Cut just released the latest video in its 100 Years of Beauty series. This time, the hair and makeup team took on Italy through the decades.
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The inspirations for "100 Years of Beauty — Italy" came mainly from Italian fashion designers and style icons who've influenced hair, makeup, and style over the last century.
In the 1910s, hair was piled high and makeup was kept subtle — except for the lipstick.
The '20s were about harsh features: Brows got stronger, eyeliner got heavier, and hair was tucked into a low bun.
Because of World War II, the cultural focus in the '40s shifted away from beauty.
Hair and makeup became extremely polished in the 1950s to help accessorize the booming fashion industry.
In the 1970s, color was used anywhere and everywhere on the face. See: green eyeshadow and orange lipstick.
And '80s beauty was basically dripping with gold.
Come the 21st century, hair and makeup looks called back to the glamorous movie stars of the 1950s.
As for present-day Italian beauty trends, there's a focus on colorful makeup and whimsical hairstyles.
