The Hottest Beauty Trends of 2015

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As we count down to the end of 2015, we can’t help but look back at some of the HOTTEST Beauty Trends of 2015.

  1. Colorful Hair

2015 Was all about experimenting with bold Hair colors. We saw everything from green, blue to pink.

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Feeling Blue? Taje Prest looks pretty with this electric blue braids. PhotoCredit: missvivacioust IG

 

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Only a Bold fashionista can rock this green look. Sai Sankoh absolutely slays this buzz green cut. Love it! PhotoCredit: Sai.Sankoh Instagram
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Celebrity Stylists Ezinne Chinkata has gone Blonde! Love this look on her. PhotoCredit: Zinkata1 Instagram

 

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Actress Linda Ejiofor is fiery with this red number. PhotoCredit: Lindaejiofor IG
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Is it Purple, is it blue? Dancer Nqobile rocks this beautiful bold look in a bob. PhotoCredit: @nqobiledanseur IG
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Pink anyone? Singer Vanessa Mdee is a real life african barbie with this look. PhotoCredit: @vanessamdee IG

 

2. 50 Shades of Grey

Grey hair, a look that was popularized in 2014 was a major trend in 2015, and just about everyone decided to try this Look!

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PhotoCredit: ToolzO IG
PhotoCredit: SeyiShay IG
PhotoCredit: SeyiShay IG

 

PhotoCredit: Vanessamdee IG
PhotoCredit: Vanessamdee IG

 

PhotoCredit: LolaOJ Instagram
PhotoCredit: LolaOJ Instagram

 

 

 

3. Matte LipColor

This year, everyone tucked away their lipglosses in exchange for a matte Look. 2015 was all about Lip crayons, Liquid Lipstick and Lip stains.

PhotoCredit: BMPRO IG
PhotoCredit: BMPRO IG

 

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PhotoCredit: accessoriesng IG

 

 

4. Faux Locs

It seemed like just about everyone tried this ‘rasta look. It was definitely a HOT natural hair look

PhotoCredit: Kwinfiona Instagram
PhotoCredit: Kwinfiona Instagram
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PhotoCredit: Munachiabii Instagram
PhotoCredit: ZainabBalogun Instagram
PhotoCredit: ZainabBalogun Instagram

 

 

5. The Darker the Lips…

Every Beauty lover and fashionista tried this goth look. From deep berry toned lips to black, our lips in 2015 were matte and dark.

PhotoCredit: Adaeze Yobo IG
PhotoCredit: Adaeze Yobo IG

 

PhotoCredit: Ms_Leon IG
PhotoCredit: Ms_Leon IG

 

PhotoCredit: SisiYemmie IG
PhotoCredit: SisiYemmie IG

 

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PhotoCredit: MakeupShayla Instagram

 

6. Crotchet perfection

Crotchet braids and weaves made a major comeback in 2015 in a whole new way.

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PhotoCredit: BeautyCanBraid instagram

 

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PhotoCredit: SolangeHairandBeautyShop Instagram

 

8. Flower Power

Is it me or was every girl a boho princess with flowers in their hair. This floral look was a major must have for Baby showers, bachelorette party and even weddings!

PhotoCredit: DoctorIdia IG
PhotoCredit: DoctorIdia IG

 

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PhotoCredit: _menorah_ IG

 

PhotoCredit: ivy.marion IG
PhotoCredit: ivy.marion IG

 

PhotoCredit: LatashaLagos IG
PhotoCredit: LatashaLagos IG

 

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9. The Nose Ring

Not a big trend in Nigeria, but the Nose ring was a very popular beauty look on social media.

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PhotoCredit:@astrog1rl Instagram

 

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PhotoCredit: @Rafafranco2 Instagram

 

 

What trends do you think will continue to 2016?