How Celebrities Go From Ashy To Classy - Page 5

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?

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?