How to Get Your Best Eyebrows Ever
It’s time to show your brows some love.
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Better Brows Now - Was your waxer a little too aggressive? Did your at-home tweezing experiment go terribly wrong? Girl, we’ve all been there. Here’s everything you need to know about grooming and otherwise rehabbing those brows for good. By Britt Middleton(Photo: Stigur Karlsson/GettyImages)
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The Right Shape for Your Face - In general: round-shaped faces are enhanced with a more angular arch; square-shaped and heart-shaped faces can work with a softer, rounded arch; and oval-shaped faces (like Zendaya, above) can carry a bolder, more prominent arch. When shaping at home, be conservative with how much you remove at first, giving yourself a day or two to get used to your new shape and make adjustments (slowly!) as needed.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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Getting Threaded - Eyebrow threading, where a thin piece of thread is quickly rolled over the brows to pluck unwanted hairs, yields a more natural look, and it’s gentler on the skin than waxing. It can be a tedious process, though, so you’ll want to be in the good hands of a trained professional. (Photo: Ernestine Powell/GettyImages)
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Soothing Irritation - While waxing yields ultraclean lines and long-lasting results, the friction caused by the wax tugging at your skin can leave unsightly red marks and irritation. The fix: Apply a 1 percent hydrocortisone cream to soothe redness and irritation after your session.(Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/GettyImages)
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Tweezing Tips - If you’re planning an at-home job, do invest in a quality pair of double-ended tweezers. Use the larger side for grabbing strays along the outer perimeter and the smaller precision tip for cleaning up the arch. For foolproof tweezing, try outlining your desired shape with a white eyeliner pencil and tweeze only what falls outside the lines.(Photo: Wavebreakmedia Ltd/GettyImages)
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Be a Brow Architect - Still stuck on how to find your shape? Try Anastasia Beverly Hills Classic Stencils, which give you the blueprint for the perfect arch at home. They’re also ideal for maintaining your look in-between visits to the salon.(Photo: Sephora)
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Color Cues - Many salons offer brow tinting services to help make sparse or fine-haired brows look lush. They’re typically made from vegetable dye and gradually fade away in about a month. For an even quicker fix, we love Benefit Gimme Brow, a tinted gel that mimics the fibers of natural hair. (Photo: Benefit Cosmetics)
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Fill 'Em In - Whether you’re using a brow powder, pencil or gel, do choose a hue that’s a shade lighter than your natural color, which creates a soft-focus look (Dior Diorshow Brow Styler is universally flattering). And blend, blend, blend! Remember, the key here is to enhance your shape and to not overwhelm your face with harsh lines.(Photo: Nordstrom)
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Lose the Bulk - If you’re battling with fuller brows, try this tip for “de-bulking”: brush all your hair upwards and trim just the ends, then brush the hair down and do the same (try Tweezerman’s Brow Shaping Scissors and Brush). Check your results—and don't get scissor happy.(Photo: Tweezerman)