If we had to pick a celebrity who is always on top of all the coolest trends, we’d choose Vanessa Hudgens. The Tick, Tick…BOOM! star never shies away from a beauty trend no matter how crazy it may look. If it’s trending, Vanessa is taking it on.
In her latest Instagram post, the 33-year-old chose to bring back an iconic ’90s hairstyle that was popularised by the likes of pop icon Britney Spears in her debut single Hit Me Baby One More Time. Vanessa being a ’90s kid herself took on the hairdo and slayed like the beauty boss that she is. Since ’90s and ’00s beauty trends are having a moment in 2022, there’s no surprise why Vanessa decided to bring back one of the coolest hairstyles from those decades this season. And she made a few 2022-esque modifications to her hair and makeup, of course. Here’s the lowdown on her entire look right from those twisted pigtails to her ’90s inspired grungy brown toned makeup.
’90s Inspired Grunge Makeup Spotted On Vanessa Hudgens
Step 1: Matte Tales
The ’90s were all about matte skin as powder-based makeup products were huge in that decade. Vanessa Hudgens stuck to the matte base effect and it looks airbrushed. Follow a CTM routine and then apply a mattifying primer on your face and neck. Follow up with a matte foundation and then use a concealer on areas that require extra coverage. Set your base with setting powder.
Step 2: Natural Niche
The ’90s decade favoured natural-looking brows more than thin or thick brows. For this look, you can work with your natural brow shape like the High School Musical actress did. Use a soap brow product to tame and laminate your brows and then use a brow powder to lightly fill in any gaps.
Step 3: Snatched & Smokey
Brown makeup hues were all the rage in the ’90s and Vanessa took that cue and used it in 2022. She opted for sculpted eyes with a brown eyeshadow contouring her eye shape. Apply a brown matte eyeshadow on and above the crease lines and then top it off with a neutral eyeshadow on your lids. Create the siren eyes trend with black eyeliner for a modern take on ’90s eye makeup.
Step 4: Lesson In Sculpting
Opt for bronzer to sculpt and add warmth to your visage. Bronzer also helps your foundation application look seamless and well blended. Blend a powder matte bronzer beneath your cheeks and on your hairline and jawline. Apply a terracotta blush on the cheekbones and drape it upwards to the temples. Pop some highlighter only on the centre of your cheekbones.
Step 5: HD Pucker
Prep your lips with a scrub and then moisturise with a balm. Outline your lips with a brown lip liner and then swipe on a nude matte lipstick to pay tribute to the ’90s signature lip look.
Vanessa Hudgens’ Twisted Pigtails Hairstyle
The twisted pigtails hairstyle was never this sleek. Vanessa Hudgens opted for this retro hairdo and added the slicked-back element to it which makes it very current. To recreate this hairstyle, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo and nourishing conditioner. Apply serum to your damp hair and detangle it with a wet brush. Divide your hair in two halves with the help of a centre parting. Apply hair gel close to the roots and create two high ponytails. Divide the length of each ponytail into two halves and twist them to create rope braids. Secure the braids with tiny elastic bands. Apply hair gel over the braids for hold. Neatly groom your baby hairs with a spoolie brush to clean up the hairdo.
Vanessa Hudgens has seriously delivered on the beauty front. Try this hair and makeup look for your next social outing because it makes for a trendy style statement.
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