Beauty and hair-care tips from Michelle plus a style file of her outfits.
Hairstyles
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Introduction
Michelle Trachtenberg is anything but an ordinary 17-year-old. The lovely and
multi-talented actress, born October 11th, 1985 in New York City, currently
plays the mystery-laden character Dawn Summers, Buffy's little sister, on UPN's
award winning "Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (All photos in this article are
courtesy of UPN and ©UPN2001. All rights reserved).
Although Dawn's entrance on one of television's most successful hits was
initially unexplained, her role as "The Key" to all the secrets in Sunnydale and
the world eventually evolved into a major story line. Although Michelle has
admitted in press interviews that she was a little nervous about "popping" up
suddenly in Buffy's 5th season opener, she was also excited by the opportunity
to work with her old friend Sarah Michelle Geller from All My Children soap
days.
Although her character was mysterious in the beginning, Michelle has confused in
interviews that her Buffy character shares a lot of her own characteristics.
Confessing to be outgoing, opinionated and fun loving, Michelle has had a lot of
practice being a little sister. Besides big sister Buffy, Michelle has her own
real-life big sis that she can bicker with off the set. Although Michelle's real
life sibling is seven years older Michelle has reported that she and her sister
have gotten closer over the years.
Long Luxurious Toffee Strands
Michelle need not have worried about her character's addition to the
cast. Both Michelle and Dawn Summers have proven to be a popular hit with
Buffy fans. Michelle's long toffee colored lovely locks have also
endeared her fans of long hair.
Although Michelle as Dawn Summers tends to wear her one length strands
straight and parted in the middle, she adds a bit of sass with simple
ponytails and curls. Michelle also likes to pull a few strands from
either side of her stunning face and pin her hair partially back as shown
to the side.
To steal Michelle's stunning straight sleekness:
1. Start with a visit to your stylist for a trim that gives you blunt
healthy ends.
2. Shampoo with a product designed for your hair type. If you need extra
volume, shampoo with Phytotherathrie's Volume or the new Volume Mousse
Shampoo. Follow with a rinse out conditioner if appropriate. Finish the
cycle with a cool/cold water rinse to add extra shine.
If you have colored or highlighted hair consider using color enhancing
shampoo and conditioner to keep your hues looking spectacular.
3. Towel blot hair to remove moisture. Apply a good detangler and remove
all tangles working from the bottom to the top of the head. If you wish to
copy Michelle's center part, use a comb with a pointy end and create a
part from the front to the back of your head.
4. For extra fullness apply a volume enhancing product like
Phytotherathrie Actif at the roots. If extra volume is not required,
apply a good leave-in conditioner or heat protectant spray to protect
strands from blow-dryer heat. If you prefer, apply a gel or styling mousse
to add overall control and body.
For hair with slight natural curl or wave apply a straightening balm or
defrisant balm to help straighten as you blow dry.
5. Separate your hair into sections and blow dry using a boar's head
paddle brush. Told the hair taut with the brush and direct the air flow
of the dryer from the roots to the ends to add natural shine.
6. Once the hair is 100% dry clip the upper layer of hair up and away
from your face. Use a flattening iron on individual sections to get a
totally straight and smooth finish. If you want a slight curl at the
ends, use a curling iron for just a few sections on the ends to give
slight curls and definition.
7. To finish the look spritz lightly with a good shine spray like Mine
Barbee Blast. If you prefer, use your fingers to smooth your hair into
place then add a few drops of Phytotherathrie Serum to the palms of your
hands and smooth over the top of your hair from roots to ends.
Wear hair parted from the middle like Michelle or jazz up the look with a
zigzag or messy part. If you prefer Michelle's curly look, use a curling
iron or hot curlers on your hair after it is dry rather than the
straightening iron. Remember, the larger the curlers or curling iron
barrel, the larger the curls.
To get Michelle's pulled back look, take 1 1/2 to 2" section sections of
hair at the hairline and pull back to the middle of the crown. Clip with
a sparkly barrette or small jeweled clips. Leave the length to flow down
your back is soft curls, waves or strands.Viola. You should have sleek, shiny, sultry locks like a hot new star.
Michelle has lovely long chocolate brown locks that looks stunning either long and sleek or pulled back and cascading in long soft waves.
Her Own Styles
Collection of Michelle's hairstyles. Scroll over the image for a hairstyle rating. If you have a hairstyle of Michelle that is not seen here please e-mail me and let me know.
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Fashion
Want to look like Michelle? Style file of clothes and
accessories that Michelle has worn out and about on the red carpet. If you have
a clothing or accessory item that Michelle has worn which is not seen here
please e-mail me and let me
know. For more images please check out the
gallery.
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| Ring worn at the Buffy Wrap Party. | Ring and necklace worn at the Abandon premiere. | Necklace worn at the Teen People awards. | Necklace worn at the UPN Stars 2002 party. |
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| Necklace worn at the 2002 Teen Choice awards. | Sunglasses worn at the Cabana Beauty Buffet. | Butterfly clip worn at the 2001 CAAF awards. | Necklace worn at the Clockstoppers premiere. |
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| Dior dress worn at the Buffy Wrap Party. | Earrings worn at the Austin Powers premiere. | Hello Kitty purse worn at the Teen Choice Backstage. | Necklace worn at the OMWF CD Release. |
Make-up and Cosmetics
List of cosmetics Michelle
uses. Make-up by Peter Montagna
Natural Look
Peter
likes to keep Michelle’s look soft and natural. He will sometimes even
water down the foundation to keep it very sheer. He likes to use taupes
and paler pinks, as well as brown instead of black mascara to keep her
eyes looking less “made up.” Michelle loves lip gloss, so Peter usually
picks a sheer shade of gloss instead of lipstick.
Foundation – Chanel Teint Naturel Liquid Makeup in Natural Beige
Concealer – Valerie Hocus Pocus in Daffodil, Keromask in Light
Powder – T. LeClerc Pressed Powder in Ivoire
Blush – Stila Cheek Color in Tint
Eye Shadow – MAC Satin Eye Shadow in Shroom and Satin Taupe
Eye Liner – MAC Shroom
Brows – Stila Brow Set
Mascara – L’Oreal Lash Out in Brown Black
Lips – Lancome Juicy Tubes in Cerise
Glamorous
Look
For a more dramatic look, Peter airbrushes Michelle’s foundation and
accents her eyes for a smoky, soft look. He contours around her brows and
onto her nose. For this look, he likes to use black mascara for added
impact. He made her lips a little fuller, and a paler color helped make
them look a bit more sensual.
Foundation – Chanel Teint Naturel Liquid Makeup in Natural Beige
and Temptu in 02 Beige (airbrushed)
Concealer – Valerie Hocus Pocus in Daffodil, Keromask in Light
Powder – T. LeClerc Pressed Powder in Ivoire
Blush – MAC Matte Blush in Buff
Eye Shadow – MAC Satin Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe and Copper;
Maybelline Expert Eyes in Grey Matters
Contour Inner Eye and Nose – Stila Eye Shadow in Urchin
Eye Liner – MAC Creme Liner in Black
Brows – Stila Brow Set
Mascara – L’Oreal Lash Out in Black
Lips – Lancome Juicy Tubes in Cerise and NARS Lip Lacquer in Sweet
Charity
Michelle also likes:
Jaqua Body Glaze Buttercream and Frosting Dry Oil Spray