Brows in the 1920s

Beauty History

Major plucking took place to get rid of as much of their brows as was possible. All that was desired was a thin line that curved downward toward the temple. A grease pencil then was used to darken the bizarre line.

The most unusual brow belonged to a young Asian actress named Anna May Wong. Her brows were little more than horizontal slashes above her eyes.

Source: "Vintage Face: Period Looks from the 20s, 30s, 40s, & 50s" - By Daniela Turudich - Published by Streamline Press