Topic: How-To Videos

Video: All About Mascara

We’re big fans of Birchbox, a startup that sends women deliveries of high-end beauty samples every month. (Makeup in the mail? Yes, please!). In addition to their monthly subscription service, they also have an online shop and info-packed magazine, blog, and YouTube channel. We like their helpful videos so much that we’ll be featuring one here on TheGloss each week.

We always want our peepers to look super glam, and there’s no easier way to do that than with the perfect mascara for your lashes. We’ve picked our favorite formulas. Each has a unique wand that will lend you a different look. Plus, Birchbox editorial director Mollie Chen gives us great tips for applying mascara so you get the most out of each swipe. Watch the tutorial below to find out how! More »

Video: How To Conceal A Blemish

We cringe whenever January and February roll around because we know what’s inevitably coming: dry, sensitive skin and unsightly blemishes. Frustrating and embarrassing though pimples can be, we’re happy to report that there are also easy solutions to keep them hidden. Birchbox senior associate editor Lorelei gave us three great tips to keep the red away using primer, foundation and an unexpected product everyone has at home. Watch our tutorial to find out how! More »

Video: How to: Shimmery Liquid Liner

Winter is in full swing, which means every day we’re buried beneath wooly layers of scarves, mittens, and hats. To add sparkle to our over-bundled look, we love using a shimmery, perfect-for-winter color on our eyes. Jouer Cosmetics founder Christina Zilber taught us how to add pop to our peepers with a glittery, cat-eye look that takes less than a minute to apply. The best part? All you need is a gorgeous liquid liner and the confidence to try something a little different. More »

Video: How to: Hot Rollers

Awards show season is starting! Which means in the coming weeks we’re going to see tons of glam, covet-worthy red carpet looks and hairstyles that we’d love to recreate ourselves. Hot rollers might sound like a blast from the past, but they’re one of our favorite of-the-moment tools to use when prepping for a big event. Stylist Anna Schneider showed us how to get soft, sexy waves in just five simple steps. Check out our video tutorial to find out how! More »

Video: Beauty in 60 Seconds: Exfoliation

Winter weather can wreak havoc on skin, leaving it dry, cracked and dull looking. Counterintuitively, the best way to keep skin smooth and bright is by exfoliating. But before you start, you need to know the best ways to scrub. Birchbox‘s resident skincare expert, Rachel Liverman, gave us her tips on how often you should slough off dead skin and the right way to apply granules when washing your face. It’s an essential practice that will perk up your skin during even the coldest winter months. More »

Video: How To Apply Rosy Blush

When gray skies and dreary weather make you feel dull, a quick way to liven things up is by adding some color to your cheeks. Rosy-hued blush can perk up any style or outfit on even the worst days, and we love how gorgeous it looks on everyone. Makeup artist Nam Vo gave us an easy two-step tutorial on how to get that healthy pink glow, and we’re sure that once you try it, you’ll get plenty of compliments. More »

Video: How to Apply False Lashes

When you want super-glam lashes and mascara just won’t do, it’s time to bust out the falsies. The application process is a little intimidating, we know, and the last thing you want when you’re prepping for an evening out is a total lash disaster. That’s why we tapped makeup artist Lindsey Jones to walk us through, step by step, how to add false lashes to your lids. Her foolproof tips will give you the confidence to try this technique, all you need is some falsies, Q-tips, and a steady hand. Trust us, you’ll be so happy with your voluminous faux fringe, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try the look sooner. More »

Video: How To Wear Matte Lips

With the holiday season in full swing, there’s no better time to be a little adventurous with a new lipstick shade. But we know that it can be intimidating to try something with a bolder hue. To give you that extra boost of confidence, we enlisted a pro for tips on rocking gorgeous reds, fuchsias, or apricots. The key: keep the focus on your lips with a toned-down face. Then, voilà! You’ll be the belle of all your holiday balls. More »

Video: How To Brighten Under Eye Circles

Thanksgiving is a couple days away, which means it’s officially holiday party season — also known as no-sleep season! Under eye circles are a dead giveaway that you haven’t been getting as many hours as you need. Since the last thing your family needs is an excuse to comment about how tired you look, we’ve got makeup artist-approved tips for concealing circles and brightening up your entire face. Keep a highlighter and concealer on hand and you’ll have everyone wondering how you do it! More »

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Video: Stippling, The Best Way To Apply Foundation

Why is foundation such a conundrum? Once you finally find the perfect shade (not an easy feat, we know), then it’s ongoing struggle to apply it correctly. Streaks, splotches and unevenness are some of the telltale signs that you’re putting your foundation on the wrong way. Happily, we’ve discovered a foolproof application method to help you achieve flawless-looking skin every time: stippling. Watch this helpful video (featuring none other than our fearless leader and co-founder, Katia) on how to master this technique, which we affectionately refer to as the ‘press-and-wiggle.’ More »

Video: How To Apply Nail Strips

Since most people don’t moonlight as pro nail artists, it’s no wonder than nail strips are all the rage. The easiest way ever to get cool, funky designs on your digits, these genius appliques also last a lot longer than regular polish manicures. Best of all — they’re simple to apply. Watch this helpful Birchbox video for a step-by-step tutorial. More »

Video: A Foolproof Braided Updo

We’re big fans of Birchbox, a startup that sends women monthly deliveries of high-end beauty samples every month. (Makeup in the mail? Yes, please!). In addition to their monthly subscription service, they also have an online shop and info-packed magazine, blog, and YouTube channel. We like their helpful videos so much that we’ll be featuring one here on TheGloss each week.

Katia Beauchamp is not just one of Birchbox’s co-founders, she’s also a certified hair genius. She’s especially good at braiding, which is great for us since a) it’s a big trend right now and b) she can help us test drive tons of cool new styles. We got Katia to demonstrate her skills, in the form of a very pretty braided updo, for this video, and we promise it’s not complicated. More »

Video: Vajazzling Is Out, Clitter Is In

Just when you thought you’d seen all the ladypart-decorating techniques, along comes this one: clitter. Yeah, it sounds like what you think it is. And you’re not allowed to complain about this video’s contents, because we warned you.

Fashion 101: How to Wear a Spring Scarf

“A scarf changes everything,” remarked my friend Ashley the other day. “You can add a scarf to an outfit you’ve worn a million times, and suddenly it’s like new.” I considered this for a moment. Until now, I’ve always been … More »

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