From Halle Berry's era-defining pixie cut to Amy Winehouse's trademark eyeliner and Taylor Swift's iconic red lip, celebrities are the ultimate beauty muses for beauty editors. Check out the A-list celebs we turn to when we need makeup and hair inspiration…
Sabrina Carpenter: For her relatable looks
“In the past, if someone had asked me to name a celebrity who was my beauty icon, I would have said Taylor Swift. The winged eyeliner (sharp enough to kill a man), the fluffy bangs, the red lips. I've always been obsessed with her look.”
“But I could never pull off red lipstick like she did, so I've learned my lesson and I don't try to copy her makeup anymore.
“Sabrina Carpenter, on the other hand… her pop-star-approved makeup is comfortable, dewy and fresh, and I love it. The last time I was at the salon, I took a photo of her at 25 and tried to emulate her face-framing bangs.”
“Thankfully, espresso The singer is no gatekeeper when it comes to makeup, and she shared the affordable products she (and I) use to achieve her trademark dewy eyes and fresh-faced look, including Make Up Forever Whatever Walnut Lip Liner, Make Up By Mario's Soft Pop Blush in Rose Crush, and Nudstix Blot N' Blur Matte Stick to reduce shine.
As for her hair colour, hair expert Michelle Billington of Jerome Russell B Blonde says Sabrina's hair colour is buttercup blonde.
“Buttercup blonde is a beautifully sun-kissed shade that features warm golden tones reminiscent of the color of buttercups,” says Michelle. “It has a soft, sun-kissed look and varies in intensity from a light pale blonde to a deeper, honey-toned blonde.”
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“Buttercup blonde adds warmth to the face and is a color that looks good on everyone, especially those with warm or neutral skin tones.” Got it! – Melanie McLeod
Drew Barrymore: For inner beauty
“To be honest, I don't usually look to celebrities for makeup or beauty inspiration as I strongly believe in focusing on what makes you look and feel good. What looks good on one person may not look good on another and we are all so different, that's why everyone can be beautiful in their own unique way.”
“So when I'm asked to write about celebrities who inspire me, I look at more than just their looks. And that's why I love Drew Barrymore so much: she radiates beauty from within. The actress once said, 'I think happiness makes people beautiful,' and I think she's right. She's had a turbulent life, and you can see pictures of her when she was unhappy. She still has natural beauty, but she was never as beautiful as she is now.”
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“To me, Drew is the epitome of beauty. As you get older, especially in the celebrity world, you have to meet certain criteria to be called 'beautiful.' But Drew embraces her age with confidence and positivity, which makes her even more beautiful.” Donna Francis
Jamelia: Embrace your natural hair
“Singer, actress and presenter Jamelia has always been the epitome of celebrity beauty to me. Not only does she look ageless, but she is a pioneer for black British female celebrity and has embraced her natural hair texture, so she continues to be an inspiration to me and to anyone with afro hair.”
“Moving into 2015, Hollyoaks The actress said: “I did something for my daughters. I wanted to be the person they see in the media, someone who has hair like theirs and loves it. I love my hair and regret not making the choice to go back to natural a long time ago.”
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“In her YouTube “Afro Hair Series,” Jamelia shared her knowledge and expertise on hairstyles like the kenelou and must-have items for hair wash days, empowering women to love their hair.
“My own natural hair journey started on my 30th birthday, where I was frustrated because I didn't know what to do with my natural texture unless I straightened or frizzed my hair. But, Jamelia tells HELLO!, “We have to be brave enough to leave our hair natural. There are so many opportunities to celebrate yourself without even realizing it, whether you're at work or picking up your kids from school.”
“When I was younger, I didn't see many black or mixed race women who had natural hair and loved it. The more we live out loud, celebrate ourselves, and affirm each other, the more it makes a difference.” Kate Rocket
Arizona Muse: For Sustainable Beauty
“I recently spoke with model and actress Arizona Muse for an interview with HELLO! and was really impressed with her approach to sustainable beauty and her overall commitment to a planet-conscious lifestyle.
“There's no denying that the fashion and beauty industries have a huge impact on the planet. It can feel overwhelming at times, but there are ways to still have fun with clothes and makeup without causing too much damage.”
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“Arizona runs DIRT, a charity that aims to help farmers grow and process biodynamic raw materials for fashion, and she also spoke passionately about making beauty sustainable. “The Earth can't be healthy if everything on it isn't healthy, and if the Earth isn't healthy, we can't be healthy,” she explained. “It stretches in every direction. It's such a beautiful thing to live in and see the sacred in everything.”
“Since speaking with her, I've become more conscious of the products I use and how to make sustainable choices in my daily life, especially reducing waste.” Lydia Momen
