I have no doubt it grosses out some people when I tell them I only wash my hair a couple of times a week.  (Hey, if it works for the French…)  Now, let me reassure you: I shower daily!  However, the whole shampooing-conditioning-blowdrying thing is reserved for dirty days when my hair needs a rinse lest it run the risk of being declared a haz-mat site.  Pourquoi do I do this?  (Other than laziness, obvs.)  Heat-styling and coloring take a massive toll on hair, so damaged strands like mine are further strained by the daily wash/dry routine.  In between washes, I rely heavily on hair powders, which sop up oil, refresh a blowout, and give hair a cool Brigitte Bardot textured quality.  (In a pinch, baby powder works, too, although this trick is better for the fair-haired.)

Two amazing new hair powder lines?  Finley Hair Powder and The All Nighter.  Both come in a myriad of colors to suit all hair shades (red!  black! platinum!) and–bonus–both smell freaking fantastic.  Finley’s powders have a flowery honeysuckle scent, whereas The All Nighter’s powders smell like clementines.  Hair powder is an excellent addition to any lazy beauty gal’s arsenal, so I very enthusiastically recommend you check them out!

Normally, when I receive press alerts from publicists with celebrity photos, I ignore.  But when this image of Jessica Lowndes from 90210 popped in my inbox this morning, I did a double-take.  Doesn’t she look absolutely earth-shatteringly gorgeous?  I especially dig the strong brows, lush lashes and glowing skin.  After gaping at the photo for about 60 full seconds, I put my beauty detective skills to work, quizzing artist Stevi Christine, who created this look, on the inspiration behind the makeup.

Stevi says: “The look I was going for was old Hollywood glam meets New Hollywood. Think Brigitte Bardot, today. I created a heavy thick black cake eyeliner on the top of eyes. This liner adds attention to the eyes as it elongates, which draws everyone in. I rimmed a nude eyeliner (the best nude liner is Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Topaz) inside the eye which makes the eye brighter. I added individual lashes (Red Cherry) and a ton of Kevyn Aucoin’s Curling Mascara to add to the dramatic look!  Then I used a soft cheek color in Candlelight by Kevyn Aucoin.  To keep the focus on her eyes I used a nude matte lip (YSL Rouge Volupte #2 Sensual Silk).”

Thanks, Stevi!  Somehow I think it’s going to take more than makeup to get me looking as gorgeous as Jessica, but I’m certainly willing to try!