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7 Beauty Trends for Spring 2016 You'll Want to Try Now

These Fashion Week hair, makeup and nail trends will make you forget about the burgundy lipstick (or hair accessory or nail polish) you just bought for fall
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The Perfect Red Pout
A strong red lip is nothing new, but it is surprising for spring, which is typically softer and more subdued. And your DIY version doesn't have to be as bold as the ones that went down the catwalk. "Find something that works for you," says Maybelline global makeup artist Yadim. "You can mix the color with Baby Lips and create a stain -- or just dab it on with your fingers."

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): M.A.C. for Oscar de la Renta, Maybelline for Jason Wu, Laura Mercier for Jenny Packham, Maybelline for DKNY

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Golden Eyes
At dozens of shows, makeup artists used shades of gold, brown, yellow and taupe on the models' eyes to create a look that was rustic, edgy and often minimal. While not all golden hues work on all skin tones (I hate to admit it, but some of the models looked corpse-like wearing this makeup), it is a trend that translates easily to everyday life. Always start by perfecting the skin -- it will keep you looking bright and alive. After applying your shadow, makeup artist Sarah Lucero (who worked with Stila at Alice & Olivia, top left), suggests layering on lots of mascara to give the eye definition.

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): Stila for Alice and Olivia, M.A.C. for Prabal Gurung, Amy Nadine for Lauren Conrad, M.A.C. for Altuzarra

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The Intentionally Messy Bun
If I had a dollar for every time a hairstylist said, "it should look like the girl twisted her hair up herself," I'd be sitting on a beach in Hawaii right now (and my hair would probably look like this). The intentionally messy knot is both the most ubiquitous spring trend and also the easiest to recreate.

To get the look right, hairstylist Kevin Ryan suggests embracing your natural texture: "Dry your hair with your hands -- don't use a brush." Then, twist back your hair and secure it however you like -- it's a choose-your-own-adventure type of look.

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): Bumble and Bumble for Rag and Bone, Eufora International for Katie Ermilio, Beauty.com using Alterna for Lela Rose, Redken for Tory Burch

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Part it Deep
The deep side part isn't revolutionary, but here's why you should wear it: It can modernize a classic hairstyle, it creates volume in a face-flattering way and it's simple to do yourself. Whether you're wearing braids, hair accessories or the aforementioned messy bun, a deep side part is a great starting point. "And tuck it behind the ear -- it's quite minimal and cool," says Eugene Souleiman, Global Creative Director for Wella Professionals.

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): Tresemmé for Banana Republic, Kérastase for Rodarte, Redken for Hugo Boss, Tresemmé for Herve Leger

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Cross the Line
Nail art isn't going anywhere, but it's definitely subtler than in seasons past. And the biggest nail art trend, hands down (pun intended), is anything linear. "I'm seeing a lot of lines this season -- and often paired with negative space," says Morgan Taylor lead artist Gina Edwards (who created the look at Noon by Noor, top left). "I believe nail art is going to be around, but it's all a matter of taste."

The best thing about linear nail art is just how easy it is to recreate on your own. Dip an old liquid eyeliner brush in polish, and drag it across your polished or bare nails. It doesn't have to be perfect to look cool.

Our favorite examples (clockwise from top left): Morgan Taylor for Noon by Noor, Essie for Brooks Brother by Zac Posen, Sally Hansen for 3.1 Philip Lim, Orly for Marissa Webb

Hundreds of hair, makeup and nail looks come down the runways of New York Fashion Week, but only a select few emerge as trends. Each season, we go backstage to interview the hairstylists, makeup artists and manicurists to ask them one pressing question: Which looks are going to be the looks come spring?

Here, we're breaking down the biggest beauty trends for spring 2016 according to the experts. Feel free to wear them now.
BY DAWN DAVIS | SEP 21, 2015 | SHARES
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