9 Backstage Beauty Trends That Will Make You Say WTF
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While we've been running around the city for seven days recording every hair and makeup detail from New York Fashion Week, we realize you might have totally missed that it was even happening. We get it. Skinny models wearing expensive clothes isn't interesting for everyone. But as a seasoned backstage reporter, I can tell you that what comes down the catwalk today is destined to be all over Instagram in six months. That's why I've gathered the highlights every beauty junkie needs to know from Spring 2016 into this cheat sheet. From the hottest makeup trends to the WTF hair moments (cornrows, really?), we've condensed over 50 shows into one need-to-know list. That way when your friends ask, "Did you see the face masks at Givenchy?" You can look like you actually care.
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Contouring Is Runway Approved
When we polled the makeup pros backstage, they were shocked (and appalled) at the overload of contouring on the Internet. Hood by Air took it to the next level by sending models down the runway with unblended, contoured faces (perhaps a nod to the clown contouring fad).
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Dreadlocks Controversy?
Are these dreadlocks at Nicole Miller? Because if they are, somebody needs to call Zendaya.
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Cornrows Are a Trend, Guys . . . (Eye Roll)
And someone get Amandla Sternberg on the phone to weigh in on these cornrows from Desigual.
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Hair Wraps Are "In"
You remember the colorful thread hair wraps you did in middle school with all your girlfriends? It's totally OK to wear them IRL now thanks to Tommy Hilfiger. So go ahead, call your coworkers over for a hair threading party.
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Bangs Are Back!
Shaggy fringes were seen again and again on the runways from Rebecca Minkoff to Alexander Wang and Vera Wang. Want to get the look at home? Chop bangs, and then stay away from the scissors for a few months.
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Bedazzling Is Now Haute Couture
Typically the models' faces at Givenchy are covered in mesh masks or gorgeous tulle, but this season a few girls were bedazzled. Literally, rhinestones were glued to the face. So wash your skin and dust off your DIY kit!
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It's the '70s All Over Again
Every decade returns during Fashion Week, and the Spring 2016 season was all about the '70s. For instance DVF used her own Studio 54 days as the inspiration for this curly style. Who else wishes they could time warp to the disco with Diane?
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Bunny Ears or Pigtails?
Every season Thom Browne discovers a new way to shock us with his beauty look. We wouldn't be surprised if the inspiration for this look was Mad Hatter meets Baby Spice.
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The Kardashians Ruled
All five Kardashian-Jenner sisters launched pay-to-play websites right in the middle of New York Fashion Week madness. If you're looking for beauty tips, we suggest subscribing to Kim or Kylie's URL (at $3 a piece). After all, it wouldn't be Fashion Week without a Kardashian publicity stuntt!