fall’s refined
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ElEgant BEauty
by Adriana Vater Fall hair and makeup shimmers with an elegance that leans into a slight wild side. Hair is sleek, with longer lengths – even shorter styles feature sideswept bangs and an unstructured look that exudes a relaxed confidence. A pulled-back ponytail is cool and cultivated; from the back, a slightly unkempt fishtail braid makes a subtle statement. Shorter styles brush the shoulders to show off the collarbone. Grown-out fringe is beautifully swept to the side. Hair color is layered for unique dimension: add a veil of honey blonde and cinnamon to the underneath layers for a peek-a-boo effect reminiscent of the colors of fall foliage. Blondes are warmer. Reds are richer. Browns are
more chocolately, no longer violet-toned hues. For the face, luxurious petal tones are grounded by neutrals, to cast features in a provocative new light. It’s yours to define – with color-saturated lips or richly contoured eyes – or both. Cat-shaped contouring elongates the eyes, while feminine colors and soft blending keep the look sophisticated. Sleeping in braids will have you wake up with a sexy new texture. Aveda Blue Malva tempers brassiness and is brilliant for blondes. Pump up your hair’s volume with a volumizing hairspray. Layers added to thin hair help boost volume as well, and can tame curly hair that tends to dry into an unhealthy shape. Zero-color glossing adds shine. • Adriana Vater - Spa Adriana Salon & Spa 631-351-1555 spaadriana.com
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