The Top 10 Most Searched For Beauty Questions of 2016 According to Google
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The wonderful thing about Google is that you can ask the search engine anything, even those weird or embarrassing questions you wouldn't necessarily want to say aloud. It's a rabbit hole of knowledge, and it's also the place tutorials and how-to stories thrive. (Just be careful not to rely on untrustworthy sources.)
Google recently released the top 10 most searched for beauty questions of 2016. It tracked every category from hair to nails to makeup. These queries also help us look back on some of the biggest beauty trends of year. Keep reading to discover what the people of the internet wanted to know over the past 12 months.
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How to do a fishtail braid?
This Instagram-ready braid looks complex, but is fairly easy to DIY.
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How to make hair grow faster?
There are many myths for how to get your strands to grow faster or deal with hair loss. The truth is that thickness is usually due to genetics and overall wellness. Learn seven secrets to healthier hair here.
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How to shape eyebrows?
If you're an at-home eyebrow tweezer, it can be difficult to know where arches should start and end. Instead of making these mistakes, follow our handy guide.
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How to curl hair?
Natural curly hair is absolutely gorgeous, but you need to be educated on how to maintain it and style it.
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How to remove gel nails?
Before you attempt to remove gel nail polish the wrong way and harm your tips, watch this video on the correct, safe way to do it.
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How to clean makeup brushes?
When it comes to cleaning your makeup brushes, you may be wondering how often to do it and the best methods for executing it. This helpful video breaks it down!
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How to apply concealer?
Whether you don't get enough sleep, battle bags, or are plagued with raccoon eyes, concealer is a daily must-use makeup product. Color correcting (pictured) is the pro trick for improving the look of your under eye area. You can also discover which concealers celebrity makeup artists actually use on their clients.
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How to get rid of bags under your eyes?
If your under-eye area is permanently puffy, make sure you're applying eye cream correctly. And then try our favorite quick fix: a Korean Beauty under-eye gel patch.
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How to fill in eyebrows?
Applying makeup to your eyebrows can completely transform your face! Discover which brow products celebrity makeup artists are loving these days.
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What is balayage?
This subtle, faded dye look grows out easily; so lazy girls love it. See endless color inspiration for the fad, here.