For thousands of years, Cleopatra’s story has captivated us.
According toDiscover Magazine, archaeologists have been unsuccessful in their efforts to locate Cleopatra’s mausoleum.
When she was alive, sources containing Cleopatra’s image likely sacrificed accuracy for political statement.
For almost 60 years, this image is that of Elizabeth Taylor from the Oscar-winning film “Cleopatra.”
Still in production, a new Cleopatra film stars Gal Gadot as the iconic Egyptian ruler.
A bright turquoise blue triangle extends down from the eyebrow to add dramatic color.
Both tutorials create aperfect cat eyewith heavy eyeliner, as well as darkened brows and false eyelashes.
To make it easier to apply the eyeliner,Harper’s Bazaaruses scotch tape to create guidelines.
For a more traditional color choice, their Cleopatra makeup features a brilliant blue eyeshadow on the upper eyelid.
She explains that in Cleopatra’s time, henna was used to stain the lips red.
One, a Macedonian Greek style, featured curls pulled back into a bun.
Another was the classic Ptolemaic “melon hairstyle.”
Speaking toABC Science,Kleiner describes this look as having “segmented sections resembling a melon or gourd.”
For her most regal and dramatic coif, Cleopatra donned an Egyptian wig topped with a rearing cobra headdress.
This signature style was depicted by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film.
For their Cleopatra tutorial,Glamourspices up their model’s dark tresses with gold and blue highlights.
Like her hairstyles, Cleopatra’s wardrobe choices varied by country.
Other outfits were a blend of Greek and Egyptian styles and included long gowns worn with a belt.
