#MetroBeautyWatch: Our Roundup Of The Biggest Hair and Makeup Trends That Ruled In 2019
With the year coming to a close, we’re looking back on the biggest beauty trends of 2019—what we saw, what was trendy, and what we got obsessed with!
What a year it has been! We surely didn't have a shortage on beautiful hair and makeup trends, with a ton of them being very unexpected: From gelled baby hair to glitter on everything, to elongated and graphic eyeshadow!
The mood was experimental, adventurous, and sometimes downright outrageous—all in the name of a good beauty statement! Individualism, inclusivity, and back to basics were also buzz words alongside all the fanfare. At the end of the day, whatever we chose to do, we did with confidence—the ultimate beauty statement that doesn't seem to go out of style.
Ahead, we narrowed down the top trends that we saw almost everywhere in 2019—spotted on the red carpet, the street, and all over the Instagram. Love them or loathe them, these beauty trends really had big impact in the world of makeup and hair. It's time to get nostalgic, to reminisce and rediscover the beauty trends that defined our 2019. What's on your favorites list?
Top Beauty Trends 2019
Top Beauty Trends 2019
Glamorous Smoky
This year, makeup artists breathed new life into the black smoky eye, expertly blending classic chic and rock-chic. Enhanced with kohl liner and glitters, the complexion was left natural and the hair tied back, for double the impact.
Photo Credit: @hungvanggo
The Bob Haircut
It seems like a number of celebrities hopped on the bob haircut train this year. The variations ranged from blunt ends to shaggier cuts, but either way, we loved each one all the same. Time to make the chop?
Photo Credit: @hungvanggo
Golden Glow
Gorgeous, glowing skin is more of a beauty goal than a beauty trend, but the ways in which makeup artists ensure that radiant complexion is what changes from season to season. This year, a number of makeup artists like Mark Qua, Anthea Bueno and Robbie Piñera gave their clients mini facials that meant they needed less makeup to achieve a beautiful glow.
Photo Credit: @robbiepiñera
The Return of Gel
Wet-look curls, glossy waves and intricately slicked-down hair ruled this year’s runway and red carpet shows internationally and locally. Somehow that old-school classic we thought we’d left behind in our ballet days is back, and feels utterly modern.
Photo Credit: @ethandavid_
Au Naturel
If 2018 was all about heavy contouring, one of 2019’s biggest beauty trend is the natural or no makeup makeup look. We’re loving the peach and pink natural tones and simple eyes we’ve been seeing on our favorite celebs like Kathryn Bernardo. This trend is perfect for girls who are always on-the-go.
Photo Credit: @justineclaudia
Blunt Bangs
Baby bangs are certainly not for everyone but are with no question, a quick and dramatic way too create a new look. Take it from actress Maymay Entrata, who’s never afraid to try any beauty look!
Photo Credit: @makeupartbyowen
Year of Glitter
This was the year of “Kira Kira” sparkle filter, which influenced beauty trends from the catwalk to our makeup bags. Once considered OTT, glitter now has a much more wearable aesthetic.
Photo Credit: @patrickta
Luxe Lip Gloss
Forget the matte lip, this year is all about glossy lips. Take inspo from Nadine Lustre’s pink gloss lip or rock a statement glossy nude lip lines and lip gloss combo like Kim Kardashian.
Photo Credit: @jellyeugenio
Lead photos from Justine Claudia and Owen Sarmiento
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