The Fundamentals of Makeup and Hair Design; Elizabethan Introduction

Through the duration of studying The Fundamentals of Makeup and Hair Design; our first brief and project uncovers the beauty and history in makeup and hair from 1558-1603, under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Our understanding of the Elizabethan era most defiantly is required to show in our final project work. The twist with this project however is the fact that we must take every aspect of Elizabethan culture; like for instance the makeup that was used, materials and colours that determined class and wealth, hair and makeup techniques as well as what significance a pale face and brightly coloured gown had. With these in mind, we must then create a final image of hair and makeup that not only is a modern version of an Elizabethan look, but also gain great understanding of each possible garment, makeup and hair style from this era. With this project brief in mind, I shall document my research and findings of not Queen Elizabeth I during the ‘Golden Age’ but also of what history tells us about makeup, hair and styling of this infamous era.

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