GL'S back-to-school celeb-inspired beauty do's and don'ts: we spot six can't-be-beat beauty trends inspiredy by some of your favorite celebs and tell you how to get the look…for less - Brief Article

Girls' Life, August-Sept, 2002 by Karen Bokram, Rachel Karceski

Do consider expressing yourself with outrageous hair color

If you want to go wild for about 20 washings, check out Fudge's Paintbox collection (Kelly Osbourne uses Pretty Flamingo) with 16 easy-to-use but nonetheless shocking shades. Feeling less adventurous? Comb in some temporary streaks with Hot head Streak'n. The seven shades (Kelly would love Passionate Pink) comb right in to try hair and rinse out the next time you shampoo.

Don't get grounded. Unless your dad is the Prince of Darkness, don't attempt a rainbow perma dye job before clearing it with the 'rents!

Nice Price

Hot Head Streak'n in Passionate Pink, $7

Celeb Choice

Fudge Paintbox Rock Star Hair, Color in Pretty, Flamingo, $16

Do Use a tinted moisturizer to prolong that summer tan!

Now that anyone with half a brain has stopped tanning, we're all addicted to getting our perma-glow out of a bottle. But as summer fades into fall, self-tanner looks way fake. Instead, try this celeb trick--tinted moisturizer. Unlike dark self-tanners, these moisturizers give your skip a pretty glow (thanks to subtle color and shimmer) that washes off when you shower.

Don't wear the evidence. To keep the color from rubbing off on your clothes, allow about 15 minutes for the moisturizer to dry before getting dressed.

Celeb Choice

Benefit I am rebel (for faces), $24

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DuWop Revolotion

Tinted Body Moisturizer, $19

Do keep nails short, rounded and painted with a rich, dark polish!

The newest look for nails? Soft, rounded shapes that are barely longer than the tip of your finger, freshly painted with dark purplish browns or shimmery deep brick colors.

Celeb Choice

Urban Decay in Gash, $9.50

Hard Candy in France, $12

Alchemy in Ephedra, $10

Don't forget to keep your nails in perfect condition. Since dark colors draw attention to your nails, be sure to keep your cuticles in tip-top shape by moisturizing them daily. And keep your polish fresh by applying a super shine top coat every other day.

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L'Oreal Jet-Set Quick Dry in Rhythm, $5

Sally Hansen Maximum Growth Nourishing Nail Color in Maroon Power, $4

CHEEKS

Do go back to school with a fresh pretty face!

Yes, many of your favorite celebs are sporting heavily lined eyes and Elvira-Ish dark lips for fall. That look might pass on the red carpet, but it's scary under the fluorescent lighting of homeroom. Opt instead for a fresh-faced approach--creamy pinky-bronze cheeks, shimmery pinky-bronze eyes and glossy pinky-bronze lips.

Celeb Choice

Lulu Beauty creme rouge in pinup, $24

Don't layer on dark lipstick. And skip the Britney Spears heavy eyeliner look while you're at it. Pamper your pucker with a lightweight lip tint or gloss, and give eyes a subtle glow with shimmery natural shadows. Give powder blushes a rest, and get your flushed cheek look with a creamy all-in-one color.

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Rimmel Colour To Go Blush in rush Hour, $3

EYES

Celebs Choice

Lorac Eye Shadow in Mesmerize, $16

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Wet n'Wild Silk Finish Eye Shadow in Tropical Sands, $2

LIPS

Seal Glamour Lip Gloss Pot in Hubba Hubba, $5.50 Mary-Kate and Ashley Metallic Lips/Chrome Lip Gloss in Truly, $3

Lulu Beauty Lip Lustre in Rhinestone, $17 Tony & Tina Divine Lip Shine in Compassion $16

Do try this fast, face-flattering hair trick on your worst hair days!

What more can you ask for? This half-up half down style is quick and easy--and looks great on everyone. The key is to get your hair as smooth and shiny as possible. Blowdry your hair straight, and then pull the hair that falls in front of your ears up on the crown of your head. The higher you gather, the more emphasis on your cheekbones. And if you leave out a few strands, the softer the style. Secure the section with cute tiny clips (big ones look clunky)

Don't think you can't dress this style up Set your hair in two-inch hot rollers after blowdrying Let cool, and softly comb to create pretty waves. Pull up, and spray. Secure with a pretty jeweled barrette.

Nice Price

Nordstrom

Clip, $10

Celeb Choice

Joomi Joolz

Barrette, $36

Do pick up a collection of great, inexpensive fragrances!

That way you'll always have one that matches your mood for the day.

Sonia Kashuk No. 2 Tuberose, $10

Don't go heavy. You never know when you might have a close encounter with your favorite superhero.

Avon

Haiku, $19.50

GOSH Be My K.A.O.S, $22

Rimmel London Glitz, $13