CELEBS TURN UP THE HEAT ON THEIR HAIR COLOR Celebrity Hairstyles – See 16 Celebrities with Red Hair

Celebrity Hairstyles – See 16 Celebrities with Red Hair - ELLE

From strawberry to sienna, celebs are fanning the flames with a spectrum of shades—Nicole Kidman's strawberry blonde locks

Women with naturally dark skin and hair can benefit from a burst of warm auburn undertones—Eva Mendes glows with subtle highlights.

A Midas touch may be what keeps Jennifer Lopez ageless, according to Lena Ott, a colorist at New York's Bumble and Bumble. "Adding a little bit of gold—nothing yellow or brassy—can instantly take off five years," she says.

Model Lydia Hearst went red to distinguish herself in a sea of vacant-looking blondes on the runway.

"Redheads have the best of both worlds," Ott says. "They have the same eye-catching pop as a platinum blonde—without the ditzy connotation—and the intrigue of a brunette." Is it any wonder flame-haired Kate Walsh is the only Grey's Anatomy star with her own spin-off?

Mandy Moore's amped-up auburn lends an air of warmth to otherwise boring brown.

In Hollywood, a fresh wave of warmed-up cognacs, auburns, and honey-browns (hues that hairstylist Sarah Potempa says have "a certain rich naturalness") are cashing in on the shade's eye-and skin-enhancing properties without venturing into intimidating territory. Witness Beyoncé Knowles's rich hue.

"In pictures, Mischa Barton's new color appears brown, but in person, you can see wonderful warm tones that really make her eyes pop and her complexion look amazing," Potempa says.

Better off red? Lindsay Lohan as a blonde and a natural redhead

Scarlett in platinum and a richer honey-red hue

Ashlee Simpson loses brassy blonde in favor of a hotter shade of red

Julianne Moore as a bottled blonde, and in her rich natural shade

Davines Alchemic shampoo in copper, red, and tobacco, $20.50 each, at fourseasonsproducts.com

Sunsilk Color Boost Beyond Brunette conditioning treatment, $8, at drugstore.com

Matrix Shade Memory Sparkling Blondes Restorative System treatment, $18-$24, at amazon.com

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Women In Music: The Top Beauty Icons Beauty Icons in Music – Female Musician Beauty Secrets

Beauty Icons in Music – Female Musician Beauty Secrets - ELLE Hair and makeup insiders dish on music’s most striking beauties

Beyoncé

Beyoncé's come a long way since her single lady days, but she'll always be an independent woman: from metallic Minx nails to pumped-up tresses, her beauty looks are glamorous and bold. "She has great taste, and is involved in every aspect of her image and branding," says her longtime hairstylist, Kim Kimble. Of the singer's memorable Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) phase, Kimble says it was "all about female power—very Sasha Fierce. The hair had an androgynous quality to it and was a mix of feminine and masculine, long and straight in the back with a pompadour at the front."

Adele

The talented British songstress has it all, including a pretty fantastic cat-eye. "Adele has always loved liner and a lash," reveals Michael Ashton, her hair and makeup guru. "Eyeliner has been the focus of her makeup ever since we started working together five years ago—her beautiful almond-shaped eyes can carry any look, but I think a classic cat-eye is simple and striking." As for Adele's transition from bangs and low ponytails to va-va-voom volume, Ashton calls it an organic evolution: "Her latest hairstyle is a nod to the golden era of Hollywood, elegant and timeless."

Rihanna

"She's fearless, and that's an amazing quality," says Motions' Ursula Stephen, Rihanna's longtime hairstylist. She and the ELLE cover star first met in 2006, when Rihanna sought her help in overturning her girl-next-door image. The result: A jet-black asymmetrical bob. After that, the two have been inseparable—and hard at work, developing new colors, cuts, and styles at every turn. "Her hair has become her most expressive tool and inspires everything from her sense of style to her performances. She doesn't take herself too seriously so we get to have fun without any weird boundaries," says Stephen, who adds with a laugh, "Though sometimes I will ask, `Are you sure?'"

Debbie Harry

As the frontwoman of an all-male rock band, the Blondie star set the stage for future female rockers—and continues to mesmerize audiences with her bleach-blond shag and smoldering eye makeup. "She has an aura of coolness and amazing bone structure, which are perfect complements to her voice," says makeup artist Kabuki, who's worked with Harry. For cheekbones like Harry's, the Myface Cosmetics artistic director recommends using M.A.C powder sculpting blush to lift and enhance. As for her famous smoky eyes, he says to "contour above the lid, keeping the shadow light, but use lots of smoky liner around the upper and lower lash lines."

Gwen Stefani

Stefani's imaginative hairstyles and exquisite makeup are nearly as impressive as her musical chops. "We just look at creating looks as a way to spend more time together—we've known each other for so long that it's a lot of fun," says Danilo, Stefani's coiffeur. Though he says the two of them like to keep things fresh, he admits Stefani is partial to a pompadour: "I've done quite a few of them, but I've done them a million different ways. We're always playing and trying out new ideas." Stefani is also adventurous in her makeup choices but, as with her hairstyles, she plays favorites. Dramatically lined eyelids paired with either a red or nude lip is a standby: "I don't always do red but my husband [Gavin Rossdale] really likes it so I'll probably have to keep wearing that color if I want to keep the marriage going," she once joked.

Katy Perry

Musically, she's achieved top honors, becoming only the second artist in the 53-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart to have five number-one singles from the same album (Michael Jackson was the first). Beauty-wise, Perry also stands out from the rest, rocking what seems like a different hair color each month—and never using the same lipstick twice. "I don't think we've ever done a makeup look more than once and we probably never will, but she'll always love lashes, liquid liner, and a bright lip," says her longtime makeup artist, Jake Bailey. "In the beginning that was all we did, but she's started exploring more sophisticated palettes, pairing smoky eyes with nude lips. She's also gotten experimental, trying out multicolored glitters and liners."

Bianca Jagger

She was married to rock royalty and a regular at the legendary Studio 54—and her innate beauty and fashion sense were admired by the likes of Halston, Yves Saint Laurent, and Andy Warhol. "Bianca encapsulated the look of the '70s, when women were super-sexy yet understated in how they presented themselves; she's a strong, educated woman and has always known how to enhance her features in a way that's not overly made-up," says Ashton, her makeup artist. He says Jagger's eyes captivate him most: "Using a smudge of eye kohl and a little mascara teamed with soft, filled-in brows is my favorite way to accentuate them."

Jennifer Lopez

She's still Jenny from the block—and she's still exuding unbelievably glowing skin. Sure, she also favors a flawless smoky eye and perfectly highlighted tresses. But thanks to makeup maestro Scott Barnes, Lopez's golden complexion is a constant. "She has such a beautiful light about her and I just want the whole world to see what I see," says Barnes. "I use light to contour, which is the reverse of what most makeup artists do. Using lighter foundations with a lot of luminosity imparts glow to the skin."

Lady Gaga

Gaga is known for her flamboyant fashion creations, but her beauty choices are similarly inspired. Of course, she often wears face-obscuring sunglasses. But don't be fooled, says her makeup artist, Billy B: "We always do a dramatic eye and full set of lashes behind her shades—she believes that when you're creating a character, you don't cut corners. That's just how she's wired, and that's why she looks like she's walking down a runway when she's going through Heathrow airport. It's not that she's a vain person—she'd choose a great performance over glamour any day. But she tells me her fans deserve that image. Everything she does is for them."

Nicki Minaj

Combine her infectious hooks and rapid-fire raps with her affinity for cartoonish wigs and Day-Glo makeup, and Minaj has brightened the musical landscape in more ways than one. "I have an amazing hairdresser [Terrence Davidson]," she tells ELLE. "I could literally tell him to put a jukebox on my head, and he would figure it out." Besides customized wigs, Minaj says eye makeup is the most time-intensive part of her beauty routine (bright shadow, thick eyeliner, and false lashes are essential). Not surprisingly, however, the Pink Friday artist says pink lipstick is the one thing she can't go without. "If there was no more pink lipstick in the world, I'd be useless. Seriously," she says.

Cher

Cher wore glitzy costumes, dramatic eye makeup, and statement hair throughout the '70s and '80s. But it was her appearance in 1989's If I Could Turn Back Time that truly cemented her beauty icon status. To compensate for her famously revealing one-piece, Cher's longtime hair guru, Serena Radaelli, crafted a larger-than-life wig for the music video. "I figured if she wasn't going to wear much clothing she could wear more hair, so I styled a wig with lots of height and curl," she laughs. At MTV's 2010 Video Music Awards, Cher wore her itty-bitty getup again—this time to present Lady Gaga with a Video of the Year award. And she wore a wig that exceeded the size of the original. "Cher wanted the wig even bigger, and I said, `If you make it any bigger, Lady Gaga will disappear!'" recalls Radaelli. "I have so much fun with her, and over the years I've realized what an amazing woman she is. She's fearless."

Best In Show: Spring 2012 Spring 2012 Hair Trends and Best New Makeup

Spring 2012 Hair Trends and Best New Makeup - ELLE From ladylike lips to laid-back hair, uptown meets downtown in ELLE’s guide to spring’s hottest trends.

Most Likely to Succeed: Red Lips

The Look: With a collection inspired by art and graffiti, Jason Wu wanted the models in his show to mimic his clothing: pretty with a bold hit of color. Makeup artist Diane Kendal answered the call with bright crimson lips intensified with a dusting of neon tangerine powder for a "pop art–like spark." In Paris, YSL's metallic red pouts were "classic yet modern," says Proctor & Gamble's global creative design director, Pat McGrath.

Seen At: Anna Sui, Dior, Jason Wu, John Paul Gaultier, Temperley London, YSL

DIY: There are basic guidelines to red: Blue-based crimsons flatter cool skin tones, while orange-red hues look best against warm skin tones. But most importantly, says McGrath, "Don't torture yourself over selecting a shade. I do 60 shows with one shade, and every model looks amazing." Start by carefully tracing lips with a matching liner to "contour and define," Kendal says, and apply the lipstick using a brush for precision.

Pair With

A brown smoky eye. "It adds refinement and elegance," McGrath says of the caramels and taupes she blended up to the models' brow bones at Dior.

Get the Look

Clé de Peau Beauté Eye Color Quad in Antique Gold; Givenchy Rouge Interdit Lipstick in Bucolic Poppy; Make Up Forever Rouge Natural Artist lipstick in Red; Estée Lauder Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Topaz Mosaic

Most Attitude:
Winged Eyeliner

The Look: The late Elizabeth Taylor launched many a cat eye. At Ruffian, makeup artist James Kaliardos paid homage to Taylor's signature heavy-duty liner, while at Badgley Mischka, Estée Lauder's creative makeup director, Tom Pecheux, cited the actress's decadently deranged character in the '60s drama Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? "The look is reminiscent of the black-and-white film, but with a touch of youth," he says.

Seen At: Antonio Marras, Badgley Mischka, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Frankie Morello, Giorgio Armani, Jonathan Saunders, Ruffian

DIY: For a soft, subtle line, select a kohl pencil and start at the inner corner of the eye, extending outward. A gel liner applied with an angled brush or a liquid formula can be layered to create a thicker, defined stroke.

Pair With

Metallic liner for a fresh twist. A pewter shade is less predictable than black and will reflect light for a brightening effect.

Get the Look

Lancôme LinerDesign in Trendy Grey; Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Ink Pen Eye Liner in Black; L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Black; Dolce & Gabbana Intense Khol Eye Crayon in True Black

Most Artistic:
French Twist

The Look: Last season's casual-cool bun has morphed into a refined French twist—with an edge. "It's still a little messy, a little punky," says Redken creative consultant Guido Palau, who twisted and pinned up lengths at Louis Vuitton.

Seen At: Diane von Furstenberg, Louis Vuitton, Narciso Rodriguez

DIY: "Product is key to creating the shape," Palau says. Comb mousse through damp hair and blow-dry. Next, apply a texturizing product for grip, then twist, securing with pins spritzed with the texturizer for hold.

Pair With

A headband "keeps the look playful," Palau says, "and holds the shape."

Get the Look

Jennifer Behr Tiny Monochrome Encrusted Crystal Headband in Gold and Flame; Redken Powder Grip 03 Mattifying Hair Powder; Pureology Colour Stylist Root Lift

Cutest Couple: Matching Nails & Lips

The Look: The chic new twinset—coordinating lipstick and polish—"is ultrafeminine," says manicurist Deborah Lippmann, who painted tips to match lips at Donna Karan.

Seen At: Dior, Donna Karan, Jason Wu, John Paul Gaultier, Loewe

DIY: A quick-dry top coat or three-in-one formula (base coat, polish, top coat) will make polish changes as swift as lipstick touch-ups.

Pair With

Maroon lipstick and polish. A departure from springtime brights and pastels, "the shade is strong and sexy," Lippmann says.

Get the Look

Deborah Lippmann polish in Just Walk Away Renée; Sally Hansen Diamond Flash Fast Dry Top Coat; YSL Rouge Volupté Perle Lipstick in Iridescent Burgundy; Essie polish in Macks.

Class Favorite: No-Volume Hair

The Look: Gravity-defying hair was MIA as flat (yes, flat) styles ruled the runway. "It's sexy but nonchalant," Palau says. "Volume looks older, stuffy. This season is about young, cool hair."

Seen At: Alberta Ferretti, Derek Lam, Loewe, Prada, Stella McCartney

DIY: Comb a serum into wet strands to prevent frizz, and blow-dry with a paddle brush. A few passes with a straightening iron will smooth the cuticle, helping it lie flat. Finishing drops of hair oil seal the sleek look.

Pair With

A middle-parted ponytail is as easy as it is chic.

Get the Look

Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush; Rodin Olio Lusso Rodin by Recine Luxury Hair Oil; Nexxus Frizz Defy Frizz Protection Leave-in Oil Shine Treatment; ghd one-inch Red Plated Gold Series Professional Styler

Life of the Party: Textured Waves

The Look: Like curls that fall after a night of dancing, this season's wave is "playful, sassy, and sexy," says stylist Odile Gilbert, who created iterations of the look at Adam and Jill Stuart.

Seen At: Adam, Alexis Mabille, DSquared2, Giles, Givenchy, Jill Stuart, J. Mendel, Lanvin, Sonia Rykiel, Theyskens' Theory

DIY: Work a curl-enhancing product into wet hair and blow-dry with a diffuser, scrunching to encourage texture. If you've got naturally poker-straight strands (or want to add definition to waves), loosely wrap two-inch sections around a curling rod and lightly mist with hairspray to hold.

Pair With

A '40s-inspired sweep. Cut a deep side part, then draw the front section of hair low across the forehead, twist, and secure with a pin for an "innocent, youthful look," Gilbert says.

Get the Look

Sedu Revolution Clipless Curling Iron; Frédéric Fekkai Perfectly Luscious Curls Curl Shaper Cream; John Frieda Frizz-Ease Curl-Defining Spray Gel; L'Oréal Paris EverStyle Alcohol-Free Curl Activating Mouss e

Most Natural:
High-Def Skin

The Look: In a season dominated by power-pretty pastel clothes, equally feminine perfected complexions reigned supreme backstage. "The focus is on the skin. It's about ultrapretty, doll-like innocence," says McGrath.

Seen At: Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Valentino

DIY: Follow McGrath's perfect-skin protocol: a layer of moisturizer, then allover foundation. Next, a concealer to camouflage blemishes, followed with "highlighter on the brow bone, a little bit on the cheekbones, and white eyeliner on the inside corner of eyes," McGrath says. Finish with mattifying powder on the T-zone.

Pair With

Power lashes. "Fresh skin with thick, full lashes is very Sophia Loren," McGrath says. "Absolutely stunning."

Get the Look

Chanel Poudre Universelle Compacte; By Terry Cover-Expert foundation; Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer; CoverGirl LashBlast 24HR Mascara in Very Black

Attention to Detail

Another runway show, another polish change. Here, from light to dark, our fave shades that models rocked during New York Fashion Week

Alexander Wang: Sally Hansen Parchment; DKNY: Essie Brooch the Subject; Milly: CND Electric Orange; Jason Wu: OPI MonSooner or Later; Yigal Azrouel: Butter London La Moss; Rodarte: Deborah Lippmann Lady Sings the Blues

Celebrity Makeovers: Awards Season 2012 Celebrity Makeovers – Awards Season 2012

Celebrity Makeovers – Awards Season 2012 - ELLE The road to Oscar was paved with beauty transformations

Angelina Jolie

Her movie, In the Land of Blood and Honey, lost to A Separation for Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes—but Jolie still appeared a winner with a sleek chignon and fiery-red lips. Later, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, she accentuated vintage Givenchy earrings with brushed-back hair and smoky eye shadow. But it was her pumped-up locks, smoldering eyes, and ruby pout at the Oscars that really blew us away. How is it possible that a mere mortal looks this perfect?

Viola Davis

After television stints on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The United States of Tara, Davis got the recognition she deserved, thanks to a star-making role in The Help. She won Best Actress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and she also gets kudos for flaunting her natural hair at the Oscars! Her wigs at the Globes and SAGs were stylish but we prefer her without; her metallic green eye shadow was also a nice touch.

Rooney Mara

Like her awards-season dress choices, Mara's beauty looks were similarly edgy and chic. Though the Best Actress nominee wore sleek hair and lush lashes at both the Globes and Oscars, blunt bangs and matte red lips stole the show at the latter.

Claire Danes

Danes picked up a Golden Globe for her performance in TV's Homeland looking every inch the Hollywood star—her platinum updo, bold lashes, and bright-pink pucker were classic with a modern twist. She continued her golden beauty streak at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, arriving with a loose chignon, glowing skin, and shimmering eyes and lips.

Kristen Wiig

The comedienne kept the party going all the way to the Oscars, with a little help from her fellow Bridesmaids—their Scorsese Drinking Game was introduced at the SAGs (onstage, of course!). In between all the fun, we couldn't help but notice Wiig's hair color morph. After kicking off the season with chocolate-hued strands, Wiig went ombré at the Oscars.

Sofia Vergara

Vergara attended the Golden Globes and SAGs with her Modern Family cohorts, and the cast won awards at both events. Once her red-carpet duty was over, however, the effervescent beauty ditched the straight-laced routine (and her flatiron) and let loose—in the form of cascading waves at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.

Jessica Chastain

From modern beauty to old-Hollywood starlet to medieval princess, the Best Supporting Actress nominee showed off three very different looks at the Golden Globes, SAGs, and Oscars—which isn't surprising, given her varied movie roles. Whether she's playing a secret agent in The Debt, a mother in The Tree of Life, or a Southern bombshell in The Help, Chastain never ceases to impress.

Michelle Williams

Williams always looks flawless on the red carpet, thanks to her signature pixie and elegant style. This awards season, though, the Best Actress nominee took things up a notch and adorned her hair with a chic headband at the Golden Globes. After a brief return to simplicity at the more-casual SAGs, Williams stunned at the Oscars in a vibrant orange dress and pink lips—a unique yet flattering color combination.

Maya Rudolph

Rudolph dressed up as Beyoncé for a Saturday Night Live skit on February 18—and it seems the pop singer's style may have influenced her Academy Awards style. After sporting soft waves and an updo at the Globes and SAGs, respectively, the Bridesmaids star went full-on glam for the Oscars, pairing her plum Johanna Johnson gown with full lashes and cascading curls.

Cameron Diaz

The What to Expect When You're Expecting star debuted an unexpected white-blond bob at the Weinstein's Company 2012 Golden Globes After Party—and the new cut and color suit her well! Presenting at the Oscars with her What to Expect costar, Jennifer Lopez, Diaz dressed up her 'do, opting for sleek over tousled. She also played up her eyes and lips with black liner and pink gloss.

Octavia Spencer

It's a sweep! Spencer won in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Globes, SAGs, and Oscars—and she was loyal to designer Tadashi Shoji throughout. She didn't keep the same hair and makeup, though; after rocking purple eye shadow, gray eye shadow, a center part, and no part over the course of the Globes and SAGs, Spencer finished with a side-parted updo and brown smoky eyes at the Academy Awards.

Bérénice Bejo

The Argentine-French star was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at all three awards shows for her role in The Artist. Though she didn't win, she made a splash on the red carpet with simple yet sophisticated hair and makeup. Starting off brunette with a classic chignon at the Golden Globes, Bejo went red and romantic at the SAGs. The fiery hue carried over to the Oscars, where her plaited updo showcased exquisite Chopard earrings.

Emma Stone

Sure, she loves side-parted hair—but Stone, Revlon's latest brand ambassador, is a makeup chameleon. The Help actress went from edgy rimmed liner at the Globes and fuchsia lips at the SAGs, to cat-eyes and pink shadow at the Academy Awards. Between her ever-changing color palette—and hilarious repartee with fellow Oscars presenter Ben Stiller—Stone has the makings of a superstar.

Stacy Keibler

Keibler's gold Marchesa gown drew references to Oscar himself, but she's no statue. As George's leading lady she's held her own, bringing her winning ways from the wrestling ring to the red carpet. Her glamorous dresses, glowing skin, and soft waves at the Globes, SAGs, and Oscars get high marks.

Natalie Portman

She may have won Best Actress at last year's awards ceremonies, but Portman isn't easily forgotten—the Black Swan star exuded her usual effortless glamour this time around too. Choosing diamond earrings and natural makeup throughout, Portman reached an all-time high at the Oscars; to complement her 1954 vintage Valentino gown and dazzling v-shaped necklace, she opted for side-parted tresses and thick lashes.