Inhabitants of Europe, who first came to Iran, in addition to the abundance of antiquities, is struck by the number of amazingly beautiful people. Most of all, this feature of the appearance of the Iranians is noticeable on the streets of large cities: it seems that every third resident of Tehran can become a style icon without preparation.
Let's try to figure out what factors the inhabitants of this eastern country owe their appearance to and why even red-haired or blond people can be found on the ancient streets.
A little about the history of Persia
We can judge the appearance of the population of the ancient Persian empires by the surviving images and wall frescoes. It can be seen that these are beautiful people with a proud posture and smooth movements.
Well-preserved colored tiles that adorned the walls of the palace of the Persian king Darius I (approximately the 6th century BC), excavated by archaeologists in the city of Susa. They depict elite warriors from personalking's guard. Most of the characters have curly hair, dark skin and beards curled in the fashion of those times. Although one burly warrior with traditionally dark skin has surprisingly blue eyes.
And on the huge mosaic, created more than three centuries later, found in Pompeii, the image of King Darius III is slightly different. The Roman master depicted the famous Persian with lighter skin, but with dark eyes and hair. This mosaic depicted the battle of Alexander the Great with Darius III in 333 BC.
These features of the appearance of the Iranians are visible from ancient times and are clearly visible in the appearance of the modern inhabitants of the country.
Mean age of residents
Despite the centuries-old history of the country, today more than 70% of the population is under thirty years old. This is especially noticeable in cities, where young people flock in search of a good education and decent work.
This remarkable jump in population was due to the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the ban on contraceptives. Therefore, the appearance of the representatives of the Iranian people is strongly influenced by the age of the population and the desire of young people to stand out and assert themselves.
In the province, where there are more middle-aged and older people, a conservative attitude towards appearance, manners and behavior has been preserved. But the inhabitants of megacities are increasingly influenced by information coming via the Internet from Western countries.
Innate nobility
Most foreigners visitingcountry, one more feature of the Iranians strikes - the amazing dignity and good manners of the locals. Of course, these qualities also affect the appearance, giving people the charm of confidence. It is not customary to impose services here, however, local residents will always kindly help a confused tourist.
Most Iranians are quite educated and erudite, they travel a lot. And not only in their own country, where there are not many places for a pleasant stay. Representatives of the middle class visit other countries at least once a year, keenly interested in art and cultural attractions.
The unusual behavior of young people is striking: in a country where alcohol is strictly prohibited, teenagers and young men are calm and friendly.
Correct facial features
Unlike conservative Muslim countries, where marriages between close relatives are not uncommon, the Iranian gene pool is much more diverse. This was one of the reasons that many residents have the right facial features. Sometimes they are not even just correct - the faces of some representatives of the Iranian people are ideally beautiful. It is not for nothing that the Iranians are considered one of the most attractive nations in the world.
Despite the fact that they are dominated by the southern, swarthy type of appearance, Iranians are often surprised by their rather fair skin. And in the north of the country you can meet beautiful Iranians with blond hair and blue or green eyes. By the way, it is the green color of the eyes that is considered very attractive among young people,so many girls (and boys too) wear colored contact lenses.
The look of sparkling eyes
Most of the inhabitants of this eastern country belong to the Indo-Iranian race. Its representatives are characterized by dark eyes and hair, rather thin facial features and a straight or convex nose.
The eyes of many Iranians stand out: large, inviting, with a hidden spark inside. No wonder Persian poets compared the look of girls with the soft eyes of gazelles. Thanks to the art of make-up, which has always been mastered by oriental beauties, and the innate coquetry, girls attract attention, despite the modesty of clothing.
Face and body care is very popular among Iranian women. Probably, these are echoes of life in harems, when beauties invented new cosmetics to keep their husband's attention.
The first Iranian girl from a we althy family visits a beauty salon at the age of four. And since that time, self-care rituals have become mandatory for her, which has a good effect on her appearance and self-confidence.
Love for beautiful things
Most young Iranian men are pathological fashionistas, they are very attentive to their appearance and all the latest fashion. On the streets of the cities there are many men with fashionable raised hairstyles and well-groomed facial hair.
It can be said that the love of Iranians for expensive branded items knows no bounds! They are not only well versed in fashion trends, but alsoare able to determine the cost and quality of the interlocutor's clothing at a glance. They are not even embarrassed by Sharia law, which prohibits wearing clothes that bare legs and short-sleeved T-shirts.
In addition, the Iranians are very fond of all kinds of jewelry, especially rings, the number of which on the hands of men can be a little shocking.
Visiting tourists are a little surprised by this motley "vanity fair": men look more bright against the background of modestly dressed, as required by religion, women.
Girls on the streets of Iran
Traditional Iranian clothing for leaving the house is either a hijab that covers the entire female figure, or a light veil that hides a woman from head to toe. Only the face, hands and ankles may remain uncovered. Having reached the age of nine years, all girls should dress like this. This is due not only to religious requirements, but also to the moral and ethical standards of the country; society simply will not accept an Iranian girl dressed differently.
Ideally, clothes should be black, but modern girls are trying to get around the ban a little, adding bright nuances to black tones. So, at work, a girl can wear a colored headscarf and noticeable accessories instead of a veil.
By the way, even tourists from European countries in Iran (and other Muslim states) must cover their heads and wear modest things in dark colors that do not emphasize the figure.
Double standards
However, in their love forfashionable clothes, Iranian girls are not far behind the guys. Often, under a modest dark attire, a bright stylish T-shirt or a provocative dress from the latest collection of a fashion designer is hidden. Like all over the world, girls here love skinny jeans and skirts well above the knee, and the size of the collection of shoes with heels will confuse any Italian fashionista.
Before the Islamic revolution of the last century, the life of women in then secular Iran was no different from the European or American style. In the late seventies, everything changed: instead of dresses, fashionable flared jeans and cinemas, strict moral standards and the Muslim veil appeared.
Therefore, girls and women in Iran have to live by double standards: to hide beauty, grace and rebellious stylish clothes under modest clothes.
Strong makeup
Another way to stand out in the black crowd, Islamic women consider bright shades of cosmetics. Unlike Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other countries with strict Sharia law, Iranian girls can go to cafes (on the female side), get an education and even drive a car. And for public appearances, everyone tries to maximize their beauty with noticeable makeup.
Among urban youth, bright shades of lipstick are very popular, and girls deliberately draw lips outside their contour, significantly increasing volume. Strong eyebrow correction is also very popular: for some reason, Iranians do not like natural black eyebrows. Girlsthey prefer to achieve the effect of perfectly even, straight eyebrows of a light shade: pluck their own to the last hair and make a henna tattoo in their place.
And yes, such changes in appearance really attract the attention of the opposite sex. Although a dozen years ago, a girl could be seriously punished for using cosmetics.
Infinite Perfection
In recent years, the desire of Iranians to improve their appearance has become simply catastrophic: it is considered normal for a girl to undergo several operations to improve her face and body even before marriage. And then many do not stop, turning the desire to look good into a mania.
Plastic surgery services are available here, no wonder Tehran has been considered the world capital of rhinoplasty for several years. This is how amazingly beautiful people with an atypical appearance for Iranians appear on the streets of the city: even chiseled noses, full bright lips and mysterious smiles of beauties.
Men are not far behind: the most popular plastic surgery in Iran is nose reshaping. You can spare money for education or recreation, but "make" yourself a perfect nose is a must!
Stars of Iranian origin
In the state itself, there is practically no opportunity to publicly declare for oneself - this does not correspond to moral standards. This is especially true for women who are forced to hide their beauty on the streets, and cannot appear in many public places without an escort.
Therefore, the modern world knows about the talents and amazing Iranian appearance thanks to the wave of emigrants who massively left the country after the Islamic Revolution. It was in their midst that actresses and models recognized as one of the most beautiful women in the world grew up and became popular:
- Claudia Lynx was only three years old when her family moved from Tehran to Norway. The girl started acting early in commercials and was even recognized as "the most charming child in Europe." The girl continued her successful career, starred in several films and even tried herself as a singer. At home, they are very proud of her and even turn a blind eye to immodest pictures of the star.
- The amazing eyes of the Iranian model Mahlagm Jaberi helped her in a successful modeling career. Many photographers believe that it embodies all the mystery and grace of oriental women.
- Popular Iranian theater and film actress Golshifte Farahani first appeared on stage at the age of six. Since then, she has starred in more than 15 films and has become a recognized star not only in Iran but also in the global film industry.
It is impossible to make a universal description of the appearance of the Iranians - these people have too many features and habits. In addition, the style of life in the province, where patriarchal customs are respected, and in dynamic megacities are very different, which is why Iranians do not look the same.
