Beauty Street Style: Summer Hair and Makeup Trends

Hair and makeup looks for the summer, straight from the streets of NYC.

By Samantha Lajterman

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Tomoke, 24, Model

Must-Haves: "I won't leave the house without MAC Studio Fix powder and moisturizer."

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Rayma, 18, Student

Must-Haves: "I love my MAC blush, Lancôme mascara, and Clinique skin-care products at night."

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Dani, 26, Works at Marc Jacobs

Must-Haves: "I wear an illuminizer only, so it takes me about 15 minutes to get ready in the morning. I love Essie nail polish, and a great pair of Marc Jacobs sandals and shades."

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Colleen, 21, Model

Must-Haves: "I don't wear makeup, but at night I use BWC Cleansing Milk."

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Jay, 21, Graphic Designer/Painter

Must-Haves: "I'm always running late in the morning, so I usually have to get ready in 5-10 minutes. My go-to items are: blush, foundation, a multi-purpose pencil."

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Ruby, 32, Interior Designer

Must-Haves: "I can't live without Chanel powders and lipsticks."

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Sobhia, 28, Traveling from France

Must-Haves: "MAC blushes are great! I also love the NUXE skin-care product line. And, I won't leave home without a French scarf."

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Heena, 20, Student

Must-Haves: "It takes me about 15 minutes to get ready. I use Chapstick, lip liner under my lip gloss, and a few NARS products."

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Diana, 19, Model/Muse

Must-Haves: "L'Oréal mascara, H&M eyeliner, The Body Shop powder foundation, and I always put a light eye shadow in corner of my eyes."

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Charli, 26, Videographer

Must-Haves: I can't live without YSL's Touché Éclat, eye shadows and cream blushes. My sister works for YSL, so I get everything for free!"

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Cheera, 25, Model

Must-Haves: I love MAC Mineralize Skinfinish (just on the nose), Estée Lauder blushes, both Estée Lauder and Maybelline mascara at the same time for fuller looking lashes, and La Roche-Posay for any pimples."

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Juhi, 19, Student

Must-Haves: "My Clinique blush, Urban Decay powder, and Dior eyeliner."

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Saman, 29, Writer/Actress

Must-Haves: "Lashes and a smile are my best friend, but I also love my Clarisonic and YSL mascara."

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Leyla, 30, Doctor

Must-Haves: "I love anything MAC, red OPI nail polish, and Moroccan oil."

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Clare, 20, Student

Must-Haves: "I'm really boring. I just use Clinique mascara and Jason baby lotion."

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Erika, 25, Model

Must-Haves: "I can't live without my Nivea lip balm, sleep, good food and wine!"

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Caroline, 20, Student

Must-Haves: "NARS powder is amazing and I drink lots of water."

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Elizabeth, 20, Student

Must-Haves: "Vaseline! I put it on my face to keep it hydrated!"

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Shanti, 31, Yoga Teacher

Must-Haves: "I use Benefit Bad Gal mascara, Prestige Skin Loving Minerals, a powder by Essence in a great cherry color, Dr. Hauschka for my skin care, and Devachan products for my curly hair."

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Elen, 21, from Brazil

Must-Haves: "I use honey and sugar from my kitchen on my face to exfoliate and I moisturize every day."

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Victoria, 24, Handbag Designer

Must-Haves: "I love my Laura Mercier concealer, Jane Iredale powder, Chanel mascara, Rosebud salve for chapped lips, and Kerastase products for my hair. Oh, and I use the Obagi system for my skin."

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Georgia, 21, Visiting from Australia

We were surprised to hear that Georgia only takes 5 minutes to get ready in the morning—talk about speedy primping!

Must Haves: "I don't wash my hair everyday—I prefer every few days. I use Maybelline Pure foundation and Maybelline Kohl eyeliner for an everyday look. I love to play around with false lashes, and Sally Hansen gold glitter polish stickers—they're great!"

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Irena and Gigi, Visiting from Poland

We love these twins’ trendy summer looks. Their surfer-girl inspired hairstyles are perfect for some fun in the warm weather.

Must Haves: “We love to use Maybelline mascara, ChapStick to keep our lips moistened, and Avenue night wash and lotion. For the summer, our go-to look is definitely something casual with jean shorts.”

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Caitlin

We’re obsessed with Caitlin’s trendy fishtail braid—but it’s definitely not any old fishtail—it’s interwoven with fun strands of color including phthalo blue, fuschia, and army green.

Must Haves: “I like to make my hair interesting by adding color to it—I dye it myself with Side Effects Dye. For makeup, I use Rimmel translucent powder, a MAC shimmer blush and eyeshadow, and Lip Smackers Dr. Pepper lip balm.”

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Beata

Beata rocks the black sun hat and oversized sunnies combo.

Must Haves: “I use an apricot scrub every day to exfoliate. My typical makeup routine includes a MAC concealer, one of Tarte’s amazing bronzers, and L’Oréal mascara for wide eyes.”

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Elyne, 23, Visiting from Amsterdam

We love how Elyne pairs her red strands with a red lip and cheek.

Must Haves: “I like wearing vintage theater lipstick colors, like this one. For my skin, I use Clinique Superdefense Age Defense Moisturizer with 25 SPF. I also love to wear hats and bandanas, especially in the summer. I quickly wrapped this one around my head because my hair actually needs some touching up! I color my hair myself with Nexus and Matrix products.”

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Vanessa

We love Vanessa’s overall natual bronzed summer look.

Must Haves: “I don’t use any product in my hair—it’s all natural! In the morning I use Dr. Perricone cream, and for nighttime I use Sisley cream. As far as makeup goes, I use Laura Mercier, MAC, and Guerlain products.”

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Mary

This Nigerian native brightens up her look by using NYC lipstick in the daring shade of Blue Rose to create a pink pout.

Must Haves: “I love to wear big earrings to finish off my look—like the ones I’m wearing now. And, I’m obsessed with Brucci nail polish.”

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Raquel, Sales Associate at Mauboussin

We love Raquel’s soft, sultry locks paired with her peachy pink lips and blushing cheeks.

Must Haves: “The lip color I’m wearing today is Nivea’s Cherry Lip Balm. For every day moisturizing and facial cleanser, I love to use Sabon products.”

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Nik, 22

Nik goes natural on this steamy summer day by letting her face take a break from makeup.

Must Haves: “I have a couple products that I use for my nighttime routine—I like to use Olay Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid, Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar, and Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel Two-Step System. Eye cream is also very important to use—I like to use Pangea Organics Turkish Rose &smp; White Tea Eye Cream.”

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Carolyn

Carolyn doesn’t only accessorize with a trendy fedora—she also carries a fun, hand-painted parasol!

Must Haves: “I love to use makeup from Maybelline, Chanel, and Make Up Forever. In the summer you will always see me wearing a hat, usually sunglasses, and carrying my parasol!”

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Marina

This Brazilian beauty has nailed that free-spirited, summer look we all strive for.

Must Haves: “I’m actually not wearing any makeup today. I don’t like to wear that much during the day, especially when it’s hot. For summer, I like to wear havana sandals.”

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Shauna

We like how Shauna keeps her makeup simple by wearing a soft blush and a raspberry lip stain.

Must Haves: “During the summer I’m always carrying sunscreen in my bag—today I actually have 5 bottles! When I wear my hair down and natural I like to use John Frieda Summer Waves. For my face, I use Amore Pacific Face Lotion with 30 SPF and bamboo spray.”

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Geraldine

Geraldine pulls off this geek-chic look with wispy, short bangs, a cute red flower clip, and wide, thick-rimmed glasses.

Must Haves: “It takes me about 10 minutes to get ready in the morning. I use Artistry Essentials Hydrating Lotion, Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in 'Raisin', and usually a metallic eyeshadow from Maybelline.”

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Katja, 20, Visiting From Slovenia

Katja sun-kissed skin allows this bombshell to go natural during the day and nix the makeup.

Must Haves: “I normally wear my hair curly, but I decided to straighten it today. When I am wearing makeup, I love to use MAX Factor mascara to draw attention to my eyes.”

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Paige, 23, Stylist

Paige rocks this beauty look by sporting a fun and free head of curls—how boho chic! She pairs this wild style with minimal makeup.

Must Haves: "In the morning I wash my face with Origins Checks and Balances Face Wash, and I use organic toner with SPF to keep my skin looking and staying healthy. For my hair, I use Aveda's Be Curly to really enhance my curls."

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Calley, 24, Merchandising

Calley's long, dark locks look super cute lightly tousled, and parted far to the side for a more dramatic style. She gets this gorgeous look by washing her hair every other day, and only combing it through right out of the shower to avoid frizz and hair breakage.

Must Haves: "I always use Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer for my face with SPF. I don't like to wear tons of makeup during the hot days of the summer—I try to focus on keeping my skin healthy, so I wear minimal makeup."

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Sarah Luisa, 20, Student

Sarah Luisa wears a long, tiered feather earring in white and red with gold. She draws attention to this trendy accessory by pulling her hair back into a lazy wrap bun.

Must Haves: "I never go a day without wearing liquid liner—I'm obsessed! I love using Lancôme. I usually like to wear my hair down and big with lots of volume, but it's not always easy in the heat!"

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Dina, 35, Freelance Producer

We love Dina's super short and piecey pixie paired with a rasberry lip and dark, bold brows.

Must Haves: "I use this Japanese product by Supremo called Magic Move—it's not greasy, it's great for styling hair, but it also allows natural movement unlike most sticky styling products."

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Jenny, 29, Model

We love Jenny's free-spirited, boho look complete with earthy eye shadow, neutral pink lips and lightly blushed cheeks.

Must Have: "I love Tata Harper organic skincare products—they have great cleansers."

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Audra, 39, TV Producer

Audra's pastel pink lids and coral cheeks create a soft, summery look that is perfect for warm-weather afternoons.

Must Haves: "I use Cetaphil as my daily and nightly cleanser and MAC makeup remover wipes before bed. As for my makeup, I love MAC and Bobbi Brown products—I especially like Bobbi Brown's coral blush shade, 'Nectar'."

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Katie, 23, Sales Associate at All Saints

Katie's thick, curly mane, striking orange lips, and dark eyes are perfect for this fun and fearless look.

Must Haves: "I actually tame my curls with any brand of men's hair wax!—it really helps when I wear my hair naturally. I also love all sorts of MAC makeup products."

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Becky, 33, TV Show Host in Israel

We love how Becky pairs her dark, curly hair with a fresh face and red lips (Revlon, Love That Red).

Must Haves: "I use any brand of shea butter cream to calm my naturally frizzy hair—it really helps tame it, especially on hot and humid days like this one!"

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Rashedah, 33, Vintage Clothing Designer

This vintage girl sports a relaxed, summer look by using a neutral-colored makeup palette, and by letting her light caramel highlights go free.

Must Haves: "I'm obsessed with all Annick Goutal skincare products—they're perfect for a smooth, glowing complexion."

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Olivia, 24, Jewelry Designer

Olivia's thick side braid is not only trendy, but it's also a great way to keep her hair out of her face.

Must Have: "I always use Biosilk hair products to keep my hair feeling soft."

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Monique, 19, Sales Associate

We love how Monique accessorizes with an off white, flower headband, and chunky gold earrings. She pairs this trendy look with a fresh, glowing face.

Must Have: "I use Bed Head hair products to style and control my short pixie."

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Janice, 32, PR Director of Stila

Janice draws attention to her dark eyes by wearing Stila Sparkle Liquid Eyeliner in "Royal". She brightens her face with Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer, and with a bold pink blush that's applied only to the apples of her cheeks. She completes this fun look with Stila's Lip Glaze in "Bubblegum", which creates a lip that really pops.

Must Haves: "Because I snowboard in the winter, and surf in the summer, I'm always out in the sun, so I am really big on wearing products with SPF. I also like to use Aveeno's face cleanser at night before bed."

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Gia, 32, PR Manager at Roxy

We love the way Gia's hair falls to frame her face—her small side braid is an especially cute and trendy way to pull back her hair. Gia finishes off her look by using a bold shade of Stila Lip Glaze called "Papaya", and by applying a light powdery pink blush in a sweeping motion upward on her cheeks.

Must Haves: "I always use eye cream—it makes my skin feel more supple than usual, and if I go a few days without using it, I notice. For my daily routine, I apply tinted, waterproof moisturizer, a shade of Stila Lip Glaze, and mascara so that my eyes look wide and awake."

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Jasmine, 26, Accessories Editor for Seventeen Magazine

Jasmine used Stila's Laguna Agate Palette to get her soft smoky eyes and glowing cheeks. Her sparkly eyeliner finishes her young and playful look.

Must Haves: "I rub liquid Vitamin C Drops by SkinCeuticals all over my face after I apply moisturizer. Not that I've had bad skin or acne before, but the Vitamin C Drops just make a difference—my skin looks better."

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Simone, 33, Director of Fashion PR at Starworks Group

Simone's soft makeup look is perfect for her face—we love her her choice of a light pink lip gloss and blush combo.

Must Haves: "I've been wearing liquid eyeliner ever since high school. But if I'm running around and I don't have time to apply eyeliner, I do a bright lip usually by MAC, because they have fun colors—I like to wear 'Girl About Town' or 'Lady Danger'."

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Mary, 21, Senior Editor of MTV Style

We love how Mary contrasts her gorgeous, dark locks with a bright, red lip gloss. She creates a cat-eye effect with a bold liquid liner to make her eyes pop.

Must Haves: "Because I'm Korean, liquid eyeliner is key. I always wear mine with a wing-tip at the end to create a cat-eye."

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Mickey, 37, Makeup Artist, Beauty and Trend Expert

Mickey's gorgeous blonde hair looks super shiny, healthy, and smooth. Her pale pink lip gloss goes perfectly with her neutral-colored eyeshadow and hint of blush, which creates a sunny glow.

Must Haves: "To keep my hair healthy, I try not to wash it everyday. If my hair starts to feel brittle, I avoid products that are super rich in protein—protein can help your hair immensely, but too much can work in reverse. I'm pretty obsessed with Keratin Earth right now for frizz-free hair. I've probably applied the at-home treatment to about 15 clients at this point, and it makes the blow out so much faster and easier! I'm also a huge advocate for gently whitening teeth. I'm a fan of Rembrandt's two hour whitening kit—I feel like a bright smile can always make you look more awake, youthful, and just better overall."

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Holly, 25, Nanny

We love Holly’s twisted hair up and trendy, jade-colored nail polish, which accentuates the green shades found in her summer dress.

Must have: "I love coconut oil! It doesn’t matter which brand I use as long as it’s unrefined—refined will clog your pores."

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Gigi, 23, Visiting from Belgium

Gigi’s super sleek hair is striking. Her long blunt bangs give her look a chic edge.

Must have: "I love to use Kérastase products for my hair—It helps keep the shine."

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Caoimhe, 20, Recently Moved from Dublin

We love the way Caoimhe’s red lips and sapphire eyes pop against her skin. Her light red hair frames her face to complete this bold, eye-catching look.

Must have: "A bright lipstick, like the one I’m wearing (MAC Hibiscus), always cheers me up—especially with all the rainy weather we get in Dublin!"

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Yeji, 24, Arts Administrator

We love the way Yeji’s coral-colored lipstick stands out on her bare face. This color goes perfectly with her clean-cut look.

Must have: "The lipstick I’m wearing is from Korea. The color name translates into '2 Cool for School'. But I’m actually very low-maintenance—I cut my own hair and I never use a blow dryer. I’m a huge stickler when it comes to my face, though—I wash it every morning and night to keep my skin healthy and clear."

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Sonya, 23, Actress

Sonya sports wide-eyed sunnies on this ultra-hot afternoon. We love how she accessorizes her up-do with a nude H & M headband.

Must haves: "Any brand of dry shampoo to freshen up my hair is great to have around. I love Lancôme Juicy Tubes for my lips—mine is called 'Raspberry Ice'. Also, MAC Cremesheen lipstick—this one I’m wearing is 'Hang-Up'".

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Lydia, 23, Recent College Graduate

Lydia’s gorgeous and attention grabbing locks are paired perfectly with a fresh face.

Must have: "To keep my skin clear, I use Cetaphil everyday. I don’t use foundation—just mascara and eye shadow."

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Maria, 20, Model

Maria wears minimal makeup when temperatures rise to keep her skin clear.

Must haves: "I always use MoroccanOil for my hair—it smoothes it out and helps hydrate the dryness."

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Charlotte, 24, Marketing

Must have: Bare Minerals foundation; Vichy face cleanser and moisturizing hair treatment in the summer to combat sun-surf-pool damage.

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"D.", 33, Corporate Trainer

Must have: To keep my skin clear, I use Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub and Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 30, and Body Shop Vitamin E and C creams.

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Dina, 24, Speech Pathologist/Student

Must have: Laura Mercier blush in a peach hue, Lancôme mascara, and sunscreen to protect my fair skin.

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Nathalie, 23, Hedge Fund Associate

Must have: I work long hours, which means dark under-eye circles, so a good concealer is a MUST - I use a MAC concealer. Also, bronzer in the summer months, since I don't get that much time to get some real sun!

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Summer, 30, Consultant and Mom

Must have: Shu Uemura mascara, Shisedo Future Solution LX cream, and during the summer, I also switch up my concealer from my heavier YSL one to a lighter one from NARS. I also swear by Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray to get that beachy hair look.

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