Early Aughts-Inspired Beauty Is Back, And Dewier Than Ever
For those who dreamed of the day when an era of beauty ruled by serious gloss, pop stars, and an abundance of hair accessories would return, your time has come. Nydia Figueroa, makeup artist and VaultBeauty member, credits the celebs and looks of the time.
8 Black Eyeshadow Looks That'll Amp Up The Drama This Season
Wearing black eyeshadow may feel about as difficult to navigate as a perfect winged eyeliner. Applying the bold pigment can result in full-on raccoon eyes or it can coat your entire face with eyeshadow fall-out — so it isn't exactly a breeze.
Another great option? The classic cat eye. "I love to add a touch of black eyeshadow in the outer corners of the eyes to create some depth and definition to any look," Nydia Figueroa, professional makeup artist and VaultBeauty ambassador, tells Bustle.
12 Unknown Eyeliner Secrets Every Lazy Girl Should Know
Do you remember the first time you attempted eyeliner? Was it in middle school, when you traced your mom’s blue pencil in a shaky line several inches above your actual lash line? (Hear, hear.) Was it last week, when you took a deep breath, heeded your favorite beauty website’s advice (hi!), and finally took the plunge? Whenever your first foray into eyeliner was, there’s one thing for certain: It’s a fickle beast that can throw even the most skilled, stable-handed individuals for a loop, but it will improve your life.
These Are The 20 Best Liquid Eyeliners Out There Right Now
A makeup product that never goes out of style? Liquid eyeliner. Whether you wanna create a sexy cat eye, a winged look to add a pop to your eyes peeking out from behind your mask, or DIY face art, it's about time that you had a quality liner in your life. That said, there are sooo many out there, and you might feel a bit overwhelmed by the amount of liquid options to choose from. That's why Women's Health rounded up the best liquid eyeliners you can add to cart immediately.
Everything You Need to Know About VaultBeauty
Like getting beauty services done, but hate having to drive all over town to get them?
VaultBeauty is the answer you've been looking for. The app connects you, the consumer, with beauty professionals ranging from hair to brows to makeup and much more.
This Genius Beauty Hack Makes Storing Your Beautyblender So Simple
Read on to learn some of the best ways to store your Beautyblender sponge, featuring Vault Artist Nydia Figueroa.
12 Best Scalp Scrubs for Shiny, Healthy Hair, According to Stylists
Ready for a hair reset? If your strands are looking limp, dull, or don’t have the bounce they normally do—or you just can’t get that “clean feeling” no matter how many times you shampoo, a scalp scrub may be exactly what your mane needs.
That said, scrubs are not right for everyone, cautions Marcela Silveira, a hair stylist and VaultBeauty member.
Wondering What Wedding Makeup Look You Should Rock? Here’s How to Decide
If you're planning on wearing makeup for your nuptials, it's best to select your look beforehand. But where do you even begin your search? We tapped pros to find out how to choose the perfect wedding makeup look (plus the biggest mistakes they see when it comes to selecting your wedding day glam).
Exactly How to Camouflage a Double Chin With Makeup
A double chin be a real buzzkill to any selfie, Zoom call or glance in the mirror. Regardless of our weight, our lower face begins to lose elasticity as we age, leaving a lax under-chin area to become more and more noticeable.
While facial massages and potent skin-care products can definitely be helpful in tightening up the area, sometimes time—and drastic results—is of the essence, and that’s where the magic of makeup comes in. Here, top tips from the professionals on how to master a chiseled-looking profile in minutes.
Stop Your Hair Products from Staining Your Towels, Sheets, and Pillowcases with Our Best Tips
Have you ever taken a shower at night and allowed your hair to air dry, only to wake up with yellow stains on your pillowcases? Or perhaps you hopped into bed sans washing and found the same marks upon rising the next morning? We know the culprit: It's your haircare. Like specific ingredients found in your favorite skincare products (like benzoyl peroxide), there are certain ones in your go-to hair formulas that can discolor your favorite linens (including your towels and sheets).
The Best Highlighters That Don't Involve Any Shimmer
We like glitter on our fingers and eyes (and maybe, if we’re feeling some kind of way, on our lips). We don’t like glitter on our cheekbones, or down the bridge of our nose—and definitely not on our forehead. Thus, we’re always disappointed when a highlighter—something that supposedly promises to give us a healthy radiance—ends up leaving flecks of sparkle behind and leaves us disco ball-esque. With that in mind, we’ve gathered our all-time favorite products that highlight and bring light—not glitter or sparkle—to the high points of our face. And with the help of pro makeup artists Kelsey Deenihan and Melissa Mangrum, rest assured you'll find your Holy Grail.
5 Quick and Easy Steps to Flawless False Lashes
You’ve mastered applying bronzer. Styling your brows is a no-brainer. And overlining your lips? Even that’s a piece of cake. But somehow you feel like you missed the course on expertly applying false lashes. No matter what you do, you end up with falsies that look crooked or totally fake—or worst of all, that fly away at the first sign of a breeze.
VaultBeauty Expands Service Categories
VaultBeauty has expanded its beauty categories: wax, skin and barber. These new categories allow professionals in these categories the opportunity to grow their business.
VaultBeauty Expands Service Categories
VaultBeauty has expanded its beauty categories: wax, skin and barber. These new categories allow professionals in these categories the opportunity to grow their business.
VaultBeauty is a mobile app that connects beauty professionals to potential clients based on location. It was founded by Courtney Summers, who also serves as the CEO.
Everything You Need to Know About Face Primer
Whether or not you wear a full face of makeup every single day, you might want to consider adding face primer to your makeup bag. It's a product that you use on your skin prior to foundation application, and it can help with everything from evening out your skin tone to making sure your foundation stays put throughout the day.
Grays, Scrunchies and More Stylist-Approved Hair Trends for Fall
A lot about our lives have changed in 2020. And as the seasons have come and gone, so have old habits or routines, like hair cuts and dye jobs. People who had been meticulous about root touch ups and trims, are now letting their hair grow out and long.
11 of the Best Curling Irons, According to Hairstylists
The best curling irons are versatile enough to produce a number of unique up dos and down dos—from Shirley Temple–style ringlets to flowy beach waves. Beyond the size of your curling iron (which can size up from a skinny wand to a thicker barrel, depending on how tight or flowing you want your curls to look) and the style of the hot tool
These Drugstore Night Creams Are Actually Just as Good as the Expensive Ones
Makeup artist and VaultBeauty app founder Courtney Summers adds that she prefers night creams with ingredients like vitamins A, C, and E; retinol; and AHA, which are perfect for anti-aging and hydration. "Nighttime is when your skin prepares and regenerates itself, so night creams tend to be a richer moisturizer with a higher concentration of anti-aging ingredients," she explains. "The key to flawless makeup is great skin, which should be attended to both day and night."
VaultBeauty x Support Creatives' BIPOC Beauty School Marathon
VaultBeauty has announced it’s officially partnered with Support Creatives for its BIPOC Beauty School Marathon, a five-day event that aims to support artists and inclusivity in the beauty industry.