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15 Beauty Looks Celebrating Pantone's 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral

In the midst of darker days and chilly temperatures, the timing couldn't have been better for Pantone to announce its 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral. The warm, playful hue is perfect for all types of beauty looks. Prepare to be inspired!

Jamie Newman
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December 7, 2018
15 Beauty Looks Celebrating Pantone's 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral

This snapshot of a look by Sydney Lopez captures a dimensional finish that incorporates coral.

Sydney Lopez

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In the midst of darker days and chilly temperatures, the timing couldn't have been better for Pantone to announce its 2019 Color of the Year, Living Coral.

Meeting in the middle of pink and orange, this warm, playful hue is perfect for all types of beauty looks. Prepare to be inspired!

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1. This garden party of rosettes by @beautybyhaleygarber

2. A romantic, side-swept braid by @buffithehairslayer

3. Corals range from pinker to peachier, like this one by @thehairwhich

4. @hollydecastri's braided finish adds texture to this hue

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Zip me up. Lava style ☄️ mixed between Lava and Candy from @pulpriothair 👊🏻

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5. A lighter shade, for those who want to keep their corals pastel, by @caroline.anythingbutbasic

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6. Coral is the perfect manicure color too, like these shown off by @tudooqueeamamos

7. @hairbykatied's interpretation of the trend paints the ends

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🍾✨Sparkling Rosé, anyone?? . . . . . #modernsalon #foilayage #balayage 

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8. And @braidedandblonde melts hot pink into coral for a combination of rosy shades

9. Would you look at the shine on this color by @sydneyannlopezhair?!

10. @boldsandblended melts deep chocolate brown into ends that pack a punch!

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11. Look how pretty coral makeup is too, like this by @yes.imakeup

12. @kaitfixhair finished this look with mermaid waves

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#Throwback to this gorgeous coral. 💖

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13. The color looks great on a pixie, by @erianneleigh

14. A punk finish by @joannovak

15. @adhara.nailroom's nail look pairs a clean coral slate with a graphic design



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