Okay, we’ll admit that we’re suckers for a good viral Instagram craze. Whether it’s the lip lift hack that guarantees plumper pout in seconds or the burnt-almond eyeliner – we’ve always got our eye on what’s hot on the app.
Given the fact, the latest makeup fad that has Instagram in a chokehold is dubbed siren lips. The trend is blowing up on the app, and for good reasons. Just like siren lips give our peepers a sultry, elongated effect – siren lips also play off this concept. The trend is a modern spin on ‘90s supermodel lips and finds fans in celebs like Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, and Vanessa Hudgens, to name a few. If you want to know about the celeb-loved lip craze, keep scrolling for the 411.
It’s The Villain Era And Here’s The 411 On Siren Lips
The trend entails lining your lips in a way that gives your pout a quintessential sexy smirk. It involves lining your lips with a lip liner that’s a shade darker than your lipstick colour. Then, extend the edge line slightly beneath the point where your natural lips end. Think the joker but make it sexy. The slim line of upturned corners on the outside flatters all lip shapes, which is the reason why this fad is taking over. If you wanna give it a go, here are three different ways to slay the trend.
Hack #1: For Makeup Novices
To try the look, grab a lip liner that looks flattering on your lips and is as close to your skin tone as possible so that it looks natural when extended outward. Then line your lips as you normally would and draw a tiny upturned line extending from the edge on each side of the lips. Fill it in with a matching lipstick shade and seal the deal by covering everything with a lip gloss in a similar hue.
Hack #2: For Seasoned Pros
The hack involves using two-liners to create the on-trend lip look. You can use a combination of nude lipstick and a brown liner that suits your skin tone. First, line your lips using the nude lipstick and then grab the brown liner and trace it along the upper lip line, making sure to extend the line on the side. Then, connect the bottom lip liner with the top liner. To blend it all seamlessly, coat your lips with a clear lip gloss.
Hack #3: The Instagram-Approved Way
The IG-approved way to try the trend involves using two lip liners instead of one. Take a nude liner and a dark-toned liner. Start with the nude liner and line your lips like you normally do. Next, grab the dark liner and line your lips ensuring you don’t define your cupid’s bow. Rather just go straight across it. Extend your lip liner on each side by flicking it up. If you want it to look more natural, swipe on a nude lippie. If you want it to look exaggerated, use a clear lip gloss to complete the look.
Villain Era looks FTW, take notes!
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