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Hollywood beauty gurus reveal what makeup looks go best with fiery locks

LOOK-AT-ME LIPS

Rachel Goodwin, a celebrity makeup artist for Chanel, says that lipstick isn't what it used to be-and that's a good thing: "In the 1960s, it was somewhat chalky and colors were overly pigmented. Since then, formulations have gotten friendlier. Textures are more sheer and natural-looking."

But unforgiving formulas didn't stop women in the '60s from wearing bursts of color-a well-documented fact on the hit shot Mad Men where Christina Hendricks' character, Joan, has perfected the poppy-red lip. "There's something so optimistic about seeing a bright cherry pucker on a fair-skinned girl with red hair," says Goodwin.

Not that you need to wear a "bold opaque statement" on your pout every time-Goodwin says that stained lips like Hendricks' at the Directors' Guild Awards (see photo above) are fair game too. And, she says, redheads can pull off pink as well as anyone: "You don't have

Celebrity trainer Kathy Kaehler, who has worked with the actress for over a decade, reveals her current exercise routine

In bringing Elizabeth Gilbert-the celebrated author who recounted her tale of self-discovery in Eat Pray Love-to the silver screen, Julia Roberts put on nearly 10 pounds while filming the Italy portion of the movie: Depressed after her divorce, Gilbert wrote that she arrived in Italy "pinched and thin" and proceeded to indulge herself in the country's delectable cuisine. Normally, however, Roberts works hard to maintain a svelte figure so she can run and play with her children, five-and-a-half-year-old twins Phinneaus and Hazel, and Henry, three.

"You make these people and you love them and you want them around for a thousand years, and you want to be there for them for a thousand years," Roberts tells writer Will Blythe in the September issue of ELLE.

To keep up with her brood, the 42-year-old Roberts-who says that aging gracefully "is a

Check out the top five ways stars made it through July

With blistering temperatures across the country and a record-high heat wave in the Northeast, it's been a sizzling July. But that didn't keep celebrities from stepping out! Follow their lead, and try these hot-weather beauty savers.



1. Wear Sheer Makeup

It's all going to melt off anyway-the least you can do is let your face breathe and keep pores from getting clogged! Do as Angelina Jolie and Blake Lively did and use foundation, concealer, and/or powder sparingly. Instead, focus on your eyes and cheeks: Sweat-resistant mascara and liner paired with long-lasting cream blush works wonders.



2. Don't Worry About Smudged Eyeliner

Taylor Momsen and Michelle Trachtenberg embraced their troublemaking Gossip Girl alter-egos and rocked smudgy, rimmed liner that would make Ozzy Osbourne and Alice Cooper proud. (Yes, Momsen's raccoon eyes from the Vans Warped Tour are a bit extreme, but you get the point.)



3. Keep Hair

Oribe, the legendary coiffeur behind Johansson's bob, talks about the star's cut-and why she chose to lop off her tresses

Leave it to Scarlett Johansson to chop her locks when everyone else is going long: At Comic-Con last Saturday, the star debuted a shockingly shorter look. Not that anyone should be surprised-this is the same beauty adventuress who rocked a mullet in 2003 (Johansson has called her onetime 'do "crazy" but says she loved it). So why'd she go short again? And is it possible to pull off a bob if you're not blessed with Johansson's perfect bone structure? Oribe, the mane master behind the actress's cut, answers our burning questions.

What was the inspiration for Johansson's haircut?
It's a combination of Brigitte Bardot and Christy Turlington. The line along the bottom is very "Christy"-it's the precise type of bob Christy had in the early '90s-but the texture is very Bardot with the face-framing softness.

Why did Johansson decide to lop off so

Anastasia Soare, celebrity brow expert, reveals her tips and tricks

Anastasia Soare shapes the arches of Hollywood's elite (think Penélope Cruz, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Richie, and Kim Kardashian). So who wins the award for most requested brows? Kardashian. "Girls come in with a picture of Kim, telling me they want their brows to look like hers," says Soare. "But the stencil I use on her doesn't flatter everyone." To bring "balance and harmony" to your unique bone structure, Soare says choosing the right width, shape, and color is key-here, her tips and tricks for getting perfect eyebrows.

Through Thick and Thin
"If you have a tiny face with delicate features, thick brows can be overwhelming," says Soare, adding that those with a low brow bone should also avoid going too full. "You want to open your eyes-if the space between the brows and the upper lashes is small, make the eyebrow thinner and more arched."

On the other hand, if you have a higher-set brow bone,

While beach waves are fair game for summer, autumn promises sleeker strands

Tousled, air-dried beach waves are chic for summer-and according to hair guru Ted Gibson, they're also practical: "The hair goes through a lot of damage with sun, chlorine, etc., so it's important to steer clear of too much heat-styling. Instead of flatironing hair to make it bone-straight, embrace and enhance your natural wave." For fall, however, Gibson says straight hair will reign supreme.

"It's making a comeback," he says, noting the sleek styles he crafted for the Vena Cava and J. Mendel fall 2010 shows.

Smooth strands also complemented Anna Sui's fall collection (see photo at right). "We decided to go silkier and shinier this season," says mane-master Garren, who created the hairstyle for Sui's show. "After center-parting hair and blowing it dry, we used a pressing iron."

To flaunt catwalk-ready straightness without falling flat, Gibson recommends sectioning locks accordingly. "To

How to reveal pearlier whites for summer, according to top dental experts

Have you recently inspected your smile in the mirror, only to discover that it's lost its pearly-white appeal? Here, top dentists reveal tips and tricks for brightening your teeth.

Don't Slack on Oral Care
Besides getting a professional cleaning every six months, brushing your teeth with a whitening toothpaste twice a day is the obvious first step toward achieving a brighter smile. "Though they don't contain enough peroxide to actually whiten your teeth, whitening toothpastes are great at removing plaque and superficial stains," says Jennifer Jablow, DDS, who cares for the gorgeous grins of Ford Models' hottest faces (think fashion frontrunner Chanel Iman). Jablow also recommends brushing with an electric toothbrush to banish icky film from teeth (" Sonicare is my favorite brand-the sonic waves break down plaque and reduce the puffiness and inflammation of the gum tissue").

Jablow suggests

Celebrity trainers reveal how to make the most of summer

A major summer perk: being able to take your fitness routine from the drudgery of the gym to the great outdoors. Though fresh air can cleanse your soul and invigorate the senses, experts say simultaneously maintaining an indoor regimen is required for bikini-ready results. Here, how to find the perfect balance between nature and your exercise mat-plus top outdoor activities and which body areas they tone.

MAKE A SCHEDULE

Tracy Anderson, personal trainer to Gwyneth Paltrow, says that for a movie-star body "focused indoor exercise time" is imperative: "I prefer my clients to have an hour and a half of strategy-oriented workouts six days a week-45 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of muscle structuring." When helping Paltrow get fit for a film and its red carpet premieres, Anderson has the actress do a hard-core dance cardio routine and intense mat work daily. Any outdoor activities that Paltrow does-be it