Brassy Blond Hair
Arab women are known for having beautiful, thick, raven hair; so it’s always disappointing when they decide to go down the lighter route and even more so when their hair turns orange instead of blond. To lessen the brassy effect, use a toning shampoo, such as the AG Sterling Silver Toning Shampoo (US $44; AED/SAR 162).
Overly Drawn Eyebrows
What is worse than overly plucked eyebrows? Overly drawn eyebrows. Ladies, please keep the pencil on your natural brow line—better yet, drop the pencil altogether. Instead, opt for a wax-based eyebrow filler, such as the L’Oréal Paris Brow Artist Genius Kit (US $15; AED/SAR 56). The consistency of the wax makes it difficult to draw over your eyebrows and keeps them looking natural.
Bad Lip Fillers
We blame Kylie Jenner for this one. A plump pout is sultry and sexy—a bad lip job is not. Your lips should not look like they’re bee-stung. Ditch the excessive Botox and try these makeup tricks to achieve a fuller lip.
Costume Makeup
You shouldn’t look like you’ve just come back from your wedding when you’re at the beach. Contouring, false eyelashes, and dark lips should be saved for a night out or a special occasion. Keep your daily look minimal and simple and replace the foundation with a CC cream, contour with blush, and swap the dark lip colors for a tinted lip balm.
Colored Contacts
Colored eyes are not only pretty, they also have the ability to enhance your overall look—just not when they are so obviously fake. The good news is that there are subtle ways to enhance your eye color, such as the 1-Day Acuvue Define Brand Contact Lenses (prices vary upon purchase). These contact lenses blend seamlessly with the eyes’ color to enhance them.
Tattooed eyebrows, drawing in your bottom lashes, blown-out perms—these are just some of the trends that we would all rather forget and write off as a momentary lapse of judgment. Unfortunately, there are a few beauty looks that seem to transcend the perpetual cycle of fads. We’ve rounded up the worst five beauty trends in the Middle East that need to die, now.
—Khaoula Ghanem
