The 13 Best Beauty Trends of 2013
Imaxtree1/132013 Beauty Trend: Bright Orange Lips
This year, the classic red lip got a major makeover. Statement-making orange was all over—from runways to the red carpet—and in all sorts of textures. Glossy, matte, stained, you name it: There was an orange for everyone.
Getty Images2/132013 Beauty Trend: Retro 1940s-Inspired Waves
Although we'll always love loose, beachy waves, 2013 brought us a bit more polish and sophistication with glossy finger waves. Celebrities like Amanda Seyfried channeled Veronica Lake on the red carpet with this glamorous hairstyle.
Cathy Crawford3/132013 Beauty Trend: Textured Nail Effects
Concrete, sand, sprinkles, beads—brands got really creative this year in the world of nail art. Regardless of whether it was worn on all fingers or as an accent, textured polish was by far the easiest way to spice up or refresh a manicure.
Mark Leibowitz4/132013 Beauty Trend: No-Makeup Makeup
No-makeup makeup was, hands down, one of the most popular looks on the 2013 runways. Designers like Burberry, DKNY, Chloé, Lanvin, Alexander Wang, and Tommy Hilfiger (we could keep going...) emphasized natural, gorgeous skin. The secret to pulling off this look? Lots of water, a good moisturizer, and a touch of concealer.
Splash News5/132013 Beauty Trend: Ponytails
Whether they were high or low, loose or sleek, braided or unraveled, or even accessorized—classic ponytails got an update this year. Selena Gomez's voluminous version is a great example of how to make a pony look flattering, not flat. A little teasing never hurt anybody!
Getty Images6/132013 Beauty Trend: Bold Eyebrows
Long gone are the days of overplucking! We said it last year, and we're saying it again: Bold, bushy brows are here to stay. Take a cue from stars like Lily Collins and Cara Delevingne, who keep their brows natural. If you're letting yours grow, invest in a spoolie and brow powder to maintain and give the illusion of fuller brows.
Mark Leibowitz7/132013 Beauty Trend: Pastel Hair Color
This year, celebrities, models, editors, and real women alike experimented with pastel hair color. One of our favorite iterations: the streaks at the Peter Som spring 2014 show (painted by none other than statement-color guru Aura Friedman).
8/132013 Beauty Trend: Burgundy Eyeshadow
Backstage at Gucci, we saw a new take on the plain black smoky eye. The smoldering red lids made a huge statement, and they looked so pretty on every single skin tone.
Getty Images9/132013 Beauty Trend: The Dramatic Short Haircut
What major celebrity didn't chop off all her hair this year? From Jennifer Lawrence to Beyoncé to Pamela Anderson, stars could not stay away from the scissors.
Mark Leibowitz10/132013 Beauty Trend: Blue Accents
A swipe of blue across the lids is the easiest (and quite possibly the chicest) makeup upgrade. We spotted the look on models at the fall Thakoon show, who got the look with the help of makeup artist Diane Kendal using Nars. Bonus points for adding glitter.
Mark Leibowitz11/132013 Beauty Trend: Off-Duty-Model Hair
What was it about that effortless, easy-looking model hair that was so appealing this year? Copy the look using dry shampoo to fluff up the roots, sea salt spray to tousle, and a flatiron to polish the ends.
Mark Leibowitz12/132013 Beauty Trend: Minimalist Nails
Those who wanted to live on the simple end of the nail-art spectrum had tons of inspiration to choose from this year. Proof: the inconspicuous, metallic-tipped nails created by Tracylee for Sally Hansen at the Rodarte fall 2013 show.
Mark Leibowitz13/132013 Beauty Trend: The New Cat-Eye
Goodbye, eye pencils! Models at Anna Sui sported inky cat-eyes this fall, inspiring us to reach for a whole new type of product when doing ours. Liquids, gels, and kohls were popular, not only for their super-pigmented formulas but also for their long-lasting wear.
