Brow Game Evolution

Welcome back to our Beauty Trends series, queens! Today, we're focusing our attention on a fundamental part of every Makeup Queen’s routine - ladies and gentlemen, the Eyebrows! Our brows have truly seen an evolution throughout history, with beauty standards and trends morphing them from thin and sharp to bold and bushy. Together, let's take a trip down memory lane exploring the transforming trends, techniques, and the overall Evolution of our Brow Game.

The Pencil Thin Brow Era

Dive into the 1920s and 1930s, where thin, short brows dominated the beauty scene. Women used a variety of methods to achieve this look, from plucking to using brow pencils. Thin brows were deemed elegant and sophisticated, avidly representing the flapper culture. They were drawn downward towards the temple, adding a touch of melancholy beauty.

Mae West and Marlene Dietrich were some stars who were seen adorning this style, setting a powerful trend. But, by no means was this look trivial to achieve. Precision was key, and maintenance was high, but the outcome was considered utterly worth it.

Towards the late 30s, the curve of eyebrows started to elevate - the look was now more youthful and naive. Although still thin, the brows began to extend towards the outer corner of the eye. Representing a subtle interplay between maturity and innocence, this evolution added a prominent dimension to femininity.

Transition to Fuller Brows

Moving onto the 1940s and 1950s, we say hello to thicker, more natural brows. This shift marked the departure from thin, curvy eyebrows to their fuller versions. Stars like Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor led the way, embracing their natural brows and simply emphasizing their natural arch.

Women started to refrain from over-plucking or reshaping. Gradually, the trend started leaning towards emphasizing the natural eyebrow shape. The makeup was simple, using a little eyebrow pencil for definition, but the obsession of perfection was decreasing.

By the 1960s, the focus turned towards long, exaggerated lashes both top and bottom, and the brow took a back seat. The brows were left in a natural shape, but the fullness decreased. The aim was to draw focus to the dramatic, doll-like eyes.

The Shift Towards Bushy Brows

The 'less is more' mantra took a turn in the late 70s and 80s, as we saw a shift towards bushy brows. Big, bushy, and untamed brows became the trend, with minimal grooming and lots of hairspray to hold them in place.

These brows were not for the faint-hearted. Brooke Shields became the poster child for this look, and pretty soon, everyone wanted to 'let their brows grow out'. The makeup trends were loud and colorful and brows had to stand out just as much.

From here, brows have remained relatively thick, with the 1990s bringing back a bit more grooming into the mix. More recently, Cara Delevingne's iconic brows sparked a massive trend for full, but well-sculpted eyebrows. Today, brows are celebrated in all their forms - thin, thick, groomed, or au naturel - you do you, queens!

Throughout the years, our brows have truly become a canvas for self-expression, mirroring the ever-evolving beauty standards and trends. From delicate and thin to untamed and bushy, our brows have weathered all beauty trends, always managing to come back stronger and more diverse. Whether you’re into high maintenance brows or prefer a more natural look, remember queens, your brows are a statement. So, work them and own them! Tune in next time as we continue exploring the fascinating world of beauty evolution.