JoAnn Solomon
Master Beauty Consultant & Celebrity Makeup Artist
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Co-authored Articles (13)
A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing & Applying Goth Makeup
Simple steps to achieve a dark & dramatic goth look While traditional goth makeup features bold smokey eyes and black lipstick, there are so many modern interpretations of this iconic look. Today, goth makeup combines al...
The Best Ways to Treat Puffy, Swollen Eyes from Crying
Follow these tips to look alert and refreshed after a good cry Sometimes, you just need to let it all out and have a good cry. But what about afterwards, when you look in the mirror and see that your eyes are all puffy? ...
How to
Do Emo Makeup
Emo make-up features dark eyes with cat-eye shaped eyeliner, using a smoky eye technique. Typically, lips and cheeks are kept simple with natural toned makeup. This is the difference between goth and emo; goth is a more ...
How to
Apply Brow Gel
Eyebrows are very important, but often neglected. They help frame your face, and making them appear too thick, too thin, dark, or sparse can change your look, and not necessarily in a good way. Fortunately, brow gels can...
How to
Apply Egyptian Eye Makeup
We all love that Egyptian or Greek goddess smokey eye makeup look. It makes your eyes look bold and makes it stand out. Whether for a Halloween costume or just a dramatic makeup effect, with a little practice, you can ac...
How to
Look Like an Angel
Have you ever wanted to look like an angel? It’s easier than you think! Accentuate your skin's natural glow with nude, glittery makeup and wear your hair down to feel like an angel. Then, put on a white outfit and comp...
How to
Be a Fabulous Diva
From Jessica Simpson to Paris Hilton, to Mariah Carey, or even Beyoncé, these celebrities each have their own ways of being fabulous. Now you can learn how to be like one of these famous divas while still being your fab...
How to
Reduce Puffy Eyes
While puffiness, circles, and discoloration around your eyes can give the impression that you need a good night’s sleep, a lack of rest is rarely the main factor when it comes to puffy eyes. The good news is that puffy...
How to
Apply 1960s Style Eye Makeup
Do you admire the minimalistic yet fresh and bright look of the makeup of the 1960s? Are your beauty idols Twiggy or Pattie Boyd? Follow this step-by-step tutorial to get the look of the Swinging Sixties.
How to
Apply Lipstick Without Liner
If you have lost or forgotten your tried-and-true lip liner, fret not! You can still apply your lipstick without your liner. Try using your lipstick as your liner by drawing a careful line with a brush, cotton swab, or t...
How to
Choose the Right Nude Lipstick
When picking out a nude lipstick, start by testing it on your hand to see how it looks against your skin. The color must blend in well to your skin tone, though often you'll want to go slightly darker than your skin to h...
How to
Look Like Kim Kardashian
At this point it's undeniable: Kim Kardashian is a fashion and beauty icon. Love it or hate it, the things she wears have a ripple effect on the culture, and many people are eager to look like her. While a lot of Kim's w...
How to
Clean Makeup Brushes with Alcohol
Makeup brushes can become dirty very quickly. They collect oils and dirt from your face and then transfer them into the makeup you use. For personal use, you should disinfect your brushes with rubbing alcohol at least on...
