Ryan Destiny is once again proving she’s not just a style star, she’s a beauty blueprint.
The singer and actress recently stepped out serving full retro glam, complete with a glossy frosted lip and bouncy, flipped-out ends that instantly transported us to the late ’90s and early 2000s. And the internet? Completely here for it.
In a beauty moment that could’ve easily been pulled from a Destiny’s Child video or a TLC magazine spread, Ryan embodied everything we love about that nostalgic era. Her icy lip, shimmering with pearlescent tones, brought back the Y2K gloss craze but with a modern, editorial twist. Paired with a sleek, shoulder-length blowout and flipped ends, think salon-fresh and attitude-rich, the look was a masterclass in throwback done right.
While Ryan has never been afraid to explore different aesthetics, this particular glam has struck a chord because it blends vintage inspiration with current Black beauty trends. The frosty lip, long relegated to “forgotten trend” status, is suddenly cool again, especially when worn with a soft-lined lip and caramel undertones. And that flipped-out hair? It’s giving “It Girl” energy with every turn of the head.
What makes Ryan Destiny’s take so impactful is how seamlessly it fits into the cultural revival of early 2000s Black beauty moments. We’re seeing a renewed appreciation for brown lip liners, face-framing layers, rhinestone barrettes, and yes, frosted everything. But Ryan doesn’t just mimic the past, she elevates it. Her look is polished, intentional, and grounded in today’s beauty sophistication.
Her glam team: makeup artist Deanna Paley and hairstylist Kendall Dorsey, deserve a shoutout for balancing nostalgia with fresh editorial energy. Together, they crafted a look that pays homage to Black beauty icons of the past while still setting the tone for the new generation of beauty trendsetters.
Whether you’re heading to brunch, a rooftop party, or just looking to revive your glam routine, take a cue from Ryan Destiny: frosted lips and flipped ends are back, and they never looked so good.
