Amy Schumer has quickly become comedy’s new ‘It Girl,’ thanks to her breakout role in this summer’s romantic comedy, Trainwreck. While Schumer’s character may have been a trainwreck, that couldn’t be further from Schumer’s red carpet look at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards. With her relaxed French twist and smokey liner, Schumer’s updated take on an otherwise classic look proved this funny girl has some serious style.
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>> One of the best perks of a messy French twist is that your hair doesn’t have to be super clean or even brushed to get the desired outcome. If your hair tends to tangle, run a brush through but don’t stress if it isn’t perfectly coifed. Grab your favorite can of dry shampoo and work it from root to tip. I prefer Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo for its long-lasting, pseudo-clean look.
>> Back-comb mid-size sections of your hair, focusing on the middle and leaving the front section parted on the side. Next, use Da vines sea salt spray on the tips to give a little extra weight for support. Feel free to tease or run your fingers through hair as needed.
>> Use a shaping paste, I prefer Paul Mitchell tea tree Shaping Cream, and run it through your hair while pulling it back into a ponytail. Once hair is pulled back in a low pony, hold it back with one hand and use the other to shape the twist. Roll it around your fingers before securing with bobby pins.
>> Finish off your messy twist with Frederic Fekkai Sheer Hold hairspray for all-day hold. If you want to create a little extra mess, run your fingers through small sections and tease. You can even run a large-barrel curing iron through the front section for extra curl and volume.
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>> To get Amy’s sexy, smoky eye, start with a medium-round eye brush to apply charcoal gray eye shadow to the arch of the lid. Blend in a downward motion to the lash line. Use a soft black pencil to line your lashes and gently smudge outward.
>> Incorporating a little color is a great way to add definition to your look. Amy’s smoky eye had shades of silver lining her lower lid. Use e.l.f. Studio Eyeliner & Shadow Stick in Black/Smoke to effortlessly line your bottom lid to get Amy’s smoky silver look.
>> Finish off your cat eye with a heavy layer of black mascara on both top and bottom lashes. I prefer Buxom lash Waterproof Mascara, thanks to its zero clump effect. This mascara doesn’t budge and will leave your lashes looking longer and thicker than you can imagine—a perfect finish to a dramatic smoky eye.
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