The Beauty Corner

Stefanie Bribiesca|February 28, 2018

Eyebrows through Decades

Eyebrows are what frame someone’s face. Over the years there has been a variety of different shapes and sizes of eyebrows. From pencil thin brows to thick bushy brows we bring you eyebrows through history.

The 1920’s is an era is known for Flappers. Flappers are women who dressed more like men by cutting their hair short and wearing pants.During this period of time eyebrows were introduced to eyebrow pencils and were drawn on thinner and far apart.
During the 1930’s eyebrows were drawn on thicker but still far apart.
During the 1960’s Audrey Hepburn became very popular. Eyebrows were drawn with a softer arch and were becoming more natural.
During the 1970’s eyebrows were left more natural. Women chose between thin or thicker eyebrows.
Eyebrows were still left in the more natural side during the 1980’s. Women would groom their eyebrows by getting them waxed or threaded.
Eyebrows were waxed to make them thinner during the 1990’s. Women would draw on their eyebrows lightly and more far apart.
In this time period eyebrows are left thicker to show a bolder brow. People can go from a more natural brow to a more on fleek brow.

I asked a few people on their thoughts about how eyebrows have changed over the years.

What is your favorite eyebrow trend at the moment? -“I’d have to say the regular eyebrow by filling them in usually I’ll just go bare like no eyebrow makeup.” In what year do you think eyebrows slayed the most? -“Definitely 2016.” What eyebrow shape do you think is the most attractive? -“A nice arch and a sharp point at the end of the brow.” How do you feel about “Instagram brows”? -“I think they’re really nice and the women with those eyebrows are definitely talented because I know for a fact I’ll never achieve that look.” Do you prefer natural or on “fleek” brows? -“I’m more in between both but if I really had to choose one it would have to be natural.” What would be your number one tip for people who want to start doing their eyebrows? -“Be patient, Practice makes perfect!”- Savanah Flores
What is your favorite eyebrow trend at the moment? -“I think the braided eyebrow trend is pretty cool, I would never wear it but I think it’s cool.” In what year do you think eyebrows slayed the most? -“In 2016 and the beginning of 2017.” What eyebrow shape do you think is the most attractive? -“The soft arch.” How do you feel about “Instagram brows”? -“I feel like I wouldn’t wear them they can be a little too dramatic and some are just plain ugly.” Do you prefer natural or “on fleek” eyebrows better? -“There both pretty all depends on where I’m going.” What’s your number one tip for people who want to start doing their eyebrows? -“Use concealer it helps so much it doesn’t matter what brow product you use, concealer is the main key.”-Karen Castaneida (11)
What’s your favorite eyebrow trend at the moment? -“It’s has be the bling brow.” In what year do you think eyebrows slayed the most? -“2016 because there was no crazy trend and they were on fleek!” In your opinion what eyebrow shape do you find the most attractive? -“An eyebrow with a soft arch.” What are your feelings towards Instagram brows? -“I think they’re nice, some people think it’s too much but honestly it’s just makeup and at the end of the day it comes off.” Do you prefer natural or “on fleek” eyebrows? -“I prefer on fleek brows because it’s trendier and I’ve always been doing my brows like that but, I think natural brows are also cute.” What’s your number one tip for people who want to start doing their eyebrows? -“For starters I think they should buy a brow pencil instead of pomade just because I think it’s a lot easier and make sure to conceal with color that’s not too bright from your skin complexion.” –Jennifer Garcia (11)
Do you pluck, wax, or thread your eyebrows? -“I like to pluck my eyebrows.” Do you like to fill in your eyebrows? -“No, I don’t fill in my eyebrows because I feel that they are dark enough.” Is it hard to maintain your eyebrows? -“Yes because I have to pluck them constantly and it takes up my time.” What are your thoughts on eyebrows from the past? -“Eyebrows back then were really crazy.” –Emely Caro (11)