Ahh, the brow! Whether it be bushy, groomed, trimmed, or slimmed the brows definitely make a beauty statement. Often we spend hours primping and prepping ourselves trying to stay up with the latest and greatest and unwittingly neglect our brows.

1. Never Underestimate the Perfect Brow
Ahh, the, or slimmed the brows definitely make a
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beauty statement. Often
Makeup: we spend hours primping and prepping ourselves trying to stay up with
the latest and greatest and unwittingly neglect our brows. Maybe we just
can’t figure out what to do with them, so we ignore them all together. Or
maybe we don’t think we can achieve the look we secretly desire for them.
Either way, I’m here to tell you there is hope! Since the art of eyebrows can be so tricky, we
now have experts in the field. Women, and men, who have devoted themselves to learning this
important trade and are passionate to share it with others.
No need to fret any longer about your eyebrows, learn how to handle them with the attention
and care they deserve!
Every era that passes leaves behind a style of clothes, hair, makeup, and of course brows.
Eyebrow shapes change as often as the weather. When looking back at pictures you can often
tell what era it was, just by the shape of the brow. Think Greta Garbo or Betty Davis and the
thin, rounded brow that they pulled off so glamoursly. Jump into the 50s with Audrey
Hepburn and her classic full, somewhat straight brows made a modern statement. In more
recent years and the era that most of us hold near and dear, the brows were full and slightly
untamed. I am of course referring to the 80’s.

2. The classic Brook Shields brow brings us back to a more colorful time. Flash forward to the
2010s and we are seeing a change once again in the brow world. We have adopted a more
groomed look that is neither too thin nor too full. The lusted after brows are balanced, arched
and nicely groomed.
So how do we get this new eyebrow look? Answer: from the professionals, of course. I know
you think you can tweeze your way to eyebrow heaven, but take it from me, its best left to the
pros. Many people tend to over tweeze, when attempting to try it at home. This leaves the
brows sparse, thin, and worst of all the wrong shape. So no matter how much makeup you put
on or how fantastic your hair or outfit is something is always askew. When your eyebrows are
just the right shape and color, your entire look comes together in a way that makes sense and is
cohesive. Here are some tips and tricks to remember when dealing with your brows.
Things to avoid when dealing with eyebrows:
• Avoid the square! A lot of times I see eyebrows that are in the shape of a square at the
thickest part and then trim down into a soft line. This creates a very harsh, blocky look
that is not flattering. Be sure to round the edges and create a softer look. This will flow
better and compliment your eye shape.
• Don’t over tweeze! Too thin of brows are just as bad as too thick. Be sure to leave
enough hair to create a nice shape. For some of you, this means an awkward stage of
growing out your eyebrows for a few weeks, but once you do get them shaped properly
by a pro. You will be so happy with the result and that you’ll never want to go back to
shaping them yourself.
• Don’t go too far in! When tweezing, spacing is very important. You want to make sure
your brows are spaced just right for your face shape and eye distance. Typically
speaking, the inside of your brows should be one eye length apart. If you have wide set
eyes, they can fall a little closer to give the allusion that your eyes are the perfect
distance. If you have close set eyes they can be slightly farther apart. Make sense? See
what the right eyebrows can do for you?
• Don’t go too bushy! If you like a fuller, more natural look, that is fine. In fact a fuller
brow is creeping its way back onto the fashion scene. Just make sure your full brow is

3. still groomed and shaped properly. Be sure to tweeze any of those unwanted stray hairs
that tend to hang out a little too far away. Remember full, not bushy. No woman wants
to look like Groucho Marx!
Things to do when dealing with eyebrows:
• First thing’s first: Get them professionally groomed first. I can’t stress enough how
important it is to leave the shaping of your brows to a professional. This is someone
who doesn’t know you and can see your face objectively. But make sure you do your
research! Go to someone who knows what they are doing and has credible references.
Watch how they do brows and see if you like the results on others.
• Choose. Do you want them to be waxed, threaded, or just tweezed? An esthetician can
tweeze or wax your brows. If you want to try the age old art of threading, find someone
who has been doing it for a while. All three choices can deliver excellent outcomes. If
you choose to do it at home, be sure to school yourself in how to properly use wax. You
don’t want the wax to be too hot and burn the delicate eye area. Also, double check
the skincare products you are using and make sure they do not contain any exfoliants.
This will make your eye area more sensitive and can lead to lifting of the skin. Same
with any medications you might be taking.
• Remember your borders! If you choose to do your brows at home or want to touch
them up between appointments, remember the three point system. This system is
displayed on the picture at the right. This will give you the right angles and borders for
where your brows should align in combination with your facial features.

4. First, take a pencil and align it to the outside of your nose, straight up to the inner corner of
your eye. This is where your eyebrow should begin. Second take the pencil, still keeping it on
the outside of your nose and angle it upward and tilted to align with the outside of your iris.
This is where your brow should angle. Lastly, slightly adjust the pencil from the outer of your
nose to the outer corner of your eye. This is where your eyebrow should end. This three point
system gives you exact guidelines for a great brow shape.
• Make the right color choice! When choosing a shade for your brows, be sure you don’t
go too dark or too light. Your brow color should never be darker than your roots. If you
have lightened your hair and you naturally have dark eyebrows, think about lightening
them up a bit. The same is true if you have darkened your hair; think about getting
your eyebrows tinted. If you have red hair, choose an eyebrow color that is close to
your hair color. Eyebrows don’t have to be brown. If your hair on your brows is sparse,
fill them in with some color. You can use a pencil or a powder. Smashbox makes an
excellent powder in many different colors that are sure to match you just right. Too
Faced has some beautiful eyebrow pencils that have a helpful grooming brush on one
end. When coloring in your brows use short strokes in the same direction as the hair
growth. This will mimic the look of your own hair and make your brows look fuller and
more natural.
• Tame them. Keep your eyebrows looking the way you want all day long by applying a
clear gel. Often times these gels come in what looks like a mascara tube. After you are
done applying your color, lightly run the clear gel through the brows to keep them in
place and keep your color lasting longer. Try Anastasia’s Clear Brow Gel. Sometimes
these gels are tinted to match your brow color. They can be used alone or on top of a
brow powder or pencil.
• To make it even easier, you can pick up a brow stencil that has different shapes of
brows cut out for you. Hold the stencils up to your brows to see which ones you like.
Color your brows in using the stencil and then tweeze away any extra hairs. Although
this method is not always recommended it can be useful when done properly.

5. Remember, these are guidelines and everyone’s facial features are different. This is why
seeing a professional can help you on your quest for the perfect brow. They will notice the
simple distinctions that only you posses and be able to work with them. Stay up with the times
and see what look you would like best for your brows. Never underestimate a good brow. It can
change your look and your attitude. At least now you know that there is hope for your brows
and that you’re not alone!! Follow these simple tricks and tips and you will have the brows you
always dreamed of. So move over Kim Kardashian and Megan Fox, there will be a new brow
beauty in town!
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