Beauty trends

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A kaleidoscope of brilliant, bold and eye-catching beauty trends is hot right now, and many of the looks are surprisingly easy to recreate

After years of veering on the side of caution, we are finally having fun again with our make-up choices and embracing more creative and experimental trends.

“We’re not just getting inspiration from Instagram anymore, but also more creative ventures, television shows and other platforms,” The House of Wellness resident beauty expert Jade Kisnorbo says. “Colour is back and I think we’re seeing beauty trends from the ’80s, ’90s and Y2K period all in one.”

But that’s not to say all make-up should be amplified this season.

Start minimal

Maximalism is having its moment in fashion and beauty, but there are some make-up trends that are a little more scaled back.

“One area that’s actually taken a step back and become more minimal is base make-up, with blurred skin often requested from clients,” Jade says.

“Foundation is optional these days. The easiest way to achieve the blurred skin look is by spot concealing only where necessary, which gives a flawless but skin-like finish.”

What is great about approaching your base with minimal make-up is that it gives you more flexibility with the rest of your beauty look.

“If you pair a full coverage foundation with equally dramatic, bright make-up, things can quickly become cakey and intense,” she says. “But if you start with a minimal base, your make-up is less likely to swerve into overpowering territory.”

ROMANCE WAS BORN, AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK 2022 THE EYES HAVE IT From disco make-up inspired by the 1970s to bold, graphic eyeliner looks, the eyes are one of the easiest ways to enhance your make-up with colour.

“Colourful eyeliners and mascaras are growing in popularity and if you go for a deeper colour, they can provide a subtle yet effective way to make your eye colour pop,” Jade says.

For those who are more artistically inclined, neon eyeliners are a great tool for creating geometric, Art Decostyle eye make-up looks. Creative expression and individualism are encouraged for this look, but you can always refer to TikTok for some inspiration.

“This season I’m predicting sharper, brighter and more angular eye make-up looks,” Jade says. “Fashion also plays a role in what make-up colours are trending — case in point: Bottega and emerald green, and Versace and royal blue.”

Jade was able to experiment with geometric-style eyes at this year’s Australian Fashion Week, where she was the make-up director for L’idée Woman.

“I partnered with Maybelline for the event and we focused on skinlike satin skin paired with a subtle injection of colour on the eyes,” she says.

Once considered dated and over the top by Gen Z, eyeliner along the waterline is yet another Y2K trend making its return. Black eyeliner in the waterline can make the eyes appear smaller, so try using a bright blue or purple eyeliner instead to counteract this.

Different finishes and textures in eyeshadows are also being experimented with this season, including chrome and reflective eyeshadows and glossy lid products, in addition to stickers and gems.

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PLAY WITH PASTELS Pastel shades in spring are hardly revolutionary, but when it comes to hair shades they are a little less conventional. Although warmer neutral shades of sandy blonde, chestnut brown and copper red have been mainstay trends for 2022, this season will also see a demand for less traditional shades such as coral, seafoam green, burgundy and candy floss pink. Celebrity hairstylist and make-up artist Normie says clip-in hair extensions are a great alternative for those wanting to add some colour to their locks without the commitment (and subsequent hair damage).

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Modern take

The general theme of beauty this season is that more is more, particularly when it comes to nails. Nail art has steadily gained popularity in recent years, but this season sees the rise of styles such as coloured French manicures, barbed wire stencils, ombre transitions, chrome finishes and gem stickers.

“Chrome nails have been around forever, but we’re seeing their popularity come back in a design twist,” Buff Nail Studios founder Emma Forrest says. “So, rather than a full cover of chrome, we’re using it for added detail — think a chrome French tip that gives a futuristic, modern spin to a classic style.

“As with any trend, they always come back around at some point, but the way in which we execute them always takes on a slight shift.” 3D nail designs featuring a water droplet effect are one of the more adventurous trends taking off.

“Adding some dimension to your nails is a really interesting twist that we really haven’t seen before outside of adding crystals and bling,” Emma says.

“This offers a much more understated look for those who aren’t into being too ‘flashy’ but want something unique.”