Persian Beauty Rituals: How Iranian Women Maintain Their Gorgeous Looks
Although most Muslim women have to spend all their time in public, covered from head to toe in a burqa, they have many tips for maintaining their beauty. Muslims are known for their smooth ivory skin, beautiful eyes and dark hair. Now even though burqas cover most of their faces, they still expose their eyes and like women in other parts of the world, Muslim women can't help but use makeup to make sure they look perfect under the burqa. ! Here is an article that summarizes all the best Iranian beauty tips that Iranian women have.
Eye Makeup:
Eye makeup is most crucial for these Iranian women. They apply primer on their lids and then apply black liquid liner which they usually extend beyond the ends of their lids and finally curl it to give it a dramatic effect. They use matte finish eye shadows on the upper lids and sometimes gold or silver. Kohl liners are also used by them for the lower lid. Mascara is another essential to make eyelashes more prominent. Some women even use false lashes to achieve this. Finally, a lighter shade of eye shadow is used under the browbones to make them more arched.
Hair Threading:
Iranian women have a unique technique to remove unwanted hair from their face. Beauticians use a sewing thread in a special movement that pulls the hair from its follicle. They use it to remove unwanted mustaches that may grow as well as any other type of unwanted facial hair. It is an effective solution, better than bleaching and less painful than waxing. However, your beautician should be aware of this method for you to enjoy it. Sometimes threading can cause rashes and itching. It can become infected if not done by a professional.
Nose Jobs:
Nose jobs are extremely common in Iran. There it is more of a status statement than a fashion. Women often get nose jobs when they don't need them just to show they can afford them.
Eyebrow plucking:
Threading or plucking the eyebrows is also a regular part of Iranian women's beauty regime. They even brush their eyebrows with a toothbrush every day!