Category Makeup & Hairstyle

Hanfu makeup skill and hairstyle tutorial, learn how to create a traditional Chinese makeup and ancient beauty.

Pearl Tassel Hairpins in Ming Costume Dramas

Ju Jingyi (鞠婧祎) recently appeared in a promotional still from the historical costume drama Wanhua Shijie (万花世界), and the internet lost its collective mind. It was not her porcelain face or embroidered robes that stole the show, but two shimmering…

Why Wei-Jin Red Cheek Makeup Is More Than a Trend

Why did ancient Chinese women paint their cheeks with bright red circles, like a modern clown’s blush gone wrong? In the historical drama Jiangshan Datong (江山大同), actress Yang Mi (杨幂) frequently appears with this striking makeup, leaving viewers puzzled and…

The Misused Indian Forehead Pendant in C-Dramas

Maang Tikka (印度传统眉心坠) in every period drama – has Chinese costume design lost its own roots? From Blossoms of Power (百花杀) to countless Xinjiang (新疆) bridal photos, that dangling forehead pendant keeps popping up. But here is the uncomfortable question:…