Oh boy ... according to the Pinterest trend predictions, perms are coming back

IF PINTEREST’S lifestyle trend predictions for 2018 are anything to go by, we’ll all be air frying our food, getting perms and taking up “giant knitting” next year.

IF PINTEREST’S list of 100 trend predictions for 2018 is anything to go by, we’ll all be air frying our food, getting perms and taking up “giant knitting” next year.

The image-sharing network has today released their global trend forecast based on what people are searching for and saving.

They’ve compiled “hot lists” across some of its most popular categories such as food, home, style, beauty, travel and more.

Let’s take a look at some of the key trends in our favourite topic areas ...

Food

•Diet-friendly frying: People are obsessed with air fryers—they use hot air instead of oil to crank out crispy favourites like drive-through quality fries.

•Super coffee saves the day: Protein powder, or superfoods like maca, mixed into morning brew can help shake a case of the Mondays

•Cuisine from Morocco: North African spices including cumin, coriander and cardamom, are waking up tastebuds and pushing everyday dishes beyond the basics

•Lean, mean plant proteins: Meat isn’t the only protein powerhouse. Lentils, hemp and quinoa pack a nutritional punch and taste just as good

•The hottest hot sauce: Move over, Sriracha! Korean condiments, especially with Gochujang, are on fire

•OMGhee: In our modern “dairy is scary” world, ghee and clarified butter are lactose-free wonder foods with a rich, nutty flavour

Home

•Resort-inspired style: Spa-inspired bathrooms and rattan furniture bring the vacay vibes home

•The magic of metallics: Metals mesh with any colour palette, but to really amp up a space, mix different finishes together

•Hello, terrazzo: The forgotten flooring of the ‘70s is brightening up ceilings, entryways and everything in between

•The fifth wall: A statement ceiling can transform a room from the top down with bold paint, striking wallpaper or intricate texture

•Beautiful to the bone: Bone inlaid tiles take an ordinary piece from meh to marvellous with maximalism drama and geometric designs

•Wood wins: Wall tiles and flooring in shades of grey, or with a herringbone pattern, are versatile, add dimension and make any space more modern

•Statement doors: A colourfully painted front door, or friendly message on a mat, is the new way to welcome guests

•Patterned plants: Houseplants, like the popular prayer plant, go beyond green with vibrant, patterned foliage and flashes of colour

•Wall art is big: Buh-bye, blank space! Large posters, works of art and photography prints are blowing up

•Sage advice: Soften up a space with sage, the new neutral

Beauty

•Next-level lashes: Brows are still big, but all eyes are on long, lush lashes and how to get them

•Oil, beauty’s biggest overachiever: The unexpected beauty product for softer skin, smoother hair and shinier lips

•What about the bob? Everyone with a lob or bob is taking it to extremes with longer locks and playful pixies

•Graphic (nail) design: Geometric and negative space manis are a fun way to flash some personality

•Bright eyes: Neon underliner or inner shadow creates edgy, look-at-me eyes

•This is how we roll: From ice and derma, to jade and quartz, facial rollers are a beloved beauty tool

•Wet and wild hair: Prepare to see a lot of super slicked-back styles and all kinds of curls—yep, even perms

Celebrations

•Balloons get boutique-y: It’s not all hot air—balloons are filling up with foliage, glitter and other fanciness, and even brides are taking notice

•Trivia—the new party trick: The latest and greatest game night is just like Jeopardy, but with all the comforts of home

•Sip and sees: New parents are opting for designated drop-in parties to introduce the little peanut (or puppy) to friends and family

•Season mixing mashups: Bright pink pumpkins, Christmas in July parties, summer wreaths—say hello to a whole new breed of creative holiday hybrids

•Guest books, but better: Momentos do double duty as decor, with guests jotting notes on Jenga blocks and even signing surfboards

•Personalised party tees: The whole squad can suit up and celebrate with special occasion shirts

•DIY for guests to TRY: Party throwers are looking for ways to get even more hands-on at parties, like make-your-own taco bars or hot cocoa stations

•Boho baby showers: Hosts are moving beyond the basic pinks and blues to boho-chic florals, faded antique rugs and vintage kilim pillows

Hobbies and interests

•Tiny tats: Finger tattoos are having a major moment—plus, they’re a great way to ease into the world of body art

•Home is where you park it: Camper remodels are on the rise because people want a simpler life—even if it’s just for the weekend

•It’s (k)not macramé: Home decor designed with simple knot tying, like a paracord plant hanger, can look crazy chic, but still affordable

•Oh knit, this is big: Giant knitting is taking the fibre world by storm with supersized cozy blankets and scarfs

•A workshop that actually works: The garage is getting a second life as a home workshop for do-it-yourself projects, big and small

•The adult kiddie pool: Stock tank pools will pop up in more backyards this summer, thanks to their low cost and easy installation

How did they create these lists?

According to their spokeswoman, “Pinterest analysed global saves and search data from 2016-2017 to identify 100 trends in 10 of the top categories that show a sizeable year over year increase in interest (more than a 35 per cent increase in saves or searches), critical mass (more than 250K Saves on the topic) and a strong upward trend trajectory during the final 3-6 months of the year, taking into account topic seasonality.”