Eyebrow Gaps: Disassembling A Trend That Returned From The 90s

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If you were sure that the fashion for eyebrow shaping in the style of the late 90s and early 2000s was doomed to remain in the archives of the then topical publications, then you were wrong. We hasten to reassure you: thin eyebrows and tattooing are still out of favor. But the gaps in the eyebrows that mimic scars are on the rise again. And it's not a joke. A bit of history Source: @madisonchiappetta Fashion for a shaved eyebrow strip did not appear on Instagram and Pinterest today. Hip-hop stars pioneered the trend in the late 80s, such as MC Big Daddy Kane, who is considered the founder of the trend, Bow Wow, the duo Kriss Kross, Soulja Boy and Vanilla Ice. It is possible that some of these representatives of the daring art of eyebrow gaps did not appear - like scars after fights or too incendiary parties. However, they were not ashamed of them and did not draw with a pencil, making a kind of symbol out of the gaps on the eyebrows, denoting their involvement in the cool creative community. In the 2000s, eyebrow stripes were no longer worn by rappers and musicians, but also by representatives of Hollywood and sports stars - for example, David Beckham and Jason Momoa. Later, girls joined the example of the men. Some of the most famous celebrities who have made the eyebrow gap their trademark are actress Leslie-Ann Brandt and model Chloe Nergor. Since now even the forgotten trends of the 90s are returning to life, such as, for example, hairstyles with strands around the face or blue shadows, it is not surprising that the gaps in the eyebrows have received a new vision. How to make eyebrow stripes Traditionally, men get their eyebrow designs done in a hairdresser, usually during a regular haircut or beard correction. Stylists can create stripes like this very quickly with an electric razor. Girls can also try to use this service, but first you should be sure of the professionalism of the master, because making an even and thin strip on the eyebrow is much more difficult than it seems at first glance. That is why some adherents of the trend prefer not to take risks and imitate the gap with the help of makeup, simply drawing it with a corrector on the eyebrows. But this, frankly, also requires practice and a fair amount of skill. On the other hand, it saves that the eyebrow cuts give absolute scope for creativity - there are no clear rules that would say that a gap should look a certain way. It can be one strip or several, it can decorate the eyebrows on one side only, or add symmetry to the face with matching cutouts on each eyebrow. One streak Source: @breeanalynn_mua While the shaved eyebrow space is associated with bully style and subcultures, it can look very elegant. It draws attention to the eyes, emphasizes the shape of the eyebrows, and can also create a contrasting play of shadows with the appropriate make-up. Double Stripe Source: @kaylalauriemua The double stripe adds mystery to your bow and perfectly accentuates the arch of your brows, visually stretching your entire face. Frontal strip Source: @leoniepaula If you dive into history, then usually the stripes adorned the ends of the eyebrows on the side of the face, closer to the temples. But if you can boast of the perfect shape and symmetry of your eyebrows, there is absolutely nothing stopping you from experimenting and making a gap in the middle or in front, closer to the nose. This, by the way, will help to shift the emphasis from it and visually make it a little narrower. Geometry Source: @ikhaniic For girls who like to surprise others and attract attention to themselves, complex geometric variations of spaces are suitable. They can be X and V-shaped - for which you have enough imagination. Fishtail Source: @estheca_officiel If you can confidently call yourself a makeup master, then you can safely try the gap on the eyebrows in the form of a fishtail. Yes, this style of eyebrows will not be appropriate everywhere, but, for example, for a Halloween party look, this option may well diversify your usual style.