{"id":939,"date":"2026-02-18T12:48:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T04:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/nyfw-just-brought-1970s-beauty-back\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T12:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T04:48:28","slug":"nyfw-just-brought-1970s-beauty-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/18\/nyfw-just-brought-1970s-beauty-back\/","title":{"rendered":"NYFW Just Brought 1970s Beauty Back"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 1970s were defined by iconic moments, from disco and Star Wars<\/em> to bell-bottoms and platform shoes. The era\u2019s beauty was just as memorable, with voluminous feathered hair and high-shine lip gloss. So it\u2019s no surprise that runway looks at New York Fashion Week drew inspiration from the decade. Throughout the fall\/winter 2026 shows, that \u201970s influence showed up in both hair and makeup. <\/p>\n

Ahead, we\u2019re breaking down the standout \u201970s beauty moments from the season.<\/p>\n

Lived-In Texture<\/h2>\n

On the Cucculelli Shaheen fall\/winter 2026 runway, models embraced lived-in texture reminiscent of Farrah Fawcett, a \u201970s hair icon in her own right. Inspired by art deco mysticism and baroque glam rock, the fashion set the tone\u2014and the hair followed suit. Mandee Tauber, Oribe Principal Artist of Global Design, brought the vision to life by enhancing the models\u2019 natural textures.<\/p>\n

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To recreate the look, start with Oribe Maximista Thickening Spray ($42) on damp hair from roots to ends, then rough-dry for instant volume. Next, mist Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray ($46) through mid-lengths and ends to shield strands before styling. Use a curling iron to define the hair\u2019s natural movement, adding Thick Dry Finishing Spray ($44) between sections for extra texture and lift. Finish with Apr\u00e8s Beach Wave and Shine Spray ($46).<\/p>\n

Sleek Lengths<\/h2>\n

PatBo\u2019s fall\/winter 2026 show offered a different take on the \u201970s. Inspired by 1970s Brazil, the collection nodded to the country\u2019s expressive spirit and deep ties to music and movement. To complement the mood, Tauber created sleek, polished lengths\u2014a sharp contrast to the voluminous, undone texture seen elsewhere. The result was a more refined interpretation of the decade.<\/p>\n

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For this sleeker take, begin on damp hair with Oribe\u2019s Invisible Defense Universal Protection Spray ($44) through mid-lengths and ends to guard against heat damage. Follow with Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray ($72), then straighten hair section by section for a smooth, polished finish. Once fully styled, apply a touch of Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil ($59) to boost shine.<\/p>\n

Frosted Lids<\/h2>\n

Hair wasn\u2019t the only \u201970s reference on the runway. Eyeshadow also leaned frosty and vibrant. At the Kim Shui fall\/winter 2026 show, MAC Cosmetics created an icy, frostbitten look with a mix of \u201970s and \u201990s energy. The shadows nodded clearly to the former, with makeup artist Romero Jennings reaching for Dazzle Liquid Shadow Eye Shadow in Fuchsia Future ($28) and the Connect in Colour Eyeshadow Future Flame Palette ($56) to craft earthy yet metallic, distinctly \u201970s-inspired eyes on select models.<\/p>\n

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Ethereal Volume<\/h2>\n

Rewinding another decade, Anna Sui\u2019s fall\/winter 2026 show embraced New Romantic, 1960s-inspired hair. \u201cAnna\u2019s inspiration was from the punk-turned New Romantic wave at the Blitz nightclub in London,\u201d says Garren, celebrity hairstylist and co-founder of R+Co and R+Co BLEU. \u201cWe wanted to put our own spin on it with a 60\u2019s approach to the side part, a Bardot-inspired top knot, and natural texture. The idea is, you have a healthy scalp, root lift, soft flowing hair and then it gets ethereal. I don\u2019t like when things look so placed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Garren turned to R+Co BLEU to amplify volume and enhance natural movement. During prep, he applied Essential Blow Dry Tonic ($42) through the lengths and ends for touchable texture, then layered either Root Booster Volume Spray ($45) or Highest Volumizing Mousse ($42) at the roots, depending on hair type, to lift at the crown.<\/p>\n

To finish, he misted Ultra Dry Texture Spray ($49) on fine hair or Lifestyler Volume & Texture Spray ($49) on thicker strands, adding airy fullness without sacrificing softness.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n