2020 Beauty Trends: What's New Hair & Makeup

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It's time to put all the Sephora and Glossier goodies you scored in your holiday stocking to good use — by trying out the biggest beauty trends for 2020. Bold, Euphoria-inspired neon and bejewelled eye makeup looks loomed large on the spring/summer 2020 runways, but there’s going to be something for everyone this year, including subtle lip gloss for minimalists and slicked-back strands for 1990s kids.

But don't take our word for it — we asked some of the top Canadian beauty pros to spill on all their favourite hair, makeup and nail trends for 2020.

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