The seasonal runway came alive, brimming with fabulous, yet practical, beauty inspirations. With bohemian undulations, striking eyeliner, and peculiar nails taking center stage, we delve into the top five beauty trends that gladly challenge you to try.
Firstly, the boho center-parting, an ageless classic, never fails to find its way back in the heat of beauty trends. With its resurgence, the tight curls and side partings are making way for clean central partings and tousled waves reminiscent of the stunning styles seen on renowned designer runways. All that comes to mind is the effortless beauty that a pair of loosely braided plaits brings following a good night’s sleep.
Well-known hairstylist and co-founder of Percy & Reed, Paul Percival, shares his expert tip for achieving the ideal waves. Instead of traditional tongs, opt for a large wand without a plate to hold the hair in place. Before wrapping your hair around the rod, twist a section around your fingers. This frees space on the rod, creating a wave instead of a tight curl. Gently pull on the hair while it’s still warm to relax the wave. And vary the direction you wrap each section of hair around the wand, resulting in a more natural look.
For those still grappling with achieving the “undone” hair look, effective styling products are your best friends. Use a plethora of these products, such as hair foam with heat protection capabilities and hair holding properties. More texture? Spritz sea mineral spray on to half-dried hair, and scrunch up towards the scalp from the ends.
Next up, blush blindness. Gone are the days of subtle and low-key blush application. Once recognized only on social media, this trend emphasizes becoming increasingly desensitized to wearing blusher, resulting in layers upon layers of tinted cheeks. Magenta blush is making waves, taking a journey from your cheeks to your eyelids and even the inner corners of your eyes. While traditional blusher areas are still celebrated, the color intensity is upped a notch with vibrant hues of fuchsia and coral.
To ensure precision, choose your tools tactfully. A fluffy brush can diffuse powder blush across the cheeks, reducing any harsh contrast between your base and blush. Dense synthetic brushes or damp beauty sponges are ideal for cream or liquid blushes, as they blend effortlessly into your skin. Beginners, fear not – start slowly and build color as you go with a lightweight skin foundation formula to reduce blush intensity.
The rounded short manicures are fading, making room for razor-sharp, chic talons. Deemed the season’s top nail trend, these elongated nail inspirations can span inches, not centimeters, tapering into an eye-catching point. If you’re seeking a more dramatic everyday look, the almond-shaped manicure mirrors the stiletto nails but with a softer, more rounded edge.
Let’s draw the line at eyeliner. Either starting from the inner corner and winging out in line with your brows, or smudging the liner for an artistic take on smoky eyes, eyeliner never goes unnoticed.
Then there’s the sleek, clean low ponytail with no stray hairs. Runway models donned this simple yet stunning look, with hairstylists endorsing boar bristle brushes to smooth and shine your hair.
In creating this no-nonsense ponytail, apply mousse to your brush and make sure to blow-dry your hair in the same direction as your desired ponytail. After tying your ponytail, leave two sections on either side of your parting around the face and tie them separately to keep the partition clean. Quash all frizz with strong hold gel applied around yourhairline using a toothbrush.
In conclusion, this season’s beauty trends reflect a mix of wearable classics and brave new embellishments. Whether it’s the all-natural boho waves, the blinding blush, dramatic stiletto nails, expressively drawn eyeliner, or the minimalist low ponytail, each trend delivers a distinctive flair, inviting everyone to explore and express their style.
