Spring beauty 2016: 73 photos of the 10 biggest hair and makeup trends of the season

BLUE MAKEUP

By the time Chanel models rolled their luggage down the runway in Paris—donning sleep masks the colour of the sky, painted on by makup artist Tom Pecheux—it was already clear that blue was the season’s MVP. Artists left no paint chip behind, employing everything from teal and turquoise to cobalt and cornflower to line eyes, dust lids, tiny lashes and even dress brows.

Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Hugo Boss Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Issey Miyake Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Jonathan Saunders Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Karen Walker Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Marc Jacobs Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Mary Katrantzou Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Missoni Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Phillip Lim Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Sonia Rykiel Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Chanel Spring 2016

’90s

Spring’s homage to everyone’s favourite era came by way of micro-bangs, seen at shows like Blumarine and Christopher Kane. At Chloé, it was a stroke of pigment in the waterline, another key beauty trend from that decade. And at Givenchy and Burberry, the ‘90s came through via matte brown lipstick.

Burberry Spring 2016

’90s

Blumarine Spring 2016

’90s

Chloé Spring 2016

’90s

Givenchy Spring 2016

’90s

Pucci Spring 2016

’90s

Christopher Kane Spring 2016

’90s

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2016

’90s

Sonia Rykiel Spring 2016

PINK EYESHADOW

Pink lids were a standout look on the runways, in all shades. From pastel at Lanvin and Dior, to hot pink at Giamba and Jill Stuart, rosy tones proved their versatility, this season going from pretty to punk in just a few swipes.

Christian Dior Spring 2016

PINK EYESHADOW

Erdem Spring 2016

PINK EYESHADOW

Giamba Spring 2016

PINK EYESHADOW

Jill Stuart Spring 2016

PINK EYESHADOW

Lanvin Spring 2016

PINK EYESHADOW

Max Mara Spring 2016

GLITTER

Pat McGrath’s Gold 001 pigment has gotten a lot of play since she created the gilded mouths at Prada. While many resort to begging McGrath for the highly coveted pigment in her Instagram comments (cringe), you can take the high road and recreate the look by brushing on a gold-flecked gloss or repurposing a metallic eyeshadow. Not feeling so bold? Get inspired by Dries Van Noten and Etro, who showcased more subtle ways to wear glitter.

Dries Van Noten Spring 2016

GLITTER

Etro Spring 2016

GLITTER

Giambattista Valli Spring 2016

GLITTER

Marc Jacobs Spring 2016

GLITTER

Prada Spring 2016

GLITTER

Sally LaPointe

HAIR ACCESSORIES

While some equate tiaras with spray-tanned toddlers and pageant queens, others think of Kate Middleton or Courtney Love in her prime. This spring, the polarizing topper turned up on the runways at Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu, giving accessories a regal touch. But if you’re looking for something more chill, take a cue from DVF and go floral, or keep it simple, like at Mary Katrantzou, with a black ribbon. What’s more chill than that?

Chanel Spring 2016

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Diane von Furstenburg Spring 2016

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2016

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Gucci Spring 2016

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Mary Katrantzou Spring 2016

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Miu Miu Spring 2016

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Saint Laurent Spring 2016

BRONZER

Makeup artists used bronzer to deliver a range of golden filters, from convertible-top-down, sun-kissed skin at Michael Kors, Balmain and House of Holland to well-tanned surfers at Dsquared.

Balmain Spring 2016

BRONZER

Dsquared Spring 2016

BRONZER

House of Holland Spring 2016

BRONZER

Michael Kors Spring 2016

BRONZER

Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2016

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

The pony reinvents itself every season. This season, tails were handled in a multitude of varieties: in loose, lazy-Sunday-level knots, split into two (grown up girl pigtails), twisted to resemble rope and tightly braided. With this in mind, it’s clear the humble elastic is having its moment in the spotlight.

Balenciaga Spring 2016

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

Céline Spring 2016

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

J.W. Anderson Spring 2016

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

Marni Spring 2016

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

Miu Miu Spring 2016

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

Prada Spring 2016

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

Proenza Schouler Spring 2016

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

Sportmax Spring 2016

BOLD HAIRCUTS

In a season that rebelled against homogenized beauty, many models stood out for their distinctive haircuts from Ruth Bell’s shorn head (originally done for a McQueen campaign) to Peyton Knight’s bowl cut (done by Guido Palau backstage at Alexander Wang). Lineisy Montero’s short Afro was left untouched, proudly showing up in 60 plus shows while Mica Arganaraz’s curly shag is the new cool girl cut.

Acne Spring 2016

BOLD HAIRCUTS

Bottega Veneta Spring 2016

BOLD HAIRCUTS

Chloé Spring 2016

BOLD HAIRCUTS

Fendi Spring 2016

BOLD HAIRCUTS

Loewe Spring 2016

BOLD HAIRCUTS

Isabel Marant Spring 2016

BOLD HAIRCUTS

Sonia Rykiel Spring 2016

BOLD HAIRCUTS

Versace Spring 2016

EYELASHES

Lashes went overboard this season, thanks to heavy-handed mascara application and artists’ penchant for false lashes – the stranger, the better. At Marni, Tom Pecheaux described the extreme fringe as lash serum gone awry.

Marni Spring 2016

EYELASHES

Giorgio Armani Spring 2016

EYELASHES

Louis Vuitton Spring 2016

EYELASHES

Marc Jacobs

EYELASHES

Mary Katrantzou Spring 2016

EYELASHES

Rodarte Spring 2016

RED LIPS

There is no question that a red lip is an enduring beauty statement. Appearing in New York at DKNY and Oscar de la Renta, it proved to have staying power well into Paris Fashion Week. But at certain shows, instead of an entire army of crimson mouths, only a handful of girls wore it, speaking to the overall theme of individuality rather than adhering to a one-look-fits-all approach.

DKNY Spring 2016

RED LIPS

Acne Spring 2016

RED LIPS

Giles Deacon Spring 2016

RED LIPS

Jason Wu Spring 2016

RED LIPS

Jenny Packham Spring 2016

RED LIPS

Nina Ricci Spring 2016

RED LIPS

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2016

RED LIPS

Topshop Unique Spring 2016

BLUE MAKEUP

Clinique Lid Pop in “Aqua Pop” ($20, clinique.ca)

BLUE MAKEUP

Dior Diorshow Mascara in “Blue” ($34, sephora.ca)

BLUE MAKEUP

Chanel Illusion d’Ombre in “Ocean Light” ($41, thebay.com)

BLUE MAKEUP

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Eyeshadow in “Eternal Blue” ($12, available at drugstores and mass market retailers nationwide)

’90s

Charlotte Tilbury The Classic Eye Powder Pencil in “The Audrey” ($28, charlottetilbury.com)

’90s

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil in “Mood” ($24, sephora.ca)

PINK EYESHADOW

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in “Light Pink Shimmer” ($34, sephora.ca)

PINK EYESHADOW

Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow in “166 Victoire” ($69, sephora.ca)

GLITTER

Burberry Burberry Kisses Gloss in “Trench Kiss” ($31, ca.burberry.com)

GLITTER

Mehron Mixing Liquid and Precious Gem Powder in “Tigers Eye” ($10 each, mehron.com)

GLITTER

By Terry Ombre Black Stay Color-Fix Cream Eye Shadow in “Beyond Gold” ($44, net-a-porter.com)

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Dolce & Gabbana Swarovski Crystal Headpiece ($3,195, net-a-porter.com)

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Marni Crystal Hairclip ($310, net-a-porter.com)

BRONZER

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer ($20, sephora.ca)

BRONZER

Benefit Dew The Hoola Soft Matte Liquid Bronzer ($36, sephora.ca)

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

Blax Snag-Free Hair Elastics in “Brown” ($4 a pack, smoothiesstores.com)

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

Stylize No Snag Elastics ($7 a pack, at Shoppers Drug Mart)

PONYTAILS AND BRAIDS

Hair Bungee in “Black” ($14 a pack, hairbungee.com)

LASHES

Covergirl Plumpify Blast Pro Mascara in “Very Black” ($13, available at drugstores and mass market retailers nationwide)

LASHES

Kiss Blooming Lash in “Camellias” ($8, at Walmart)

LASHES

Revlon Dramatic Definition Mascara in “Black” ($11, available at drugstores and mass market retailers nationwide)

RED LIPS

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Vinyl in “11 Rouge Rebelle” ($38, sephora.ca)

RED LIPS

Burberry Lip Velvet in “Oxblood” ($38, ca.burberry.com)

RED LIPS

The Face Shop Ink Liquid in “Red Sing” ($25, amazon.ca)