A concept such as rock makeup formed around the same time that the first rock bands appeared. Fans were obsessed with the images in which their idols appeared before them, and tried in every possible way to copy them. If the outfits often did not succumb to duplication due to their extravagance, then putting on makeup like a favorite star was as easy as shelling pears. Gradually, the official term “rock-style makeup” appeared in the beauty industry, and soon it went beyond this musical style.
Introduction
A rock concert is a place where not only sound but also light reaches its apotheosis. Spotlights aimed at the stage literally overshadow the faces of the performers, and in order to remain noticeable and recognizable, you must first make a very bright and catchy make-up. It doesn’t matter how neat and clear the arrows will be, whether the shading will be smoothly made, whether the eyebrows and lips will be graphic. On the contrary, rock makeup is the lack of clarity and correctness. Here negligence, sloppiness are revered, while the most important thing is to make the face extremely bright and expressive. It was these rules that make-up artists used to follow in the past, releasing stars on the stage, and in fairness, we note that all this is still valid. But if we are talking about rock-style makeup that you want to do for yourself (going to an event, meeting friends, a theme party, etc.), then it’s worth being several times more careful.
Basic Rules
For "mere mortals" there are certain rules and techniques for creating a make-up in the style of rock, which you should adhere to:
- The main emphasis should be placed on the eyes. They are the brightest and at the same time the darkest spot in your image, therefore exclusively dark shadows are used for their design, most often black. The basis of the technique of applying them is Smoky eyes.
- Such a make-up element, like arrows, is very appropriate if you want to create an original and non-standard image. They should be clear and graphic.
- The use of blush is excluded. But cheekbones will have to be distinguished, and for this it is worth using either a bronzer or a sculptor of a neutral gray-brown hue.
- Lips stand out in very bright and catchy tones. It can be wine, cherry, red colors, sometimes even extreme ones are used - black, blue. For a calmer rock makeup, the best solution would be a nude lipstick or transparent lip gloss.
How many variations are there?
Modern rock is literally divided into many styles and sub-styles, and each of them has become independent, has acquired its own attributes. One of the symbols of this or that direction of rock is makeup, which is performed according to a certain scheme. We will not list all the infinite variety of options that currently exist in this subculture, but only consider the most basic and popular make-ups, which are used not only by simple girls, but also by designers. Our article will present a classic version, glam rock and punk rock makeup.
Classic version
- All skin defects are carefully masked by a concealer, then a thin layer of foundation is applied. It should exactly simulate the color of your skin or be half a lighter.
- We work out the eyebrows carefully, but we do not place much emphasis on them. Some experts argue that you can choose a pencil half a lighter than the main color so that the eyebrows are designed, but do not catch the eye.
- We apply the base under the shadows and on top of it on the entire moving eyelid we apply black shadows, slightly blending them. In the same color we bring the lower eyelid.
- Shimmer pigments will help to make the image brighter. It can be green, blue, dark red - any that fits your image and will contain a lot of sparkles.
- Using a black pencil, fill in all the gaps between the upper and lower cilia and draw an inconspicuous arrow in parallel.
- The inner corner of the eye should be highlighted with light shades - beige or pearlescent.
- Eyelashes are thickly stained with mascara or false ones are used.
- We emphasize the cheekbones with a sculptor or bronzer.
- For lip design, choose the lipstick that will match the image. If you do makeup at a rock concert, then you can use bright red, raspberry, burgundy or even black. For more "quiet" events, bodily or sandy is suitable.
Glamor rock
The name of this style and the makeup that accompanies it speaks for itself. This is a combination of rock and glamor, nothing short of an explosive and vibrant mixture. Only at first glance it seems that these two styles cannot be combined, otherwise you will get something lurid and ugly. In fact, a well-made make-up will look very bold and attractive.
- We even out the skin tone, first emphasize the cheekbones with the sculptor, and then apply the shimmering blush and highlighter.
- Clearly outline the eyes with a black pencil, slightly shading the line.
- We decorate the entire upper movable eyelid with bright shadows (for example, pink), emphasize the fold in the same color in a darker shade (lilac), and we also work on the lower eyelid. The outer corner of the eye is emphasized with gray shadows.
- We color the cilia twice so that they are as voluminous and long as possible. You can also use invoices.
- We carefully study eyebrows - they should be expressive and graphic. But do not overdo it with thickness and color saturation.
- We make up the lips with lipstick of any suitable color, but it must have sparkles in it.
Punk rock
This makeup option is the most careless and the most daring of all that were presented above. Performing it is worth being careful. Only at first glance it seems that accuracy will be superfluous here. In fact, you need to create an image deliberately careless, but at the same time carefully designed. How to make rock make-up exactly like that - impudent, bright and slightly sloppy?
- Pay special attention to the skin - it should be perfect. The shade of the tonal means should fully coincide with the tone of the face, redness and other defects should not be.
- The cheekbones are slightly distinguished by the sculptor, blush are excluded.
- We work out the eyebrows only superficially, they should look natural, but not expressive.
- On the moving upper eyelid we apply black shadows in a thick layer, without making the edges graphic and without shading them. We also work on the lower eyelid with a black tint, but here we slightly shade the line.
- Eyelashes thickly stained with black mascara.
- Lips or highlight black lipstick, or leave unpainted.
If you are going to a concert
It's one thing to do rock makeup for meeting friends or for a date, another thing is to put on a theme concert. It is worth considering that you will stay there for a long time, plus the skin will sweat regularly, the sebaceous glands will work to their fullest. That is why it is extremely important to use persistent products and properly prepare the skin in advance.
- Moisturize your face, make a light peeling and apply a matting cream.
- Use a primer before applying foundation.
- Apply more concealer to problem areas.
- Use mineral powder.
- A base under the shade is a must.
- It is advisable to choose mascara waterproof.
Conclusion
So we studied all the basic components of rock makeup. Eyes are the main emphasis in this image, so they need to be designed clearly, expressively and in accordance with the basic rules of the style. We work out the cheekbones a bit and give the eyebrows a natural look - and you're done. This type of makeup is suitable for all women, the main thing is to find the right shades and adapt to apply them so that they hide all the flaws and make the face more fresh, young and expressive.