Beauty Trends From Instagram to Inspire You in 2016

Every year around this time we all make resolutions about going to the gym, eating right, drinking less, getting organized. This year we should forget about all that which will be given up in a day or two and start trying out new trends. You’ve always toyed with the idea of dying your hair, or getting away from the same everyday hairstyle. The trends starting this year are more manageable and will look great on anyone. Don’t shy away from scissors or color. It is so cliché but I will say it anyway; start this NEW Year with a new look!

Sunset Hair: After rainbow roots, mermaid hair, sand art hair, tie-dye hair, glitter roots and hair strobing we have now been given #SunsetHair. People are rushing to have their strands dyed with the colors of the sunset. Blurs off yellow, orange, blue, pink and purple. Although I am a huge fan of color trends, this just seems like rainbow hair to me. If it’s your first time I would suggest starting of with gradual coloring and then going into the heavy stuff.

Strobing: Thanks to Kim K and her genius MUA Mario Dedivanovic contouring was the breakthrough make up buzzword of 2015 and is here to stay. Strobing has the same concept but you only need a highlight powder for this sexy dewy look. Using a slightly shimmery color, close to your skin tone, very lightly brush the highlighter where light hits your face. (The bridge of your nose, the top V (pout) of your lips, the highest point on your cheekbones, your brow bone, chin and forehead) (Tip: Finish this look off with matte blush and bronzer so you get glowing skin without the shine.)

Hun: Aka half bun, this new style is similar to the topknot. For best results spray on texturizing spray to the top part of your hair, create a half messy bun and pin it down. You can place the hun on the very top of your head or the middle of your crown. Too add a bit more style, try French braiding half your hair and end in a messy hun.

Lob: The Lob, this year’s tour de force cut. Cutting ones hair can be a traumatic experience. I know my hairstylist has to prepare herself for my anxiety-ridden haircut mood. Anyone can get this cut, no matter what face shape you have especially if you don’t want to go for a bob. The lob goes from straight cut to collar bone length layers. It is a great way to spruce up your hairstyle for the summer.

Negative Space: Minimal and sophisticated. Make sure your nails are clean 24/7 for this look. The idea is to leave a strip unpainted while doing your nails. Chevron nail art works best for this. The trend was out in force on the Mabille, Noon by Noor and Lhuillier SS16 runways. This is a great way to update your look and experiment with nail art.

Bronde: Blond? Brown? Why not both? If you aren’t too confident in changing your hair color drastically bronde could be the ideal technique to try out. Bronde is suited best for warm skin tones and is very complimentary for older people. Fusing blonde and brown colors creates a flatter sun kissed color. Now both blondes and brunettes can have all the fun!

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Source: Jabong