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Melanie Martin is a lover of words, beauty, art and anything creative. Being the ugly duckling and middle child, she grew up spending most of her time in the library or tucked away reading a book in a corner of a room-not much has changed upon reaching adulthood. Not too long ago, she discovered that she was in love with something else besides the world of words: beauty. This led her to attend The Paul Mitchell School where she found out that you can mesh both of your loves and end up with a world of amazing opportunities. She is a hairstylist/poet/writer/fashionista/lover of nature & life. She cannot live without her journal, fashion magazines and her witch hazel astringent, and oh yea-she isn’t so much of an ugly duckling anymore. Melanie loves dogs, most cats and is big on giving back to the community. If you have a beauty question or a product that you you would like reviewed on Miss A, please contact Melanie at melmagiq25@gmail.com.

Get Julianna Margulies Emmy Look

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Want to know how Julianna Margulies‘, Emmy winner and star of CBS’ “The Good Wife”, red-carpet hairstyle was achieved? Then look no further, as celebrity hair stylist Matthew Monzon dishes on how to get the A-lister’s stunning look, using Leonor Greyl Hair products.

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“For Julianna Margulies’ Emmys look, I wanted [...]

Get Julie Bowen’s Emmy Look

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Photo Credit: www.socialitelife.com

“Modern Family” T.V. star Julie Bowen took home an Emmy this past weekend, but what we really should commend her for is her award winning makeup! Read on as we find out the details by celebrity makeup artist Heather Currie on how she got Julie red carpet ready using Votre [...]

How To Get Kim Kardashian’s Hair

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Kim Kardashian is rarely ever seen without her signature hair-do: lusciously curled locks. Whether she is at a book signing, unveiling her new clothes collection or just out and about, she knows how to work this look! This look is very versatile and can take you from day to night, [...]

M.A.C. Cosmetics: Semi Precious Collection

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photo courtesy of www.theshadesofu.com

 

If you love makeup the way I do, then you are going to be overwhelmed with the new Semi Precious Collection from the ever fabulous M.A.C. This limited edition, inspired by the luminescent gemstones of Brazil, is the perfect set of colors for your Summer palette.

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Peter Lamas Hair Care Line

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photo courtesy of www.peterlamas.com

 

Although Peter Lamas has a skincare line, it’s the hair care lines that I am interested in. First and foremost it is environmentally friendly and they do not test on animals, nor do they use animal by-products. For organic gals like me, this is a plus. The next [...]

2011 Hair Trend: Ombre

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This summer, why not try something a little different? How about altering your hair’s natural hue just a little bit? I’m talking about Ombre. You see it everywhere and on everyone, including celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker and Shanae Grimes. The look is super beautiful, effortlessly stylish and reason [...]

How to Know What Colors Are Best for Your Skin Tone

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Before I joined the beauty world, I use to stumble with one particular question: “How do I know which colors work best for my complexion?” It may sound very simple, but for the not so beauty savvy, it can be a stumbling block. So I’m going to give you the [...]

Summer Hair And Makeup Tips

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You know that summer is nipping at our heels when Memorial Day comes around, so I thought that maybe I could trade secrets with you. Read on and find out a couple of my favorite hair and makeup tips to keep you happy, beautiful and carefree this season.

 

Stay Frizz-Free: ugghh, it’s one [...]

How to Create Wavy Beach Hair

Jennifer Aniston; Photo courtesy bellasugar.com

Jennifer Aniston; Photo courtesy bellasugar.com

I think beach hair has got to be one of the most beautiful hairstyle that exists. It’s full of texture, tousled and oh so gloriously sexy looking. So how do you achieve this sexy, yet effortless look, minus the aid of a curling iron or round brush? It [...]