How to Cut Your Own Bangs

Bella Breakdown All you other bang beauties out there know that the bang trim struggle is real. Right after a haircut the brow line is perfect and life without the forehead fringe seems absurd… but a few weeks later they’re overgrown and you’re pining, tucking and swooping them out of the way. Finally your bang strife is about to come to an end. All you need to fix your fringe at home is: • Fine-tooth comb • Hair shears Start with dry hair and part down the middle. Separate the hair you want to turn into bangs from the...

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How to Get a Warm Summer Glow

Bella Breakdown Everyone knows the secret to looking your best in the summer months isn’t roasting your skin in all that free time you don’t have… it’s bronzer! Well, it’s bronzer that’s applied the right way, and we’re going to show you how to do it. All you’ll need is: • bronzer • brush This couldn’t be easier, just start with bronzer 1-2 shades darker than your skin tone for a natural look that’s good for giving your skin a healthy glow.   After you applying your foundation and powder, dip your brush in the bronzer powder and tap...

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2-Minute Low Rolled Updo for Holiday Parties

Bella Breakdown The annual office party, that ugly sweater dinner, White Elephant, the Holiday festivity season is upon us! For all your festive gatherings here’s a great go-to up-do to get your hair out of your pretty face and show of the sparkly back of that holiday dress splurge! First start up by using a dry shampoo or texturizing spray to add some hold to your hair style. Next, pull your hair into a low ponytail at the base of your neck and create a topsy-tail by creating a hole in the middle of your pony-tail and pulling your...

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The RIGHT Way to Fill in Your Brows with a Brow Pencil

Bella Breakdown We know the brow is everything right now, but there are still some of us gals who haven’t done anything more than plucking a few stray hairs to avoid the Frida Kahlo look. Well if you’ve been considering stepping up your look and getting your brows just right (aka on fleek … sorry had to do it), have no fear – it’s really, really easy! All you’ll need is a brow pencil and spoolie brush, most pencils have one attached, but if not they’re only a few bucks at any beauty supply store or makeup shop. If...

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The 1 Leg-Toning Move to Master in 2015

Bella Breakdown Time to get our legs sleek and toned this year! No, we’re not prescribing some repetitive boring moves you need to figure out how to use all that gym equipment for, instead how do curtsy lunge and popcorn squats sound? Thought you’d like the ring of that more. For some strong sculpted legs, start with your feet shoulder width apart with weight in the heels, we’re going to curtsy right, popcorn, then curtsy left. Start by bringing your right foot back behind your left and really sinking deep into your curtsy. Next come back to center, squat...

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