These Are the 10 Most Important Beauty Moments of NYFW You Need to Know

If you've been checking Instagram, Snapchat, or our site in the past seven days, then you're aware that it was Fall 2016 New York Fashion Week. The number of real-time photos and posts that go up can seem overwhelming, which is why we're breaking it down here. We combed through all of the looks from the sartorial event to curate the 10 you need to know. Study up, and then get ready to dish about them at your next girls' brunch. Keep reading to discover the buzziest braids, boldest lip looks, and most unexpected nail fads.

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Heavy Metal Beauty at Puma by Rihanna
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Heavy Metal Beauty at Puma by Rihanna

You can thank makeup artist Pat McGrath for the wickedly chic beauty look at the Puma by Rihanna show. We know this image of Gigi Hadid with silver hair and an oh-so-'90s vampy pout will be shared around the web for seasons to come.

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Diversity at Yeezy
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Diversity at Yeezy

Supermodel icon Naomi Campbell's appearance on the runway (i.e. Madison Square Garden stage) proves just how much influence the Kardashian-West family has over the fashion industry. And the fantastically diverse model casting was a win for Fashion Week overall.

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Gothic Bridesmaids at Rodarte
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Gothic Bridesmaids at Rodarte

There's nothing cheesy about these flower crowns — especially when paired with porcelain skin and a grunge lip.

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Furry Nails at Libertine
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Furry Nails at Libertine

Gucci already made hairy loafers a top street style trend in past seasons, and now the fuzzy fad has extended to nails. CND style directior and cofounder Jan Arnold was responsible for this fashion-forward look.

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Velvet-Wrapped Ponytails at Suno
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Velvet-Wrapped Ponytails at Suno

Odile Gilbert for Kérastase Paris dressed up a basic pony with a glamour ribbon. Perhaps this is the most genius way to turn dirty strands into a pristine look. Learn more about the technique used to do this.

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A-List Squad at DVF
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A-List Squad at DVF

Only Diane von Furstenberg could pull together a roster of top models, including Lily Aldridge, Irina Shayk, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Karlie Kloss, Jourdan Dunn, Elsa Hosk, and Alanna Arrington. The disco curls were created by Orlando Pita for Tresemme, and Pat McGrath was responsible for the soft, smoky eyes.

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Trashy-Sexy Makeup at Jeremy Scott
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Trashy-Sexy Makeup at Jeremy Scott

Leave it to Jeremy Scott's always-cheeky show to combine several inspirations for the beauty look, including '60s burlesque dancers, pinups, John Waters heroines, The Beverly Hillbillies, cowgirls, and outer space. The result is this mod, EDM-concert-ready look created by hairstylist Eugene Souleiman and makeup artist Kabuki for MAC Cosmetics.

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Natural Hair at Altuzarra
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Natural Hair at Altuzarra

Fashion Week has often been criticized for the lack of diversity on the runways. This season, we saw a big improvement when it came to seeing women of color not only strut the catwalk, but also show off their natural curls. Altuzarra (pictured) led the pack, as well as designers like Derek Lam, Jill Stuart, Mara Hoffman, and more!

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Boxer Braids at Creatures of the Wind
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Boxer Braids at Creatures of the Wind

Many people on Twitter were offended when Creatures of the Wind sent these braids down the runway, calling the style cultural appropriation since African Americans have been weaving such styles for years. The hairstyle, created by Anthony Turner for Bumble and Bumble, touched a nerve — and immediately was copied by celebrities including Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian. For the show, the look was paired with a grunge lip by Mark Carrasquillo for Nars. While we know it is not a new style, it was one of the buzziest looks of the week!

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Dreamy Fishtail Braids at Rachel Zoe
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Dreamy Fishtail Braids at Rachel Zoe

Tresemmé stylist Jeanie Syfu created these romantic fishtail braids for the Rachel Zoe, sending Pinterest users into a frenzy. We predict this half-up 'do will make its way to blow-dry bar menus in the near future!

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