After all, stage makeup was all about heavy, vibrant colors. It turned the face into another part of the costume, a spectacle on stage. No matter how different the dancers looked, a makeup artist could magically make everyone look identical. Paired with the costumes, any sense of individuality was minimized as much as possible.
In that context, a slightly different lead dancer was like a splash of pink amid the tender green of early spring, inevitably drawing every eye.
But the makeup Xia Zhaoyun designed for them was different. She had taken a bold approach, tailoring the makeup to each girl's profession and personality, and accentuating their best features.
Though they were all getting makeup done, the eighteen girls each presented a unique brand of elegance and nobility. Abstract phrases like "bright, soulful eyes" and "radiant, captivating glances" suddenly found their living embodiment.
