Look Like Katy Perry

Want to look like Katy Perry? Are you a big fan of her look or see parts of your personality in hers? Emulate Katy Perry’s style by layering on the colors with vintage style and a quirky pair of shoes. Katy always says you have to stay true to yourself, so let out the fireworks inside of you.

Steps

Achieving Katy's Hair

1. Use a dark base color. Katy is notorious for changing her hair color and style but eventually, she always returns to her comfort colour, black. If black is too dark for your skin tone, try a dark or medium brown. Keep highlights to a minimum and use gloss to maintain shine.
   • If you feel comfortable, try cutting some bangs into your hair. Katy often has straight-across bangs. If this feels too bold for you, try side swept bangs instead, which can be easily blended into the rest of your hair.
2. Pick out some wigs. Since Katy is always changing her hair color, you may want to experiment too. However, constantly bleaching and coloring your hair is expensive and may cause some major damage. Pull a “Katy” and wear a wig instead. A wig can be a fun way to have colored hair for a day or even a week, without damaging your natural hair.
   • Know what your wig is made of. You cannot use heat styling tools on a synthetic wig without damaging it. You may also not be able to use hair products on synthetic hair making it difficult to manipulate or blend to your natural hair.
3. Try hair extensions. While Katy sometimes uses a single color, she often adds length, colored stripes or other textures to her hair. Again, constant coloring and bleaching can really damage your natural hair. Purchase some inexpensive clip-in extensions for a fast way to change your look. Be creative and experiment with bold colors, feathers, or lengthening extensions.

Applying Katy Makeup

1. Explore Katy’s makeup line. Katy recently came out with her InstaGlam Makeup Collection by Covergirl. With several shades of foundation, concealer, lip color, and nail polish, there is bound to be something that suits your skin. Especially when choosing a foundation, pick a shade that makes your skin light and young, just like Katy’s makeup.
2. Strengthen your brows. Katy’s famous eyebrows are strong and full. Whether or not that look is for you, your brows still need to be on point. Using tweezers, gently remove any stray hairs. When you’re content with the shape, use an eyebrow pencil (for beginners) to gently stroke outwards into the shape of your brows. Use short strokes to keep a natural look. This will keep them looking full and soft yet defined.
   • If you are a novice or expert, try using an angled brush with a powder instead of an eyebrow pencil. This gives you more control and allows you to better shape your brows.
   • If you’re having trouble seeing your brow shape, try gently brushing your eyebrows directly upwards. This will help bring out their natural shape and allow you to fill them in easier.
3. Plump up your lashes. It’s no secret that Katy has thick and wild eyelashes. To help define your lashes, apply your mascara in small back-and-forth motions across the eye, while spinning the brush up and out. This helps coat your eyelashes evenly. Continue this all the way to the tips of your lashes for added length.
   • If your lashes are particularly thin, angle the mascara brush upwards and apply your mascara. This helps apply a larger coat of mascara while keeping your lashes from clumping.
   • Still not enough? Dust baby powder with a brush onto your lashes and then apply mascara. The microscopic flakes of powder will add dimension and thickness to your natural lashes.
4. Add a pop of color to the lips. Katy often wears toned down eye makeup and big eyelashes finished with a bold lip. Experiment with greens, blues, reds, purples, and yellows. If you feel unsure about such bold colors, initially try a soft pink or coral lip. Remember, there are no rules to lip color. Another option is to try a colored gloss or stain instead of a lip stick. Gloss will often be less bold while a stain is great for lasting throughout the entire day.
   • To maximize lip color, blend concealer onto your lips before applying lipstick. This gives your lipstick boldness and prevents it from bleeding off of your lips.
   • Another option for staying-power and boldness is dust a layer of translucent powder atop your lips in between application. This keeps the lipstick from sliding around and retains the color.

Finding Your Own Katy Style Clothes

1. Keep yourself open to new textures. Katy is always pairing different textures and fabrics together. Emulate her style by incorporating sparkly leggings and a leather dress with patent shoes. The varied textures allows your outfit to become multi-dimensional.
   • Add texture by wearing nylons with your shorts or skirt instead of leggings. Nylons are an inexpensive way to add variety to your outfits.
2. Wear wild shoes. If you’re a heel person, stick to platforms. Katy loves platform shoes and they not only make a bold statement but are often more comfortable than regular footwear.. If you feel heels are too old for you or just aren’t your style, watch for flats in bright colors or wacky accents such as pictures or feathers. Don’t limit yourself to ballet flats. Watch for sandals, slip ons, or slippers.
3. Think retro. Katy Perry is often seen in a pin-up, retro style. Visit your local second hand stores and look for lace, A-line waists and puffy skirts. If it looks glam or over the top, it works.
   • Are you less girly? Don’t worry. Retro doesn’t have to mean lace and fluff. Think about high waisted pants or jeans if you’re style favors low maintenance. Another option is khaki green, military-style pants paired with a bold lip.
4. Add some glasses. Katy is often seen in either retro or geeky frames. Depending on your daily outfit, try adding some glasses to finish off your look. If you’re going retro, look for white or bold colored glasses in a cat eye shape. When wearing a nerdy look, pick some square and plastic frames in a black or brown color.

Tips

• The most important thing in achieving a Katy Perry Look is knowing that Katy always wants her fans to be proud of who they are. Get comfortable in your own skin and don’t worry about what others think of you.

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