Spring Ahead! 13 Beauty Trends You'll Love for This Season
Hard to think about spring when there's still snow on the ground, huh? That's how we felt last fall when we trekked around town during spring/summer 2015 fashion week, nabbing beauty tips from some of the top hairstylists, makeup artists, and manicurists in the biz. Next season boasts enough beauty ideas to get you excited about the warmer months, which can't come soon enough. Page through the slideshow above, and we guarantee you'll have a little more patience to wait for April to come.
Photos: Imaxtree1/12Baby Waves
Give your baby hairs some attention, as seen on models at DKNY, Marni, and Prada. It's a whole new take on a trend inspired by hip-hop culture.
Photos: Imaxtree2/12Graphic liner, perfect pouts, and the world's easiest mani: Welcome to spring's fresh feel.
Photo: Imaxtree3/12Dream Weaver
Braid outside the box with these runway looks seen at Giamba and Jeremy Scott. If you haven't quite grasped the ecution of the middle cornrow, grab a friend for help!
Photo: Imaxtree4/12Over the Top
Remember that middle-school style you always reverted to when you'd either worn your hair in a pony or down for too long and just wanted to mix things up? Well, guess what—half up, half down is back! Update it by slicking down a center chunk of hair.
Photo: Imaxtree5/12Behind Blue Eyes
For spring, makeup artists created blue eyes for models with brown, hazel, green, or gray eyes, and every kind of skin tone. And guess what we learned? When worn right, blue shadow is universal!
Photo: Imaxtree6/12Getting Shaggy
A cooler take on the ubiquitous lob haircut? Grungy, shaggy, slightly wavy hair! Go ahead and imitate models at Tom Ford, John Galliano, and Marc Jacobs.
P.S. Yes, that’s our cover girl Gigi Hadid on the far right in a camouflaging jet-black ’do.
Photo: Imaxtree7/12Dark Arts
Spring’s graphic cat eyes are anything but basic. "They’re rebellious, fun, and easy to achieve," says Maybelline New York global makeup artist Yadim, the wingman at Cushnie et Ochs. Need inspo? Channel Twiggy, summon Cleopatra, or do a bold Bardot wing. The point: Try something different.
Photo: Imaxtree and Instagram8/12Warrior Princess
Here's a thought: Give your hair an origami updo for prom this year, like models at Carolina Herrera and Calvin Klein Collection. A structural style will stay in place all night long and you'll look unbelievably polished.
Photo: Imaxtree9/12Doll face
Sure, you've outgrown your interest in playing with dolls, but who's to say you can't look like one? Take a stab at applying falsies for the prettiest, doe-eyed effect. Try individual lashes just in the center of your lids like models at Altuzarra or across your top lids for the piecey look seen at Rochas, or go for strips for full-on drama like models at Moschino.
Photo: Pierguido Grassano; Jason Lloyd-Evans; Getty Images10/12Scarlet Fever
As always, a rich red lip has a huge impact. The classic shade was updated with a stained, almost watercolor texture—like you've been eating a popsicle.
Photo: Imaxtree; Vogue.com; Imaxtree11/12Outside the Lines
Play with your mani this spring. "Nail art doesn't always have to look perfect," says Sally Hansen nail ambassador Tracylee, who designed the intentionally chipped look at Rodarte, pictured center. Try a clear nail bed with a pop of color on your half moons, like models at Delpozo, or simply tack a strip of foil on a solid color, as seen at Erin Fetherston.
Photo: Imaxtree12/12Rebel Accents
Being bad never looked so good. If you've got any visible piercings, you're already on your way to resembling the models at Alexander Wang and Anna Sui. If you're into something a little less permanent, fake it with faux piercings, like models at Rodarte, or paint a metallic stripe on, as seen backstage at Dries van Noten.
