Staying up to date with the latest hair and makeup trends is a job in itself. The trends change at such a fast pace that sometimes it can be difficult to know what’s in and what’s out. This year we have already seen a great many changes in the world of beauty. If you think that you need a makeover, then here is the perfect place to start. Here are five beautiful trends that have returned for 2014.
1. Purple Eye Make Up
You may have thought that we left purple eye makeup back in the 1990’s. Well, we did. But now it is back on the catwalks and making a big impact on the high street. There is a fine art to wearing purple eye shadow. If you put too much on you could end up looking like a blueberry. The key is to use a little eyeshadow to highlight and define your eyes. Place just a small amount of purples eyeshadow in the corner of your eyelid. Blend with a brush across the lid. The blending does not have to be neat and tidy, it just needs to be subtle. Finish with some layered mascara for the ideal evening look.
2. Poker Straight Hair
Poker straight hair was a huge trend back in the early 2000’s. Everyone who was anyone would have their hair looking sleek and straight each day. Ten years later and we’ve seen some weird and wonderful hairstyles come back into fashion. But now, you can breathe a sigh of relief because straight hair is back on trend. Make sure that you get good quality straighteners, such as the Paul Mitchell Straightener. Having high-quality hair products means that you won’t burn your hair when styling. It is also important to buy protection spray to use on your hair when straightening. Take sections of your hair and brush, spray and straighten. It is as simple as that.
3. Cat Eyes
Cat eyes are a staple fashion trend in the makeup world. They also happen to be the bane of every girl’s life, as they are just so difficult to get right. You will have spent hours in front of the mirror using liquid eyeliner to try and perfect this look, usually to no avail. The key to getting cat eyes right is starting small. Stretch your eyelid flat when you begin. Use an eyeliner pen, rather than a pencil where you can. Start small by drawing a little line across the lid with the pen. If you are looking for a fuller look, then take the time to build the line up, rather than trying to do it all at once.
4. Orange Lipstick
One of the main things that stood out on this year’s spring / summer catwalk was lips. A huge trend this year is orange lipstick that stands out. For this trend, you need to be brave. Many people shy away from using such bold colours, but this trend will make sure that you look fantastic and fresh every single day. Invest in a good quality orange or peach lipstick. MAC has a great range of colourful lipsticks. Whilst you may need to pay a little more for this brand, you will get a better and more long-lasting product if you do so. Use the lip-liner to create a solid base for your lipstick.
5. Clear, Pure Skin
If you are going to try the orange lip trend then, you must start by having a clear skin as a base. Go for a natural and clear look, rather than fake tan. If you have orange skin, then orange lips are not going to stand out. Go for the natural beauty look and use a translucent foundation. Make sure that you apply the foundation in an even manner. Layer the foundation up in thin, easy layers to create a natural look.