New Year, New You: Beauty Trends for 2017

Beauty continues to reign in 2017. In this blog post, I will share various beauty trends that you will love. 

Model depicting matte makeup look


1. Use of Eye Primers-Blend with a fluffy shadow brush; liner and mascara to enlarge the eyes.

2. Belted Ponytails– pulled back hair with a smooth texture on top.

Model is wearing a ponytail.


3. The use of Vitamin E to produce more growth, thicker & healthier hair. ” Dry dustings”a term used by cosmetologists to lightly trim frayed hair ends.


4. Lip Service– the Reds have it. Matte Lips Maybelline Nee York Color Blur in Cherry Cherry Bang Bang, $9 The Loaded Bolds in Orange Danger and Elf Cosmetics.๐Ÿ’„

Matte Red Lips


5. Artsy nails with rhinestones, gems or crafts on the nail. Polish, Glue art and apply top coat.๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿฝ

Matte Nails Polish with Rhinestones


6. Braided hair with Free People Celestial Hair  Rings $24 incorporate rings in the the hair.

Senegalese braids with ring clips

Model wearing natural hair from a braid influence

7.   90’s Beauty- Eyeshadows in pastels that have hidden fragrances, throwbacks from the 90’s trends. 

Image Source: Getty / Alessio Botticelli

8.  Creative Hair Transformations via wigs, weaves and hair extensions. Having versatility is fun!… it  creates daring and sultry looks.

Satin Strand Hair Extensions


9.  Matte Beauty…all things matte: eye shadows, lips and foundation. Urban Decay ~Naked Ultimate Basics Palette, $54. NYX No Filler Finishing  Powder, $12. For achieving balance with a matte foundation focus on the T Zone and avoid the sides of the face.

Liquid matte lipsticks ( Powder lip color) CLE Cosmetics Melting Lip Powder, $20 providing a lip balm transforms into a creamy texture with a lightly ” stained effect”.

10. Laser Technology -Neck wrinkle treatments, tatto removals, scar therapy, laser hair removal and skin resurfacing.

11. Blonde hair and Bangs are in. The right bang enhances and frames your face.

Model is wearing bangs with her blonde tresses.

So now you have it!…popular trends for 2017. Thanks for checking out the Beauty Examiner.

About Celestine McGee

Celestine McGee is a licensed cosmetology instructor/freelance makeup artist with over 25 years of experience in print/editorial, fashion, and glamour related work. In 2002, Northeastern Illinois University awarded her a Master of Arts degree in higher education leadership. Enjoying all aspects of the beauty industry, she is a writer, enjoys applying makeup to Amateur & Professional models/actors in the development of portfolios, coordinating photo shoots with local photographers, hairstylists and fashion designers etc. Celestine is an Honoree of Who's Who's in Black Chicago under Entrepreneurs. Celestine's website:http://celestialenterprises.com/, her email address is:celestialenterprises.mcgee8@gmail.com.
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