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"I&amp;#039;m psyched that my colleague and GH&amp;#039;s associate beauty editor, Melanie Rud, has some news to share with us about the hottest spring trends. Take it away Mel! We&amp;#039;ve set the clocks forward, the temperatures are (slowly) rising, and the official start of spring is just days away. In other words, it&amp;#039;s time to start thinking about spring beauty! I asked celebrity makeup artist Heather Adessa for her insider&amp;#039;s take on the season&amp;#039;s freshest new trends. Read on, then take these fun new looks for a test drive. 1. Long, Lush Lashes   When it comes to lashes, it&amp;#039;s all about mega length. To achieve long, separated, and noticeable lashes, Adessa starts with a lengthening mascara, like L&amp;#039;Or\u00E9al Paris Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara ($10, drugstores), which divides and separates lashes without clumping. Follow with a second coat of a volumizing formula (her pick: L&amp;#039;Or\u00E9al Paris Voluminous Original Mascara ($7.50, drugstores); these typically have thicker brushes that deposit more pigment to make lashes pop. 2. Turquoise Eyes Spring&amp;#039;s blue eye makeup is a far cry from the outdated, cerulean shadow of the 1980s. This fresh, modern take is all about lining eyes with a teal hue. To keep the look subtle and age appropriate, use a gel or liquid eyeliner to create a thin, clean line along your top lid only. And make sure that the turquoise color you choose is deep and saturated, not pastel or neon. Try: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Duo Glossy Liquid Liner in Glossy Teal ($8, drugstores).  3. Sleek Ponytails The go-to gym style is all dressed-up for spring, says Adessa. The key to nailing this sophisticated &amp;#039;do is making sure hair is super sleek and straight. Try my go-to trick for fighting flyaways: mist hairspray on your hands and then smooth it over-it creates hold, without looking too shellaced. I like It&amp;#039;s A 10 Miracle Finishing Spray ($10, Ulta).  4. Subdued Cheeks Cheeks take a backseat this season, with colors that are more flesh-toned rather than bold and bright. Use a blush with that has brown undertones (not red or pink), or, stick with just bronzer to give skin a subtle glow. One good option: NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder ($36, narscosmetics.com). 5. A Plum Pout  Deep plum is the shade of lip color. If going dark seems a bit daunting, Adessa suggests easing into the trend by using a lip crayon; they deliver less pigment than standard lipstick, so the color starts out sheer and can be gradually built-up. Try the bargain priced CoverGirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Plum Twist ($7.50, drugstores).  6. Chunky Braids Braids have been big for multiple seasons, and for spring, bigger is better. Gone are tiny side braids-this look is all about creating dramatic visual impact with a thick side braid or braided bun. It&amp;#039;s the perfect style for days when there&amp;#039;s no time to wash; hair that&amp;#039;s a little dirty will better hold a braid and gives it texture. Just freshen up the roots with a dry shampoo, like Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray ($23, blandiproducts.com) "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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