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5 Popular Beauty Trends From Instagram

New season, new look!
5 Popular Beauty Trends From Instagram
Photo: Instagram/@dearra
By Nandi Howard · Updated April 28, 2021
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While the last year has consisted of on and off lockdown restrictions, the pleasantry in staying at home is being able to master all of your beauty and self-care needs. Every season a few new trends emerge and Instagram lands as the source where most of those style hacks make its rounds. Considering many are stepping out for the first time in over a year due to the pandemic, this spring quite literally feels like a breath of fresh air,

With new places and spaces to go, there’s even more reason to try those style trends that you double tapped on Instagram. From layered baby hairs seen on Youtube star Dearra, to Coi Leray’s signature braids to ombré lips, these springtime beauty trends are destined to have all eyes on you.

Check out a few styles to try below.

01
Swirly Nails
Try something new with your nails and test out this fun style.
5 Popular Beauty Trends From Instagram
Photo: Instagram/@heathersanders_
02
Ombré Lip
All you need is a liner and your favorite gloss or lipstick.
5 Popular Beauty Trends From Instagram
Photo: Instagram/@champagnemani
03
Pigtails
Take a bite out of your nostalgic childhood and sport this style.
5 Popular Beauty Trends From Instagram
Photo: Instagram/@zeeecoop
04
Coi Leray Braids
Coi Leray has been heating up the gram with this signature hairstyle and many have worn this protective style since she has become more popular.
5 Popular Beauty Trends From Instagram
Photo: Instagram/@coileray
05
Layered Baby Hairs
Dearra is always down to try a new style and this baby haired look has the internet talking.
5 Popular Beauty Trends From Instagram
Photo: Instagram/@dearra