From Priyanka Chopra’s Thin Brows To Aishwarya Rai’s Frosted Shadows, 3 Y2K Beauty Trends We Love To Hate
Priyanka Chopra is all of us as she cringes at her extremely thin eyebrows from the Y2K era!
Priyanka Chopra recently took a trip down memory lane, sharing a throwback picture from the 2004 film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Posing with Bollywood heartthrobs Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar, Priyanka couldn’t help but laugh at her extremely thin eyebrows, a quintessential Y2K beauty trend. She humorously captioned the photo, highlighting “those brows.” But if you think pencil-thin eyebrows were the only cringe-worthy beauty trend from the early 2000s, think again. Here are three more Y2K beauty trends that might make you shudder.
Frosted Eyeshadows
One of the most iconic, yet cringe-inducing, beauty trends of the early 2000s was frosted eyeshadows. Some on-screen looks include the Kaanta Laga fame Shefali Jariwala and many other trendsetters of that era, with frosty blues, silvers, and whites adorned eyelids everywhere. The shimmer and shine were meant to draw attention, but looking back, it’s hard not to cringe at the overly frosted look that seemed to cover the entire eyelid, often extending to the brow bone.
Overlined Dark Lips
Another unforgettable trend was overlined dark lips. This look was popularized by characters like Komolika from the hit TV series Kasautii Zindagii Kay. The stark contrast between the dark lip liner and the lighter lipstick created a dramatic, albeit over-the-top, effect. It was a staple for many, but today’s beauty enthusiasts might find this trend a bit too harsh and unblended for their liking.
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Bronze Look with Nude Metallic Lips
Aishwarya Rai’s look in the song Crazy Kiya Re from Dhoom 2 epitomized the bronze goddess trend of the Y2K era. Her bronzed skin paired with nude metallic lips became a beauty benchmark. However, this overly bronzed look, combined with the metallic sheen on the lips, can seem a bit too much in hindsight. The trend aimed for a sun-kissed glow but often ended up looking more artificial than natural.
While these trends might make us cringe now, they were all the rage in the early 2000s. Beauty and fashion are ever-evolving, and what’s in vogue today might be laughed at in the future. Priyanka Chopra’s light-hearted nostalgia reminds us that it’s okay to look back and laugh at our past style choices. After all, every trend has its time in the spotlight, and who knows what current trends will be the subject of future throwback posts? For now, we can chuckle at the frosted eyeshadows, overlined lips, and bronze looks of yesteryears while embracing the beauty trends of today.
First Published: July 31, 2024 12:34 PM
