2023’s Beauty Trends: A Year in Review

With 2023 closing out soon—three weeks but who’s counting?— we decided to look back at the best beauty trends this year.

Microbraids

Everyone wanted to rock Brandy’s classic microbraids this year, from Solange Knowles to yours truly (aka this writer). This protective style is classic box braids reinvented, with smaller parts and thinner braids. 

Versatile and chic, microbraids can be worn in almost any style, from space buns to claw clips, and even layers. Go long or short, curly or straight, opportunities are endless. 

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