Beauty Terminology
We recently did a compilation of some fun fashion terminology, so why not do the same for beauty? Here are some random beauty terminology for you!
Non-touring
Ever since contouring took the world by storm it’s been the makeup lovers go-to makeup look (more or less). But this summer people are buzzing about non-touring which, as the name reveals, is a no contour makeup look. It’s practically a no makeup makeup look that’s suitable for the summer as the makeup is light and natural (see Maiyet’s runway look for SS16 below). For the non-touring look you need a primer, a light base and some highlighter on your face’s peaks (as easy as one two three)! For more on the no makeup makeup look this summer, read No Makeup Makeup here and No Makeup Makeup part 2 here!
Kohl
If we think the coconut oil is the multitasking hero of our beauty lives, it’s nothing compared to the Kohl. Kohl was an early version of mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil and protector from evilness (!). As many of our beauty products today, it was the people of ancient Egypt who worked the multifunctional product. Read more about kohl and the history of mascara here! Or in case you missed, check out our post on the history of lashes here!
Stiletto
No, we’re not talking about stiletto heels, but stiletto nails to be specific. Stiletto is the name of the nails that are also known as claw nails. They’re pointy, sharp and perhaps the most fierce and unpractical nail shape there is. The stiletto trend exploded last year and for the most dedicated nail dorks, it’s still a killer one! The stiletto nails are often created with gel as they have to be both long and pointy, something that’s difficult to achieve with our natural nail shape.
Folks, what are your best random beauty terminology?