TIP OF THE DAY- SELF TANNING

Stained palms, scary streaks and an orange afterglow—all three are the telltale signs of the botched self-tan. Consider those faux-glow faux-pas' a thing of the past thanks to these pro tips from St. Tropez Celebrity Tanner and Body Finish Expert Fiona Locke. "An at-home self-tan allows you to look golden without the harmful effects of the sun," says Locke. Here's how to make sure your self-tan looks naturally gorgeous, instead of painfully fake.

1) Do the prep work. According to Locke, the biggest mistake most women make when self-tanning is not properly preparing their skin for self-tanner. Thoroughly exfoliating your skin will get rid of dry patches, which absorb too much self-tanner and cause blotching. Self-tanner will also go on more smoothly if your skin is silky smooth. Locke also suggests applying a light moisturizer to extra dry areas (knees, elbows, cuticles) to prevent them from absorbing too much self-tanner.

2) Start from the bottom up. Apply a generous amount of self-tanner from your toes to your knees in a long, sweeping motion. This will ensure the tanner goes on evenly and streak-free. Then work from your knees to your hips and up the rest of your body. We like St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse because it contains Aromaguard technology to eliminate that sickly self-tanner smell. "Wait at least six to eight hours before you take a shower, swim or perspire excessively," says Locke. To avoid staining your clothes or smudging your bronze, wear loose, dark clothing. Wash your hands immediately after you are finished applying.

3) If you make a mistake, don't panic. "If you catch the problem within four hours, use a self-tanning remover to correct the problem" says Locke. If you don’t notice the mistake until later, soak your skin in a warm bath with several drops of baby oil to soften the skin, then exfoliate the area with a body scrub or exfoliator.

4) Maintain your tan. To ensure your tan looks bronzed and beautiful, continue to hydrate your skin daily to keep it soft and smooth. Locke recommends using a gradual tanning product that contains a hint of self-tanner mixed with lotion to subtly enhance and prolong your tan.

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TIP OF THE DAY: CREATE A GLAMOROUS PONYTAIL

A ponytail is everyone's favorite go-to hairstyle because it's the easiest way to deal with your hair when you don't have the time or energy to style it. Recently the ponytail has gotten an upgrade thanks to some trendy celebrities who have been sporting glamorous versions on the red carpet.

1). Apply a smoothing cream to damp hair, then blowdry using a round brush to create body.

2). Use a fine-tooth comb to tease the hair at the crown of your head, then gather your hair into a high ponytail using your fingers and secure with an elastic.

3). Take a small section of hair from the ponytail, wrap it around the elastic and hide the end with a pin. Sweep your bangs or face framing pieces off to one side.

TIP OF THE DAY: HOW TO MAKE YOUR EYES POP

For eyes that look bigger, brighter and more colorful, you don't need any complicated makeup tricks—just pick the right eyeshadow shade.

It's a basic color theory—opposite shades on the color wheel make each other look more intense and vibrant. This means that you should pick an eye shadow shade that is directly opposite your eye color on a traditional color wheel. Follow this guide to discover your most flattering eye shadow shade:

If you have green eyes, try out purple eye shadow shades such as lavender, violet, or amethyst. Keep the color sheer so it won't look garish. For eyeliner, a deep plum is perfect.

If you have blue eyes, go for a warm copper, burnished gold, or rich brown eye shadow. Chocolate is an excellent shade choice for eyeliner.

If you have brown eyes, opt for cool blue or green eye shadow tones like mint, powder blue, or teal. A deep forest green is an ideal eyeliner shade. Want to experiment with some new makeup looks?

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TIP OF THE DAY: HOW TO MAKE A SIDE BUN

The side bun has taken Hollywood by storm and it's easy to see why. It's a sexy style that can hold up to humid temperatures and works for any occasion, casual or glamorous. It's also super-easy to master—all you have to do is create a low side ponytail, then twist the tail until it wraps up into a bun and pin it in place. Let a few pieces fall out so it looks a little messy on purpose.

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TODAYS TIP: How to do a blowout on a budget

While a killer blowdry is the best way to look polished and put together, professional blowouts can be expensive, especially if you get them regularly. Here, Doug Di Canio, a stylist at Blow, New York's Blow Dry Bar, gives us the lowdown on how to give yourself the perfect blowout at home.

1. Don't blowdry in your bathroom. "The air circulation is generally poor and the humidity from your shower will only make your job more difficult," says Di Canio. A cool, brightly lit area like your bedroom or living room is a better option.

2. Air-dry your hair up to 75 percent. This will ensure that you don't spend an hour scorching your locks with your dryer. Use a leave-in conditioner on your wet hair and comb through tangles with a wide-tooth comb.

3. Dry hair in sections. Using a comb, divide your hair in half going from ear to ear in the back of your head. Clip the top section up. Then, take a two-inch wide section from the lower half, and, using a medium round brush, dry it on the high setting from roots to ends. Repeat until the bottom half is dry, then release the top section and dry that area.

4. Pump up your part. To achieve maximum volume, use a smaller round brush to blowdry small sections of hair around the part in a forward direction.

5. Finish strong. Add a finishing product like Blow Weather Girl Climate Neutralizing Complex to polish and protect your freshly groomed 'do.

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