Barbiecore has become a popular fashion and aesthetic trend, drawing inspiration from the iconic doll Barbie. This style embraces Barbie’s world’s vibrant, playful, and whimsical elements. With the release of a new Barbie movie featuring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie, it’s safe to say that this summer is all about Barbie, with Barbiecore reigning supreme everywhere. To assist brides in preparing for the new vivid Wedding Era, we’ve teamed up with the incredibly talented hair and makeup artist Kylee Hudson, who will guide you on incorporating Barbiecore trends into your hair and makeup looks.
MEET THE EXPERT
Kylee Hudson is the owner of Kylee Hudson Bridal, a wedding & editorial hair and makeup studio based in Southern California. Throughout the years, Kylee has had the greatest honor of glamming 500+ women.
KHB is known for our ethereal natural hair and makeup looks. You can expect your time here to be joyful and effortless.
“We find the greatest joy in being able to help women feel comfortable in their own skin, which is why the KHS experience is rooted in natural beauty. We strive to help our brides feel like an elevated version of themselves.”
Barbie’s aesthetic incorporates playful, feminine, and glamorous elements. The Barbiecore era embraces a whimsical and fun-loving spirit, creating a beauty look that feels like a small step into Barbie’s world. Here are some signature Barbie looks that can quickly transform any Bride into a Barbie Bride!
THE HAIR IDEAS
Look 1
The Barbie half-up hairstyle is a classic and chic look that combines the elegance and charm of loose-flowing hair.
How to create this look:
1. Start with clean and dry hair. Prep with the Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream.
2. Section the hair and begin curling with a 1″ curling iron. The best one is the long barrel curling iron from Bio Ionic.
3. Once you’ve curled all the hair, take a small section of hair from each side of your hair and secure it with elastic or bobby pins. Spray with Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray in Medium.
4. To complete the look, add a glamorous bow or sparkly barrette like this one by Jennifer Behr.
Look 2
The glamorous looks of old Hollywood inspire a soft Hollywood glam wave hairstyle. It typically involves creating soft, loose waves that cascade down the hair.
1 – Photo: Neilson Barnard, 2 – Photo: Courtesy of Glamour
How to create this look:
1. Start by prepping the hair with the Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream.
2. Add curls with a 1” inch curling iron the Bio Ionic Curling Iron.
3. After cooling the curls, brush them with a boar bristle brush.
4. Finish with the Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray in Medium.
Look 3
Barbie has been seen sporting a classic ponytail since the doll was first introduced in 1959. This timeless hairstyle remains a symbol of Barbie’s signature look.
1- Photo: Mari Wedding Co., Hair & Makeup: Kylee Hudson Studio
2 – Photo: Caroline McCredie, Hair & Makeup: Pati Dubroff
How to create a Barbie ponytail:
1. Start with clean, dry hair and prep with Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream.
2. Curl all the hair with a 1.5” to 2” curling iron.
3. Brush all the hair back and secure it with an elastic or a hair bungee.
4. Finish with the Tigi Wax Stick to keep all the baby hairs confined.
MAKEUP IDEAS
Look 1
Barbie and pink lipstick are practically synonymous. Pink lipstick is a quintessential part of Barbie’s signature look, adding to her playful and feminine aesthetic.
1 – Photo & Style: Andrew Mukamal; 2 – Photo: Courtesy of Getty Images
How to add this to your makeup look:
1. Start with clean, dry lips.
2. Line the natural lip line with a pink lip liner. Use Pink Venus by Charlotte Tilbury.
3. Apply your lipstick to lined lips using the Liv it Up by Charlotte Tilbury lipstick.
Look 2
Barbie and glitter eyeliner go hand in hand when capturing the iconic doll’s playful yet glamorous essence.
1 – Photo: Pinterest, 2 – Photo, Hair & Makeup: Pati Dubroff
How to add in a bit of glitter in a playful yet bridal way:
1. Start with clean, dry skin and prep the eyelid with Mac Cosmetics 24-hour eye extend eye base.
2. Apply a nude color to the eyelid. This will vary greatly depending on your skin tone but think as naturally as possible.
3. Apply glitter using the glitter eye stick by Unleashia in color Dusk or Brave to the corners of the eyes as an eyeliner on the top lash line.
Photo: Alyssa Lizarraga, Hair & Makeup: Kylee Hudson Studio
These are Kylee’s hot tips on incorporating Barbiecore into a wedding day. Have fun exploring different elements of Barbie’s whimsical and playful spirit when creating these hair and makeup looks. To inquire with Kylee Hudson Studio for Barbiecore hair and makeup artistry for a wedding day, visit KHS’s website. If these tips were inspiring, follow Kylee Hudson Studio on Instagram.
