The most physically beautiful women in the world weren’t necessarily born that way. Celebrities who dazzle on the red carpet or the big screen have more than just a few beauty secrets up their designer sleeves and a whole team of experts to help them brush and blend and highlight and curl to perfection. That doesn’t mean they’re not naturally attractive women, but they know how to turn a pretty face into a nearly perfect one. And with a few of their beauty secrets revealed, so can you.
The perfect hair
Why can’t you get your long locks to look as full as Eva Longoria’s no matter how much you spend on product or how much you apply? Hair extensions, that’s why. Of course not all celebs are wearing them all the time, but if they need to look fabulous for a special event, there’s a good chance hair extensions will be involved. Unlike the painful hair-wrecking weaves that used to be a folically-challenged girls only option, today’s hair extensions are attached with bonding methods that are designed to dissolve when a special formula is applied, leaving hair with little or no damage. A full set of extensions applied at the salon can cost more than $1,000, but quality clip-in extensions made of natural hair are an affordable way to boost volume, and they blend well with almost any style.
Glowing skin
Celebrities can afford all the fancy facials they want, but if they don’t take care of their skin in between appointments it will show. And even the best Hollywood make-up artist needs a good canvas to work with. Jennifer Garner’s secret to good skin is liberal use of sunblock. She likes brands that use naturally sourced minerals for herself and her kids. Catherine Zeta Jones loves to moisturize and doesn’t save her anti-aging creams for bedtime; she wears them under her makeup for a dewy look all day long.
The right make-up
Nothing is as sexy as perfectly painted red lips, but finding the right shade of red can be a nightmare. Gwen Stefani is known for her scarlet smile but she doesn’t rely on just one rosy shade for her signature lip color; she layers on a few different reds to create a hue that’s perfect for her complexion. If you love the reds and pinks but want to wear them in a more subtle way, follow Jessica Biel’s lead and use a stain-gloss product instead of regular lipstick. A stain-gloss will look softer and blends easier while still giving you that luscious kiss of red.
Celebrities aren’t as perfect as they may seem on camera, and even the most beautiful women have flaws that make them feel insecure. Great hair, great skin and perfect pouting lips can make any woman feel good for a few moments, but the biggest beauty secret of all is confidence. It’s no secret: When you feel confident about who you are, everything about you becomes instantly more beautiful.
