- 01
- /
- 15
Lorainne Broughton, Atomic Blonde: The M16 agent’s killer instincts are perfectly complemented with razor-sharp liner and a seriously sculpted jawline.
- 02
- /
- 15
Katniss Everdeen, The Hunger Games: Yes, this was the infamous braid that launched a thousand variations — and tutorials — ranging from waterfall to fishtail.
- 03
- /
- 15
Shosanna Dreyfus, Inglorious Basterds: To this day, we find that nothing says you’re ready to kick a** and take names quite like impeccable lipstick and a blowout.
- 04
- /
- 15
Rey, Star Wars: How do you elevate Princess Leia’s iconic twin buns? By transforming it into a trio, of course.
- 05
- /
- 15
Naomi Lapaglia, Wolf Of Wall Street: Home girl could teach a masterclass in stylishly disheveled coifs, TBH.
- 06
- /
- 15
Helen Harris III, Bridesmaid: Maybe sheer willpower (and hairspray) is all you really need for waves that stay all day. Let’s not forget her ‘do lasted through food poisoning and multiple meltdowns.
- 07
- /
- 15
Babydoll, Sucker Punch: We’ll admit to spending an inconceivable amount of time searching for the flutteriest, most voluminous falsies after catching this action flick.
- 08
- /
- 15
Lara Craft, Tomb Raider: She lost the braid, but we do love that high swingin’ pony too.
- 09
- /
- 15
Amy Dunne, Gone Girl: It’s not really a mane makeover unless you did it in a gas station bathroom with the intention of framing your husband for murder... some might say.
- 10
- /
- 15
Maleficient, Maleficent Mistress Of Evil: Holy heck, cheekbones.
- 11
- /
- 15
Elsa, Frozen: The side braid ain’t going nowhere, folks. Also, hair accessories are back and we're crediting the ice queen for the revival.
- 12
- /
- 15
Nina Sayers, Black Swan: If you think your smoky eye is dramatic you've got another thing coming.
- 13
- /
- 15
Shuri, Black Panther: Yes, you can do braids, buns, and twists all at once. The Princess of Wakanda decrees it.
- 14
- /
- 15
Jillian Holtzmann, Ghostbusters: The remake of the cult classic may not be a masterpiece, but Holtzmann’s hair sure is.
- 15
- /
- 15
Furiosa, Mad Max Fury Road: You don’t need liner or shadow — the Imperator proves that grease paint does the job just fine.
Female movie characters who became beauty icons of the decade: Atomic Blonde, Bridesmaids, Maleficent, etc
Screen test
Television has without a doubt, been a bottomless pit of beauty inspirations. Shows such as Euphoria are garnering praise and recognition for their arsenal of intricate and inventive looks; makeup and its transformative abilities play a central role in dramas such as Pose; while makeover programmes reign supreme as seen with Queer Eye and Love, Lust, Or Run. But hey, feature films haven't exactly taken a backseat in the beauty front. Not a chance. As this decade draws to an end, we look back at our favourite big-screen characters who have become beauty icons in their own right. Above, the most memorable of the lot.
Related articles
Buro 24/7 Selection
Leave a comment