Beauty Trends from F/W 20 Fashion Month

Seen on the N.Y, London, Milan & Paris Runways

Fashion month has officially come to a close, and what a whirlwind it was. Weeks and weeks of trend-spotting is a fun and tedious task that we take seriously.

Now that we have been able to fully examine the entire lot of incredible beauty looks designers showed alongside their F/W 20 collections in New York, London, Milan and Paris, we can say without hesitation that the hair and makeup trends revving up for fall are serious game changers. We are talking bold lips, chic hair accessories and so much vibrant hair color we can nearly taste it. The no-makeup look is nice and all, but we think it is safe to say that the maximalist approach to beauty is about to come back in a major way. We can’t wait.

Firey lips seen on models for Carolina Herrera (left) and the Jason Wu Collection both in New York. (Photos: Getty Images)

Fiery lips

From blue undertones to orange-tinged hues, red lips were all over the F/W 20 runways. This classic beauty look is nothing new, but we are always thrilled to see it pop up in new ways — and in droves. From the relaxed, unlined lips at Carolina Herrera to the precise pop at Jason Wu and every bold lip in between, it looks like every iteration of a red lip will be a go-to look come fall.

Bright hair seen on models for Alexander McQueen (left) and -Dries Van Noten- both in Paris. (Photos: Getty Images)

Paint-box hair

Subtle hair-coloring methods like ombré and balayage have had their time in the sun for the last few years, but according to the runways, we could soon see a resurgence of more obvious streaks. And not just that, but the color itself has taken a decidedly bright tone. Primary pops of color, neon roots and even glossy streaks all showed up and showed out.

Headbands were hot with Lanvin in Paris (left) and Fendi in Milan. (Photos: Getty Images)

Reimagined headbands

Just when we thought we knew our way around a headband, the designers at the F/W 20 shows showed us what is new and next with the classic hair accessory. From oversize, helmet-like ones to quilted bands worn backward, we are looking forward to trying our hand at the new wave of headband styling.

Cleopatra -style eyeliner was big with Dior in Paris (left) and Moschino in Milan. (Photos: Getty Images)

New wave Cleopatra

We aren’t new to liquid eyeliner. We have seen many trends take off recently, from colorful lines to chic, geometric shapes drawn on the lids, but this time around we are seeing a modern take on the exaggerated Cleopatra-style liner, whether it be a thick line covering the entire circumference of the eye, or bold drama focused on the inner or outer corners. This maximalist trend offers even more proof that makeup might be migrating back to a place of more.

Bedazzled eyes were seen on the runways of Valentino in Paris (left) and Rixo in London. (Photos: Getty Images)

Crystal eye candy

Sequins, gemstones and studs, oh my! This fashion month taught us that bedazzled eye makeup is on the rise. This one is pretty out there in terms of wearability, but that doesn’t mean you won’t soon see eye jewel IRL.

The wet look was hot at David Koma’s show in London (left) and Sacai’s Paris show. (Photos: Getty Images)

Oil-slick hair

Sleek hair is an instant ensemble elevator, and the designers at the F/W 20 shows seem to agree. Slicked roots with free-flowing length was an interesting take we saw more than once, as were super-tight ponytails tied both high and low. While the wet look might be better suited for an evening out, pristine ponytails can be an anytime, anyplace type of vibe.

High-voltage masscara shined at Altuzarra’s Paris show (left) and on Ashish’s runway in London. (Photos: Getty Images)

High-voltage eye shadow

Why pick just one eye shadow color, when you can pick two or three or four? Colorful cut-creases, rainbow panda patterns and artfully executed ombré eyes all caught our attention.

Article written by Courtney Higgs