It’s a given that the best beauty trends are circling back, and it seems like the lashes from the 60s are poised to take over next
In the swinging 60s, a doe-eyed icon brought forth a new era of fashion and beauty. Model Dame Lesley Lawson, known as Twiggy, defined the decade’s mod aesthetic with her gamine signature. However, it’s not just the visuals that she is known for. Her zeitgeist style sparked a movement toward fluidity in the industry and introduced a new interpretation of femininity. It rendered a positive change in the culture—thus, earning her the rightful title as the world’s first-ever supermodel.
Twiggy’s approach to beauty is just as influential as her take on fashion. Apart from her infamous androgynous cut, the supermodel made a serious mark for her different play on cut creases, colored lids, and of course, her doll-like eyelashes aptly named “Twiggy Line.” Her influence was felt in full force as it placed dramatic eye makeup back on the mainstream narrative. To say the least, bottom lashes became the main star.
Her eponymous eyelash signature soon became a perennial inspiration in the beauty department. In fact, it even captured the admiration of big personalities like Zendaya, Lucy Boynton, Lily Collins, and Emma Roberts. But who can blame them? No other style can exude a playful and enduring allure. It is one beauty detail that can transcend time and trends.
The Twiggy line effect
Of course, it is expected that the dramatic eyelashes will meet its modern interpretation with enthusiasts integrating its elements into modern formats. Take Zendaya for an example. Makeup artist Raoul Alejandre accentuated her pinched makeup look with a doll-like beauty detail for the recent Screen Actors Guild Awards. The actress also donned the dramatic lashes in several cover shoots and event appearances. And from here, we can’t help but wonder, is the Twiggy line her new beauty signature?
Twiggy lines are often characterized by long, dramatic lashes and are adorned for its playful feel. It’s an easy way to add a subtle statement to any eye makeup in just a couple of swishes of lengthening mascara.
The bottom line
As mentioned previously, the concept of the supermodel’s signature lashes is to place the focus on the eyes. It’s playful, whimsical, and doll-like. Her secret? A block of pigment she applied with a paintbrush. But fret not—there is more than one way to achieve the coveted look. One is to define the top lid with a pigmented black liquid liner like the Kiko Milano Ultimate Eyeliner. Then, apply a lash primer and later on two coats of a good formula like the Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Mascara on both upper and lower lashes. Lastly, apply a coat of Heroine Make Micro Mascara Advanced Film for an extra dramatic bottom lashes look.
Another format to achieve the look is to integrate separate lashes along the lower lash line to increase its length. The process creates a beauty playground to experiment with different false lashes to achieve a look. MAC 44 Lash is a perfect choice for a doll-like look, while MAC 36 Dreamgirl Lash is for a more natural finish.
