6 Beauty Tutorials to Get Summer's Hottest Looks

Rock this summer's latest trends with these cool tutorials!This week we scoured the Internet and compiled the best hair and beauty tutorials. Needless to say, we've tried and triumphed. Go that extra mile this summer and try one of these trendy tutorials! We always love getting new tips and tricks for summer 'dos and these are easy and just plain awesome.

From ombre lips to quick and chic up-dos, we found it. Keep reading to see our 6 favorites tutorials around the web!








Ombre LipsOmbre Lips
Ombre has been a hot trend for a while now (especially on hair!), so why not try it in your makeup? Lay low and try a color one shade darker than your skin tone, or go all the way with femme fatale red lips cascading to a lighter shade!
See it here at The Beauty Dept








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The Quick Up-DoArt of the Quick Top Knot
Cow lick, bedhead hair, frizzy mess -- we've got a solution for it all: Tie it up! The art of a quick top knot is difficult to achieve depending on the texture of your hair. Go ahead and put some cream and stick some bobby pins in your bun if it doesn't hold up!
See it here at She Lets her Hair Down












DIY Glitter PolishDIY Glitter Polish
I've been eying those glitter polishes since Christmas. But it looks like I can easily make some myself without forking out the $9! Glitter works all year round; I can't wait to make some festive color combinations come later this year.
See it here at The Beauty Dept










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Twisted Summer 'DosTwisted Summer 'Do
We love these loose summer 'dos. It gives off a effortless chic overall look, which is ideal to achieve in this scorching hot sun and murky humidity.
See it here at The Beauty Dept












Wedding Day BeautyWedding Day Hair and Beauty Tips from Beauty Editors
This is for those of you getting married or have friends getting married this summer! Or, if you simply just want to look like a beautiful bride (what girl doesn't?) feel free to browse and try these techniques!
See it here at Refinery 29











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A Round-Up of Best Summer Nail Trends9 Best Summer Nail Trends
We found a round-up the 9 coolest summer nail trends we think you all should try out! From solid colors to a bit of gradient effect, these are colors you should match your wardrobe with.
See it here at Total Beauty












- By Liz Stanley
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