4 of the best beauty trends to try this summer

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4 of the best beauty trends to try this summer

November is upon us, and as if warmer weather wasn’t already excellent enough, a bevvy of fabulous beauty trends have come to the fore.  

From 80s hair and make-up looks to a surprisingly simple brow hack, there’s plenty to choose from this month – so go on, up the ante and take a beauty risk.

You may just stumble upon your new signature look for summer 2016…

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Back to the 80s

The 80s turned out to be a MAJOR influence at Paris Fashion Week, with brands like Kenzo, Topshop Unique, Nina Ricci and Marc Jacobs all referencing the era. Think lipstick-bright blush, side-swept waves and colour-pop eye make-up – not for the fainthearted!

Get the look: Revo Blue Razzberry Lip Balm, M.A.C Powder Blush in Full Fuchsia, Colour Addict Liquid Chalk Pen Violet

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Plaits

Plaits will be the hair trend to try this summer, and the simple schoolgirl plait is just the tip of the iceberg. From the skinny braids at Roberto Cavalli, to the plaited chignons at Dior, there are countless, sophisticated styles to choose from. They’ll also help control that frizzy, hot-weather hair!

Get the look: Lady Jayne Hair Extension Plaited Headband, ghd Tail Comb, Trevor Sorbie Thicker & Fuller Hairspray

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Soap Brows

If you follow beauty bloggers on Instagram, you might have noticed #soapbrows filling up your newsfeed recently. The DIY brow-boosting hack is proving a hit in the beauty world (which is hardly surprising, because it actually works). Watch the video above to learn just how to do it!

Get the look: Palmolive Naturals Gold Soap, e.l.f. cosmetics Eyelash & Brow Wand, Benefit Gimme Brow

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Harry Potter make-up

Harry Potter fans are in a frenzy over HP-inspired make-up products. Story Book Cosmetics have gone viral with their Witchcraft and Wizardry eyeshadow palette and wand-inspired make-up brushes. Meanwhile, Etsy seller AWhimsicalWillow is struggling to keep up with the demand for her Harry Potter highlighting palette. Stocking filler, anyone?

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Get the look: Storybook Cosmetics Wand Brush Set ($55, storybookcosmetics.com), Whimsical Willow Apothecary The Hogwarts Highlight and Contour Palette (approx $52, AWhimsicalWillow, etsy.com)

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