--- title: "20 Words to Update Your Beauty Vocab ..." description: "Babylights; Baking; Balayage; Beach Hair; Berry; More ..." url: "https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/words-to-update-your-beauty-vocab/" category: "beauty" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 20 Words to Update Your Beauty Vocab ... Do you know your balayage from your undercut, your babylights from your lob? It seems like all the latest beauty trends need their own little glossary, so we know exactly we're asking for at the salon and Sephora. Here's a handy primer... how many of these hashtag-worthy beauty words do you know? ## 1. Babylights ![hair,hairstyle,long hair,brown hair,hair coloring,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/la/go/czvn5_hair_hairstyle_long-hair_brown-hair_hair-coloring_600x600.jpg) Babylights are extraordinarily natural-looking highlights, so subtle they look just like the ones you had, naturally, when you were a child. ## 2. Baking ![hair,human hair color,eyebrow,face,nose,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u1/rw/o20wg_hair_human-hair-color_eyebrow_face_nose_600x600.jpg) Baking is when the heat of your skin transforms a dusting of special translucent powder to a flawless finish. ## 3. Balayage ![hair,human hair color,blond,face,hairstyle,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yd/l7/j1s74_hair_human-hair-color_blond_face_hairstyle_600x600.jpg) Balayage is a hot hair highlighting technique where the colorist brushes on natural-looking highlights; it's sort of ombre 2.0. ## 4. Beach Hair ![hair,clothing,blond,swimwear,supermodel,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m2/xy/gczom_hair_clothing_blond_swimwear_supermodel_600x600.jpg) Beach hair isn't just for summer! It's year-round tousled, natural-looking waves. ## 5. Berry ![hair,human hair color,face,blond,eyebrow,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fa/dq/apan9_hair_human-hair-color_face_blond_eyebrow_564x564.jpg) The hottest lip color this season is berry, and a good one to try is NARS Audacious Lipstick in Fanny. ## 6. Bronde ![hair,human hair color,person,girl,photography,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vw/k0/sswan_hair_human-hair-color_person_girl_photography_564x564.jpg) The perfect blend of "brunette" and "blonde" is "bronde," the Holy Grail of fall color. Can be combined with balayage and/or babylights. ## 7. Brows ![face,hair,clothing,cap,brown,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fe/o3/td6vn_face_hair_clothing_cap_brown_531x531.jpg) In fall 2015, like never before, it's time to bring your a-game to your brows. ## 8. Cat-Eye ![eyebrow,face,cheek,eyelash,eye,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uh/kr/rsl2s_eyebrow_face_cheek_eyelash_eye_600x600.jpg) If you haven't already tried the many variations of this throwback eyeliner trend, it's time to perfect your flick. ## 9. Electric ![color,face,eyebrow,hair,blue,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bb/dw/fmbqi_color_face_eyebrow_hair_blue_600x600.jpg) A pop of bright color (blue and yellow are faves) in your otherwise monochrome eye makeup. Can be subtle or extreme. ## 10. Galaxy Hair ![hair,human hair color,color,face,purple,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pz/c0/hrad0_hair_human-hair-color_color_face_purple_600x600.jpg) Galaxy hair is blue and purple hair, from subtle highlights in dark brown hair, to an all-over color blend. ## 11. Graphic (Liner) ![hair,human hair color,face,eyebrow,blond,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ja/b4/kyclv_hair_human-hair-color_face_eyebrow_blond_480x480.jpg) Graphic liner is a bold trend, best attempted with liquid liner pens. ## 12. Lob ![hair,face,eyebrow,facial expression,black hair,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/v9/z3/bwcmh_hair_face_eyebrow_facial-expression_black-hair_564x564.jpg) A lob is a long bob, often layered and worn in loose waves. Love the lob! ## 13. Luminizer ![hair,face,nose,photography,beauty,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bp/wl/gpg48_hair_face_nose_photography_beauty_600x600.jpg) Summer-tan bronzer is passe - it's time to try the dewy, fresh-faced look of luminizer. Try the Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Face Highlighter... dreamy! ## 14. Merlot ![hair,human hair color,eyebrow,face,nose,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xy/v6/i0zdb_hair_human-hair-color_eyebrow_face_nose_600x600.jpg) Another ultra-hot hue this season is merlot, a deep wine red. Wear it on your lips or nails; the Nails Inc. Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Collection's Midnight Merlot is the perfect polish. ## 15. Mermaid Hair ![hair,clothing,hairstyle,fashion accessory,long hair,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gn/u0/sxjmb_hair_clothing_hairstyle_fashion-accessory_long-hair_434x434.jpg) Pastel hair in long, loose waves: that's mermaid hair. Extra points if it's blue or green. ## 16. On Fleek ![clothing,coat,fashion,dress,overcoat,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zx/ym/ym4sb_clothing_coat_fashion_dress_overcoat_600x645.jpg) The ultimate compliment: if your nails, curves, brows, balayage, or anything else is "on fleek," they're perfect. ## 17. Rainbow Hair ![hair,human hair color,color,face,blond,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yt/cw/ho206_hair_human-hair-color_color_face_blond_600x600.jpg) Choose three or more pastels or bright hues, and you're rocking rainbow hair... and I'm jealous. ## 18. Rose Gold ![hair,human hair color,blond,face,hairstyle,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hn/gz/oqcic_hair_human-hair-color_blond_face_hairstyle_600x600.jpg) Rose gold is ideal for your hair color or eye makeup; try Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Scratch, or steal Cara's color. ## 19. Undercut ![hair,color,human hair color,face,nose,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jk/jb/ad846_hair_color_human-hair-color_face_nose_600x600.jpg) You'll hear this one at your boyfriend's barber: it's the on-trend style short at the sides and long on top. There's no reason you can't wear it, too! ## 20. Waterfall Braid ![hair,hairstyle,long hair,hair coloring,brown hair,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xu/c3/dqc6k_hair_hairstyle_long-hair_hair-coloring_brown-hair_596x592.jpg) Braids are still in, of course, and one of the prettiest is the waterfall. ## Related Posts - [Beauty Tips That Dont Require Any Products ...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/beauty-tips-that-dont-require-any-products/) - [How to Use Champagne for Beautiful Hair and Skin ....](https://skincare.allwomenstalk.com/how-to-use-champagne-for-beautiful-hair-and-skin/) - [Life-changing Beauty Hacks You Never Knew You Need...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/lifechanging-beauty-hacks-you-never-knew-you-needed/) - [10 Ways to Use Coconut Oil to Feel Prettier ...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/ways-to-use-coconut-oil-to-feel-prettier/) - [These Beauty Tips Will Make You Look Lovely in Les...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/these-beauty-tips-will-make-you-look-lovely-in-less-time/) - [green tea hacks](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/everyday-beauty-hacks-using-green-tea/) - [How do You Use Epsom Salts in Your Beauty Routine](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/how-do-you-use-epsom-salts-in-your-beauty-routine/) - [How to Make Your Beauty Routine More Eco-Friendly ...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/how-to-make-your-beauty-routine-more-eco-friendly/) - [The Best Beauty Tutorials from 2015 Youll Still Lo...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/the-best-beauty-tutorials-from-youll-still-love-in/) - [The Truth about Beauty ...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/the-truth-about-beauty/) - [10 Random Beauty Tricks You Didnt Know about ...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/random-beauty-tricks-you-didnt-know-about/) - [10 Fabulous 5-Minute Beauty Tips ...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/fabulous-minute-beauty-tips/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/words-to-update-your-beauty-vocab/)