Edgy 1960s GOGÓ Dancer Makeup

1960s Inspired Go-Go Dancer Makeup. You know I had to put a little bit of an edgy aesthetic to this look! Xxx Kiana 

What makeup was popular in the 60s?

Black eyeliner and eyeshadows were a staple used to create graphic lines that tricked the eye into appearing rounder and more prominent, as well as heaps of mascara to exaggerate the look of lashes (especially the bottom lashes which were made to look piecey and well-defined).

What were go-go dancers in the 1960s?

Go-go dancers were employed as background dancers accompanying performances (real or lip-synced) by rock and roll bands on teen music programs in the mid-1960s.

What is 60s Gogo?

Go-go dancers were employed to entertain crowds and to create a 'cool' ambience, wearing very revealing outfits including mini dresses, short fringed skirts, tank tops, tight shorts and calf length boots.

What was the largest dance craze from 1960?

The Twist

The Twist, a dance done by swiveling the hips, became a worldwide dance craze in the early 1960s. The Twist became extremely popular after Chubby Checker danced the Twist while singing the song of the same name on the "Dick Clark Show" on August 6, 1960.

What is the point of gogo dancers?

The main role of a go-go dancer is to entertain crowds and get people in the mood to get out on the dance floor and join in on the fun. They are promoters and entertainers that perform at nightclubs , bars, casinos, concerts, and raves. They do not work in strip clubs.

What did gogo dancers wear?

In the '60s, gogo dancers were usually attractive women in mini dresses, wearing knee-high boots. Gogo dancing is still used today, although it has blended in many instances with stripper culture, and is often much more lewd than at its start.

How to get the 60s look?

The must-have garments to rock the 60s style

1. Miniskirts, the symbol of an era
2. Flare trousers, iconic and groovy
3. Babydoll dresses and women's freedom
4. White boots to get all the looks
5. Tuxedo, always a classic

Products used 👇🏽

ViseArt 

-PETITE PRO EDITORIAL MATTES 

-HIGHLIGHT & SCULPTING PALETTE

-NEUTRAL MATTES SLIMPRO

-BLUSH PALETTE PLUM/BRONZE

-BLUSH PALETTE ORANGE/VIOLET

RCMA Makeup

-VK PRO 10 & 11 pallete

-no color powder 

Sephora 

-Make no mistake high coverage concealer “06 coriander”

-Lip Last “Crepe 04”

-brow definer “nutmeg brown”

Mac cosmetics  

-magic extension mascara 

Maybelline

-Expert Wear Pencil Liner “Velvet Black”

Inglot Cosmetics

-Gel Liner “77”