Create a scary beautiful "Black Swan" Natalie Portman makeup look
Natalie Portman's character in her much buzzed about movie, "Black Swan," is that of a star prima ballerina who's falling apart internally. Fearing that her power will be usurped by an up-and-coming balleria (played by Mila Kunis), her psyche slowly disintegrates and she morphs into this creepy beautiful black swan.
How To: Create Natalie Portman's avian inspired "Black Swan" makeup look
Natalie Portman's bulging red avian eyes in her new movie "Black Swan" may be scary, but the rest of her makeup is like a work of art. WIth wing-inspired feathery black and white eye makeup and deep blood red lips, she looks every part a girl who's psyche is falling apart and consuming her as well as a beautiful prima ballerina.
How To: Get a Gothic Lolita doll makeup look inspired by anime
In this video, beauty and makeup guru Michelle Phan shows us how to achieve a gorgeous Gothic Lolita look inspired by a range of things, from anime to dolls. You, too, can get the same doll-eyed look by following along with this video.
How To: Get a makeup look inspired by Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn's gorgeous looks are classic for a reason. In this video, you'll learn how to get a classic makeup look inspired by this elegant star. Just follow along and you'll be looking like a movie star in no time at all!
How To: Get Kate Middleton's soft & wearable makeup look
Ok, who isn't excited by the engagement of Kate Middleton to Prince William? It's no surprise that her looks and style are taking the world by storm. In this video, you'll learn to achieve the soft, wearable makeup look she favors - perfect for everyday wear.
How To: Get a makeup look inspired by Lea of the Bad Girls Club
Even if you're not a fan of the Bad Girls Club, you have to admit that bad girl Lea's got some serious style. She loves to rock the retro winged eyeliner and bright red lips. Watch this video to learn how you can get the same look for yourself.
How To: Do subtle, natural looking makeup for a guy
Men and makeup have long had an awkward relationship. If you're man enough to admit that makeup would probably make you better looking, or want the man in your life to come to that conclusion, watch this video for a guide from the illustrious web beauty guru Michelle Phan on how to apply subtle, natural-looking makeup on a guy.
How To: Create Lea Michele's 2010 Emmys makeup look
Lea Michele, who plays perfectionist and super-talented singer Rachel Berry on "Glee," is quite unlike her school girl outfit-loving television alter ego. In fact, on the red carpet she's a big fan of sultry, sirenish makeup looks with winged liner, red lips, and big, voluminous hair.
How To: Disguise a curling iron burn with makeup
The curling iron is both our friend and enemy. While there's nothing better to give you curls as voluminous as those buxom Victoria's Secret Angels, if they touch your skin you can end up with bad burns.
How To: Apply flattering makeup for TV news anchors
Who better to learn how to apply TV news makeup from than an actual TV news anchor? Emily Noel is a famous TV news anchor with several years in the biz, and she's here with this makeup tutorial to show you exactly how to get that flawless, shine-free TV anchor look you see in most news broadcasts.