The 7 Beauty Trends That Definitively Ruled Summer
Just the thought of Labor Day signaling the end of leisurely Fridays and weekend road trips can bring on a case of summertime sadness. But before taking your favorite crisp whites out for a final spin, keep in mind that the first chilly days of fall weather are still several glorious weeks away. So what’s a girl to do before breaking out the fresh cashmere and unearthing the hairbrush? Simple: Take another look at the seven beauty trends that defined the sunny season—and bring them right into fall.
Photo: Splash News1/7The Shoulder-Length Cut
What started out as a flattering cure for long-hair ennui was catapulted to the chop of the season when Cara Delevingne cropped her long layers to a healthy, shoulder-skimming length with everyone from Kim Kardashian West to Vanessa Hudgens following suit. Who knew a sensible haircut could hold this much cool-girl appeal?
Photo: Splash News2/7Neo-Gothic Lips
No-makeup makeup and an anti-authoritarian approach to hair may be the markers of fun-in-the-sun beauty, but that didn’t stop Beyoncé from dipping into the darker end of her makeup palette—and proving that moody lips and fuzzy beach curls make a knockout summer pairing.
Photo: AKM-GSI3/7The Slick City Braid
Part pre-emptive strike against humidity-induced frizz, part school’s-out-for-summer act of nostalgia, neatly woven wet braids were, quite literally, street style’s favorite answer to the hottest season on record. Just ask Bella Hadid.
Photo: Splash News4/7Ab-Fab Crop Tops
If crop tops were a street style darling’s MVP piece during the hot months, a toned six-pack was the prerequisite head-turning accessory that money couldn’t buy. Sure, plenty of models flaunted the fruits of hitting the gym, but Emily Ratajkowski’s near sculptural form made her Instagram’s undisputed queen of the supernatural midriff.
Photo: REX / Shutterstock5/7Extreme Nails
Just when we thought that the bare manicure was primed for a revival, along came Selena Gomez with a so-wrong-it’s-right set of extended neon orange tips that proved you can reinvigorate your entire look with a single standout detail.
