We often see in domestic dramas
female actors playing male roles due to plot needs.
For example, in New Legend of White Snake, Ye Tong played the role of Xu Xian
(who deceived us for over twenty years, quite unprecedented).
In the movie The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Brigitte Lin played the role of Dongfang Bubai,
In the movie Jade Dynasty, Joey Wong played the role of Zhao Min,
In the movie Belle of the Dynasty, Anita Mui played the role of King Xuan of Qi,
In The Best Fighter in the World, Ye Xuan played the role of Shangguan Haitang,
In Mulan, Carina Lau played the role of Mulan,
In Skyfire, Ni Ni played the role of Feng Zhiwei,
In Joy of Life, Liu Meitong played the role of Zhan DouDou,
In Soul Painter, Chen Yao played the role of Xiao Dingmao,
In The Lady of Flowers, Xing En played the role of Mo Ruofei,
And so on…
Recently, an online series Young Wanderer: A Glimpse of Love
has gained popularity due to its excellent female-to-male disguises!
In these TV dramas and movies, there are scenes where females play male roles.
As professional makeup artists, what should we pay attention to when applying male makeup to female actors?
Step-by-step guide to creating an ancient Chinese male look!
Get your seats ready, here come the key points:
1. Base Makeup
Male makeup is usually darker than female makeup.
As age increases, the color becomes deeper.
If it's a young man, a shade or two darker than the female skin tone is sufficient.
2. Contouring
Whether it's male or female,
contouring is essential in film and television makeup.
Contouring can refine facial contours and enhance the three-dimensional effect.
3. Eyebrows
Common male eyebrow shapes include the saber brow and the sword brow.
Different eyebrow shapes can be chosen based on the character.
They are typically wider at the front and finer at the back, giving a delicate and refined look.
Male eyebrows generally require less grooming,
often wider at the back, highlighting the masculine and bold characteristics.
4. Eyeshadow
Male eye makeup should not have too much embellishment.
No false lashes are needed, and eyeliner should not be too thick.
Just slightly define the eye area.
5. Lip Makeup
For males, natural colors or no lip color can be used.
6. Hairstyling
Step 1: Secure the hair that needs to be hidden flat on the head.
Step 2: Use adhesive to stick down stray hairs to make the hairline neat and tidy.
Step 3: Roughly cover the head with a hairpiece, aligning the center point and corresponding points on both sides.
Step 4: Fix the center position with alcohol glue.
Step 5: Fix the sides one by one.
Step 6: Attach the wig and style the desired hairstyle.
Finally, the ancient Chinese male look is complete!
Finally, let's take a look at other looks of the same model.
