Gossip Girl: Hair and Makeup like Serena Van Der Woodsen

Welcome back to Part 2 on Serena Van Der Woodsen! In this post I will be covering Serena's signature beachy waves, and her makeup looks.



The legendary Serena beachy waves can be pulled off easily, is suitable for any hair texture, and if you know what you're doing, is the perfect quick go-to hairstyle.

"Wet" Waves Look:

1. Spray a texturizing spray onto damp hair.
2. Use a tennis ball sized amount of curl enhancing mousse, and scrunch it into your hair. To scrunch your hair, flip your head upside down and using the palm of your hand, squeeze a bunch of your hair upwards. I'm terrible at explaining it, haha. I strongly recommend Samy iStyle Curling Enhancing Mousse.
3. Twist hair into a bun, and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
4. Undo the bun, shake out your hair, and lightly spritz your waves with hairspray.

Dry Beachy Waves:

1. Follow steps 1 & 2 for the "Wet" Waves Look.
2. Blowdry your hair with a diffuser.
3. Smooth with anti-frizz serum.
4. Lightly mist with hairspray.




Serena's always wearing little to no makeup, but for this certain occasion she's sporting a fresh faced, feminine look.

1. Blend tinted moisturizer into your skin, and finish off with a pressed powder.
2. Sweep on a peachy pink eyeshadow onto your lids, and creases.
3. Use a black eyeliner, and trace along your upper and lower lashlines.
4. Sweep on two coats of volumizing black mascara.
5. Blend a rosy cheek tint onto the apples of your cheeks.
6. Finish off your look with a champagne coloured lipgloss.

I realize that this post is short, but Serena Van Der Woodsen sports the same hairstyle & makeup look in every episode, so I covered the basics.

Stay tuned tomorrow for "How to Dress like Jenny Humphreys".

What do you think of Serena's look? Have you ever attempted her "beacy waves" look?