q2 2026 beauty trends

Q2 2026 beauty forecast: Trends set to dominate makeup and hair driven by nostalgia and anti-AI influencer sentiment

By Dina Zubi - 30 Jan 2026
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Posted by Dina Zubi in Strategy

7 months ago

Beauty trends are constantly shifting, and are shaped by wider cultural events such as the anti-AI movement and the 2016 revival. Social media is the frontier of these developments, where trending content points the way to what the future beauty consumer will desire. Here’s what to look out for in Q2 and beyond as beauty…

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