Fashion and style aren't the same thing—and sometimes the most peculiar ideas become all the rage. We're diving into the boldest beauty crazes currently taking over Instagram. Some influencers have embraced these looks wholeheartedly, genuinely believing they enhance their appearance.
Instagram's Strangest Beauty Obsessions
The odder the trend, the more eyeballs it catches. Sure, many women crave online fame, but you shouldn't have to go to such extremes. Let's hope these beauty experiments stay confined to social media and never make their way into everyday life.
Fishtail Eyebrows
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Beauty influencer Huda Kattan first used Photoshop to create an unusual brow shape. Soon, other women picked up the idea and started recreating it with makeup. They conceal part of their natural brow and draw the rest to form a fish tail.
Nimbus Eyebrows
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Eyebrows really take a beating on Instagram. What beauty vloggers do to them would never cross most people's minds. Check out this style: 16-year-old Hannah Line got inspired by the fishtail brow and decided to create a heavenly look. To many, though, it appears more demonic than divine.
Half-Long, Half-Short Hair
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Stuck between long and short hair? A Wella brand ambassador found a solution—a bizarre twist on the bob haircut. Some people love it, but others compare it to a jellyfish or a lampshade because of its layered structure.
Nose Hair Extensions
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If you're not into a guy but don't know how to reject him, you could try this trend. Just glue fake eyelashes into your nostrils—and you're done. It looks terrifying and completely unappealing. Yet it's still a popular Instagram fad.
Tooth Nails
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This manicure seems like it was dreamed up by someone obsessed with teeth. 32 not enough for you? Then ask your nail artist to paint teeth on your nails. Just kidding. It's hard to imagine anyone wearing this look in real life.
Sunburn Eye Makeup
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If you're into the sunburned look, this trend might appeal to you. The idea is to blend cream-red and purple shades together. The result is eye makeup that resembles a sunburn on the skin.
Flower Vase Hairstyle
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A Canadian blogger took inspiration from Cindy Lou Grinch, who placed an empty bottle on her hair and secured it with rubber bands. This multi-tiered hairstyle is topped off with fresh flowers.
McDonald's Logo Eyebrows
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Can't live without McDonald's? Apparently, a love for the corporation and its burgers has driven bloggers to draw their eyebrows in the shape of the letter M. Luckily, they don't pluck them—they just paint over them.
Nose Makeup
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Why is the nose always ignored? Beauty bloggers decided this facial feature shouldn't be left out, so they started applying eyeshadow to it. Makeup artist Karla Garcia (pictured) even added hearts for a more festive vibe.
Sea Wave Eyebrows
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Anyone who hasn't visited the sea this year can now keep "the ocean with them" at all times—thanks to yet another eyebrow trend.
Which of these beauty fads struck you as the weirdest? Let us know in the comments. 🙂
