Tag: beauty

How to Prevent Self-Tanner Disasters

With summer comes sun-kissed skin—except when you’re in the studio all day! When you find yourself months into peak sun season with no tan lines to show, reaching for a bottle of self-tanning lotion or spray seems like the perfect quick fix. It’s easy, cheap, safer than broiling in the sun all day and convenient—you […]

Shine On

Everyone loves playing with sparkly makeup—but it’s easy to go overboard and end up covered in glitter! We asked makeup artist Chuck Jensen to create two looks that will give you a tasteful glow.

Lash Out

No stage look is complete without a luscious set of false lashes. But actually getting the flimsy strips on your eyelids can seem impossible. We asked makeup artist Chuck Jensen to show us the best way to apply those fabulous falsies.

Eye-Opening Makeup Tips

There’s nothing more spine-tingling than a dancer who can move the audience with a single look. How can you use makeup to amplify that expressive power? We asked makeup artist Chuck Jensen to share three tricks that’ll open and accentuate your eyes onstage. Lash Out False eyelashes are your best friend when it comes to […]

Short Story

You got a lob, and it’s adorable—but it’s probably also un-bun-able. How can you keep it out of your face for class? We asked hair pro Chuck Jensen to create three dance-friendly updos that are perfect for shorter hair. 1. Tucked French Braid • Create a French braid—crossing the strands over, not under, as you […]

Makeup Brush Maintenance

Nationals season means tons of makeup. And even if you’ve mastered a skin-care routine to combat the hours your skin spends covered in foundation and powder, you may be overlooking one important detail: your makeup brushes. The tools of your trade need cleaning, too! Dirty makeup brushes can cause a lot of icky issues, including […]

Bun of Steel

The quest for the perfect ballet bun is basically never-ending. How can you make sure your do stays firmly in place from curtain up to curtain down? Here’s how hair pro Chuck Jensen creates a super-sleek, super-secure performance bun. (Click the image to make it larger!)