Quarantine measures are changing all of us, whether we want to admit it or not. Some of us have been forced to work from home for the first time in our lives, whereas others have been forced to work overtime to ensure their company and livelihood doesn't succumb to ongoing economic turmoil. In the midst of all this chaos, beauticians are only just now beginning to ask whether some quarantine-induced beauty trends will stick around once the era of social-distancing is itself a distant memory.
Here's a review of 5 beauty trends that are likely to stay after quarantine, and what makes them so popular right now.
- Face masks are here to stay
The most confident prediction that anyone can make right now is that face masks are here to stay. In certain countries, particularly South East Asian nations, wearing a mask in public was actually somewhat common and even trendy long before the coronavirus beset the world. After quarantine eventually expires, it's likely that we'll see Westerners and others who donned masks for the first time in their lives stick to that trend, especially when going to large public events like concerts.
The BBC has a great review of how face masks became fashionable that's worthy of your review. Expect to see more of these custom-embroidered coverings as time goes on.
- Skincare will be taken more seriously
At first, when we all emerge from quarantine and meet again for the first time in months, there will be some shocks. Many people haven't been able to look after their skin in their preferred fashion, for instance. There's a huge amount of skin-care tips for those who are stuck indoors to follow right now, but even then, there's only so much you can do in quarantine.
When we're all finally free to roam as we please, expect a newfound appreciation for skincare to flourish.
- Hairstyles will be incredibly different
There's no denying that we all look a little shaggy these days, and can we really be blamed for that? After all, barbershops and salons all around the world have been shuttered for some time, only just now reopening in many localities across the United States. Even then, reports that some hair specialists may be infecting customers will likely keep a damper on haircuts for the foreseeable future.
- The cosmetic industry will spring back
When it comes to makeup sales, things are very different today than they were just a few months ago. A recent report from McKinsey illustrates that sales were seriously diminished by the economic shutdown. Nevertheless, brands like Avant Permanent Cosmetics and others will see a massive surge in sales when the lockdown ends and people find themselves needing to spruce up before going out.
- PPE will inspire fashion designs
Right now, personal protective equipment (PPE) is literally saving lives. Come tomorrow, it will be inspiring fashion designers. As a matter of fact, it already is, and we can expect to see the world of fashion take things like public health and personal sanitation for more seriously as time goes on. After all, consumers will demand it like never before.
