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Try these 10 unforgettable TikTok beauty trends over lockdown
Whether you are up for a challenge or need some tricks for how to DIY, there is something for everyone to watch and copy on TikTok.
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During the coronavirus pandemic, video-sharing social networking service TikTok has been the escape that many never knew they needed.
Despite the app being known for its dance challenges, it is also a paradise for every makeup artist and beauty lover. TikTok is a place where creativity flows and individuals share fierce beauty hacks, while just waiting to be discovered.
Top 10 TikTok Beauty Trends
From challenges and DIYs to hacks, here are a few of the TikTok beauty trends that have gone viral.
1. #PutAFaceOn
The #PutAFaceOn beauty presentation has already had 1.9 billion views on TikTok.
It has become major trend in the beauty community as it highlights a key theme: transformation.
From cartoon characters and full-face glam to scary clowns, there is truly some form of representation for everyone.
2. #RainbowEyeShadow
While James Charles might be the reason for the rainbow eye shadow trend, many TikTokers are coming at it with their individual take.
From blended looks with every colour of the rainbow, at heart it is a playful trend that you can try in so many versions. Start with any colour base and build from there.
3. #LipstickChallenge
The #LipstickChallenge is a TikTok beauty challenge that requires you to:
- Take your lipstick and draw a line down the centre of your mouth
- Apply the product to the rest of your lips without using your hands or a brush
This involves a lot of pressing the lips together and works best with something liquid and spreadable.
4. Makeup hack: Non-crease foundation
What if we told you that there is a new technique on how to apply your foundation that ensures no creasing?
Many TikTok personalities are sharing their foundation prep beauty secret: some moisturiser, followed by translucent powder, setting spray, then primer.
This will set the foundation flawlessly and last the entire day.
6. #SockCurls
This recent trend is just as straightforward as it sounds: curling your hair with socks.
It is way simpler than it sounds! It is a heat-free style alternative that looks effortless and will be gentle on your hair.
7. DIY: Body-shimmering oil
Why spend hundreds of rands on an expensive name-brand body shimmer when TikTok provides you with a method of just a few steps to make your own?
While it might be awkward to just sit at home with glowing body oil right now, you can use this time to build up on stocks of your own DIY body-shimmering oil for summer.
8. #PiercingChallenge
Although most TikTok experimental challenges are temporary, the #PiercingChallenge is more long term.
The challenge showcases TikTokers applying a piercing filter in order to decide on which one to get. The choices include a dimple, labret, bridge and septum.
A while later they then film having the piercing done in real life.
9. Arm makeup
If you are not sure about your makeup skills, this trend allows you to use your arm to recreate an eyeshadow look. If you are daring, you can even create your dream brows from scratch. This is body art!
10. #PurpleShampooChallenge
While purple shampoo can help tone bleached hair, if your hair is not blonde prepare for some major disappointment.
The challenge showcases TikTokers using entire bottles of purple shampoo on their dry hair. Unfortunately, often the result is not too different to their original hair.
Makeup hack: Winged eyeliner
Despite being one of the trickiest makeup applications, TikTok has numerous videos to teach you the best hacks to create an easy wing. Now is the perfect time to flawlessly perfect your daily winged eyeliner look.
At least when you finally do head back out, your look will be as fly as ever!
