By now, we are all basically masters of the no-makeup makeup look but minimalism is finally on its way out. It is only fitting that the end of COVID (touchwood touchwood touchwood) could also be the end of the bare face look. Not just the face, but hair too will wave goodbye to soft, low-key trims, and hello to rebellious bold looks, such as the micro fringe. History tends to repeat itself, even when it comes to makeup trends. We owe thanks to all the Global Fashion Weeks of 2022 for the grand return of maximalist beauty.
For the remainder of the year, we have bold hair colours, fantastical nail art, blingy teeth and elaborate makeup to look forward to. Structural hair, colour-blocked hair even, bejewelled euphoric makeup and hair are all part of the deal. Beauty is becoming fun, bold, and a means to express creativity. All a part of a wider movement toward celebration and decadence, a farewell to convenient, low-maintenance COVID beauty. Let’s look at the best trends we can look forward to.
EYE Love It
Bold, dramatic, daring eyes are the vibe rn. From the most colourful to the darkest smoky looks or the coolest graphic liners. Vampy eyes, albeit thanks to Julia Fox, have been making a comeback in blacks, browns, purples and navy hues. The eyes are indeed the window to the soul and we stan. I know I’m going to spend this weekend trying on different looks from Youtube and Pinterest until I get at least one right. Check out this wild look from the Queen of Extra herself!
Bejewelled Everything
Yes, Euphoria might have put bejewelled beauty looks under the spotlight but consider this. Euphoria season 2 is long gone, but the blingy look is very much here to stay- and this look isn’t restricted to the eyes in any measure. Wear them on your mani, Pedi, eyes, hair or even wearing a tooth gem- you can literally do it all.
Let Your Nails Do The Talking
Nail art is the easiest, least risky way to embrace Maximalism. It is committal and yet super fun with endless opportunities. Go long, short, superrrrrr long, square, diamond, round – the world is your oyster. From 3D to holographic nails, florals or galaxy or glow-in-the-dark, get your nails done and let your digits glow!
Chop Chop
We bid adieu to the low-key, soft and elegant haircuts of the past two years and welcome with open arms much sharper and bolder cuts. You can look forward to bob pixie cuts, fluffy alt hair and pixie sidecuts. If you’re not the trimming kind, experiment with these cool colouring trends. Under-hair colours are back in a huge way with red being the it colour, or a two-toned under-hair look. If you’re feeling extra edgy striped dyed hair is always an option.
Beauty is bold again, it is fantastical, it is imaginative, it is escapism, it is the creativity we were desperately seeking and it is here. Do your hair how you want, paint your lids purple and put on a black lippie – who cares? If there were ever a time to experiment and be bold – it is now.
Which one’s your favourite beauty trend in 2022?
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