Nix wie weg: No-Brow ist der Trend des Sommers – DiePresse.com

The Met Gala has introduced a new beauty statement known as the no-brow look, characterized by eyebrows that are either bleached or entirely absent. This aesthetic, which has emerged as a trend for the summer, replaces the previously popular style of extremely thin eyebrows.

According to reporting by Die Presse, the look—also referred to as the Renaissance brow—was prominently featured on the red carpet. Several high-profile figures adopted the style, including model Alex Consani and Kylie Jenner.

Emma Chamberlain, a Californian influencer, moderator, and coffee entrepreneur, paired the bleached brow look with a light pixie cut and dramatic eye makeup.

The visual impact of this choice is significant because the shape of the eyebrows fundamentally influences what makeup artists call the architecture of the face.

This aesthetic draws direct parallels to 16th-century beauty standards. During the Renaissance, it was common for women to use various chemicals to bleach their eyebrows or use razors to remove them entirely.

Historically, the goal of achieving a longer forehead was to make the wearer appear more intelligent.

This preference is evident in classic art from the period. Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa appears without eyebrows, and the framing hairs are similarly absent in some of the female portraits created by Sandro Botticelli.

While the modern iteration of the trend seen on May 14, 2026, does not claim to signal increased intellect, it serves as a high-fashion statement within the current beauty landscape.