Spring Hairstyles and Makeup for Every Age

Pink blush like Leighton Meester's looks lively and feminine — perfect for spring. "In your 20s you can get away with a very bright shade," says Tayaba Jafri, Laura Mercier Global Makeup Artist. To avoid a clownish effect, use a fluffy brush to apply the color just to the apples of your cheeks and be sure to blend.

MAC Powder Blush in Full Fuchsia, $18.50, maccosmetics.com

Braids have been a big trend for several seasons, and they're still going strong this spring. To snag Alicia Keys's fun look, take the bang section of your hair and braid into a larger French braid, going from the back of the bang to the front, braiding forward. Depending on your hair texture, pin the braid to the front of your head, or mist with hairspray for hold.

After several seasons of dewy skin, it's fun to try out a more polished, matte effect, and youthful skin is the perfect canvas, says Jafri. To get Kim Kardashian's flawless look, use a powder like Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Matte Foundation.

$28, sephora.com

The long bob (a.k.a "lob") is a super-chic look that can be worn sleek or wavy (like Malin Ackerman shows off here). Ask your stylist to snip your strands so they graze your shoulder blades in the front and are slightly shorter in the back, says Riggs.

For a sexy night-out look like the one Ginnifer Goodwin has here, rim your upper and lower lash lines. Skip liquid versions, which can be tricky to work with, and use a long-lasting cream version instead. A good one: Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner.

$22, sephora.com

Shiny, loose spirals have become a hairstyle staple. For a pretty update, make a deep side part and secure your strands with a small, sparkly barrette à la Beth Ostrosky.

Ruby-hued lips dominated the red carpet during awards season (check out the look on Diane Kruger), but it's not the only eye-catching shade out there. "Plum and berry colors are great options too," says Jafri.

Check out the most flattering shades of red, pink, nude, brown, and berry lipsticks.

Wispy, long layers like Kyra Sedgwick's are easy to style while keeping your look youthful. If your hair does not hold a curl well, use Catwalk Your Highness Firm Hold Hairspray from TIGI with a stick curling iron to add a more defined wave. Then, apply Paul Mitchell Smoothing Gloss Drops and shake loose.

Hairspray, $21, amazon.com

Gloss Drops, $20, drugstore.com

Switch it up from the usual matte charcoal shadow shades and choose a shimmering gold or bronze hue for Cate Blanchett's dazzling look.

Urban Decay Smoke Out Kit in Deep Greens, $34, urbandecay.com

This chic sweep is perfect for an evening out. Take a cue from Faith Hill and work with your natural texture for a look that's glam without feel too "done." Apply just a drop of styling gel or mousse and pull the hair back into a low, messy chignon.

Not only are full, defined brows like Salma Hayek's on trend right now, but they also have an anti-aging effect on your face, says Jafri. For easy at-home shaping, try the Christi Harris Precision Brow Planing System.

$39.95, christiharrisbrows.com

Whether you choose a longer bob like Iman or a shorter look, this cut never goes out of style. For the most modern feel, ask your stylist for long, angled bangs that can be worn swept to one side or pulled back.

Nothing makes you look younger than volume, especially when it's in your lips. To score a fuller mouth sans needles, try a plumping lip gloss in a soft berry or plum shade. A good one: Lorac Lotsa Lip Plumping Lip Gloss in Naughty.

$18.50, sephora.com

When choosing angles, Riggs suggests only adding them in the back. Bangs should also be longer and not blunt. A wispy style softens your features, creating an anti-aging effect. To match your bangs to Glenn Close's, add Aveda Light Elements Texturizing Cream and rough-dry with your fingers before curling slightly to the side.

$24, aveda.com

Mineral makeup can help your complexion appear more youthful and radiant. For healthy, luminous skin like Michelle Pfeiffer's, use a hydrating product like Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Tinted Moisturizer.

$14.95, physiciansformula.com