How-to - xoJane

A Little Nail Art Love For Boston

Glennis — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0400

Paint your nails in support of a strong city, then use those fingers to click through and donate to a good cause.

xoVain Is Growing And We Want YOU!

Annie K — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:30:00 -0400

xoVain is growing, here's how to pitch to us. Also I'm finally trying out one of those peel-off masks.

I GOT A NEW APARTMENT! Hannah's Mini-Guide To Home Decor

Hannah — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0500

I've figured out some inexpensive yet fancy ways to personalize your homestead.

The xoJane Halloween 2012 Beauty Round-Up: The Nightmare Doll

Hannah — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400

This is what happens when Barbie's horrible cousin from Hell visits.

The xoJane Halloween 2012 Beauty Round-Up: The Evil Queen

Hannah — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400

Because the best characters in fairy tales are always the bad bitches.

The xoJane Halloween 2012 Beauty Round-Up: Cleopatra

Hannah — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0400

My Halloween beauty round-up kicks off with a Liz Taylor-inspired Cleopatra look.

SUMMER BEAUTY INSPIRATION: The Retro, "Palm Springs Trophy Wife" Look

Hannah — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:33:40 -0400

Slightly gaudy, vintage California style is influencing me for Spring and Summer.

My Favourite Eyeshadow is Only 6 Bucks PLUS: Two Looks To Create With It

Hannah — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:00:14 -0500

Despite having access to pricy palettes, I still reach for this cheap-o Rimmel shadow quad day after day.

Try This At Home: A Minimalist, Bright, Jil Sander-Inspired Make-Up Look

Hannah — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:12 -0500

Despite the fact that this was inspired by Jil Sander's Fall/Winter show, I think it's an awesome look to try for Spring (or like, right now).

I Have A Hair Crush On Zooey Deschanel

Hannah — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:13 -0500

I like Zooey Deschanel's hair so much, I decided to make mine look just like it. Plus, you can too with the help of my how-to video.

That 60's Look: A Super-Easy Guide To Polished, Mod Make-Up

Hannah — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:00:07 -0400

Get the mod make-up look that's more "Alfie" than "Austin Powers".

The Kickoff of the Halloween Beauty Round-Up!: The Mermaid

Hannah — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:00:12 -0400

I'm starting off a month of Halloween-themed tutorials with a beachy siren of the sea.

How-To Video: The Classic Cat-Eye

Hannah — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:02:11 -0400

I'll show you how to create the winged eyeliner look using an unexpected method.

HOW-TO: Hang out in Clubs All Night and Have Great-Smelling Hair in the Morning (Without Showering or Anything)

Cat — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:02:32 -0400

Yes, this is possible: gross, but true! Read on.

How-To: Wear Pigtails After Your Playground Years

Hannah — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:02:18 -0400

Pigtails can look hot, not infantile, if you follow a few of these tricks.

How-To: Kirsten Dunst's Undone Chic Look

Hannah — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:02:24 -0400

Get the tousled updo and old school glam make-up that were Kirsten's choice for Cannes

HOTNESS TUTORIAL: How To Do The Olsen Twin Wavy Hair Thing (Even If You Suck At Doing Hair)

Cat — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:02:25 -0400

I PROMISE you that if you can do anything with a blowdryer and a brush, or if you can use a curling iron decently, you'll master the clamp and your hair will look better than mine for sure.

THE ART OF CRACK-TTRACTIVENESS: How To Look and Feel Hot On No Sleep

Cat — Wed, 18 May 2011 11:32:28 -0400

Sleep is for babies! But looking good when you're strung out and exhausted is for everyone.

Get An Easy Spring Look With Just Three Products

Hannah — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:02:19 -0400

Pretty eyes and lips that would go well with a Liberty print sundress and some wavy summer festival-inspired hair.

Ask Hannah: How Do I Matte-ify My Not-So-Matte Lipstick?

Hannah — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:32:41 -0400

Get the matte-lip look with products you probably already own.