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24th May, 2013
Hairstyle How To Video: The Sleek Ponytail
It can be seriously tricky to pull off hot hair when the weather is so unpredictable – sunny one second, rainy the next? We're over it. So, this week LOOK's Acting Beauty Editor, Sam Freedman, is showing you how to weather-proof your hair into the ultimate do – the sleek ponytail. This look will stay flawless come rain or shine, plus it's the perfect style to rock on the beach during your summer hols.
Click below to watch our hairstyle video tutorial... Enjoy!
By Victoria Jowett, 24th May 2013
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Hairstyle How To Video: The Sleek Ponytail
Click to watch our hairstyle how-to video, this week we're showing you how to perfect the sleek ponytail!
23rd May, 2013
Free Beauty Products: Check Out Harrods’ Amazing Giveaway!
Free beauty products never fail to make us go weak at the knees, so when we spotted that Harrods are giving away 10 beauty freebies we couldn’t wait to spill the beans!
Until Friday 31 May 2013, you can get your hands on a gorgeous beauty bag, filled with the likes of Decléor Experience de l'Âge Rich Cream, Kiehl's Creme de Corps, Burberry Lip Velvet, Givenchy Noir Couture Mascara and Laura Mercier Foundation Primer!
You get all these goodies for free when you spend £150 or more in the Beauty Hall at Harrods. OK, £150 may sound like a lot, but it’s a brilliant excuse to top up on all your beauty essentials and be rewarded with these ultra-luxe freebies!
By Victoria Jowett, 23 May 2013
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22nd May, 2013
Cannes 2013: Read Cheryl Cole's Beauty Secrets!
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Cheryl Cole wowed us at Cannes Film Festival this week, proving she's still the UK's most glamourous star. But behind every flawless red-carpet look is a dedicated team of stylists and make-up artists. Lisa Laudat, celebrity make-up artist at L'Oréal Paris, has made Cheryl look picture-perfect at her last four Cannes appearances, and knows exactly what the singer likes...
“We work together on the look, thinking about the type of dress and what colours will suit her”, reveals Lisa. “We like something with a twist, and not too classic – like pink lips with a coral hint. We love to set a trend!” As for Cheryl's trademark glossy hair, Lisa enlists a whole host of L'Oréal products to ensure it stays in place while allowing it to move naturally. “First I use L'Oréal Paris Silk & Gloss Mousse, £3.69, on wet hair – it doesn’t go crunchy or crispy, and gives a glossy shine. Then, I smooth Elvive Extraordinary Oil, £9.99, through the ends. I blow-dry and pin as I go, finally setting it with Elnett Hairspray, £3.79.”
And for that all important glow? Lisa says: “My secret is that lipgloss isn't just for lips! It's great for highlighting under brows and on cheekbones too.” Watch out, Cheryl, we'll be beauty rivals in no time!
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By Poppy Lara, 22 May 2013
22nd May, 2013
Cannes Film Festival: Celeb Hair Secrets From The Pros
If, like us, you haven't been able to take your eyes off the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival, you’ll be wanting to know what the celebs have been using to look so glam. Well, you’re in luck! We grabbed five minutes with Stephane Lancien, L’Oréal Paris's international hair artist, who’s been tonging, backcombing and blow-drying the A-list for the last week, to get all the insider info.
How do you plan a final hair look?
Stephane: I always attend the first dress fitting with the stylist – that’s where the magic begins. We look at the dress, then go from there to decide what vision we want to create as a team. I always bring reference pictures with me to portray ideas I’ve got, but it’s down to the celeb at the end of the day – I’m just there for inspiration.
What’s your hero product in your styling kit?
Stephane: L’Oréal Studio Line Silk And Gloss Fixing Mousse, £3.65 – it’s amazing! I need to be able to work quickly and be flexible if there are hair changes, and this product gives amazing volume and body without making hair stiff and glue-like, like most mousses.
Do you have any hair rituals you like to do before a big event like Cannes?
Stephane: If my client’s hair is seriously damaged by heat or travelling, I like to use L’Oréal’s Elvive Extrodinary Oil, £9.99, as a pre-treatment. It nourishes, softens and gives hair amazing shine!
What products will hold the style all night long?
Stephane: Elnett Hairspray, £6.49. It’s the last thing I apply before they get in the car. It gives hair amazing hold without it looking stiff. After that, if any bits fall out, then they fall out – it’ll just add to the beauty of the look.
L’Oréal Paris is the official make-up artist of the Cannes Film Festival. For more information, visit www.loreal-paris.co.uk.
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By Samantha Freedman, 22 May 2013
22nd May, 2013
Cannes Film Festival: Meet The Man Behind The Manicures!
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Cannes Film Festival has had us lusting after the A-list's flawless manicures, so we grabbed time in-between nail polish coats with Tom Bachik, L’Oréal Paris Celebrity Hair & Make-up Stylist, and the man behind the celebs' perfect talons, to find out what and how he's been treating the celeb's nails...
LOOK: So Tom, what’s the process for organising something as big as the Cannes Film Festival?
Tom: We start with a schedule, which is manic as we can have between two and six different celebrities at a time, it’s a real team effort though. Between hair, make-up, stylists and the L’Oreal team we always make it work!
LOOK: Who have you worked with at this year’s festival?
Tom: Everyone! Eva Longoria, Julianne Moore, Cheryl Cole and Freida Pinto are just some of the faces.
LOOK: What looks and big trends do you predict to come out of Cannes?
Tom: Nails are definitely more chic, focusing on a more classy look with nudes and reds. We’re currently launching Color Riche Collection Privee, it's made up of six nude shades that people have loved. Watch this space, but it’ll inspire people to try different nudes and be excited by something so classic.
LOOK: Do you predict anything else new for nails?
Tom: The season is certainly less about nail art and more about nail finishes. Nail polish is so glossy now thanks to new technology. I think we’ll be seeing polishes so shiny they look like crushed gemstones. How amazing does that sound?
LOOK: Are you always on hand for last-minute nail emergencies?
Tom: Oh yes, always! Anything from beads to hairpins can ruin a manicure in seconds. I’ve painted nails as women are walking down the corridor of their hotel, literally about to step onto the red carpet. Sometimes the nails are wet but you’d never know!
LOOK: What products do you recommend for getting that perfect red carpet look?
Tom: The red carpet look isn’t just about colour, it’s about perfect skin, cuticles and shine. I use L’Oreal Paris Color Riche, £4.99, to get the glossiest nails and then I also plump skin with L’Oreal Youth Code Moisturizer, £14.99. It’s meant for the face but is ideal for the hands – plumping lines, evening out skintone and increasing cell renewal.
L’Oréal Paris is the official make-up artist of the Cannes Film Festival. For more information visit www.loreal-paris.co.uk
By Poppy Lara, 22nd May 2013
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