The 50 Best Beauty How-To Articles on the Web

Posted by June 06, 2012 10:15 am

Jane of Sea of Shoes can do no wrong in our book. Read up on how she got this braided style here. 

 via Sea of Shoes

A tutorial on how to properly wash your face -- something that you think you know, but do you really?

 via Marie Claire

Summertime means chlorine and sunshine, which are hair color's biggest enemies. Learn how to keep your hair color in these tricky summer conditions. 

 via Telegraph

Ever wondered if you can make your hair grow faster? Here's how! 

 via Marie Claire

Whether you have naturally oily skin or the humidity is bringing out the worst in you, here's how to fight a shiny face. 

 via Stylelist

Here's how to combat 8 common beauty mistakes. 

 via Real Simple

On a budget? Make your own sugar body scrub at home! 

 via Fat Wallet

Learn Lauren Conrad's favorite at-home facial. 

 via Lauren Conrad

Dying to get a twisted, half-up hairstyle? We taught you how, but here's a refresher. 

via Beauty High

We love summer, but we have frizz. Smooth out your hair with these tips. 

 via Telegraph

Did you love Jason Wu's Fall 2012 makeup as much as we did? Learn the steps! 

 via Glamour

Celebs (almost) always look flawless on the red carpet - here are a few of their secrets. 

via Shape

Who knew there were this many ways to make your eyes look bigger? 

 via Real Beauty

Monique Lhuillier's Fall 2012 makeup left us stunned. Get the look here. 

 via Glamour

Hair chalking is a huge trend, and doesn't seem to be going anywhere any time soon. Try this at home. 

 via Seventeen

There's nothing that ruins a smile like discolored teeth. Learn how to get pearly whites here. 

 via Web MD

Don't have money for a salon? Follow these steps for dying your hair at home. 

 via Oprah

Breaking out from too much makeup? Or is it stress? Learn 15 ways to get rid of acne. 

 via How Stuff Works Health

The floral trend is huge for summer, and it can be hard to figure out how to complete your entire look. Our team put together this tutorial, so let's jog your memory a bit. 

 via Beauty High

Dying for healthy summer hair? Read on. 

 via Marie Claire

Choosing the right skin care products can be scary in a world of so many choices. Read this tutorial on the best way to shop for your beauty closet. 

 via Allure

Can't quite keep a steady hand while painting your nails with stripes? Here's a nifty way to get the job done. 

 via Jezebel

If you broke out the sandals this week, you need a pedicure right now. Read on for how to do a perfect pedicure at your place. 

 via Telegraph

Have you always wanted hair like a Cosmo cover girl? Their secrets are revealed here! 

 via Cosmo

If anyone has better skin than Lauren Conrad, they're faking. Lauren shares her tips here. 

via Lauren Conrad

Find the perfect shade of lip color for you! 

 via Glamour

Perfect for a summer glow, here's what to do for a dewy makeup look. 

 via Cupcakes and Cashmere

How adorable are these gingham nails? Learn how to create them on your own. 

 via The Beauty Department

The CFDA awards bring out the best in beauty, and we love this look. 

 via Beauty Blogging Junkie

Do you take daily supplements? Read this to learn how many you should be having each day. 

 via No More Dirty Looks

Colored hair? Here's how to keep it vibrant longer. 

 via Fashionista.com

All of the heat we put our hair through can definitely take a toll. Stop wrecking your tresses with these tricks. 

 via Bubz Beauty

The only way braids and buns could be better is if they're paired together. Learn how to get a braided bun courtesy of Cupcakes and Cashmere. 

 via Cupcakes and Cashmere

You don't need injections for your lips to look fuller. These are the makeup steps to rival Angelina Jolie. 

 via The Beauty Department

Kelly Osbourne absolutely nailed bright pink lips here. Check out how to rock this pout. 

via Teen Vogue

We all know the morning isn't exactly our most beautiful time of the day. With these tips and tricks, you can wake up looking better tomorrow. 

 via Yahoo! Shine

Be a manicure pro with this step-by-step guide to an at-home manicure. 

 via Glamour

Do you love a certain flavor of lip balm that you can never seem to find in stores? Now you can make your own! 

 via BeautyLish

It might sound silly, but every now and then your hair gets hungry. Feed it a homemade avocado mask. 

 via Daily Makeover

Love your hair when you get out of the ocean? Mimic the look without the beach by making your own sea salt spray. 

 via MNN

Smooth skin starts with exfoliation. Learn the proper process here. 

 via Health

We've all suffered from hair not staying in place for an entire night. Learn how to get hair to behave the way you wish it would. 

 via Daily Glow

Waterproof mascara is perfect, as long as you don't have to take it off. Here's how to remove even the toughest waterproof makeup. 

 via Lovelish

Whether you've been shaving your legs for years or you're just starting, there's a method to the madness. 

 via Cosmetics Cop

Waxing your upper lip doesn't have to be so painful. 

 via Simple Hair Removal

Going to a party this weekend? Read up on how to look good in every picture snapped of you. 

 via Cosmo

Cleaning your makeup brushes is a rarely talked about beauty necessity, but dirty brushes could be the reason your skin isn't in tip top shape. Learn how to properly clean your tools here. 

 via Bubz [...]

Cleaning your makeup brushes is a rarely talked about beauty necessity, but dirty brushes could be the reason your skin isn't in tip top shape. Learn how to properly clean your tools here. 

 via Bubz Beauty

In between haircuts? Here's what you need to know about trimming your bangs yourself. 

via Seventeen

Hair laying flat? Put some volume back in! 

 via Beauty Fool

Believe it or not, there are important steps to take when applying blush. 

 via Temptalia

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The beauty world can be a pretty daunting place. Every day there seems to be a new way to paint your nails or a new technique for styling your hair, and with all of the new trends out there, it can be pretty intimidating for a girl to keep up. Even for the “Done in 5 Minutes” ladies, there always seems to be a new issue popping up, like how to deal with frizzy hair in the humid summer weather. With loads of information on the interwebs, tackling these burning beauty questions is a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. Yes, that someone is Beauty High.

In the interest of helping to answer every question you could ever ask about hair, makeup, and anything else related to primping, we’ve put together 50 of the most useful how-to articles we could find. From how to make your hair grow faster to how to find the best lip color for your skin tone, these articles from some of our favorite websites have got you covered. Even though it’s close to impossible to know how to do everything right, after flipping through this slideshow, you’ll have a much better handle on how to tackle your beauty woes.

 Do you know of any amazing how-to’s that we left out? Let us know in the comments section below — we’re always looking for new lessons to learn!

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