{"id":28555,"date":"2026-01-16T07:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T06:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sneakerspirit.courir.com\/en\/?p=28555"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T12:14:18","slug":"will-2026-mark-the-end-of-the-clean-girl-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sneakerspirit.courir.com\/en\/will-2026-mark-the-end-of-the-clean-girl-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Will 2026 mark the end of the clean girl era?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The clean girl aesthetic reigned over social media and beauty magazines for several seasons, embodying an ideal of perfection that went far beyond makeup alone. Alongside minimalist beauty looks, a polished style and a carefully curated lifestyle were part of the uniform.<\/em> But 2026 appears to mark a turning point. Between a revival of 2010s nostalgia and a growing desire for individuality, new aesthetics are emerging and revealing a generation, ready to break free from the constraints of perfection. The reign of the clean girl, which championed restraint and strict image control, may well be giving way to a freer, more exuberant and unapologetic style, where personal expression takes precedence over carefully calibrated minimalism.<\/em> A closer look at the beginning of the end of the clean girl era.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The clean girl phenomenon, or the art of discretion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Popularized by figures such as Hailey Bieber<\/strong>, the clean girl<\/em> aesthetic established a clear set of codes: understated yet meticulously crafted makeup, inspired by Afro<\/em> and Latino<\/em> beauty standards. Glowy<\/em> skin, a hint of blush, glossy lips, semi-permanent freckles, every detail contributes to the illusion of effortless beauty<\/strong>. The cut-creases<\/em> and full-face<\/em> looks of previous years have been abandoned in favor of soft contours and a barely-there finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This minimalism extends to hair: slicked-back, immaculate styles are the norm. Fashion completes the picture, with neutral or pastel tones, sportswear sets by brands like Adenola<\/strong> or Lululemon<\/strong>, Pilates sessions, and a matcha always within reach. The clean girl<\/em> embodies a lifestyle centered on wellbeing, which is repetitive, harmonious, and serene. An aesthetic of calm where everything is carefully orchestrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The limits of an all-too-perfect ideal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe clean girl era is over and so is the age of self-censorship\u201d @iamjahantea<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

By pushing femininity into an ideal of perfection, the trend has sparked reactions that run counter to what was long expected. In recent months, new aesthetics have emerged, fueled by 2010s<\/strong> nostalgia and a desire to stand out. Neon makes a comeback, hair is dyed on a whim, nails grow longer and French<\/em> manicures become bolder. Bags turn XXL, true carry-alls in which everyday clutter is unapologetically thrown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A perfect example is the now-cult silver monogram Alma<\/em> bag by Louis Vuitton, famously worn by Kim Kardashian<\/strong>. A symbol of excess embraced rather than hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The watchword has changed: flaws are no longer hidden; they are claimed as part of one\u2019s individuality. <\/strong>Everyday life becomes less repetitive, and eccentricity takes precedence over the restrained uniformity <\/strong>of the clean girl<\/em>. Some media outlets even speak of crado-chic<\/em> or a brat<\/em> revival (a reference to the album of the same name by British singer Charli XCX<\/strong>), evoking, for instance, the sexy-yet-messy style embraced by Kim Kardashian<\/strong> when she was the stylist of Paris Hilton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026 the new 2016 ? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some figures are already embodying this full 360-degree shift. Swedish singer Zara Larsson<\/strong>, with makeup by Sofia Sinot<\/strong>, is unveiling vibrant, colorful looks that inevitably recall the Winx<\/em>. The fairies that shaped our childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cZara just ended the clean girl era<\/em>,\u201d some TikTok users claim. 2026 could well be the new 2016. The year we first discovered Zara Larsson alongside David Guetta<\/strong> on This One\u2019s for You<\/em>, the official anthem of the European Football Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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User @<\/strong>clairtisn<\/strong><\/a> takes the reflection even further: \u201cThe return of noses with character: straight noses, curved noses, proudly worn bumps. We\u2019re moving away from the \u2018Instagrammable\/Clean Girl\u2019 nose towards something natural and authentic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to her, cosmetic surgery is no longer about conforming to a uniform ideal or following a global trend. What now matters is asserting one\u2019s personality and embracing individual features<\/strong>. To be on trend in 2026, it seems necessary to embrace what makes us unique. A real challenge for women, who continue to face a multitude of often contradictory beauty standards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the clean girl<\/em> aesthetic gradually gives way to more distinctive styles, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for beauty and fashion. Far from minimalism and immaculate perfection, this new movement celebrates spontaneity and self-assertion. While the clean girl<\/em> defined an era, its legacy endures in the attention paid to every detail of appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It remains to be seen whether this pursuit of individuality is merely a passing trend or the beginning of a genuine aesthetic uprising.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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