Biggie talked about going from ashy to classy and these celebs took those words to heart. Sure, they may have started out a little rough around the edges (sometimes literally), but they’ve learned how to add a little polish to their red carpet appearances. Check out the little tips these celebs used to shed the hood steez and get all fancy.
50 Cent’s Strategy: Veneers
Who doesn’t love a set of straight, gleaming white teeth? Even 50 Cent knows the value of a nice grin. No need for braces when you can get veneers for an instantly beautiful smile.
Steve Harvey’s Strategy: A New Hairline
Guys get new ‘dos too. Steve Harvey did away with his ummm interesting hairline and decided to rock a baldie. Good move.
Beyonce’s Strategy: Boob Tape
Good support and some strategically placed tape can make anybody’s cup runneth over. Beyonce has boobs when she wants to have them. For the ladies on the ittie bittie committee, do you use tricks like this to prop up the girls or do you rock your mosquito bites with pride?
Jennifer Hudson’s Strategy: Body Shimmer/Bronzer
Ever notice how celeb skin seems to glow? It’s not from water and good fortune. A lot of the ladies you see on the red carpet wear body shimmer or bronzer (yes, even for us brown girls). Sam Fine knows his way around a make up bag and he helps celebs like Jennifer Hudson get that year round glow.
Solange’s Strategy: “Personality” Nails
You fancy, huh? Well, you’ll need a customized manicure that reflects your personality and complements your outfit. Solange gives a shout to out our folks across the pond with this look.
Ciara’s Strategy: Leg Attention
Amazing how a fierce shoe game can elevate (in more way’s than one) a person’s whole fashion cred. Ciara breaks fly in more ways than one with her Converse hooker heels. Maybe the shoes aren’t your first choice, but those legs are killer.
Taraji P. Henson’s Strategy: Luscious Lashes
Walking around without eyelashes on is like walking around with no pants in the celebrity world. You need more than mascara to get these luscious lashes Taraji P. Henson is rocking.
Tyra’s Strategy: Weave as a Hair Protector
Most female celebs go through a million hair changes in a very short period of time. Nobody’s hair can take that amount of heat, chemicals and other follicle torture. A good weave is essential for these ladies to keep their natural hair healthy. Tyra knows all about it.
Sanaa Lathan’s Strategy: Extra Brow Love
Lathan was born with ample brows, but she knows the “celeb” look is, well, all in the brows! Any celeb worth his or her salt knows that well-groomed eyebrows make your eyes pop, a necessity when you are perfecting a camera ready look. Waxing, tweezing and a good eyebrow pencil are must-haves.
Pharrell’s Strategy: Some Tattoo “Swexy”
Real talk, tattoo sleeves are kinda Hot on the right kind of guy, but Pharrell decided it was time to get rid of his body art. Would you go through the pain and expense of tattoo removal (which often doesn’t totally remove the tattoo) or would you figure out a way to cover it up?
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