Each year a slew of fresh beauty looks take over social media and the red carpet, serving up major hair and makeup inspiration. But there are always a few trends that leave us feeling … confused. As 2016 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on some of those we’d rather not see carry over to a new season. Wild hair colors, extremely chiseled cheekbones and wacky nail designs, take a step back. Here’s what we hope stays behind to make room for more wearable trends in 2017.
Made Up Hair-Color Trends
We've lost count how many kooky color trends broke the Internet this year. There was Lisa Frank Hair, Chocolate Mauve Hair, Pumpkin Spice Hair, Unicorn Hair and more. Let's stick to moderation in the coming year.
Extreme Contouring
It's nothing new, but thanks to social media it became one of the year's most talked about trends. Everyone loves a chiseled bone structure, but painting your face like a clown to get started is just too much work.
Furry Nails
Unless it was part of a Halloween costume or a fashion exhibition, this trend was questionable from the get-go. It can also look a little scary.
Overdrawn Lips
Fillers had a moment in 2016, but so did overdrawn lips for those who avoid needles. In many cases, liner was too noticeable and turned messy.
Ultra-Filled Eyebrows
It's totally understandable to fill in sparse areas of your brows. However, some products took it way too far.
Lip Tattoos
While the designs can actually be a fun addition to your makeup, having anyone pay this much attention to your lips can get awkward.
100 Layer Challenges
Viral video challenges aren't going away anytime soon, but using 100 layers of product should. Everything from foundation to nail polish to highlighter was filmed for the world to see. This face mask challenge was terrifying to watch.
Waist Training
Celebrity endorsements are easy to blame for the increase in waist trainer sales. But this option is controversial and can even be painful.
Exponentially Long Falsies
False eyelashes and extensions do what mascara can't. Most of us want a lengthier fringe. However, extra lashes can be uncomfortable.
Maximal Highlighting
There's a huge difference between glowy and sparkly. Highlighting is great, but if not applied in moderation, it can take away from the rest of your makeup.
Succulent Nails
There was a point in the year where nail-art lovers decided to add succulents to their nail beds. A nice design never hurt anyone, but this one is a little too realistic.
