"Bob" is a haircut that never goes out of fashion. Along with short hairstyles in the style of pixie, she enjoys continued popularity among women. In addition to the bean, animated by romantic waves and intended primarily for blondes or haircuts with bangs, the modification of this fashionable hairstyle, which became a hit last season, deserves special attention. This is about the so-called "Cleopatra's Judgment".
Beautiful and dangerous temptress, bathed in milk, seduced Caesar and Mark Antony. Everyone probably has his own idea of the image of Cleopatra, but it is considered that the distinctive feature of the Egyptian queen's appearance was a short wide bang in combination with semi-long straight hair.
Cleopatra style is not for everyone?
Hairstyle "a la Cleopatra" is more brunettes. So, if you can boast of dark, well-groomed hair - consider that the first step has already been taken to achieve the perfect end result. However, this haircut is not for everyone! Cleopatra's hairstyle does not fit well with the excessively heavy, prominent lower jaw, as it additionally expands it and does not adorn a too narrow or elongated face. But if your hairdresser, whom you trust more than yourself, thinks that "Cleopatra's Kare" is exactly what you need, do not miss the opportunity to try on this bright image!
How to make Cleopatra's hair?
Before you visit the salon and let the hairdresser cut your curls, try on a similar wig, if there is no such possibility, there is another way out. Make yourself a false square, thanks to which you check how you look with short hair.
The basis of a hairstyle cut in the style of the Egyptian queen is perfectly flat haircut the length of the earlobe, the chin or shoulder line, but always with a bang. The next step is to straighten the hair, so that they look like a smooth, smooth mass, without curls and strands coming out. The effect can be further enhanced by using a smoothing agent. If you belong to those perfectionists who believe that the perfect styling should look like a wig - then Cleopatra's hairstyle is exactly what you need.
The Egyptian princess inspires us not only in terms of hairdressing. Egyptian-style makeup is also very popular, as if created for courageous women who like eyes of strong eyes, brilliance and bright colors.
Advantages of the elongated caret
This type of hair often give preference to long-haired girls who do not dare to drastic changes in appearance, do not want to part with the length of the hair.
- suitable for any type of person, the main thing is to choose the right style,
- looks great on hair of any type
- simplicity of styling: hair gets used to the position that the hairdresser has given them, and require minimal care,
- suitable for both straightening and curling
- there is no need to go to the hairdresser often: hair growing does not spoil the hair.
This haircut looks good on thin hair, because it increases the volume, from which they seem thicker, and their number - more. Thick in this hairstyle look neater.
Every woman at home can easily make their own daily or holiday styling.
Types of caret with lengthening
There are several varieties:
- Classic. A distinctive feature is a clear outline. This is a versatile and stylish hairstyle that will suit a woman of any age. She gives the female image some mystery, visually makes the face more thin. This hairstyle looks appropriate everywhere: at a business meeting, in a restaurant, on a date, on a romantic walk.
- Graduated. Not recommended for curly or wavy hair. Hair shave steps, at a certain angle. In the area of the neck strands as short as possible, to the bottom they become longer. Her hair looks like feathers. It looks very interesting, extravagant, lively, with a hint of carelessness. This hairstyle is more suitable for young active girls who want to express their individuality. Older women, she adds to the image of a unique "flavor".
- Bob-car. Thanks to the cascade structure, a striking volume is achieved at the back. Suitable for busy women, as it almost does not require styling. Often it is combined with coloring, so it looks more advantageous. You can visually lengthen the neck, wearing large earrings. In the photo you can see bob-kare with lengthening the rear view.
- Asymmetrical. It is done on straight hair, allows you to hide flaws, visually change the shape of the face. Strands are cut asymmetrically, for example, on the left - the usual length, and on the right - the bean (under the boy). If the neck needs to be visually lengthened, then part of the hair on the back of the head can be trimmed shorter.
- "On the leg." It looks like a mushroom cap. Suitable for long-necked girls. Often do on thin hair, achieving a magnificent volume.
Asymmetrical and graded carts are often made on medium hair. Bob make for short.
Who is elongated car?
Kare with long strands can decorate any woman. If you choose the right styling and perm, you can hide any defects, emphasize the most attractive features of the face. This hairstyle is worn by many celebrities.
Most of all, the long car is suitable for owners of straight hair. This hairstyle visually lengthens the face, so it looks advantageous for chubby girls. It is better to do parting not in the middle of the head, but at the side. If the ends of the hair are twisted inside, then the accent will fall on the rounded shape of the face, so they should be made straight or curled out.
Owners face oval fit any haircut. They can follow modern fashion trends. Only they are suitable haircut with parted. Hair without bangs will emphasize the forehead, and elongated strands will advantageously demonstrate the outlines of the cheekbones, the line of the lips.
- Classic square - ideal for people of round and oval shape.
"Lord of the Rings"
I bet thousands of women showed their hairdresser a photo of Legolas when they decided to dye their hair into platinum blond?
Natalie Portman is not the first time changing the image for the role in the film. For the sake of a reliable image of Jackie Kennedy, she had to wear the same hairstyle as the First Lady - a voluminous four.
Fluffy mop of red hair has become a hallmark of the sex symbol of the 90s - Julia Roberts in the movie "Pretty Woman."
Queen of the Nile
Cleopatra lived many centuries ago. Contemporaries described her most admiring words. Not in vain for the queen was fixed the glory of the fatal heartbreaker, because she was accustomed to admire, seduce and take everything that she wanted. Not only Cleopatra's character, but also her bright appearance played a significant role in this. As was customary at that time, the queen actively painted her eyes, richly decorated her blue-black hair with gold and gems, and wore luxurious clothes. The verbal portrait of our heroine will help you to understand which direction to move if you decide to do Cleopatra's makeup. Photos step by step will tell you how the process.
The influence of Elizabeth
About the great queen made a lot of movies. But the most successful is considered to be this role performed by Elizabeth Taylor. It is this actress most often mean when they talk about Cleopatra.
Therefore, in our article we will focus on it. Let beautiful Elizabeth inspire you if you decide to do Cleopatra's makeup. The photo of the real queen, of course, does not exist, but there are plenty of shots from the film with Elizabeth Taylor.
Cleopatra's colors
Cleopatra was bright, but this woman definitely had good taste. Its colors are turquoise and gold. But make-up can not do without black.
What will help when working? Let's start with a review of the contents of cosmetics. It's great if you find a palette of shadows in a turquoise range. If there are none, perhaps green and blue will do.
Very useful in the work eyeliner and eyeliner. A mascara is better to choose the one that maximizes the volume. If possible, use false eyelashes, and do not hesitate to choose the longest and fluffy.
Perhaps, with some party you have left cosmetics with gold? Everything that is: shimmer, glitter pencils, shimmering powder will do. In a word, everything that glitters is simply necessary for us.
Rhinestones and beads that are glued to the skin can be very useful. Of course, you need a special glue for them (suitable glue for false eyelashes).
In addition, you can not do without the usual means: a pencil or eye shadow for eyebrows, lipstick, nude blush.
Before you start to do your own makeup of Cleopatra, tidy face. The easiest way to use the usual means.
Cleopatra, most likely, was dark. But you do not need to try to copy her appearance. Better apply a “native” tone that suits your skin.
Active blush for this makeup does not come in handy, use the most delicate. Apply a small amount under the cheekbones and carefully blend.
Eye makeup
The image will be the main focus. Tint eyebrows with shadows or a soft pencil, preliminary having given them the ideal form.
Under the eyebrows, apply light shade of beige, peach or gold.
These same shadows can be used to study the inner corners of the eyes. Cleopatra's makeup allows for other shades for this area, for example, light pink or light gray.
Paint the outer corners of the eyes in a rich color: bright honey or turquoise. Highlight the center of the mobile age with a couple of shades lighter in turquoise or cover with gray shadows with a shimmer. Ordinary pearlescent will do. Gently blend in from the inside corner to the outside corner.
Along the lash line, draw a thin outline with a black pencil. Cleopatra's makeup is the case when you can not worry about the arrow being thin. You can safely draw voluminous arrows with sharp neat corners. Double arrows are also relevant, the main thing is to look at the corners in one direction, in the direction of the temple. You can bring the lower eyelid.
It remains to take care of the eyelashes. Apply mascara. If possible, use false cilia in bundles.
Finish Cleopatra's makeup with lipstick, gloss, or tint. Lips can be both a natural shade, and more bright, for example warm dark and claret. The most extravagant lovers of ancient Egyptian culture can experiment even with turquoise lipstick. Gold is also a great solution. By the way, it is quite possible to use pearl lipsticks for this image, which today are not considered trendy. For such a make-up golden modulations will be quite appropriate.
But you should not experiment with shades of a cold pink-lilac scale.
You have probably noticed that the makeup of Cleopatra, the photos of which are presented in our article, is one with the hair styling and accessories. If you are going to fully maintain the style, take care of the hairstyle. The best choice - quads or shoulder-length hair, braided into thin braids. The queen was a burning brunette, and therefore it is better to choose a wig or a tint balm for black hair.
