Birchbox staffers have many varied styles and beauty routines. Today we’re sharing Software Engineer Alina’s signature routine—bold red lips and contoured cheeks. 

March means more than just basketball at Birchbox. This month we’re pitting our favorite styles against each other—starting with the ubiquitous top knot two different ways.

We love the bold eye makeup trend that we saw at Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week, but what works on the runway doesn’t always work in real life. Learn how to create this real life version of the look from celebrity makeup artist Ana Marie. 

Celebrity hairstylist Serge Normant (whose clients include Blake Lively, Gisele Bundchen, and Julia Roberts) shows us his trick to transforming flat hair into big hair in moments. 

Birchbox editor Candice only has 20 minutes to get ready for date night. Luckily, she has a little help. Follow these tips for a makeup look that you’ll want to show off, date or no date.

Just in time for red-carpet season, we teamed up with Ojon’s lead stylist Gwynne Mims to score classic Hollywood pin curls. Channel your inner pinup and follow these easy steps to get the look.

Birchbox Editor Candice is a pro at getting ready seriously fast. So we convinced her to show us what would happen if she had to get ready for a happy hour in just one city block.

Bring out your wild side with this chic leopard print nail tutorial. Don’t worry if you’re not a nail art pro—we promise anyone can master this easy look.

Makeup artist Stefanie Syat shows us how to pull off a dazzling glitter eye makeup look—perfect for your New Year’s Eve parties. 

They say it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but during the holidays we covet pretty packaging just as much as the actual presents. We’ve assembled these easy tricks to help your gifts stand out in a sea of generic paper.