When you were little, could you have ever imagined that eyebrows would be so important? This popular meme-saying is funny because it points to the absurdity in the recent obsession with eyebrow maintenance, especially because the pencil-brow trend of the early 2000s is finally coming to an end. But the obsession makes sense. Eyebrows frame the eyes and break up the face. Well-groomed eyebrows have the power to make all the difference.
It's important to understand the best eyebrow shape for your face and lifestyle. Salons now exist solely devoted to eyebrow and lash services. Tattooed eyebrows are also widely popular in the realm of cosmetic tattooing. If you prefer a DIY approach to brow maintenance or need some tips for those in-between wax periods, follow these steps.
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1 - Tweeze
Even if you wax, tweezing on a regular basis is the key to clean, defined brows. Avoid overtweezing by removing errant hairs only. Use a brow brush to comb hairs in the same direction to easily locate stray hairs. Don't forget to tweeze between your eyes!
Even if you wax, tweezing on a regular basis is the key to clean, defined brows. Avoid overtweezing by removing errant hairs only. Use a brow brush to comb hairs in the same direction to easily locate stray hairs. Don't forget to tweeze between your eyes!
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2 - Trim
If your eyebrow hairs are long and you desire a crisp line, use eyebrow-trimming scissors to clip hairs into a similar length. Brush hairs up and out as you follow the natural arc, and trim with that arc in mind. Err on the longer side when making your first snip. You can always go back and trim hair shorter.
If your eyebrow hairs are long and you desire a crisp line, use eyebrow-trimming scissors to clip hairs into a similar length. Brush hairs up and out as you follow the natural arc, and trim with that arc in mind. Err on the longer side when making your first snip. You can always go back and trim hair shorter.
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3 - Brow powder
For sparse or patchy eyebrows, one option is to fill in brows with a natural-shade powder. Select a color closest to that of your natural eyebrows. If you can't match the color exactly, go lighter rather than darker. Use a dense, short brush, and mimic the natural growth of the hair as you apply the powder, concentrating on bare areas. Blend, then wipe away any excess.
For sparse or patchy eyebrows, one option is to fill in brows with a natural-shade powder. Select a color closest to that of your natural eyebrows. If you can't match the color exactly, go lighter rather than darker. Use a dense, short brush, and mimic the natural growth of the hair as you apply the powder, concentrating on bare areas. Blend, then wipe away any excess.
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4 - Shape
Mapping your eyebrow shape is essential to flawless brows. To determine the shape and arc, use a pencil, brush or any straight-edged tool, and line it up in three places. From the same center point beneath your eye, the tool should be about equidistant to the eyebrow tip, arch, and tail as you manipulate the top of the tool from the inside to the outside of your face. Use this as a map when tweezing or filling in your brows.
Mapping your eyebrow shape is essential to flawless brows. To determine the shape and arc, use a pencil, brush or any straight-edged tool, and line it up in three places. From the same center point beneath your eye, the tool should be about equidistant to the eyebrow tip, arch, and tail as you manipulate the top of the tool from the inside to the outside of your face. Use this as a map when tweezing or filling in your brows.
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5 - Concealer
Incorporate concealer into your brow makeup routine for creating crisp lines and covering distracting hairs or redness. With a small brush, swipe concealer under your brown line and blend into the eyelid. Concealer helps eyeshadow pop against your skin.
Incorporate concealer into your brow makeup routine for creating crisp lines and covering distracting hairs or redness. With a small brush, swipe concealer under your brown line and blend into the eyelid. Concealer helps eyeshadow pop against your skin.
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6 - Brow gel
Another option for filling in brows is brow gel. Carefully select a natural shade and apply gently, because gel tends to appear thicker. Although powder is a great option for a matte look, gel is preferable if you're looking for a bit of shine.
Another option for filling in brows is brow gel. Carefully select a natural shade and apply gently, because gel tends to appear thicker. Although powder is a great option for a matte look, gel is preferable if you're looking for a bit of shine.
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