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The Best (and Worst!) Nail, Hair & Makeup Trends of 2010

You loved them or left them, either way you definitely noticed them -- here are the beauty and makeup trends we cherished and loathed

by Anna Jimenez

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Trends, be it fashion or beauty, are hard to navigate. Some that are awe-inspiring on the runway or red carpet look downright ridiculous strutting down the aisles of Costco. Case in point: Ke$ha looked like a bad-a$$ in blue lipstick, but if we tried to wear it to work, the boss might ask to "have a word" with us.

Skip ahead to see the best and worst beauty trends of 2010 now.

Before you accuse us of being too judgmental or close-minded, know that we believe all trends, good and bad, to be necessary. We need some less-than-hip transients to remind us of how important classic trends are like red lipstick. And not to say we have never fallen victim to "bad" trends before, heck, we wore scrunchies in public back in the day, too. You see, we need makeup, nail and hairstyle trends, no matter how embarrassing, in order to differentiate between the classics that deserve more than just their fifteen minutes. However, the real stars are the good trends that reinvigorate our love for beauty -- that is, until the next hot new thing shimmies on by.

And because it is sometimes difficult to separate the looks we should commit to from the ones we should only flirt with, we thought we'd share our opinions on what should stay and what should go. We've rounded up the most popular hairstyles, makeup looks, and nail trends from the past year in order to help you navigate which trends to keep and which to ditch come January 1st. So, you can take our word for it or be the last person wearing hair tinsel at the PTA meeting � you decide.

Check out the 2010 hair, makeup, and nail trends that made the list now.

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Kinda liked some of the 80's makeup.

by Zeaundra Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 02:00PM Report as inappropriate

like this story think ill try a bun thank you agine for your site i find it so helpful

by littlesweets801 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 04:26PM Report as inappropriate

I pretty much agree with everything in this article! I am not a huge fan of the bun or the pixie cuts though. and seriously1?! Vajazzling!?!?! WOW

by krista_dailey Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:39AM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:51AM Report as inappropriate

An old article that the site suggested, I check out. I don't like the pixie cuts, the red lips, and a few of the other trends featured.

by robyne00 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 04:33PM Report as inappropriate

Can't believe I missed the hair tinsel! Hilarious

by schien Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 05:54PM Report as inappropriate

I'm sorry but I really hate the ballerina buns. I don't know why they are so popular when they seem to make even stunningly beautiful women look like the cast of Star Trek. There is a reason these buns are worn ON-STAGE. This style was horrible in the 80's (for those of us who lived through them) and it is even worse now.

by Moosebaby Monday, June 11, 2012 at 01:01PM Report as inappropriate

What about the real snake skin mani/pedis...ewww...That's worse than the nail art!

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 12:08PM Report as inappropriate

This was so fun to read! And a few of those are still going strong in 2012 (bold lips, anybody?).

by tallredamanda Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 07:11AM Report as inappropriate

This was a great laugh and a great read! I gotta say I agree with most of it! No pixie haircut for me though!! :(

by powerwoman033 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 07:41PM Report as inappropriate