The 14 Best Beauty Trends for Spring 2026, According to the Runways

One way to elevate a red lip? Add a gloss on top for a shiny effect, as seen at Etro.

Bows are still trending: We’re buzzing about the delicate pink bows expertly placed in models’ hair at LoveShackFancy. Celebrity stylist Brent Lawler crafted the playful, feminine looks on behalf of Batiste. “Usually we do lots of bows and ribbons, there’s fantasy everywhere, but this feels like the inspiration was interjecting a bit of Americana into the LoveShackFancy girl,” he explains. “I wanted the hair to feel sophisticated but not feel old and dated.”

Shop the Dry Shampoo

At Prabal Gurung, celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway designed the show’s wavy ”Heavenly Bow” updo using a range of styling essentials from Tresemmé. “This season, we wanted to create something that felt soft and romantic—a heavenly take on effortless beauty,” Redway explains.

Shop the Styling Stick

Models at Tove’s Spring/Summer 2026 presentation showcased gathered yet undone chingons near the nape of the neck, with a few wispy pieces lightly tucked behind each ear.

At Fendi, side parts accentuated sleek, low buns that stood out on the catwalk, paired with no makeup and bright pops of color from the season’s collection. Slick looks could also be spotted on the runways at Khaite and Grace Ling.

At Off-White, hair was smoothed away from the face, as seen on supermodel Iris Law, to allow the natural, glowing makeup to really shine.

At Kim Shui, square nails were also in style. “Kim’s vision this season was very feminine and ethereal, so I wanted the nails to reflect that same spirit while also pushing design boundaries,” says celebrity nail artist Sojin Oh. “Kijibae strips gave me the opportunity to bring K-Beauty backstage and experiment with artistry and structure in a way that was still practical for the runway. Prep was incredibly efficient too—instead of spending hours hand-painting each nail, we simply applied the strips to the tips, which made the process seamless.”

Nail artist Juli Russell collaborated with Sally Beauty on the nails backstage at Christian Cowan, where the mix of square-tip black lacquer and clear metallic dots celebrated “strength and individuality through unexpected contrasts,” according to the brand.

When drawing on a smoky eye, you don’t need to stick to black shades. Makeup artist Diane Kendal used both black and brown eyeliner shades of Nars Total Seduction Eyeshadow Sticks to add depth, without any harshness.

SHOP THE EYESHADOW STICKS

Make a black liner spring-friendly by skipping mascara, as seen on the Christian Cowan runway. A soft black liner or shadow rimmed around the eye feels softer with bare lashes and a neutral lip.