• You can lighten your hair without bleach or a trip to the hair salon.
• Lemon juice, baking soda, sea salt, and tea are all great hair-lightening agents.
• These natural hair-lightening methods can be done at home with ingredients you already own.

Every once in a while, when I start to feel bored with my dark hair color, I feel a pang of envy when seeing my blond-haired, beach-waved friends. It feels like chic braids are so much more flattering on them, but I'm too scared to lose my hair-color virginity and lighten my dark hair. I've never processed my straight, brown hair before, and colorists constantly try to convince me to try dye.

Instead of giving in to the peer pressure, I'm turning to natural remedies to brighten my hair fast at home. If you're also brunette with naturally dark hair, I suggest you do the same. If you've been searching for natural ways to lighten dark hair, you're going to want to listen up. While you might not get to platinum-blond status, these easy tricks involving lemon juice, tea, baking soda, sea salt, apple-cider vinegar, and more will add some sun-kissed golden tones to your hair without the serious commitment of bleach. These tricks can give you natural highlights without ever having to step foot inside a salon.

Read on to learn how to lighten your dark hair at home.

All we want for the holidays is . . . a beauty gift set, and we found the best ones for all your gifting needs. The festive season is in full swing, and there's no better time to spread the love of beauty than with the best holiday gift sets for everyone on your list, including yourself. Skin-care sets, lip kits, holiday palettes, hair-care finds, fragrance and body sets, and more - there's plenty of beauty goodness to celebrate the festive season with, including affordable stocking stuffers. If you're wondering what to get the ultimate beauty lover in your life, we rounded up the best beauty holiday gift sets on the market.

These holiday beauty gift sets will impress everyone on your list, from the teen who's a budding beauty-enthusiast to the one eager to try the latest TikTok-obsessed must-haves. Looking for the perfect gift for the skin-care-lover? Get them a gift set featuring a product that's a staple part of their skin-care routine. Makeup-lovers will appreciate a fun eyeshadow palette or a set of lippies that lets them unleash their creativity. Shop editor-backed beauty gifts we've tried and tested or gift sets from some of our favorite brands, like Fenty Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Drunk Elephant, and so much more. Plus, some of these gift sets have such good deals on full-size products you'll want to snag a few for yourself! Keep reading to shop our top picks ahead.

- Additional reporting by Krista Jones

• Silver hair color is the perfect way to elevate your look.
• The look comes in a variety of shades, allowing you to find the best shade of silver hair for you.
• Grab some silver hair dye or book an appointment at the salon to try silver hair for yourself.

It's not just Megan Fox or Park Ji-min: silver hair can be seriously sexy. While it's true that the process of going silver can take hours at the salon and likely multiple rounds of silver hair dye, it's the results that matter. Glistening, metallic hair is completely worth it.

If you want silver hair, sitting down with a hairstylist is recommended. When it comes to your new hair color, the possibilities are endless. There are many options, such as silver hair with black highlights, silver-blond hair, purple-silver hair, and silver ombré hair, to name a few. Before you stock up on the best silver hair dye, you can experiment with temporary hair color - or even silver wigs and weaves.

When you decide to go silver once and for all, you'll need the right products in your regimen to keep your color in tip-top shape. Hair masks are always a great option for moisture, no matter what color you go with. Silver hair toner, as well as a special silver hair shampoo, are musts. You can find some of the best purple shampoos for silver hair at your local drugstore, meaning these is no need to break the bank on your new routine. Using these products between salon visits will keep your silver hair color fresh.

If we've you convinced to dye your hair, ahead you'll find the prettiest silver hair options to bring as inspiration to your new appointment.

- Additional reporting by Clara Amelia

@chrisappletonhair

This is my secret to the perfect Hollywood blowout #hairtutorial #voloume #bombshellhair @colorwow.hair

♬ Unholy - Sam Smith & Kim Petras

• Chris Appleton, Jennifer Lopez's hairstylist, recently shared a tutorial for the perfect Hollywood blowout.
• To test it, all you need are a blow dryer, a round brush, and large velcro rollers.
• One editor tried the tutorial and is sharing her results.

Chris Appleton is truly a master of his craft. Known as a hairstylist to some of the biggest names in the business (you know, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian. . . ever heard of them?), he's also responsible for some of the trendiest styles we've seen recreated hundreds of times by people (like me) over the last few years. I stalk his social media feeds regularly, because he's not one to shy away from sharing a fun hair hack or an easy tutorial, and he never disappoints.

Appleton is the reason I know how to do the perfect slicked-back bun, and he's also to thank for my ponytail always looking bouncy and full despite my hair being thin AF. When I saw that he'd recently shared a tutorial on how to get the perfect Hollywood blowout, I watched it immediately. Although I'm a true middle-part stan, lately, I have been wearing my hair parted to the side more and surprisingly like how it looks. (If you know me IRL, this is shocking news.) When I noticed this tutorial included a voluminous side part, I was even more game to try it out.

Appleton starts off by prepping the model's wet hair with the ColorWow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray ($24), which he says will lift and add volume to the roots, so I closely followed suit. Next, I blow-dried my hair using a large, round brush to smooth everything out. While still hot, I began wrapping my hair in large velcro rollers. I opted to use the Amazon Jumbo Size Hair Roller Set ($17) because I know from past experience that they work well on my fine hair without pulling. Once my whole head was set in rollers, I let everything sit for about 20 minutes. Typically, I like to leave my velcro rollers in for an hour or more, but I was running short on time.

Appleton notes in his video that for the perfect bounce, you need to brush out the curls, so once I took out the rollers, I used a paddle brush to comb through my ends. To finish off the look, I teased my curtain bangs at the roots and flipped my hair to the side, which Appleton said would give the "signature Hollywood side-part flip."

The end result left my hair with lots of volume, but I did find that I needed to go in with a curling iron to touch up a few pieces toward the back of my head. Overall, I thought this tutorial was easy to master, and it made me love my side part even more. After doing my hair this way, I found the style lasted a full three days without needing to be washed or restyled, which is a major bonus. It's not something I'll wear regularly, but I love the idea of breaking out this style for a night on the town or a fun event. I can't wait until the next time I get to wear it.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are merging once more. The couple has previously acted together and appeared on countless red carpets, but now they're getting into the beauty business: Fox just released a collection for Kelly's nail-polish brand, Un/Dn Laqr. Both stars appear in the characteristically steamy campaign, and the collaboration is inspired by their shared love of crystals.

The collection consists of two box sets with various gemstone polishes. The Big Bang Set ($56) includes three polishes: Past Life, a royal blue; Deep Breath, an iridescent glitter; and Brutal Honesty, an emerald green similar to Fox's own two-stone engagement ring. Meanwhile, the Play With Fire Set ($90) includes the aforementioned polishes plus three more: Twin Flame, a ruby red; Third Eye, a lavender polish; and the Nothing (Matte)rs Top coat, which, yes, is matte.

In one campaign photo, Fox can be seen clasping Kelly's tattooed neck. Her stiletto acrylics are painted in Brutal Honesty, while Kelly has a Past Life manicure. Kelly has become known for his elaborate nail art, both before and after coming out with his line last year. In fact, at the Un/Dn Laqr launch party, Kelly and Fox were chained at the pinky nail.

See the complete campaign ahead, and shop Fox's two sets for Un/Dn Laqr.

@teased.bysteph

CHOP CHOP 👏🏻 #weddinghaircut #weddingtiktok #bridalhairstylist

♬ Paradise - Bazzi

There are a lot of ways you can make a statement at your wedding. Maybe you coordinate a big dance number with your partner, or you plan a dramatic dress change between the ceremony and reception. Now, there's a new beauty trend taking the mid-event switch-up to a whole new level: brides are chopping their hair off halfway through the big day.

Instead of going from a long and formal dress in the daytime to something shorter and a bit more fun at night, they're doing it with their hair - taking their longer lengths to a lob or bob that barely reaches their shoulders. It may sound dramatic, but that's kind of the point. A quick search of "wedding chop" or "wedding haircut" on TikTok produces thousands of videos with a collective 33 million views of women cutting their hair mid-event.

@livjolopez

best day ever 🥳🤍 #wedding #haircut #reception #outfitchange #fyp #chopchop

♬ bad habit by steve lacy sped up - cellr

The top video with 5.4 million views was posted by salon owner and hairstylist Stephanie Lee. It shows Lee putting a cape over a bride, still dressed in her white gown, as she trims three to four inches from her ends. The second video, shared by bride Livi Lopez, is similar. At the start of the clip, she has a long, voluminous ponytail, which she then chops into a "clavicut" that falls just below her shoulders. She also changes into a sequined jumpsuit to complete the transformation before heading off to her ceremony. Talk about making an entrance.

@alexbrownhair

Chopping my friends hair off for her 2nd look at her wedding! #weddinghair #hairchop #bridalchop #weddinghair #weddingcut #bride #haircut #weddingcut #tiktokviral #hairtok #preppyaesthetic #preppy

♬ original sound - Alex Brown

If you're considering undergoing your own big wedding chop, you'll need to keep your hairstylist around. This isn't something you want to attempt to DIY or enlist the help of any old friend. Depending on what your starting wedding hairstyle is, such as an updo, you may also need to consider redoing your hair postchop. But that hassle may be worth it. Just think of the reaction your partner and wedding guests will have when they see you emerge with a whole new look. There's no better way to embark on a new journey.

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Katherine Langford attended the 2022 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Celebration in Los Angeles on Dec. 1, but we almost didn't recognize her at first. Not only did the actor have a whole new hair color, but she also debuted bangs for a fresh look.

Langford hasn't always been the most adventurous with her hair. For most of her TV and film roles - including her breakout role as Hannah Baker on Netflix's "13 Reasons Why" and her part as Meg in "Knives Out" - her hair color has been a dark brown shade. By the looks of her Instagram account, she went dirty blond a few months ago, but the "Birkin" bangs across her forehead are new.

Celebrity hairstylist Peter Lux styled Langford's hair ultra straight with her bangs ever so slightly brushing her eyebrows for the big event. Her makeup, which was done by celebrity makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan, featured a bold, cherry-red lip with rosy blush and a small flick of black eyeliner. Celebrity stylist Molly Dickson put her in an Armani suit for a tailored look, revealing on Instagram that the duo were "inspired by Julia Robert's 90s menswear suiting style for this one."

Take a look at Langford's "Birkin" bangs and blond hair below.

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Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff

Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff

Ellie Goulding left everyone "Starry Eyed" with her new hair color at the 2022 Royal Variety Performance on Dec. 1. Since bursting onto the music scene in 2010, the singer has maintained her signature blonde look, only subtly switching it up over the years. She's tried out "cashmere blonde," a white-ash color, "butterscotch blonde," and even rose gold, but she has now officially gone to the dark side and debuted a brown hair color ahead of the holidays.

Goulding attended the event at the Royal Albert Hall with her new brunette hair kept sleek and shiny. Anastasia Stylianou, Goulding's hairstylist, posted photos of the singer on Instagram with the caption, "The brunette you never knew you needed." She used Redken products to dye her hair and styled it into a straight look with a middle part using Kerastase products and Dyson hair tools.

It wasn't just her new hair transformation that stood out; Goulding debuted her new color in a chic black cutout Michael Kors dress. Styled by Nathan Klein, the asymmetric gown came complete with a thigh-high slit and a cutout section at the torso. Teamed with platform ankle-strap heels, she was the height of sophistication. Makeup artist Francesca Angelina Brazzo added black eyeliner and a sweep or orange-hued YSL Rouge Pur Couture The Bold Lipstick to complete the look.

Goulding later slipped into a gold dress to meet Sophie, Countess of Wessex. See all angles of her new dark brown hair color ahead.

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My hair-care routine can be summed up with one word: simple. I shampoo and condition my hair roughly every other day, cut it once a year, only use a heat-styling tools on weekends (if at all), and always opt for air-drying unless I'm crunched for time. So when I had the opportunity to test out Herbal Essences's first-ever air-dry cream before it hits shelves this month, I took it - and now have a new go-to product that fits seamlessly into my low-effort regimen.

This December, Herbal Essences is dropping a new styling collection with 10 products ranging from texturizing hairspray to mousse. I was instantly drawn to the air-dry cream, which promises to help reduce frizz and add shine without any buildup-causing mineral oils or parabens. After using the cream for several weeks now, I can attest that it certainly lives up to that promise for my personal hair type, which is mostly straight in the front and wavy in the back.

Application is easy as can be: After showering, you brush your hair, towel dry until it's damp, and distribute a dollop of cream from root to tip with your fingers or a comb. (For reference, I use a quarter-sized dollop.) Then go about your day and let the air-drying magic happen. I used the cream while back home in Florida for the week of Thanksgiving, and it noticeably helped smooth away the flyaways that usually sprout up on top of my head due to the unrelenting humidity. It makes my hair visibly shinier and as sleek as it feels right after a fresh haircut. Plus, since the cream is so lightweight, it doesn't weigh my hair down or leave behind any gloopy residue or crunchy texture once dry.

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The smell is also a highlight. As soon as you uncap the tube, you're hit with a delightful rose scent that's not too cloying. Upon first sniff, I was overcome with a comforting sense of nostalgia for the middle school days when I used Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner. The fresh and floral scent even stuck around through my flight back to New York - plus an extra day without washing because it's cold up here and I got lazy.

Although the cream is intended for use on damp hair, I've also used it on dry hair when my ends look like they need an extra boost of moisture on my no-wash days. I'd been using a hair oil for that purpose before, but now my air-dry cream is pulling double duty and doing a pretty damn good job at it.

Herbal Essences is set to release its Smoothing Air Dry Cream - and the nine other products in its new styling range - at major retailers before 2022 concludes. Every item will retail for just $5. Be sure to scoop up the pink-rose-covered tube of air-dry cream at your local drugstore to help you bring silky, frizz-free hair into the new year.

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• French manicures have become extremely popular again over the last few years.
• In addition to the traditional french-manicure design, new takes on the nail-art style have emerged.
• The side-tip, V-cut, double, inverted, and reverse french tips are a few of the most popular iterations.

If we had to crown one beauty trend the fan favorite of the year, it'd have to be the french manicure. This nail-art trend had quite the powerful resurgence over the last few years, and it's still going strong. Not only did we see lots of the classic version of the old-made-new-again nail design, but countless spinoff iterations of the french mani have popped up, creating an entirely new kind of modern french manicure. And truthfully, they've been hard to keep track of.

Side-tip, inverted, double, two-toned, shadow - these are just a few of the popular twists people put on the french manicure recently. All you have to do is open Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest, and we guarantee you'll spot at least one of these - and if you follow stars like Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, and Dua Lipa, you're bound to see them daily. Identifying each nail-art trend by name takes some studying, but luckily, you don't have to feel out of the loop anymore. We created a guide to all of the different types of french-manicure designs ahead.

Once you know exactly what you want and can express that to your manicurist at your next appointment, the only thing left for you to do is decide on a color scheme. French-manicure colors change with the season. In the spring and summer, rainbow french manicures are popular - though you can rock them whenever you choose - and chrome french manicures are proving to be the go-to for winter. Experimenting with different styles of nail art is one of the best (and easiest) ways to express yourself, so don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and go bold. The options are never-ending. If you need french manicure ideas of your own, you have options. You can wear french manicures on short nails and even french manicures on your toes if you choose.

Get ready to be a pro at calling out all of the trendiest french-manicure styles out there.

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If there's one fragrance note that has taken this year by storm, it is undoubtedly Palo Santo. While this ingredient has been used by Indigenous cultures for centuries, its popularity has boomed on TikTok, with countless users raving about the bold and rich scent. Before long, people were hooked on the smell, thanks to the fresh, woodsy blend of cardamom, sandalwood, cedarwood, and violet that defines perfumes of this kind. However, it soon became clear that paying upwards of $90 for a 0.5-ounce bottle of perfume or $60 for a shower gel (as most luxury brands were marketing their Palo-Santo-scented products) was out of most people's budgets. Luckily, TikTokers took it upon themselves to find an affordable Palo Santo scent that wouldn't break the bank. While there were a handful of dupes that bubbled up, there was one specifically that secured the spot for the best dupe of all: The Cremo Palo Santo Reserve Collection Body Wash ($10).

What I Like About the Cremo Palo Santo Reserve Collection Body Wash

Of course, I had to see if this affordable product was the real deal. Luckily, the body wash was easy to find since it's sold at Target. Upon seeing the product, the first thing I noticed was how big the bottle is. (It can hold 16 fluid ounces as opposed to luxury brand products, which usually only offers eight ounces of product.) On top of that, I also really like the bottle itself, which is defined by a sleek dark brown container that looks like it belongs in a five-star hotel shower.

After assessing the physical aspects, it was time to move to the most important part: The scent test. With just one whiff, it was confirmed that this product is in fact the best dupe for Palo Santo-scented luxury products out there. It has the same fresh, musky, woodsy, and intoxicating scent as my pricey, TikTok-famous perfume (yes, I, too, was influenced early on to buy it), but for a fraction of the cost.

I quickly hurried home to try the body wash in the shower, and I was just as impressed by the formula as I was by the scent. The soap is very rich and easy to lather. Plus, a little goes a long way so you don't have to douse yourself in it to feel clean. After drying off, I noticed that the aroma of the body wash smelled like I has just spritzed myself in perfume.

Ultimately, what I love most about this body wash is that the smell lasts for hours after use. Additionally, the formula itself is rich and creamy and feels amazing on the skin. It's also made with marula oil, which delivers long-lasting hydration.

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What's Worth Noting About the Cremo Palo Santo Reserve Collection Body Wash

This body wash has a very strong aroma when you first apply it. Because the smell leans a bit more masculine, I was worried that it would be overpowering and that I would smell like those guys in high school who put on too much Axe body spray. Luckily, that was not the case. The scent tapered down a bit after I dried off, and lasted on my skin for about three hours post-shower.

It's also worth noting that because this product's scent is musky, Target keeps in the men's skin-care section.

Who Is the Cremo Palo Santo Reserve Collection Body Wash Best For?

This body wash is ideal for anyone who wants an affordable dupe for a high-end, Palo-Santo-scented product. It smells identical to the products that luxury brands sell - without the hefty price tag. It's also a great soap for anyone who has dry skin since it nourishes and hydrates from the inside out. I also think this product is perfect for people who want to elevate their shower products without going overboard. The bottle itself is aesthetically pleasing and the formula is safe for all skin types.

Additional Details

• This body wash is 16 fluid ounces.
• It has notes of cardamon, papyrus, and Palo Santo.
• It contains marula oil to deliver long-lasting hydration to skin.
• It is safe for all skin types.

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@reaganibach

As promised 😗 sorry I suck at tutorials #heatlesscurls #leggingscurls #lululemon #hairtutorial #hairstyles #heatlesshair #heatlesshairstyles #longhairstyles #curlyhair

♬ original sound - Reagan Ibach

• A new hack for heatless curls is going viral on TikTok.
• To test it out, all you need is a pair of leggings.
• One editor tried the hack on her fine hair and is sharing her results.

At this point in my life, I consider myself a hair tutorial connoisseur, especially when it comes to hair-curling hacks. I've tested hair rods that promise the perfect heatless waves, and I've even tried a microwavable hair tool that gave me some of the shiniest, bounciest curls of my life. Recently, a new tutorial promising effortless beach waves went viral on TikTok, and when I found out all I needed to try it out was a pair of leggings, I tested it immediately.

I first came across the hack when TikTok user Reagan Ibach popped up on my FYP showcasing her lululemon legging curls results, and when I say that my jaw dropped at how good her waves looked, I'm not exaggerating in the slightest. Although most people on the platform have been using lululemon leggings specifically, I don't own anything from the brand, so I opted to use an older pair I had laying in my closet.

To try it out for myself, before going to bed, I parted my dry hair down the middle and spritzed it with the Gisou Propolis Infused Texturizing Wave Spray ($39). I don't like going to bed with my hair wet, but I wanted to make sure it was a little damp so the curls could set. After brushing it through, I placed the crotch area of my leggings on top of my head, with the opening of the pants facing backward and a leg on each side of my head.

After securing the right leg to my hair using a claw clip, I began wrapping the left side of my hair around the legging. I picked up a small piece of hair and wrapped it around the legging, picking up more hair with each wrap. I made sure to twist everything as tightly as possible because I know from past heatless hair experiences that things usually get loose throughout the night.

When I was finished tying everything off on the left side with a scrunchie, I repeated the same steps on the right side. From there, I flipped the bottom of the leggings over my hair and then took the opening waistband of the leggings and flipped that over my head. (If it sounds a little confusing, don't worry - it's much easier to get the hang of after you watch the video.)

Then, I headed off to bed for the night. As for how it felt to sleep while wearing a pair of leggings on my head, I will admit that although this heatless hair situation was a lot more comfortable than other overnight hacks I've tried in the past, it was a little uncomfortable to sleep on. I found myself tossing and turning a few times throughout the night before I was finally able to relax.

When I got out of bed in the morning and unwrapped everything, I was excited to see that the end result looked great. Not only were the curls tight and bouncy, but because I had the leggings wrapped over the top of my head during the night, it had also eliminated a large amount of frizz.

This is a hack I can see myself repeating, and I would recommend it for anyone who wants the look of effortless waves without the damage of using hot tools. I think using leggings would be best suited for those with medium to long hair, but I also think anyone with short hair who wants to test this hack could use a pair of bike shorts. Overall, this experiment was a win in my book.

Billie Eilish entered the music sphere as a brooding, frosty-haired pop artist, captivating audiences with her breathy vocals and refreshingly laid-back look. On March 17, 2021, social media all but imploded when the "Everything I Wanted" singer debuted a new era: blond Billie Eilish. A complete 180 from her raven-black hair with neon-green roots, Eilish's blond period coincided with the introduction of her "Happier Than Ever" album.

Her blond era was also defined by a shift in her personal style that made the then 19-year-old artist feel oversexualized as critics and fans alike became more vocal about objectifying her, a fate the young pop star had been avoiding behind the cover of lime-green bangs and baggy clothes for years.

Her platinum hair and new form-fitting outfits resulted in a torrential downpour of unwanted attention across social media, with commenters often calling out her figure. Nearly two years later, Eilish revealed that her shaggy blond waves made her feel less sexy than ever before. "I feel sexier when I dress masculine. I didn't feel sexy for one second of being blonde," she said in a recent interview with High Snobiety. "When I was blonde, people treated me differently. People completely changed their demeanor [around me]."

Eilish was hesitant to delve into the specifics of how people treated her differently, a wariness that likely developed after she opened up about her deliberate choice to wear baggy clothes to avoid being oversexualized when she was 17. "It makes me mad. I have to wear a big shirt for you not to feel uncomfortable about my boobs," Eilish said in a 2019 interview with Elle, a comment that added to the widespread - and ongoing - conversation about hypersexualization in the entertainment industry. "I'm gonna be a woman. I wanna show my body. What if I wanna make a video where I wanna look desirable?"

While Eilish has become more comfortable expressing her sexuality in the way she presents herself (see: her high-slit dress and massive dragon tattoo at the 2021 Met Gala), the oversize shirts and dark hair remain staples of her everyday style. "I think that people have taken me more seriously because I've had this more masculine [way of dressing] throughout my career," she told High Snobiety. "If I had been more feminine and girly, people would've been a lot less respectful of me."

Over the years, the "Lovely" singer has experimented with a range of hair colors - including black, silver, ocean blue, and, most recently, chocolate brown. While Eilish's blond hair was a decidedly more feminine style than she'd worn before, the sudden shift in the way she was treated is disheartening to hear about. Whether she has brunette or blond hair, young celebrities like Eilish deserve to feel safe and be treated with respect.

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My everyday beauty look is the complete opposite of the "marinated" makeup trend. It's minimal, fresh-faced, and natural; "marinated" makeup (AKA "Tumblr" makeup) is dark, smudged, and moody. But beauty is all about experimentation, so when I was offered the opportunity to get my makeup done by one of Make Up For Ever's talented pro artists, I asked them to give me a "marinated" makeover - and the results surprised me.

When Eddie Duyos, the brand's head of pro education and artistry for North America asked me what kind of makeup look I wanted to do I began to describe the look: "There's this emerging makeup trend on TikTok. . . It's kind of the opposite of the "clean girl" aesthetic with really heavy shadow and liner on the eyes. . ." I didn't get to finish before he excitedly guessed, "Marinated makeup? Like the "Indie Sleaze" beauty trend?" He knew exactly what I was referring - it's a makeup style he "wore nonstop" in the '90s.

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Before jumping in, I caveated by explaining that this style of makeup is not even remotely in my comfort zone. Duyos assured me that he could make the look more wearable so that I'd be comfortable going to the office in it. I wasn't entirely convinced, but I trusted him.

Duyos began by applying my foundation base and instead of using a traditional concealer, he spot-concealed with a tiny brush using the same foundation to target breakouts without making the overall coverage too heavy. He then moved on to bronzer and highlighter but kept both of those products very subtle because the "marinated" makeup look is really about the eyes.

Duyos had two pieces of advice for anyone a little nervous to try the "marinated" makeup trend. First, "the secret to the smoky eye is to use the natural darkness of the eye and don't overdo it," and second, "Don't go in right away with black - start lighter, almost with a gradient. "Both tips apply to not just "marinated" makeup, but any type of smoky eyeshadow look.

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The first product he used on my eyes was the Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Smoky Eyeshadow Stick ($25) in the shade "Pink Canyon." This initially surprised me because I had assumed the look would revolve around darker eyeshadow shades, but the pinkish-brown immediately put me at ease. Duyos covered my lid with it before smudging it out with a brush. The key is to find a cream eyeshadow that's blendable before drying down. The Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint ($21) would also be great for this.

Then it was time for eyeliner. Using the Make Up For Ever Aqua Resist Color Pencil Eyeliner ($22), he lined my entire upper lash line and the outer corners of my lower lashes in the black shade, "Graphite." If you want to add a touch of shimmer you could also try the Maybelline New York TattooStudio Sharpenable Gel Pencil in "Metallic Nights" ($9). Lastly, he coated my top and bottom lashes in mascara.

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I was immediately impressed with how my "marinated" makeup look turned out. I thought the dark colors on my eyes were going to be overwhelming and heavy, potentially crossing over into costume makeup territory, but that wasn't the case. Though I had on more makeup than usual, keeping the focus on my eyes and the rest of my makeup more understated helped balance the look. It ended up feeling very sexy, '90s supermodel-esque - not a look I often go for but one I can totally get behind.

• Hair products make great holiday gifts.
• Many of your favorite brands have released gift sets and new collections for the holidays.
• From affordable drugstore gift ideas to luxury hair gifts, you'll find something for everyone on this list.

When searching for holiday gift ideas, your mind might immediately jump to makeup products and skin-care sets, but in recent years, hair-care gift sets have become more and more enticing. With exciting new releases and innovations dropping all the time and tried-and-true favorite products getting a festive makeover for the holidays, there are plenty of hair gifts on the market that will impress everyone on your list.

Shampoo and conditioner duos are no longer just boring essentials that you pick up at the drugstore - they now come in a variety of formulas and cool packaging options. New hot tools have made it easier than ever to touch up your hair on the go and style regularly without causing excessive damage. Whether the people on your list are already hair-obsessed and spend hours a day making sure their hair is just right, or they're new to hair-care and looking to experiment, there's the perfect gift idea out there for them.

With options from Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and Target, you can spend as much or as little as you'd like finding the best hair gift. Affordable drugstore gift ideas start at as little as $15, while luxury hair-care gift sets can range up to hundreds of dollars. You'll find the best hair gift ideas for 2022 handpicked by our editors ahead.

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"Washed-denim" eyes are a hot new winter makeup trend, and Dua Lipa is already a fan. On Nov. 30, the "Sweetest Pie" singer attended the 36th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City wearing her own version of the eye-makeup look that deserves to be on your inspiration board.

For the unfamiliar, washed-denim eye makeup came from the "denim revolution" we're seeing in fashion, as Cat Quinn, executive director of trends for MAC Cosmetics, previously told POPSUGAR. The makeup trend sees varying shades of blue shadow swept across the eyes for a look that's impactful yet, in a way, still neutral. Lipa opted to match her washed-denim eyes to her long blue patent-leather coat by using a smoky, silvery shade of blue. Heavy mascara and a touch of glitter finished off her eye look, while her lips were coated in a pinkish coral shade of lipstick and her skin had a luminous matte finish. To allow her eye makeup to really shine, her hair was pulled back into a sleek triple-braided ponytail.

If Lipa's past fashion choices are any indication - like that tiny denim miniskirt she wore earlier this month or the Blumarine denim dress from her "Future Nostalgia" Tour - it's clear the star is a big fan of the material. This makeup trend just makes sense for her. Take a closer look at Lipa's washed-denim eyes ahead.

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• The year may be winding down, but new beauty launches aren't.
• POPSUGAR editors have already found some of the best new hair, makeup, skin, fragrance, and body products for the month.
• Shop our favorite December beauty-product picks ahead.

Even though the start of fall feels like just yesterday, in a blink, it's already December. Thanksgiving has come and gone, and it's time to start (and for some, wrap up) your holiday shopping. December is a big month: it's usually jam-packed with holiday activities, and it also marks the close of yet another year. Over the next few weeks, we'll undoubtedly be thinking back to everything that's happened in the last 12 months while also excitedly thinking about what's ahead in 2023. So far, a few things are certain for the new year. For starters, we know that the beauty industry is sure to crank out even more innovative products, and new trends beyond our wildest dreams await us. But while we patiently await to see just what's in store, we'd be remiss to breeze over the amazing new launches this month before midnight hits on Dec. 31.

From new skin-care tools to festive makeup palettes that have us audibly gasping with every pigmented swipe, our editors have found no shortage of exciting beauty products to test - and rave about - this month. On this list, not only will you find serums, candles, lip liners, perfumes, and more, but you also may just find the perfect beauty gift for someone on your list.

Keep scrolling to dive into the beauty products our editors are loving for December.

• Learning how to style curly hair is key.
• Wavy, coil, and curly hair styles require specific techniques and products.
• Hairstylists are sharing their tips for styling curly hair so you can look your best.

Having curly hair brings me such joy. The springy ringlets are indicative of my large personality, but I didn't always know how to care for them. Years ago, I was clueless about all the unwritten curly hair rules. Like, for example, how you should use a specific shampoo to cleanse your curls. I also didn't know why brushing curly hair is bad or that certain towels can disrupt your curl pattern - and that's only just the beginning. Not to mention, the commandments vary by curl type, too. Wavy hair styling tips are very different from those for coily and curly textures.

That's why we've called in the curly hair experts from Devachan Salon in New York City to create a beginner's bible to curls. Stylist Eladia Lebron gave three curly editors a makeover, while divulging her best tips for taking care of each hair type. This comprehensive guide explains everything from how to apply conditioner properly to how to plop your curls, which is a game-changing drying technique. And best of all, these hair tips will help you get the best hair of your life without a curling iron in sight.

To learn how to style your curly hair once and for all, select your hair type from the list below or keep scrolling to read all of the professional tips and tricks.

How to Style:

• Wavy Hair

• Curly Hair

• Coily Hair

• Knowing when and how much to tip for different beauty services is hard.
• The standard 15 to 20 percent rule applies in most cases but it can change under different circumstances.
• This guide will help you know how much to tip a hairdresser, at the nail salon, for a massage, and more.

Booking yourself a beauty appointment is exciting, but navigating some of the minor details that come with trying out a new service can make the experience a little stressful. There are a lot of mysteries surrounding beauty services - like how much they actually cost and just how naked you should get for a treatment - but there's no need for tipping to spark any confusion.

The standard 15 to 20 percent rule applies in most cases, but given that beauty treatments can range in price from just $25 for a manicure to thousands of dollars for laser hair removal, you don't want to base your tip on a guess. There are also additional factors to take into consideration, like repeat follow-up appointments and seeing multiple professionals during one visit, like you often do at a hair salon.

To shine some light on tipping etiquette and best practices, read what the experts themselves have to say about just how much you should tip for a haircut, a facial, a manicure and pedicure, a laser hair removal and waxing session, lash extensions, and more.

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♬ Rich Flex - Drake & 21 Savage

• Hailey Bieber turned 26 last week, and before heading out to celebrate, she shared a TikTok video demonstrating how to achieve her birthday makeup.
• The final look was a perfect combination of soft and subtle glam.
• Our editor tried re-creating Bieber's routine at home. Keep reading to see her results.

Hailey Bieber recently turned 26, and before spending the night celebrating in Tokyo, she gifted the whole world a TikTok video showcasing exactly how she achieved her flawless birthday makeup. I'm a big Bieber fan (maybe the biggest), and if you know me IRL, you know I love re-creating everything from her outfits to her hairstyles. A few months ago, I learned how to do her signature makeup look (thanks to a tutorial from Bieber herself). So when I saw her final birthday look, I immediately knew I needed to try it out for myself.

First, I turned on "Rich Flex" by Drake and 21 Savage to truly immerse myself in Bieber's experience. Then, to prep my skin, I followed in Bieber's footsteps and started out by using the Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid ($29) and following up with the Rhode Barrier Restore Cream ($29). Bieber is a big fan of mixing the Peptide Glazing Fluid with makeup products, so when I saw her add a small amount to the Chanel Ultra Le Teint Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation ($60) before applying it to her face and neck with her hands, I didn't hesitate to follow suit. After blending everything out with a foundation brush, I used the Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer ($28) under my eyes and on the center of my chin. Next, I blended everything out with the Hourglass Veil Powder Brush ($65) and a beauty blender, and then I went in with a spoolie to brush up my eyebrows.

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Bieber then used the Kylie Cosmetics Lip & Cheek Glow Balm in Pink Me Up ($17) on her cheeks and nose, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to get my hands on the same product, so I used a similar pink shade from the Makeup Forever Ultra HD Face Essentials Palette ($85). After blending everything out with a blush brush, I used the Haus Labs Bio-Blurring Talc-Free Loose Setting Powder ($38) to set the area between my eyebrows and the center of my chin. Next, Bieber used the Make Beauty Heat Stroke Dewy Gel Cheek Tint in Toasted ($30) to add a bit of color to her lids, but the closest product I had at home was the Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer ($30), which, in my opinion, gave me essentially the same look.

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Bieber then grabbed the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership VII Eyeshadow Palette ($128) and used a chestnut-brown shade again over her lids before layering a sparkly champagne shade on top, which I mimicked at home. Next, it was time for eyelash curling and mascara - Bieber used the Milk Makeup Kush High Volumizing Mascara ($26), but instead I went with one of my tried and true favorites, the Tower28 MakeWaves Mascara ($20). After applying the Haus Labs Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter with Fermented Arnica ($40) to the high points of my cheeks, both Bieber and I finished everything off by lining our lips with the Tower 28 OneLiner Multi-Liner in Draw Me ($15) and then filling everything in with the Pat McGrath Labs Matte Trance Lipstick in Christy ($39).

After putting her hair up in an effortless '90s-style updo and going over the front pieces of her hair with the Dyson Corrale ($499) - which I totally copied as well - Bieber put the finishing touch on her makeup look by adding a layer of the Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment ($16). I'm a big fan of the product, so layering it on top of my lips was a no-brainer.

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The final look was a glossy, glazed, sparkly masterpiece, if I do say so myself. While I don't see myself wearing this look every day, it's an easy way to look glam without going overboard, and I fully plan on wearing it on future nights out.