There is something in the air. You can sense it as the days get a little longer: the sun makes more of an appearance, winter's chill is less prevalent, you're less prone to "Will this winter ever end?!?" rage. It's about this time that our minds start to wander to thoughts of spring — particularly, spring and summer hair color.
This may be the year of the dog but it is almost certainly also the year of the jade roller. This centuries-old handheld device, meant to be rolled across your face to stimulate blood flow, plump up skin and even reduce dark circles, has been on the market for a while now, but it's suddenly everywhere.
The struggle to create perfect winged eyeliner is one that we all know well, and it can be especially tough for beginners. After all, there are so many pitfalls: If the brush is too bendy, you end up with a crooked line. If the formula's too runny, you end up with messy streaks. If the felt tip is too hard, you end up with patchy skips along your lashline. Finding the best liquid eyeliner is a little like being Goldilocks because you have to find the one that's just right.
There are certain beauty trends that truly stand the test of time. Cat eyes are forever in favor. Red lips can't be beat. And soft waves? This old-school Hollywood hairstyle is still seen on red carpets year in and year out. When it comes to hair color, you can always count on balayage highlights to be a stylish choice no matter what (sun-kissed hair, FTW). But that doesn't mean there isn't room for slight variation within this uber-popular hair color trend. After all, sometimes the classics can get a little bit boring, right?
Daring eye looks never seem to go out of style. From graphic lines to smoked-out shadow cascading into your blush, we see new ways to strut our eyeshadows nearly every season. While some won't dare to go edgy, the brushstroke eyeliner trend is one that everyone can wear, whether you want to go there or not. This painterly, imperfect stroke of color across the lid is far from ordinary, but so on trend. It was showcased in smoky, vibrant colors in shows like Rachel Comey and precise strokes of black in Jason Wu. We touched base with makeup artist Frank Guyton to get the scoop on how to swipe this look on with ease.
