A look back at the Heisei era through makeup. Time travel from the bubble, gyaru, and yurufuwa eras to the future!

Nov 25, 2018

From Heisei to a new era! What are the upcoming hair and makeup trends?
Coming full circle to futuristic





One example of "diversity" is the revival of the "futuristic" trend, a futuristic fashion and makeup trend from the late 1990s. There's a tendency to prioritize texture over shape and color, and adding pearlescent eyeshadow and a glossy lip to a dewy, natural-looking base makeup creates a refreshingly clean, cool, and innocent impression. It seems that playful expressions such as adding a touch of color to the eyelashes are also possible.


Looking back over the past 30 years, it is clear that the cycle of change during the Heisei era was extremely rapid. At the same time, it is also reaffirmed that hair and makeup trends reflect the state of society. It will be exciting to see how women's awareness and trends will change from next year, when the era name changes.
Akiko Hanazawa
  • Seven beauty trends of the Heisei era
  • 1989-1993 (Heisei 1-5) <Bubble gorgeousness that evokes the remnants of the Showa era>
  • 1989-1993 (Heisei 1-5) <Bubble gorgeousness that evokes the remnants of the Showa era>
  • 1994-1998 (Brown hair, thin eyebrows, small face makeup influenced by the supermodel boom)
  • 1994-1998 (Brown hair, thin eyebrows, small face makeup influenced by the supermodel boom)
  • 1999-2003 (1999-2003) <The evolution of gyaru makeup with bold eye-lined eyes and bronze skin>
  • 1999-2003 (1999-2003) <The evolution of gyaru makeup with bold eye-lined eyes and bronze skin>
  • 2004-2008 (Heisei 16-20) <The boom in feminine makeup aimed at increasing popularity>
  • 2004-2008 (Heisei 16-20) <The boom in feminine makeup aimed at increasing popularity>
  • 2009-2013 (Heisei 21-25) <The trend is driven by relaxed, soothing, and cute, grown-up girls>
  • 2009-2013 (Heisei 21-25) <The trend is driven by relaxed, soothing, and cute, grown-up girls>
  • 2014 to present (2014-2018) <The return of trends from the 80s and 90s, a revival of the casual bubble era>
  • 2014 to present (2014-2018) <The return of trends from the 80s and 90s, a revival of the casual bubble era>
  • What are the future trends in hair and makeup? <Futuristic>
  • What are the future trends in hair and makeup? <Futuristic>
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