"When how you appear reflects who you are, you are beautiful." - Christopher Hopkins Not long after my second appearance on Oprah, a woman flew to Minneapolis from Virginia for a makeover. She was a 54-year-old pastor’s wife who had grown her hair for six months to “give me something to work with.”  We didn’t click at first. She seemed...

A few years ago, make-up was something I wore just because I was old enough to get away with it. A hint of color here, a splash of flair there. These days, make-up is a necessity. And it takes time. What used to be a light touchup has now become more like a major sheet rock repair. Fill this. Putty that. They call it a make-up sponge, but deep down...

Out of all the seasons, none but autumn displays such a glorious array of warm colors. And this season's new makeup shades - bold reds, passionate plums, gold, black and burgundy - illuminate nature with hues and textures that jump from the earth. Whether it is smoky eyes, lush lips, precious metals or deep purple, this fall there are plenty of fashion-forward...

Many of you have asked and Julaine has answered: A whiter smile The new craze for whitening strips and gels can leave a dent in your wallet, but there is a way to give the illusion of a whiter smile without breaking the bank. [Getting] the look of whiter teeth is simple -- just change your lipstick color. For yellow teeth try a blue based...

My clients are always asking me how they can do their makeup faster. Here's my strategy for covering the essentials in five minutes or less. Minute 1: Using concealer brush and fingertips, pat and blend concealer onto blemishes, undereye circles and any redness or discolorations. Minute 2: With wedge foundation sponge or foundation...

All reds are not created equal, finding the right one for you and wearing it properly will make all the difference. You too can have fabulous, kissable lips. The most important thing to consider when wearing red lipstick is picking the right shade. Knowing whether to choose a warm red or cool red is an important first step and cuts your search...

Why doesn't lipstick look the same way on as it does in the tube? It's usually not the color in the tube that looks bad (otherwise, you wouldn't have bought it!), but the underlying or undertone color in the lipstick can show it's true colors after you've applied it. How can you tell what your undertone color is? Run a tester lipstick onto a piece...