Eyebrows are the focal point of your face. They give structure and determine your final look. Therefore, it is most important to have well groomed and defined eyebrows.
If your eyebrows are poorly shaped your facial expression may differ from what you really wished for. For instance, eyebrows with an arch too round may give the eternal surprise look, while a droopy shape give you a sad face. Not exactly ideal.
Another big no no, hair below the brow bone. How do you create a color graduation for a smokey eye when there is no space? Hair below the brow bone is equally disturbing when going for a natural look. It creates a shadow making the lid appear dirty. Get rid of it.
Achieving perfectly arched brows is a lot easier than it looks. If you’re unsure on how to shape your own brows make an appointment with a professional. Most estheticiennes will be able to determine the correct shape for your face. You’ll be surprise how a simple change can completely transform your look.
If you decide to give it a go on your own, here is a small guide to assist you identify the ideal form for your eyebrows. First and foremost choose a good quality tweezers. Tweezerman and Rubis make my favorite tweezers; they’re amazingly sharp and make quick work of the tiniest, pickiest hair. My favorite is the Rubis Swiss tweezer.
Step 1) Start by drawing points with an eyebrow pencil. Lightly mark points A,B,C and D. To make it easier use a ruler or a a thin brush handle.
Point A should be aligned in a straight line with the wing of your nose to the inner corner of your eye.
- point A is the beginning of the internal eyebrow
Point B should be aligned with the wing of your nose to the outer corner of your eye.
-point B is the end of your eyebrow
Point C should be in line with the outer edge of your iris.
-point C is the beginning of your eyebrow arch, the highest.
Point D should be in line with the outer corner of your eyes.
point D is the end of your eyebrow arch.
Step 2) Start cleaning your eyebrow by eliminating unwanted hair. Begin with the lowest hair going up towards the brow bone until reaching desired thickness. A medium thickness is recommended. Don’t go tweezer crazy, you can always remove more hair later. Tweeze as little as possible above your brow so as not to disturb their natural line. Stay on the eyelid.
Step 3) Once the hair is gone apply a light moisturizer.
Step 4) Depending on the fullness of your brows you may be content with the way your brows appear now. If not, wait until redness is gone and skin calmed down.
Step 5) Although not my first choice, pencils may be used to fill in your brows. Before starting make sure your pencil is very sharp. Avoid long strokes, rather use several short ones at an angle so as to create the illusion of small hair. The result will be more natural.
I find powders overall more natural. Use an angle brush, apply in small strokes from the inside to the outside.
Some of my favorites:
MAC brow shader: A compact of two sheer pressed brow powders that work together as a combo to refine and define the arc of the entire brow area. The darker “brow” powder is used to add a soft natural tint of color that fills, defines, shapes and adds polish and volume to the brow, while the highlight color of sheer fine pearl is used to add light highlights around the brow bone. Available in five natural brow shades. $32
MAC small angled brush: Applies color to the brow. Use to define or add “fill”. Its precise angled tip provides pro-style application. Synthetic/natural blend fiber. Use to apply powder, liquid or cream products. $39
Brow Ex-press: For the more challenged, this nifty kit comes with a stencil. I love the price!
Created from the brow Goddess Anastasia, contains all brow essentials: four perfect stencils; two brows powders; an angled brush; cream highlighter; and wax cream to hold a perfect brow in place all day. $38
Feel free to add your favorites!
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