Geisha makeup is very distinctive and must be applied correctly to give the desired effect. The History of Geisha Makeup A geisha is a female, professional Japanese entertainer and hostess. It’s believed that geishas started wearing white face makeup to establish themselves in society. In China, a white face was a sign of nobility and wealth. Some historians believe that geishas started wearing white because the beautiful women in the west had white faces. Applying The Makeup |