Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals is one of those compelling films I could easily see twice. The neo-noir psychological thriller contains so many themes to absorb on a story level. The plot follows a successful LA art-gallery owner's seemingly idyllic life, interrupted by her underlying fear of her second husband betraying her (live by the sword, die by the sword) and the surprise arrival of a manuscript written by her first husband. Home alone, again, she reads the story of a teacher who finds a road trip with his family turning into a horror story. As Susan (Amy Adams) reads on, she reflects on her past intertwining the two stories in one.
Are you hooked yet? You should be!
![Amy Adams shows why redheads rule.](/web/20161130003407im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/a/v/a/5/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.gsxjhb.png/1480049520297.jpg)
The cinematography is orgasmic, there is no other word to describe it. The visually compelling colour and design schemes are strategically placed throughout, from the uber perfect home to the gallery mirroring Susan's impeccable fiery hair, makeup and nails. And while there are so many levels of intrigue and suspense, it is certain that Adams' exquisitely tense beauty look throughout is a style many will leave the cinema wanting to replicate.
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How to achieve Susan's look
Makeup
To create Susan's arch, '80s-inspired smoky-eye and burgundy lip with matching nail polish, it's about breaking all the makeup rules and playing up every single feature. Watch for the scene in the movie where she reaches overload and has to neutralise her lips.
Start with Tom Ford Traceless Foundation to create a flawless all-over finish. Next, go for just a hint of gallery owner cheek colour and don't forget to define those brows with Tom Ford Brow Sculptor in Blonde. Then it's all about the eyes, with a combination of Tom Ford Creme Colour For Eyes in Spice surrounded by Tom Ford High Definition Eye Liner in Ebony and finished with lashings of mascara. The piece de resistance on Susan's artfully drawn face is Patent Finish Lip Colour in Ravageur matched back with those damn sexy nails in Bordeaux Lust.
Hair
Perfectly tamed titian red hair is high on maintenance. The dye molecules found in red hair colour are larger than that of other colours and they can't penetrate the hair shaft as deeply, so after three to four weeks, red hair tends to fade.
Don't be disheartened though, as there are some failsafe techniques to keep colour locked in.
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▪ Use a sulfate-free shampoo. (Sulfates are detergents that wash away dirt and oil from your hair, but if you have colour-treated hair, they'll wash away your hair dye as well.) To keep red hair red, try Davines Minu Shampoo
▪ Try not to shampoo more than three times a week, and if you just can't resist shampooing daily (like yours truly), rinse with cool water to help maintain the dye molecules.
▪ Keep out of the sun because the UV bleaches all hair colour, and if you do go out, use a protective hair sunscreen. And wear a hat.
▪ To give your red hair a boost, try a shot of dry shampoo.
▪ Once a week, apply a red hair targeted conditioning treatment.