But it’s not only the fashion we mine for inspiration but the new season beauty trends, too.
Mirroring the trends we see in fashion, hair and makeup trends have also shifted towards relaxed and grungey aesthetics — the kind of looks reminiscent of a Ridley Scott film. On the other side of the spectrum, we’ve seen a longing for nostalgic beauty, with a return to retro hairstyles and accessories that help to inject some joy into our days.
Famed makeup artists and hair stylists came together to bring us a bevy of inspired looks to set the tone for the year ahead. Where Versace brought the Dystopian glamour with bleached brows and smokey sockets, Bottega Veneta offered us a new approach to hair that may just settle the centre vs. side debate. For all the rest of the beauty trends, we’re tipping to be huge in 2022, read on.
‘Don’t Care’ Partings
This year, we’re going to see less and less of the dead-straight partings of the 2010s and a move towards messier, natural partings just like the models at Bottega Veneta.
Soft Gelling
Enamelled hair was a major trend on catwalks, but to make it a more everyday occasion, we’re leaning towards the soft use of gel at shows like Jil Sander and Acne Studios.
Euphoria Lite
We’ve all been inspired by the whimsical beauty looks of Euphoria. But not all of us are keen to pull off rhinestone-studded eyeliner on the regular. An easy alternative? A hint of metallic shadow in the inner corners of your eyes, à la Dior.
Barely There Brows
Not quite ready to go full bleach? Opt for ultra-light almost bleached vibes like the models at Versace. And if you’re still not sure if you should take the plunge, try TikTok’s faux bleached brow hack.
Preppy Hair
With the rise of sweaters vests, knee-high socks and mini skirts comes the return of hair that is polished, pinned and an ever-so-faint flick of the ends.
Lived-in Eyeliner
Grungecore is here to stay. Here we see the lived-in eyeliner look done right at Rokh. To keep this look daytime ready, we suggest smudging with dark brown eyeliner over black.
Twisted Locks
Even if your idea of full glam is a tinted lip balm and mascara, we’re all prone to getting bored with our strands. Givenchy makes the case for a low-maintenance twist that is as amateur-friendly as it is impactful.
The Julia Fox Effect
Love it or hate it, you can’t deny the attention-grabbing allure of this smokey eye look that has become synonymous with the inimitable Julia Fox. Versace’s models strutted down the catwalk with long, pin-straight hair to match, which we highly recommend.
Balmy Nights
Whether you’re a heavy glosser or firmly on #TeamMatte, the lips at Loewe had us admiring the subtle impact of an extra balmy, hydrated pout.
Hot Pink
We’ve had our fun with purple blush and lilac eyeshadow, but Valentino — and Dua Lipa — reckon it’s time to reacquaint your lids with hot pink.
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