History and evolution of beauty Mannequin headThe history of makeup is almost synonymous with the history of humanity, because as long as we have gathered as a society, we have been striving to make men and women look more attractive, younger or healthier, and the heads of beauty models may be older than you realize.The makeup of the ancientsTwo thousand years ago, a person living in Greece, Rome or Egypt could use as much makeup, wigs or other cosmetics as they do in big cities today.
Different types of alchemy and chemistry were used to produce cosmetics, such as an early concealer made from lead - which, over time, often led to illness and even death.
However, mannequins as we know them today were unfamiliar to some cultures, such as the Spartans, who believed their women were the most beautiful in the world and therefore banned all cosmetics.
Basic wooden or clay mannequin heads were used to hold wigs or make-up fittings, although they were not as plentiful as they are today.A shift in perspectiveWith the fall of the Roman Empire, Islamic societies recovered much of what they had lost in the Dark Ages.
New cosmetics such as eyeliner have become common in Islamic countries, and cosmetologists have experimented with colors and tones on people and plaster heads.
Dyes like indigo can produce a richer color spectrum, though they are still so expensive that few people can afford to use them or even test their abilities.The first real modelThe term mannequin as we know it comes from the French tradition of hanging clothes from a window for passers-by to see.