100 years of Hair and Makeup

In this article we are gonna take a brief dive into 100 years of hair and makeup trends and Which style was the major centre of attraction.

The 1920s

• Women used to use loose powder for a matte finish.
• Thin and smooth brows.
• Red lipstick was in trend with ‘bee-sting pout’
• Finger waves were the regular hairdo.
• Chin length styles, it was a jazz age.

The 1930s

• Pencil flimsy brows.
• Metallic eyeshadows were increasingly cherished.
• Prolonged lips with a ‘bow upper lip’.
• The fairly fixed hairdo was progressively adored.

The 1940s

• Thick arched eyebrows.
• Light color shadows were preferred to match the natural color of the skin tone.
• Cosmetic shortage during WW 2 meant a push for a natural look.
• Red lipsticks were thought to keep up the spirits.
• A style was patriotically named the victory rolls. Included twisting segments of hair up, away from the face, and protecting them with pins to make a cylinder-like impact.

The 1950s

• Silver or light color eyeshadows made their way.
• Winged eyeliner said a statement.
• Red was still the lip color of choice, rounded pouts.
• Very short cropped hairstyles were fashionable in the early 1950s.

The 1960s

• Dark and feathery brows.
• the 60s was all about the eyes.
• Big eye lashes were in trend
• Pink doll-like and nude lips were well known.
• Bigger the hair, the better.

The 1970s

• Women’s liberation had a huge impact.
• A more natural, barely-there look became the basic norm.
• Dark bushy brows.
• Neutral eyeshadows.
• Sunkissed fresh skin
• Hairstyles were inspired by music icons like abba

The 1980s

• The era of experimentation.
• Bright color shadows.
• Hairstyles were equally as out there.
• Crimping and backcombing were hugely popular.
• scrunchies were also there.

The 1990s

• Hugely inspired by pop culture.
• Skinny brows, inspired by celebs.
• Popular eyeshadow colors were blue and lilac.
• Brown lined lips were all over the rage.
• Bands like spice girls inspired funky hairstyles.

The 2000s

• Full covered foundation.
• Glitter and highlights were common.
• Celebs like Paris Hilton inspired new trends.
• Tight end to end eyeliner.
• Hair highlights.
• The quiff or poof was a popular hairstyle.

The 2010s

• Contouring made waves in 2010.
• People were learning new techniques on the internet, like baking.
• Warm smokey eyes were there.
• Big oversized lips were popular.
• Loose beachy waves were the hairstyle.