Audrey Hepburn's Iconic Eyelashes Took Way More Work Than We Realized

While many people are familiar with Audrey Hepburn’s iconic look, some may not realize what it took for her to achieve it. Hepburn had a few interesting facts about her life, but one that might be the most sought after is how her timeless lashes were made. Luckily, there’s plenty of insight on the process itself. 

According to her son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, in his book “Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit: A Son Remembers,” Hepburn was able to achieve her stunning look with a safety pin being used to separate each individual eyelash. This process was done by Alberto De Rossi — Hepburn’s makeup artist. 

What does this method achieve? Well, according to Marie Claire, using a safety pin helps to keep the eyelashes “fanned out and clump-free.” And, while that alone is impressive, there’s yet another trick Hepburn used for her looks.