Everything old is new again — especially when it comes to beauty.

If recent red carpets are any indication, when we’re looking ahead to 2023 beauty trends, we should be keeping an eye on the past. Much of the best makeup, hair and nail inspiration we’ve been seeing in recent months is reminiscent of the beauty looks that lined the carpet and the catwalk in the ‘90s and early 2000s.

“Fashion and beauty trends have always been cyclical. The past few years reflected a lot of trends from the ‘70s and ‘80s, so it’s no surprise to see that the ‘90s and 2000s are having their moment in time once again,” says Sandra Saenz, a celebrity makeup artist and KVD Beauty Global Veritas Artistry Ambassador.

From dazzling metallic shadows to sophisticated French nail looks, several throwback beauty trends that were in vogue 20 to 30 years ago have quickly become some of the most popular looks of the moment. And thanks to the beauty pros responsible for the best iterations of these looks, there’s no shortage of modern, wearable ways to pull the trends off.

Some are classics, like the perennially chic red manicure, while others are more unexpected (you’re not alone if you thought blue eyeshadow would stay firmly planted in 2002). Ahead, we asked the experts to break down the best nostalgic beauty trends that are back in style — and exactly how to wear them for 2023 and beyond.

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