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	Geisha costume makeup   8 up, 0 down  In order to achieve a more authentic looking geisha makeup, be sure to paint the face, chest and neck white leaving just the nape of the neck a natural tone - usually in the shape of a "W" don't forget to paint over your eyes, eyebrows and lips as well! The eye make up should be red as should the lipstick. Since you painted over your eyebrows you will now draw them in. Try to place them ... read more »
	How to make a geisha costume   5 up, 0 down  A Geisha is from the Japanese Culture. Their costumes are always elaborate for an elegant appearance. There are several items you need for the costume to be complete which we have listed below. We have also offered instructions on how to create your Geisha costume. ##What will you need?## * Japanese style dress * Black wig in a Japanese bun style * White face paint * Red lipstick * ... read more »
	How to make a Geisha Girl costume?   3 up, 4 down  From the above section you learned that a Geisha Girl is a Japanese prostitute, not to be confused with the Geisha; however, the costumes that they both wear of very similar. Below you will see a list of things you need as well as instructions for creating a Geisha costume. We understand that sometimes you don’t want to purchase a costume, but make one yourself. ##Things You’ll ... read more »
	Japanese GeishaContest Entry   1 up, 10 down  Is this not the scariest Japanese Geisha you've ever seen?! No wonder I didn't make any money that night... comment »

About Geishas

In Japanese culture, geisha were highly trained singers, dancers, and artists who performed for society's elite. Traditionally, geisha were instructed in many elaborate dances and rituals, even the smallest of their gestures was intended to convey a sense of elegance from the careful application of their makeup and hairstyles to even pouring tea. Beautiful and intelligent, geisha were the height of classical Japanese femininity. Geisha's in modern culture, especially in the United States have experienced a surge in interest thanks to the novel and film, "Memoirs of a Geisha."

Dressing up as a Geisha

From the top of her head to the bottom of her sandals, a geisha was always impecably dressed and groomed. Begin with a black geisha wig done in either a long, half-up style or a full, voluminous bun. Some geisha wigs come already decorated or you can add your own clips, combs, or kanzashi flowers to adorn your beautiful hairstyle. Paint your face with chalk white cream makeup and striking crimson lips. Use liquid black eyeliner to extend the corners of your eyes and give them an upturned, striking effect, making your geisha costume all the more convincing.

The traditional costume of a geisha would not be complete without a bright, embroidered kimono with long sleeves. In a variety of colors, each brilliantly hued geisha gown is trimmed in regal gold with individualized adornments like embroidered dragons, flowers, leaves, or other traditional Japanese images. Keep the sun off of your porcelain complexion with a geisha parasol.

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