The Perfect Geisha Look
You might have heard of Geisha look, those mysterious looking Japanese women who are entertainers by profession. They are hired by people to sing and dance at various social as well as intimate dos. However, what really sets them apart from the other courtesans is their makeup which is really one of a kind.
Originated in China, this makeup style was quickly adapted by the Geishas during the early period when Japan was hugely influenced by its oriental cousin. A world apart from the everyday makeup that you are accustomed to, the Geisha makeup requires the wearer to have a white base which is then colored using appropriate shades for the lips and the cheeks. An elegant hairdo and beautiful kimonos is what completes a perfect Geisha look.
If all the aforesaid details have piqued your curiosity, then you would definitely want to know the right way to put on the perfect Geisha makeup. Here are some tips that can help you get this look, though it does require some extra effort.
Creating the Base
In order to create the base for the foundation, an oily substance which has the consistency of wax is applied to the face. Known as Bintsuke – Aburais, apply this substance using a brush on all the exposed parts.
Foundation Time
Take some white foundation and apply it to your face, neck as well as chest. Make sure not to apply the foundation on the hairline and the nape. According to the Geisha culture, this nape is considered erotic and should not be covered by any kind of makeup. Leaving out a V area will do the trick.
Painting the Eyes
Let the foundation dry out properly. Once this is done, you can start working on the eyes and the eyebrows. However this is a task that you need to carry out with utmost care. One single move and you would have to remove the whole base and start all over again. Start off with the eyebrows. Paint these with a black shade and then add some highlight using a red shade. You need to give the same treatment to the eyes as well. Line them with a black eye liner and then add some red liner on the edges of the eyes.
Doing up the Lips
Unlike the modern women who paint their whole lips, Geishas only paint the center of their lips. Take a small lip brush and dab it in bright red lip color. Now paint the center of the lips with this brush. To get a glossy look, Geishas brush on some crystallized sugar on to this. However, you can go ahead and use the transparent lip gloss to add luster to your lips.
Hair
The Geisha hairdo is quite complicated and needs a lot of practice to master. So, if you have long hair, just twist it up and then pin on a Geisha bun. You can also opt for a Geisha wig which you can easily find in a beauty shop. Adding on some elaborate hair accessories will give your hair the desired look.
Once you are done with the makeup and hair, all you need is to wear a beautiful and ornate kimono and you are all set to wow others with your perfect Geisha look.
