Erica Coates
Professional Makeup Artist
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How & Where to Apply Perfume (Plus, Common Mistakes to Avoid)
Learn how to wear your signature scent for long-lasting fragranceThe best part about wearing a perfume or cologne is smelling it throughout the day—but how do you get it to last that long? The key is in the application...
How to Trim Bushy Men’s Eyebrows
Learn how to cut and pluck bushy eyebrows with this simple guide Have you noticed that your eyebrows are starting to look a little bushy or scraggly? Even though most men forget about it, trimming your eyebrows is a rea...
How to
Shape Your Eyebrows with a Razor
Using a razor to shape your eyebrows can give you the same look as waxing or tweezing, but without the pain. First, you will need to purchase an eyebrow razor with a small blade. Then you can shave your eyebrows into a s...
How to Create Your Own Natural Perfume Using Essential Oils
Blending essential oils to make a delightful fragranceMaking perfume with essential oils is an easy DIY project that can be done in a matter of minutes! All you need to make your very own signature fragrance are a few es...
3 Ways to Safely Remove Eyelash Extensions
Expert-approved tips to take off eyelash extensions without damageEyelash extensions make your eyes look lovely, but after a month or two, they might start falling off and it’ll be time to remove them. Lash extensions ...
How to
Make Perfume Last Longer
Wondering how to get the most out of your favorite perfume and smell nice for hours on end? We’re here to help! With a few quick changes to how you apply perfume, you can ensure that your skin smells great all day. Rea...
How and Where to Apply Perfume Oil
How much perfume should you use? And on what body parts? Your questions, answered Perfume oil is more concentrated and longer-lasting than a spray perfume. It's also a great choice if you want to wear your perfume on spe...
How to
Trim Nose Hair
Nose hairs are there for a reason. They're part of your body's natural immune system. When you breathe through your nose, toxins, dust, bacteria, and other pollutants get trapped in the hairs. The nose contains two types...
How to Stop Picking Your Nose for Good
Quit digging for treasure with these mindful instructionsNose picking is a very common activity across most (if not all) cultures. Even so, it is seen as unacceptable in public. In extreme cases, nose picking can cause s...
How to
Lighten Dark Lips Permanently
Having soft, pink lips is a goal for many. If you have dark spots that irritate you or annoy you, you may have tried home remedies that worked for a little bit, but not permanently. To lighten your lips for good, try app...
How to
Sharpen an Eyeliner Pencil
Dull eyeliner can give you smudgy, inexact lines when you apply it. Sharpening your eyeliner pencil regularly will help you get the best use out of your makeup.
How to
Cover Moles with Makeup
Moles can be interesting beauty marks that add character to a face or body. They can also be frustrating blemishes. If you have a bothersome mole that you’re looking to cover with makeup, the process is straightforward...
How to
Get Natural Red Lips
Are you tired of getting red lipstick on everything your lips touch? If you want lips that look red without the mess, start by conditioning your lips to bring out their natural color. Using a subtle lip stain made with b...
Nose Hair Removal: 2 Simple Methods
Yes, your nose hair is there for a reason, but it's totally valid if want to trim some of your hairs away. Thankfully, your scissors or nose hair trimmer are up to the task—and we're here to help you get started. In a ...
How to
Cover a Mole
Your mole makes you unique and beautiful, and it’s important to feel confident and love the skin you’re in. That said, it’s perfectly fine to hide a mole on your face or anywhere on your body if you feel like it. F...
How to
Put On Lotion
Most people know that applying lotion helps to moisturize the skin, but many don’t realize that it has other benefits as well. Regularly putting lotion on can help minimize the look of wrinkles, sooth stressed skin an...
How to
Do Marilyn Monroe Makeup
The iconic Marilyn Monroe look is still a makeup look that is admired by many people all over the world, even today. Although her makeup artist was very secretive about how he did her makeup, several people have figured ...
How to
Smell Nice
If you tend to sweat a lot or notice that you have a strong body odor, it might be time to switch up your hygiene routine. Staying fresh all day every day can be a challenge, but with a few simple tips, you can keep your...
How to
Fix Eyelash Extensions That Are Too Long
Eyelash extensions can elevate your style by making it look like you are wearing mascara or falsies when you have no makeup on at all. However, there is a chance that you’ll get lashes that are too long, which can caus...
How to
Apply Hippie Makeup
Whether you're dressing up for Halloween, heading to an outdoor music festival, or channeling your inner flower child, creating a hippie makeup look can be a lot of fun. Since hippies were all about natural beauty, start...
