The evolution of eyebrows
Strong, fierce eyebrows may be all the rage these days, but it hasn't always been that way.
Just like clothes, eyebrow trends have changed with time.
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Ancient Egypt:
Cleopatra and her friends favored the arched and dark look. They used kohl to line their eyes and brows, which helped protect from diseases and sun exposure.
Ancient Greece:
Women rocked the infamous unibrow, darkening their brows with mineral or soot. Prostitutes and the rich were the most likely to paint their faces.
Imperial Heian Japan:
It was considered beautiful for women to shave off their eyebrows and paint oval shapes higher on their foreheads.
Middle Ages:
The high forehead look was favored during this time period, so women tended to shave or pluck their eyebrows.
1920-1930s:
During the Roaring 20's, women took after the stars with a super thin, high arch look. They replicated silent film actresses like Clara Bow who used this look to convey more emotion.
The 1950s:
This era brought a new wave of Hollywood's most admirable stars, including Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. These women reshaped the eyebrow trend by favoring straighter, bolder brows.
1980s:
Who could forget Brooke Shields' bushy brows? Apart from the hair getting bigger during that decade, eyebrows became a little less tamed.
Today:
Bold brows are definitely still the fan favorite, but are a bit more structured than their 80s counterparts. The 2010s have experimented with different style fads, including glitter brows.
So whether your eyebrows are thin or thick, rock them with confidence. Your best accessory is right on your face.
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