Winter officially kicks off this weekend. Translation: New beauty trends are upon us. Here to give you the rundown of what’s trending this season is beauty blogger Angela Peters of Hairspray & Highheels. Read on for some of winter’s hottest looks in hair, makeup and nails. Hair: Polished looks and bizarre coloring
“Everything is much more polished,” says Peters. “Braids are really in, but they’re tight – not the messy waterfall braids.”
Subtle teasing is also guiding winter hairstyles. (Yes, teasing.) But rest easy: The ‘80s aren’t making a comeback anytime soon. Instead, think high volume at the crown of the head, paired with super-straight hair. “It’s really about a lot of crown teasing so you’re getting that lift,” says Peters, who describes the trend as a throwback to the ‘60s.
As for color, perhaps the most eye-grabbing trend women are sporting this season is intentional grey. Everyone from Rihanna to Kelly Osbourne has gotten in on the silver locks.
Nails: Almond shaping and winter hues
Both on the runway and off, Peters says that bright red lipstick isn’t trending this season. In addition to neutral tones, we’ll also be seeing deeper reds that are more earthy and brown. Eye makeup is the only area that isn’t being played down this winter. Instead, heavy-handed application reigns supreme. “Shadows are very smoked out, bold and thick with dark liner,” says Peters. “Also, mascara on both the upper and lower lashes is coming back – kind of a doe-eyed ‘60s look.”
Must-have winter beauty trends
Kylie Jenner was actually kind of ahead of the trend with the shade she’s been wearing,” says Peters, who’s referring to the matte, almost-nude lip shade Jenner has been rocking in full force lately.