ART BEAUTY

  What Is the ‘Gym Lips’ Trend? Ever since I can recall, we have been collectively chasing ‘big cushiony lips’. However, enhancing one’s lips to make them look fuller and luscious mostly depended on injectables and temporary fillers that stirred many conversations (the good, the bad and the ugly, tbh). However, the latest whirlwind of keeping it natural or ‘caszh’ birthed a new frenzy that has become a colossal hit— Gym Lips. Coined by the US-based MUA, Kelli Anne, this trend basically involves subtly overlining your lips with a hued liner which is closest to the actual colouring of your lips. Top this off with a hydrating lip oil and voila, this little manoeuvre will make your lips look naturally plump and juicy. Speaking of the terminology, Gym Lips is attributed to it, seeing how you can use this elusive trick for the ideal pucker even at the gym (ahem, or in my case, a trip to the store to replenish snacks) and get away with it! Ahead is my experience with the trend. Following ...

  1. Ash Brown Your naturally black tresses would pair well with diffused notes of silver and brown. Also known as mushroom brown, ash brown is a variant of brunette hair that is inclined towards the many shades of grey. Think of it as a love affair between the brown and silver highlights on the cool side of the spectrum. We feel inspired, already. Colour Mate:  Streax Professional Argan Secrets 2. Auburn How about tricking people into thinking you’re a natural redhead? After all, like they say, fake it till you make it. Try weaving in brown-based auburn if you’ve got fair skin with pink undertones. What good does that do? It won’t wash out your complexion by counteracting paleness or extreme redness. Colour Mate:   Revlon Colorsilk Hair Color Dark Auburn 3R 3. Golden Ombre Want to take a walk on the golden side without going all the way in? Golden ombre could be your answer. When you weave in sun-kissed hues of butter, gold and honey they create magic for fairer complexi...