Runway beauty has always had a flair for drama — and Spring/Summer 2026 is no exception. The shows are serving up smudged lids, chaotic hair, and nails so extra you’ll wonder how these models even pick up their phones. Of course, not every look is going to make sense in your 8am commute routine (imagine showing up to work with feathered nails — HR would faint). But when it comes to spotting the season’s biggest beauty mood swings, fashion month is still the ultimate crystal ball.
This season, one thing is clear: perfection is boring. The vibe is lived-in, maximalist, and a little rebellious. From skincare patches parading down the runway to hair that looks like it rolled straight out of bed, SS26 is leaning hard into the “effortlessly intentional” energy. Here are the four trends you’ll want to screenshot.
1. Skincare accessories

Forget hiding your pimple patches before a night out — Ashley Williams and Eckhaus Latta literally put them on the runway. Partnering with cult-faves like Starface and Dieux, skincare is no longer a prep step but an actual part of the look. Call it ritualistic, call it genius — either way, your next sheet mask selfie suddenly feels fashion week–approved.
2. Nails that take up space

Subtle? Never heard of her. From Grace Ling’s futuristic relic nails by Coca Michelle to Luar’s carnival-feather extensions by Naomi Yasuda and Kim Shui’s bedazzled “K” nails by Sojin Oh, SS26 nails are unapologetically loud. These are the kind of claws that demand their own Instagram close-up — and probably their own Uber XL.
3. Messy glam is the new glam

While TikTok is still busy worshipping the clean girl aesthetic, Elena Velez and Dilara Fındıkoğlu are staging a mutiny. Think smudged liner, streaky lips, and touches of intentional dirt (yes, dirt). It’s glam gone rogue — like you wore last night’s makeup to brunch and somehow made it fashion.
4. Bedhead, but on purpose

Milan decided good hair is overrated. Moschino, The Attico and MSGM all embraced undone, fluffy flyaways and curls that look like they gave up halfway through styling. The result? The ultimate “I didn’t try, but I woke up chic anyway” energy. Consider this your sign to throw your straighteners in a drawer and call it a vibe.
So there you have it — SS26’s beauty forecast is less polished perfection, more artful chaos. Whether you’re actually brave enough to try it or just admiring from a safe (and clean) distance, one thing’s for sure: boring beauty is officially cancelled.