Rounded, very thin, thick, natural: these are just some of the types of eyebrows that have existed. Eyebrows make the look sexy and give character to the face and those that seemed just details have become the focus of attention in make-up. But to take care of it, you need an eye and a taste. Now let’s go back in time and retrace together the evolution of this beauty trend. In Ancient Greece only the most intelligent and desired women could boast the monocyte, considered not only as a habit but as a true symbol of beauty and when nature did not offer them this gift, the solution was to draw it. Jumping over various eras, we arrive directly at the ’20s, years in which we preferred very thin eyebrows drawn in pencil in wide arches. This form gave the eye a reflexive expression that stood out on the big screen of silent films, years in which the concept of “divinity” was born. In the 1930s the moment of glory of the thin eyebrows continued and the angular lines gave way to softer forms characterized, in particular, by large rounded arches. In these years, Max Factor, one of the most famous make-up artists of all time, as well as make up artist of Hollywood divas, completely shaved Greta Garbo’s eyebrows and drew in pencil the famous crescent arch, which soon became the canon of beauty par excellence.
In the 1940s, a more natural and softly shaped kind of eyebrow emerged, with the first appearance of gull-winged eyebrows, which in the 1950s resulted in thick and marked eyebrows, years in which fashion bent over to the New Look Dior and the rebirth of the French Haute Cuture. The new image of glamour was intended to be combined with wide skirts and tiny waists, a complete make-up all over the face, with powder foundation and well-defined lips, after all, the Hollywood divas of the time were Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. In the 1960s, the shape of the eyebrows was back to the arched form, with perfectly defined eyebrows with pencils.
The 70s, the years of peace & love, of fairies and love, don’t make war, the years in which girls wear shirts with floral prints and pants on elephant’s feet, mark the return of natural eyebrows though cured and the icon par excellence is Lauren Hutton. The trend of the return to the natural world reached its peak in the 80s, when the eyebrows were uncultivated and wild. All due to an excess in fashion and beauty where the quest to be flashy was a must. Brooke Shields, he left them ruffled and disheveled. Madonna instead wore them dark and shiny, in stark contrast to her blond hair. Lace collars, silk dresses and important hangover dark circles distinguish the 90s. Years in which the girls decide to break with the recent past, years in which the eyebrows become extremely thin again, indeed, thinner than ever. An example? Kate Moss or Drew Barrymore. At the end of this “journey” to discover the eyebrows par excellence, you can see how the woman has always been led to have eyebrows that enhance in more or less obvious ways the characteristics of their face. In recent years, we have seen a return to a more natural shape, the eyebrows of Cara Delevingne and Kim Kardashian have given rise to a new trend in the sector: they are very low on the eyes, thick and not very arched, darker than hair. This renewed attention to the eyebrows has given rise to new trends and the return of the eyebrows to “seagull wing”. Among the most copied eyebrows of the moment are those Meghan Markle, natural and well cared for.
But how can I make up my eyebrows impeccably?
Eyebrows greatly influence the expression of the eyes and the harmony of the face, they must be well brushed and defined and must adapt to the shape of the face. It is important that they follow the line of the arch, with a natural fullness and not too marked. Also when choosing the color it is important to be very careful: when you fill your eyebrows with a dye, it is important to choose a pencil or a powder that matches the brush with the color of your hair. How do you do that? Just apply a small amount with soft brush strokes from the beginning of the arch. The result? A super natural look, while for the end of the eyebrow, it is recommended to opt for a darker shade and create a game of shadows. The final touch? “Fixative gel.” Advice noted? There are no more excuses, your flagship accessory from now on will be the eyebrows. Here are the best products available to have perfect eyebrows.
by Serena Pagano