Emoji Dictionary: Viral Beauty Terms, Decoded

Say it with tech

By Raleigh Burgan Apr 29, 2016 9:43 PMTags
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Emoji—trendy slang or a whole new language? (We vote whole new language [insert double-underlined 100 emoji here] and Gigi Hadid probably does too.) 

They've long piggybacked actual words, but have you ever thought about eliminating written speech altogether and communicating solely through emoticons? When it comes to beauty-speak, this proves simple. Beach waves, cat-eye, anti-aging...these are all terms you no longer need to type. So, if you're on a texting basis with your glam squad, it's time you tried some of these out.

It's time to say it with tech.

Because there are all kinds of products now with anti-aging agents.

Does this hair coloring trend make you look younger? Ask your hairstylist or consult these findings.

Beach waves are HOT right now, so it's inevitable you'll be talking about them.

It's been proven that sleep can help your skin. Beauty sleep is real (and necessary), people.

Jaime King (circa Dec. 2015) and Ashley Tisdale (circa still to this day) are fans of this one.

Winged-out liner will never not be in style. Keep this one close.

Contouring is key. Always. You can even contour your body. (Yes, really.)

If you're living without dry shampoo right now, we're not sure why.

Recently discovered: the cutest face masks, ever. 

Every beauty buff knows the importance of a high pony

King Kylie's got us feeling all kind of ways, but mostly excited for all the new shades about to drop (then sell out, then drop again...rinse and repeat). 

Thanks to Kylie, liquid lipsticks are making a huge comeback.

The haircut that looks good on everyone has proven itself to be true—it even works on men!

When it's time to spice up your weekly mani, say it with emoji.

The ever-popular smoky eye...the world will never be bored of you. Especially since you're constantly being reinvented

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