On what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 97th birthday, British Vogue explores the Old Hollywood beauty routine of the iconic actress. Here are some highlights:
Sun Aversion: Monroe avoided a deep tan because she preferred feeling "blonde all over." Instead of the California sun, she opted for an alabaster look.
Hair Color: Monroe requested her hair to be bleached "pillow case white," undergoing the process every three weeks with hairstylists like Pearl Porterfield and Kenneth Battelle. To maintain the color, she used Johnson’s Baby Powder as a makeshift dry shampoo, applying it every two days.
Red Lips Illusion: To achieve Monroe's famous full, pouty lips, her makeup artist applied up to five different red hues. Darker, plummy reds were used on the outside, gradually becoming lighter towards the inside, creating an illusion of dimension and fullness.
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