8 beauty trends we predict will be everywhere in 2021

SKINIMALISM

Set to be the biggest beauty trend this year, ‘skinimalism’ – a term coined by Pinterest – is all about letting your skin breathe and, ultimately, letting your natural beauty glow with a low-key, less-is-more approach to make up.

After what has been (for most of us) a year of going make up-free, a good skincare regime has taken the place of our everyday makeup routines. It seems as less of us reach for the foundation bottle, more of us have invested in face scrubs – and that’s going to pay off big-time. After all, if your natural skin is replacing your foundation, you want it to look and feel as healthy as it can.

There’s been a big shift in attitudes towards skincare over the last year, with experts such as Hyram Yarbro sharing expert info across their social media platforms that allows more of us than ever to educate ourselves on the science behind achieving healthy, dewy and glowing skin naturally.

We spoke to North East based makeup artist Victoria Holdstock about what she thinks of this trend. ‘There’s a big focus on skincare and perfecting complexion that way, instead of using heavy makeup,’ she tells us. ‘With that, I see makeup becoming lighter with less heavy coverage foundations for more breathable, fresh and youthful skin.

‘I see this trend becoming big this year because, with lockdown, skincare has overtaken makeup. We’re indulging a little more in self-care, and what better way to do that than with a boujie skincare routine?’

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HAIR

You heard it here first guys: the mullet is back. But this time, it’s not just for the guys.

That’s right ladies – it’s time to release your inner ‘80s punk-rocker and join the likes of Miley Cyrus with the modern mullet.

Not quite your style? Don’t sweat it – the mullet isn’t the only prodigal haircare trend that’s set to make its grand return in 2021. The ‘80s rock-‘n’-roll (or power ballad) blow dry is also set to be huge. Quite literally.

Ok, so this one has probably more likely taken its inspiration from the likes of Cher from Clueless rather than Turn Back Time Cher, but the look is already gaining huge popularity on Tik Tok. So if you want to keep up with the look, the bigger the blow-dry, the better.

CURTAIN BANGS

Ok, so we call it a fringe here in England, but you catch our drift. Cutting our hair a little shorter at the front should help you seal the deal.

Still in two minds? Check out Matilda Djerf’s Instagram and you’ll soon be convinced. She gives us serious hair envy!

BEAUTY SLEEP? THAT’S SO LAST YEAR

Big bags are all the rage this year – yet surprisingly we’re not talking handbags.

Yep, perhaps it’s the strangest trend on this list, but if you’ve been on Tik Tok recently you will have seen creators revealing their under-eye bags and even drawing them on darker with lipstick and eyeliner, in the newest makeup trend to sweep the app.

We can’t say we understand it, but there you go.