worst beauty trends 2014
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Gold Tats
Yes, a faux tat offers the non-commitment and wallet-friendliness that the permanent stuff won't. Let's just save the temporary tattoos for the kiddies, because gold leaf on your body is downright #Basic.
Image: Bloomingdale's
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Instabrows
#EyebrowsOnFleek became a thing, and so did the Instagram Brow. The ironic thing is that the latter is not considered "on fleek." The IG brow has an ombre effect — it is meant to be more defined in the middle and at the end. Let's just fill in our brows like normal, ladies, and save the special effects for photoshoots.
Image: Instagram
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Renaming the Bob
Apparently a wob is a wavy bob, a lob is a long bob and a fob is a faux bob. Enough is enough — a bob is a bob.
Image: Instagram
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Contour Craze
Remember when orange tans were a thing? This is the same idea. When done right, contouring can enhance one's natural bone structure, but this popular trend took a turn toward cray cray. Don't overdo it with the bronzer or highlighter (less is more!). It's just not a good look — on anyone.
Image: Instagram
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Claw Nails
We never understood the appeal of extremely long, talon-like nails. They're uncomfortable and plain scary-looking. Please, let's end the madness.
Image: Instagram
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Extreme Ombre
Sun-kissed hair looks great when done in a subtle manner. When hair is obviously two-toned, it looks like you've been lazy about getting your roots touched up. Big mistake — huge.
Image: WENN
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Over-Lining Lips
We're all for faking a fuller lip, but one can go overboard with the liner and lipstick. Tread lightly.
Image: Instagram
