Culture & Lifestyle

The changing image of beauty in Egypt tells a story of evolving ideals. At times, beauty is characterized by soft curves, and at others, it is defined by slim waistlines and straight hair. Now, beauty means embracing natural curls and one’s true self. In the golden era of Egyptian cinema, during the 1930s to the 1950s, Egyptian ideals of beauty celebrated curves and rounded full bodies as symbols of femininity and youth. Beauty was embodied in iconic actresses and belly…