Beauty Trends That Should Be Left In 2014

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1. The Side-Shave

Skip shaving the side of your head this year and instead, curl your hair to

achieve all-over volume, and then tuck one side behind your ear for a sleek look, like stylists did at Jenny Packham's runway show.

2. Noticeable Contouring

This year it's all about subtle contouring, which

will give you a more natural outcome and still sculpt

your cheekbones to perfection. For a tutorial on the right way to shade

your face, click here.

3. Fan-Like LashesAmping up your lashes is a

surefire way to draw attention to your eyes, but it has to be done the right way or else your fringe ends up looking really fake. To make sure your lashes looking

natural instead of like a fan, apply several coats of mascara, waiting a minute in between applications so the formula properly adheres to

the coat before it.

4. Overdrawn LipsIf you have super-thin lips and

want to create a larger look, then follow this tutorial by Jessie James Decker. Otherwise, if you already have an Angelina Jolie-like pout, stick to a barely there nude lip or just use balm, since a light pastel

shade makes lips look plump, and the last thing you need is for your lips to not be proportionate to the

rest of your features.

5. “I Dream of Jeannie” Ponytail

Unless you can perform a spell by wiggling your nose, bring

your ponytail down a few inches between the crown of your head and the nape of your

neck for a more sophisticated look. Or, you can always switch up your look with one of these

other pretty ponys.

6. Insanely Long Extensions

This length is perfect for pulling off an Elsa-inspired side braid, but this year it's all about texture and short

and chic cuts.

7. Sharp & Boxy Brows You know what they look like:

They're overly filled in and squared off at the beginning, and look like they were drawn on with a stencil. Makeup isn't geometry class! Your brows should always look feathery and lightly colored

in, so they leave you looking youthful and fresh-faced, rather

than harsh and fake

8. Beyond Bronzed Skin If your skin tone rivals that of an Oompa Loompa, reel

in the spray tans or real tans. Here's why: The

former makes you look like you've been stuck on a tropical island for years

without SPF and the latter causes cancer!

9. Ombrè

Bye, ombrè. Baliage (painting on highlights for a more natural, sun-kissed

finish that grows out beautifully) is back,

proving to be the prettiest way to color your hair in

2015.

10. Eagle Talon Tips

Whether nude or colored, almond-shaped nails need to stay in 2014. In 2015, file your nails into a shape that mimics that of your cuticles

for a more natural look.