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The 6 Beauty Trends To Try This Spring Racing Season

From a statement lip to a sleek up-do

Heading to the races, or have a Cup Day lunch to prepare for? Here, youโ€™ll find six make-up and hair trends to get you through spring racing season looking your absolute best.

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1/ Statement Lip

Statement Lip

A bold lip gives your make-up look the pop you want on race day. Love your matt lipstick but nervous about the maintenance trackside? โ€œUse lip pencil [all over], then add lip balm โ€“ itโ€™s just creamy enough to stop lips from drying out, but has the longevity of a matt lipstick,โ€ says Max May, hair and make-up artist.

2/ Luminous Skin

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Luminous Skin

If you want to keep your eyes on the track rather than your make-up, go for a naturally radiant look, which, with the right prep, doesnโ€™t take much upkeep throughout the day. For make-up that looks flawless and lasts, make-up artist and Giorgio Armani beauty ambassador Max May suggests using โ€œa super-hydrating moisturiser to even skin tone and improve foundation wearโ€. May also recommends a radiant matt finish. โ€œIt helps with longevity, but blurs flaws and keeps skin looking fresh and youthful,โ€ he says. To add luminosity, use a touch of highlighter to brow bones and cheekbones.

3/ Metallic Eyes

Metallic Eyes
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Metallic lids are having a moment. To make them work this season, May recommends using metallic eyeshadow to โ€œaccessoriseโ€ the eyes. Champagne is his go-to shade, applied subtly to brow bones. โ€œOr use an earthier tone, such as bronze on the centre of the lid to add a ping of light,โ€ he says.

4/ Fluttery Lashes

Fluttery Lashes

False lashes can really define the eyes, so itโ€™s a good beauty skill to have up your sleeve. โ€œI love lashes at the races,โ€ says May. โ€œIt gives you definition without having to wear any or as much eye make-up.โ€ Or try Chanel Le Volume Revolution De Chanel mascara. The 3D-printed brush boasts honeycomb-like microcavities to deliver volume with zero clumping in just one stroke.

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5/ Romantic Waves

Romantic Waves

When a hat is involved, hair is best kept either low or loose. โ€œHats sit on the top of the head, so you canโ€™t have an updo or high ponytail,โ€ says Katy Reeve, Toni & Guyโ€™s national creative director. To keep strands in check, enlist a mousse and hairspray. โ€œGood products are essential for a blow-dry,โ€ says Reeve. โ€œWork in a volumising mousse for a firm hold to your blow-dry, then use a hairspray to fix shapes and reflect humidity.โ€โ€จ

6/ Clean Up-Dos

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Clean Up-Dos

Minimalist and modern is a great route to take for racing season. โ€œRaces can be a long day, so your hair needs to be comfortable and have staying power,โ€ says Reeve. โ€œKeep it simple with clean shapes with at least one fixed area, like a ponytail or textured bun.โ€

Try this: Take it longer

โ€œIf you donโ€™t want to commit to semi-permanent extensions and just want a new look for the racing season, clip-in extensions are perfect,โ€ says Emilly Hadrill, hair extensions expert. โ€œWe colour match [and] cut them in to look completely natural.โ€

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A version of this article originally appeared in the November issue of marie claire, on sale now. 

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