What are some weird makeup trends you know about? Hair tattoos? Glittery under brows? Lip tattoos? Watermelon hair color? Rainbow highlights? Have you just thought the list ends here and you have seen everything? Come on! You have yet to glimpse bold and creative ‘ear makeup.’ Yes, you read it right! Ear makeup is a thing, and it has already taken the fashion world by storm. The beauty space and the Instagram community have also been going ga-ga over this latest fall trend. Reason? It is easy, inexpensive, and amazingly sexy! Let’s dig deeper:
What Is ‘Ear Makeup’ All About?
Ear makeup is the craziest form of body art we have ever seen. It is a badass version of contouring (without bronzer and highlighter, though) in which the lobes, edges, and the natural curves of ears are painted with vibrant shades or shimmer/glitter to lend an artistic touch to the organ. Taken straight from the runways, the ear makeup trend has gained momentum as an edgy alternative to jewelry like dangling earrings, fancy studs, or pretty cuffs. The best thing about ear makeup is that it can be turned into an authentic ‘arts and crafts project’ as there is no hard and fast rule. All you need to do is get some eyeliners, eye shadows, or simple body paints, and you will be all set to give your ears a quick update.
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How Did The Trend Start?
The killer ear makeup trend started taking off almost two years back in 2014 when the famous designer Anthony Vaccarello decided to come up with a bold statement at Paris Fashion Week. While his models were marching down the runway with excellent threads and the least makeup, we could only stare at their blacked-out ear lobes. It was a simple graphic featuring the earlobes painted with black liner, but it was hard to miss! After its debut, the ear makeup trend became an instant hit when the ‘runway makeup guru’ Tom Pecheux opted for a ‘quasi-jewelry look’ by giving the runway models a glittery ear makeover like a second-skin cuff.
This year, the absurd trend has popped again as the renowned runway makeup artist Yadim showcased ‘full-on glitter ears’ for the Opening Ceremony during fashion week. Models for significant brands like Proenza Schouler were spotted rocking graphic white and yellow painted earlobes while rocking chunky geometric earrings at New York Fashion Week. It was even followed by the ‘makeup goddess’ Pat McGrath, who created a silver / metallic statement ear for Louis Vuitton in Spring 2016.
And now, the eye-catching trend is all set to go ‘mainstream’ by taking over Instagram, thanks to French makeup artist Violette Wautier. Her metallic ear highlights are a wearable take on this unusual, high-fashion style. She has created a couple of exclusive ear looks for the CR Fashion Book and posted a few more exciting ear makeup ideas, too.
How To Do Ear Makeup At Home?
Ear makeup has become a full-fledged trend, and people are quickly recreating the looks. The choice of styles and designs depends entirely on you, but we can guide you through the basic steps:
- Take a small tape and stick it to the skin above your earlobe. The part of the ear visible below the tape is your canvas. Hence, make sure that you keep enough space there.
- Get the favorite shade of your go-to liquid eyeliner and apply a thick, solid coat to your earlobe (precisely, the whole part below the tape). If you want to draw a neat line, the edge of the tape will be beneficial.
- Let the eyeliner dry up completely.
- Dip the tip of your index finger or a small cotton ball into the glitter of your choice and press it onto your painted earlobe. You’re done!
Different Ideas For Ear Makeup
Now, here are a few more ear makeup ideas for you:
- Keep it subtle with a single stroke of a metallic color (silver, copper, bronze, etc.) across your lobe.
- Create a small gold hoop by painting your earlobe with metallic gold.
- Trace the outlines of both your inner and outer ear with a silver liner.
- Cover your entire outer ear with some sparkling glitter.
- Draw a few geometric lines on your ear with a pencil liner, or outline your whole ear.
- Cover your entire ear with a foil-like paint for a bold statement look.
Ensure you are not wearing the milder shades of red, blue, and purple on your ears, as these might give an infected look. So, are you ready to say ‘hello’ to ‘ear makeup’?
Summary
Discover the latest sensation—’ear makeup,’ where ears transform into canvases for vibrant shades or shimmer. Originating from runways, it serves as a bold alternative to traditional jewelry. Easily replicated at home, it’s a creative and budget-friendly style statement gaining popularity on Instagram.
