Beehive 60's hair

In the 60's the beehive was a popular hairstyle, and it was also featured a lot in the modern film of Hairspray based in the 60's. There are a few ways you can go about doing a beehive, but for my hair type (fairly thin) this method is the better option as my hair tends to fall flat quickly after backcombing.

If you do have thick hair, or if your hair seems to work well with backcombing, you just simply part your hair into sections at the front of your head, and back comb them all. (Backcomb a lot for a more dramatic beehive). Then you smooth it over by combing all the sections together and setting them in place with hairspray and grips. Youtube video can be done on beehives if requested.

Another way to create a beehive is to use crepe hair.

Here i parted the hair so that there were pieces separate from the front and back, and behind the front section i placed a little wad of crepe hair, and used hair grips to keep it in place. I then flicked the front section of the hair back, so that the crepe hair was hidden, and left two sections of hair at the front of the face in a middle parting. I then smoothed the beehive over with a comb, and pinned it at the back so that it was secure!.

With the back of your hair you are then free to do whatever you like, ponytail, bun, or even just left down and curled. I have just left the hair at the back as to how it was before i started on it, as i was only showing off the beehive.

Make-Up: Basic Foundation and American Lips

Foundation is a commonly used item of make-up, and is used by most women in their every day look. There are a wide variety of foundations ranging from powder, to cream, to liquid, to mousse. The most vital thing when looking to buy foundation is getting the ride shade for your skin, seems obvious, but you would be surprised at how difficult it is! There's not really an easy way to do it (unless you use the new No7 machine, but that is only for No7 products) you just have to try a few and blend it into your skin and find the closest match. Try to refrain from testing foundations on your hand, as the skin tone on your hand will be completely different from that on your face! You also have to bear in mind that your neck may also be a different tone from your face, so you may wish to buy two different shades, 1 for face and 1 for neck, to give you the most natural look possible.

Extra Tip: Liquid foundations are probably the best for an everyday/daily look, cream foundations are more for photoshoots/film, as they are a bit thicker and need to be that way to show on camera, they can look a bit 'cakey' so they're not ideal for a daily basis!


The Look: 

For this look i have used charles fox products (except lipstick, brand unknown) :

• Foundation - cream based
• Concealer - cream based
• Eyeshadow - powder based
• Translucent Powder
• Blush - powder based
• Lipstick - 3 different colours

To start : I applied the foundation using a sea sponge (alternative is latex sponges) and a foundation brush. I let the sponge soak in water for a while and then rinsed it out before using. I then put the sponge in the foundation and applied it to the face, and then using the brush, blended it out so it created an even look. I applied the foundation right under the eyes, eyelids, ears, neck and lips (to create a base for lipstick) so that the skin was completely covered and looked flawless.

Then i took a dark shade of concealer, and as my model had a round face shape, (analysing a face shape before shading and highlighting is important i.e - oval, square, round, long) i applied it at the sides of the chin area, under the cheekbones, and at the sides of her temples, and then blended using my concealer and foundation brush so that it removed the harsh lines and looked softer and natural.

Next i took a light shade of concealer and applied it under the eyes, around the sides of the mouth and nose, chin, and a V shape on the forehead, and again blended. This is to highlight key areas of the face, and also adds to the shading.

I then took a dark brown shade of eyeshadow, and using an angular brush, i filled in the eyebrows, following their natural shape.

To set the foundation and concealer i then used my translucent powder, and with a blusher brush just dusted all over the face.

To finish off the skin, choose your favourite shade of blusher and apply to the apples of the cheeks (just above cheek bones) using a blusher brush, and apply to the sides of the temples to give more definition. 

Before:

After:

For added fun i created american flag lips!

Product Review: Lush Bubblegum Lipscrub

So it's very nearly winter again, and my lips really don't agree with this time of year. Due to the harshness of the winter wind and temperature, my lips suffer from that horrible chapped look. BUT! I have seen numerous  beauty gurus on YouTube, feature this scrub, and when i went shopping in Watford i was in Lush and thought i would try it out.

Packaging: I really like the packaging, and although the pot is very small, it is very compacted and there is a lot in there. A little goes a long way! The pot is easy to open/close and is also secure so i can't see it spilling out whilst in my handbag.

Price: This lipscrub from memory was £5 something, which yes is pretty pricey for a lipscrub, but i was willing to pay the price as my lips needed it, and i wanted a good quality one over a cheapy nasty one.

Quality: The scrub really does work, it is really easy to use as well. It doesn't take long, it works straight away and leaves your lips feeling and looking a lot smoother.

Personal Thoughts: My favourite colour in the world is pink, so this lipscrub appealed even more to me. Also, it is scented very strongly of bubblegum, and it smells amazing. An added bonus to this product is that once you are done, instead of washing it off your lips, you are allowed to lick it off! It is edible (in moderation) and tastes so so good. mmm.

Note: Please don't eat too much of this, although it says you can, it doesn't mean devour the whole pot, it will make you ill!

A definite repurchase! 

Fringe Hairstyle #1

Just by styling your fringe, it can completely change the look of your hairstyle, and this is a first of a series of fringe hairstyles.

Firstly, you want to curl your hair, using whatever method you like (see my older post about curling hair methods if you are unsure). You don't want your hair to be too tightly curled, so if so, gently brush it out.

Once your curls are ready, simply take the front section of your hair, and curve it so it makes a 'swirl' sort of shape. Then simply pin it in place, and add a bit of hairspray for extra security if needed. Done!