# Metallic Female Photography This Dark Beauty Series Contains Odd Hair and Metallic Elements By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-06-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-beauty References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/06/14/znk-sebastian-lang/) & [seb-lang](http://www.seb-lang.com/) This [dark beauty editorial series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine) for Z!nk Magazine features some oddly coiffed hair-dos and dark fashion. However the thing that stands out most in these manipulated photos is the peculiar [face paint and decal-covered shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela). These stunningly dusky photos incorporate [metallic elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit) along with all of the black elegant apparel. Some of the outfits seen in this editorial have peculiar metallic pieces attached to them that attract attention immediately. Another shot includes toy soldier style shoulder pads (which also look metallic.) The model has a little patch of gray hair at the front of her puffy hair-do, which also adds to the dark unusual nature of this beauty series. The photos in this series that have been the most manipulated are easily the most interesting. One shot covers one of the model's eyes with an illustrated eye, which is definitely visually intriguing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dark Beauty:** Embrace the dark beauty trend by incorporating metallic elements into fashion and photography for an edgy and unconventional look. - **Peculiar Face Paint:** Explore the use of peculiar face paint and decals in photography to create visually intriguing and unique shots. - **Manipulated Photos:** Experiment with photo manipulation techniques to create visually interesting and captivating images. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate metallic elements and peculiar face paint to create avant-garde clothing and beauty trends. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the dark beauty trend and experiment with manipulated photos to create innovative and visually striking images. - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can take inspiration from the peculiar face paint trend to develop unique and artistic makeup products and looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expressive Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-in-color.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Gilded Hair Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-hair.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barry-m-beauty.md) - [Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-magic-beauty.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md)