The Spring/Summer 2025 New York Fashion Week runways have been filled with beautiful sheer patterns, lighter tones, and textural designs, but it was the hair, makeup, and nail trends that truly captured our attention. While I love a rich fall lip or deep burgundy nails for cooler months, light and breezy makeup paired with undone hair is more my style. It’s never too early to start planning your spring beauty mood board.
Though Fashion Month has only just begun, New York has already introduced some easy-to-create hairstyles (spoiler: slicked-back looks are here to stay) and makeup trends, including subtle layers of blush. Nail colors are making a bold statement too, with metallics and shades of pink taking center stage for the upcoming season. Here’s a breakdown of the best beauty trends from the Spring 2025 shows that we’re already testing out.
Sleek Slick Styles
Wet looks are simple, low-maintenance, and easy to achieve. Backstage at Luar’s Spring/Summer 2025 show, TRESemmé lead stylist Evanie Frausto used gel to create a sleek, sculptural finish, locking the look in with hairspray.
Sleek Slick Styles
Tory Burch showcased a more utilitarian take on sleek styles with a half-up 'do that drew attention to the models' natural faces and bold brows.
Mixing Metals
While metallics are typically reserved for winter, Monse is bringing these high-shine shades into the warmer months, courtesy of nail artist Jin Soon Choi.
Mixing Metals
Luar also embraced metallics with a twist, opting for glossy, rose-pink nails for a fresh, elegant look.
Relaxed Waves
Hairstylist Charlie Le Mindu embraced the “touch grass” hair trend—think modern cool-girl hair with plenty of length, messy waves, and a touch of grease. Easily recreated on second-day hair, this look combines dry shampoo for texture and oil for shine.
Relaxed Waves
Tousled waves are versatile, working for all hair lengths, from long locks to bobs. On the Michael Kors runway, textured hair complemented the collection’s eclectic mix of materials, including raffia fringe and lace.
Touch of Flush
For spring, blush is getting a fresh update with soft berry shades and pale pinks for a natural flush. On the PatBO runway, a glowing base accentuated the cheek color, giving models a radiant, youthful look.