ELLE US editors reveal the most important beauty trends you can’t live without in New York City.

• Robbie Myers – Editor in Chief of ELLE US

• Joe Zee – Creative Director of ELLE US

• Anne Slowey – Fashion News Directror of ELLE US

• Emily Dougherty – Beauty & Fitness Director of ELLE US

• Joann Pailey – Market Director of ELLE US

SLIDESHOW: Spring BEAUTY must-haves

THE BIGGEST TRENDS IN BEAUTY/WELL-BEING HABITS

ED: “Green juice! We all love our Vitamix blenders! And gel manicures.”

RM: “Vampire facials, saturated hair colour and red lips.”

JP: “Everyone I know is obsessed with the Tracy Anderson Method – which has been made famous by celebs such as Gwyneth Paltrow. Friends are even organizing small groups to meet in parks as the weather gets nicer to do her routines together. I haven’t tried it yet, but it sounds fun. Aside from this, during the summer, it’s all about outrageous colours for nails and toes. Especially blues and neons.”

THE BIGGEST BEAUTY TRENDS

ED: “Affordable blow-outs.”

RM: “A messy up-do.”

THE BEST DAYTIME BEAUTY LOOKS FOR WORK

ED: “Braids – they work for everything from a yoga class to a wedding. Barrett’s Braid Bar can take your twists to the next level.”

THE BEST DAYTIME BEAUTY LOOKS FOR THE WEEK-END

ED: “Braids – they work for everything from a yoga class to a wedding. Barrett’s Braid Bar can take your twists to the next level.”

SLIDESHOW: The trendiest LIP colours for spring

Read on for the best beauty products for a night on the town in NYC…

THE BEST EVENING BEAUTY LOOKS FOR HAPPY HOUR

ED: “Fake lashes. Try the Make Up For Ever lashes named Emily. They’re named after me!”

THE BEST EVENING BEAUTY LOOKS TO GO TO THE RESTAURANT

ED: “Dark, berry lipsticks and stains that last all night.”

Spring skincare: The best double-duty FACE products 

THE MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS TO BRING BACK HOME

EOS LIP BALM

SOAPWALLA DEODORANT

EGYPTIAN MAGIC SALVE

CLINIQUE PRODUCTS

JP: “My favourite is their lip gloss called ‘Black Honey’. I’ve worn the shade on and off ever since I was a teenager, but I always come back to it. It’s available at any major department store like Bloomingdale’s or Saks Fifth Avenue. The shade has become a cult classic for me and many of my friends.”
Most of these products are available at Duane Read (all across town) and in any department store.

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