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The Biggest Spring Beauty Trends Of 2016

A basic breakdown of the best spring beauty trends you should try this year.

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The Biggest Spring Beauty Trends Of 2016
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Springtime is a perfect time for a fresh new start or change, and that includes bringing change to your beauty looks by refreshing your makeup and hair. Here is a quick list of the most popular beauty trends, as seen on the runway and the streets, in 2016 that can help to renovate your look and inspire you this spring season.


1. A brighter version of the classic red lip

A classic red lip is nothing new, but for this season, vibrant hues of candy apple red and other various shades of striking reds emerged as the focus point for the look at shows such as Jason Wu, DKNY, Oscar de la Renta, and Anna Sui. This is a reinvented take on the red lip look that can brighten any serious look.


2. Bright blue lids

If you're looking for a new bold and vibrant trend to try this spring, then look to utilize the brightest of blue eye shadows you can find in your pallet to experiment with. This season blue eye shadow made various appearances in shades of neon, cobalt, metallic and dark. In shows such as Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg and Marc Jacobs, the striking shades of shadows were worn in various ways from smoky, smudged, lined to all over the lid.


3. Glossed and dewy skin

Radiant skin with a sheen that resembles the glow of a night out on the town or that of coming straight out of the shower dominated as the most popular way to embrace and display our skin's natural glow on the runway this season. This fresh steamed look can be worn day and night, while moisturizers and highlighters can be used to highlight cheek bones, noses and any other desired facial features.


4. Decorated hair

If you are one to believe that hair accessories are for little girls, then you haven't seen the elegant display of hats, headbands, and gilded hair clips that dawned on the heads of models at shows such as Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger. A sophisticated piece of hair accessory is something that can be used to revamp or complete your outfit this spring.


5. Sun Kissed with gold and bronze

The summer bronze has made it to spring as shades of gold, yellow and taupe were used to enhance the eyes and bronze highlighters were used to achieved a summer ready sun kissed look at shows such as Balmain, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen, and Valentino. This is a timelessly gorgeous look that can be worn effortlessly throughout the year.


6. French manicures and lined nail art

Nail art has taken a more subtle approach on the runway this season as models dawned colorful and creative French manicures and linear patterns in shows such as Cushnie et Ochs, Monique Lhuillier, Phillip Lim, and Zac Posen. This is a chic and modern way to wear a nail art that will enhance any look.

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