Spring/Summer 2014 Beauty Trends

SLEEK, straight hair, bronzed skin and sultry black liner - the hair and make-up at the  spring/summer 2014 shows was as trend-worthy as ever. Hot, bright lips were once again the look to covet, whilst an almost make-up-free "raw" beauty with just-washed hair proved something of an anti-trend at the likes of Christopher Kane, Balmain and Alexander Wang.

Those who really want to make a statement can take theirr cues from the choppy wigs by Sam McKnight at Fendi, Chanel and L'Wren Scott, whilst outlandish nails at the likes of Giles, Marc Jacobs and House of Holland proved that our love for nail art isn't going away anytime soon.

 Straighten Up

Chloe  Say goodbye to the big, bouncy blow-dry - it's time to get your straighteners out again according to Chloé, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren and Miu Miu. There was also a distinct lack of volumised roots on the catwalk, with hair slicked close to the scalp at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Anthony Vaccarello, Valentino and Prabal Gurung.

Rebel Liner

Stella McCartney Black eyeliner never goes out of style, and this season the way to wear it is with the attitude of a rebellious teenager - heavy, striking and not at all retro. At Missoni, Rodarte and Stella McCartney it was feline and sultry, whilst at Versace, Jonathan Saunders and Erdem it was applied right onto the water line for extra drama.

With The Band

Vera Wang Black jersey headbands have a certain balletic charm, and lent a streamlined finish to the hairstyles at Victoria Beckham and Vera Wang. They came studded and in leather at Valentino, in metal at Elie Saab and jewelled and covered in golden coins at Dolce & Gabbana.

Golden Girls

Donna Karan If it isn't already, let bronzer become your best friend for spring - inspired by the tanned skin at Topshop Unique, Michael Kors, House of Holland and Donna Karan, where a Seventies-style glow looked brand new again. There was also a Studio 54 vibe to the bronze eyes at the likes of Jason Wu, whilst a gilded beauty was on show at Christian Dior and Dries Van Noten via golden brows and gold-leaf partings respectively.

Do The Twist

Rochas If there's one up-do to wear this season it's the twist, ideally casually dishevelled as at Tom Ford, Rochas, Giambattista Valli and Michael Kors.

Raw Beauty

Balmain There is always some variation on "natural beauty" on the catwalks, but for this season it really was as pared back as can be. Only a touch of concealer was used to create the bare looks at Balmain and Alexander Wang, whilst the wash-and-go hair at Christopher Kane required no product at all apart from a little oil at the ends where needed. At last, lazy is best.

Transformations

Fendi This isn't a trend we expect to see filtering down to the streets, but Sam McKnight spearheaded a wig revolution at the spring/summer shows, with short styles at L'Wren Scott and Fendi and bobbed versions at Chanel. Guido Palau got in on the act too, with bleach blonde versions with thick, dark roots at Marc Jacobs. Continuing the trend for total model transformation, Josh Wood dyed every single model's hair for the Prada show, implementing a strict "no colour, no catwalk" rule.

Sheer Shadow

Burberry Prorsum A wash of shadow around the eyes made for a pretty, summer alternative to the smoky eye, coming in pastel hues at Burberry, Rochas and Dolce & Gabbana and in nude shades to add subtle definition at Giambattista Valli, Emilio Pucci and Ruffian. And if there's only one colour to wear this spring? Blue. We dare you.