This season, when it comes to hair and beauty, it’s all about throwing the rule book out the window and getting creative. With superstar make-up artists such as Pat McGrath and Peter Phillips in  demand at all the big shows because of their fearless creativity, it seems the days of play-it-safe make-up are over. The key is to forget about ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’. Instead, why not use the weird and wonderful looks seen on the spring/summer catwalks as a starting point, and let your imagination run wild? Below, we pick out some of the season’s boldest looks for you to try if you dare.

For instant drama, get creative with black liquid eyeliner, using the arty, graphic eyes at Rodarte for inspiration. Or check out the make-up at Missoni and Gavin Douglas, where winged eyeliner reached proportions that would make Amy Winehouse proud. Or why not go wild with glitter - at Anna Sui and Dior, eyes were given the wow-factor with generous helpings of sparkle.

Rodarte, Anna Sui, Missoni

Think of your face as a blank canvas, and the possibilities are limitless. Faces were smeared haphazardly with paint at Jeremy Scott, and at Comme des Garcons, splodges of colour completely covered the face, while at Alexander McQueen, models’ faces were painted with intricate feather patterns. And while these looks might be a little OTT for the majority of us, there’s no reason why we can’t unleash our artistic side in a slightly less out-there way. Just grab some face-paints and see where your imagination takes you.

Comme des Garcons, Alexander McQueen, Jeremy Scott

Bored of predictable pink/red/nude lips? The spring/summer catwalks provided some interesting alternatives to try if you dare. Models sported blue and magenta pouts at Louis Vuitton, and at Miu Miu, bright red lips were given an arty twist with a black outline added to the bottom lip. Alternatively, check out the amazing bejewelled pouts at John Galliano.

 Louis Vuitton, John Galliano, Miu Miu

 Hair: 

This summer, why not add a dash of romance and theatricality to your hair by accessorizing with flowers, as seen at Luella, John Galliano, and Sonia Rykiel? Alternatively, decorate your head with a bow; models at Moschino and Sportmax sported oversized satin bows, while at Louis Vuitton, tulle was coaxed into all sorts of crazy shapes and plonked haphazardly on model’s heads. Or if you’re feeling extra brave, why not experiment and see what else might work … we’re thinking feathers, birds, butterflies… The possibilities are (almost) endless.

 Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Louis Vuitton

Superstar hair stylist Guido Palau was responsible for some of the craziest hair styles on the spring/summer catwalks, and we like his way of thinking. He’s the one who created nest-like, unkempt volume at Marc Jacobs and Roberto Cavalli, and pinned hair into the shape of Minnie Mouse ears at Luella. Follow his lead and unleash the volume with a combination of serious backcombing and hairspray.

Roberto Cavalli, Luella, Marc Jacobs

Hannah Morgan