Biggest Old-Fashioned Beauty Trends Making a Comeback
Like everything else in life, beauty trends go round in circles and what was once the height of fashion is now as outdated as can be. Here are the biggest old-fashioned beauty trends making a comeback this year:
Bright Red Lips
Until the popularization of lipstick in the early 20th century, red lips were associated with sexually amoral and dubious women of the night, and, back in the Dark Ages, a woman sporting red lips was a sign she had been doing deals with the devil! It was not until the suffragettes, inspired by Emmeline Pankhurst, popularized red lipstick that it became a symbol of strength. Adolf Hitler famously hated red lipstick, and in Allied countries during the Second World War, red lips became tokens of rebellion against fascism.
The classic red lip has consistently remained a real mark of female empowerment, and, quite wonderfully, the trend for bright red lips is firmly back in the fashion houses of Europe. The shades, textures, and aromas available are truly mind-blowing, and if you haven't already delved into the world of bright red lipstick, well, what are you waiting for!
Night Masks
Face masks specifically designed to be worn whilst sleeping have been around for longer than you might imagine. The original patent was filed by Elsie and Edward Hemphill in August 1930 and billed as an eye shield to protect sensitive eyelids. Fast forward to nearly a century later, and sleep masks have proven to be effective in increasing REM time, improving sleep quality, and, most importantly, a 2021 trend in eye protection and skin smoothing.
Multiple Signature Scents
It is now considered the height of fashion to have not one but several signature scents, dependent on occasion, mood, and company. The most cost-effective, enjoyable way of choosing multiple signature scents is to subscribe to a service that provides you with a new designer sample perfume every month. A luxury scent box will not only allow experimentation but will also afford you the chance to break out of your fragrance comfort zone.
Crimped Hair
Remember nights in the late 1980s and 1990s when it was totally unacceptable to go to sleep without braiding your hair into the tightest plaits possible for a crimped look the next morning? Well, reminisce no longer because crimped hair is making a huge comeback. Straight from catwalks, crimped hair is now considered positively edgy and is described in some notable fashion magazines as decidedly 'Voguish!'.
Nail Art
Freehand nail art, including stickers, rhinestones, and crystals were once the epitome of style, and then, for many years, you could not find a pack of nail stickers in any store anywhere in the country. Now, however, the fun, eclectic, and versatile art of nail design is back in business and is more vibrant, hard-wearing, and cooler than ever. Professional nail artists and amateur self-manicurists alike are leaning towards subtle patterns and colors over a plain ice white or nude-painted nail base.