But there is some confusion as to the difference between henna tinting, which has been around for years, and henna brows, a relatively new brow treatment that’s taking social media by a storm. Both Brow Tint and Henna Brows have the same goal of achieving the look of darker brows. But there are some key differences that are important to know when deciding which service may be best for you.

The differences between henna tinting and henna brows:

Henna has been a popular technique used for body art and hair dyeing for many years.  Made from a natural plant-based dye derived from the Lawsonia Inermis plant, henna is now gaining notoriety as a semi-permanent eyebrow tinting treatment that lasts as long as other treatments like brow lamination.

Tinting the brows with the use of dyes like henna has been around for decades. Henna brows, on the other hand, are a new treatment that helps make your brows thicker, bushier, and yes, darker than ever before. 

Both Brow Tint and Henna Brows have the same goal of achieving the look of darker brows. But there are some key differences in deciding which services may be best for you. 

Henna brows are a semi-permanent solution that lasts up to eight weeks on the hair. The hair dye adheres to both the skin and hair, and has a longer processing time. In brow henna, henna is used as a brow tint that dyes the skin in addition to the actual hair follicles. The henna is painted onto the eyebrows and skin beneath, making it great for people who want thicker, bushier, and fuller brows in addition to darker.

Brow tint is a temporary solution that lasts up to two weeks on the brow hairs, and only lightly stains the skin for one or two days. Tinting is great for those that are happy with their eyebrow hair fullness but want to give the brow hairs a darker shade.

Maintenance for Brow Tint & Henna Brows 

Following a henna brow treatment, it’s important to keep the area around the brows dry for at least 24 hours. This includes showering, swimming, and sweating.  Exfoliating will also cause the henna stain to fade quicker.

Although it’s not a problem to get your eyebrows wet after a tinting treatment, you shoud avoid washing the brow hairs for at least 12 hours. 

For both treatments, it’s important  to avoid excessive touching or rubbing for 24 hours to avoid irritation. Chlorine can also shorten the duration of the henna making it less than ideal for swimmers.

Benefits of Henna Brows

Rapidly becoming a cult favourite, henna brows are one of the hottest brow treatmets on social media. An affordable, convenient, and natural alternative to traditional brow colouring, henna brows are a non-toxic, organic, and plant-based. Because henna contains no harsh chemicals, the application process is safe and pain-free making it ideal for any eyebrow shape, hair and skin tone, and age, and those with allergies or sensitive skin.

Henna Brows involve applying a paste made from henna and water to the eyebrows using a brush or applicator, shaping and filling in the brows to achieve the desired look, and then allowing it to dry for about  20 to 30 minutes.

The longer the henna is left on the brows, the darker the color will be. After the appropriate amount of processing time, the henna is removed, revealing beautifully tinted eyebrows. The resulting color can last anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks, depending on individual factors such as skin type, exposure to water, and daily cleansing routines.

Henna Brows are becoming increasingly popular because they are very natural-looking. Not only do they provide a tint to the brows, but they enhance their shape and fullness. Henna is a great option for people with sparse or light-colored eyebrows who want a semi-permanent solution to define and darken their brows.

What is Henna?

Henna, a natural extract found in the henna plant, has been used for centuries, dating back to the ancient Egyptian era when it was used as an ornamental dye for hair and nails.   

Henna brows work by casting a shadow that creates an illusion that the brow area is much more profound and fuller. This makes for an effective treatment for anyone with sparse or thin brows.  

And because henna is  a natural plant dye, it does not involve the use of bleach, ammonia, or any other potentially hazardous chemicals, making it one of the safest brow treatments for the delicate eye area.

Who Should Try Henna Brows?

Although henna brows aren’t  for everyone, this treatment is an excellent solution for people who struggle with designing and filling in their brows as it provides a good base form.cHenna brows are especially perfect for clients who have sparse, very thin,  or non-existent brow hair. 

Henna brows typically leave a mark on the skin for seven to fourteen days, and the dye on the brows lasts 6-8 weeks, which is substantially longer than standard tints, which only lasts for a few weeks at most.

How long the henna stain lasts depends on the type of skin you have. Clients with  oily skin will likely need to repeat the process more frequently as henna products generally don’t mix well with oil. To resolve this, the brow expert will make sure your brows are cleaned thoroughly before the application process begins.

One of the most exciting things about henna brows is that they are appropriate for anyone. A patch service test will determine whether a henna brow treatment is right for you.

Who Should NOT Have a Henna Brow Treatment?

• If your patch test shows redness, soreness, or bumps, henna products may not be for you. 
• If there are signs of infection or eczema, you should not use henna products. 
• If there are scabs or cuts on the brow area, you should wait until the open sores clear before your henna brow treatment.
• If you have a history of allergic reactions to henna products, do not use the product on your skin. Instead, try another brow treatment such as brow lamination. 

Which is Best for You?

If you’re happy with your natural brow hair fullness but want your brows to look darker, then brow tint may be great for you.

Henna Brows, on the other hand, are perfect for people who are not happy with their brow fullness, have naturally sparse or over plucked brows, or wish to cover grey and white brow hairs. Henna brows are also effective for clients with scarring on the brow area that resulted missing hairs.  

Completely safe and painless using no harsh ingredients, henna brows are perfect for those who have thin and sparse brows as henna stains the skin to create a powder filled in look, similar to that of semi permanent make up but without the commitment. Henna brows last a lot longer than henna tint, lasting up to 8 weeks.

What is the Henna Brow Process?

The henna brow treatment takes about 20 to 30 minutes to develop in the salon. The process is created in layers so you can choose how bold or natural you want the final result to be. 

Henna brows also come in a variety of shades, almost double the amount of regular tinting. With 10 different shades to choose, you can be assured that you’ll leave the salons with the colour that bests highlights your facial features. During a consultation, you and your brow expert will discuss how dark you’d like your brows to be as well as the shape and thickness.

Where Can I Get Henna Brows?

Specialist Skin Solutions is a doctor-led skincare clinic that specializes in a full menu of brow and lash treatments designed to help you love the skin you’re in. 

With personalized guidance by brow artists who share your passion for beauty, we offer you the latest treatments, technology and products in two ultra comfortable, modern, contemporary settings. 

Our elite team of brow experts rely on cutting-edge treatments and years of training to administer a variety of brow treatments with the utmost precision and care in a relaxed, upscale setting.

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While it depends on a variety of factors, including your age, how often you’ve plucked, the speed of your hair growth, health considerations, and diet, you don’t have to be stuck with thin eyebrows forever.

Why Brow Growth Can Be Stunted

Because the skin around the eyebrows is thin and delicate, it’s easily traumatized.  

Other factors that affect eyebrow growth include:

How often you pluck

Do you pluck your brows once a week, once a month, or every other day? Sometimes, brow growth can become stunted because of how frequently you pluck them. If you pluck your eyebrow hair every day, for example, you’re actually traumatizing the skin around the brows. And this can cause permanent damage, even scarring. If this happens, the hairs won’t grow back. 

Your age

Thinning hair due to age isn’t just a scalp problem.  As we get older, we lose some hair. This includes brow hair. 

Underlying health conditions

Some thyroid conditions can lead to brow thinning. Iron, vitamin D, biotin or zinc deficiencies can also stunt hair growth.

Five Ways to Help With Brow Hair Growth

To make your face more eyebrow “friendly,” try making these five changes to your eyebrow regimen:

1. Toss the magnifying mirror

Start treating your eyebrows with a bit of TLC by giving  them the space and time they need.If you’re constantly looking in the magnifying mirror , obsessing over each tiny hair, your eyebrows will never get the chance to recover.

2. Choose the right tweezers

Avoid using tweezers that have a wide,  flat end.  Instead, choose tweezers with an angled end so you can pull in the direction of your hair growth.

Also, avoid tweezers with rubber grips on the end. The rubber creates more friction, which causes more trauma to the hair when you pull it out.”

3. Pluck your brows fresh out of the shower

Skin tends to be softer and more delicate right after a shower. This is a great time to tweeze because brow hairs slide right out with minimal effort. 

4. Eat a healthy diet

Eating a well-balanced diet can supercharge eyebrow growth. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of colors is important.  

• * If you aren’t getting enough vitamins from your diet, taking a multivitamin can be beneficial. 
• If you eat red meat fewer than two or three times a week, or eat a plant-based diet, an iron supplement may also be a good idea. 
• If you don’t regularly eat fish and shellfish, omega-3 supplements have been shown to be helpful for hair growth. 
• Bioton has been shown to be quite beneficial for the health of skin, nails, and hair.

*Always consult with a physician before starting any supplement regimen. 

5. Ask your doctor about prescription or OTC eyebrow growth treatments

Bimatoprost (brand name Latisse®) is a prescription topical used to lengthen and thicken eyelashes and eyebrows. If you prefer the over-the-counter route, minoxidil (brand name Rogaine®, meant for hair growth on the scalp, has also been shown to stimulate hair growth on thin eyebrows. *As with supplements, before experimenting with these or any other medication, always consult with a physician first.

What if my lashes don’t grow back?

When it comes to eyebrow regrowth, patience is key.  The hair growth cycle for eyebrows is generally between three and four months.

If you don’t see results as quickly as you’d like, there’s more good news.

If you’re  like so many of our other clients who have over-tweezed, plucked, or even shaved their brows, please don’t fret!  At Specialist Skin Solutions, located in the beautiful heritage suburb of Lorn, we have a variety of great treatment plans that can help make even the thinnest brows thick again. 

We now offer a full-service lash and brow bar to add to our menu of magnificent services. This includes:

• Eyebrow Shape 
• Eyebrow Tint 
• Eyelash Tint 
• Eyelash + Brow Tint 
• Eyebrow Shape + Lash and Brow Tint 
• Lash lift and tint 
• Lash lift 
• Henna browLaminate and tint 
• Laminate 
• Laminate and henna

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The eyebrow industry has gotten incredibly competitive and with so many choices available, it is actually easier to pick an unflattering brow that does nothing for your look or have a DIY fix go horribly wrong than it is to choose the brow that’s right for you. Finding a brow expert you trust can make all the difference in the world, making the whole process easier and less frustrating.

Secret #1: Eyebrows are Underrated.

Brows have come a long way, from being a hardly noticed afterthought to the most searched beauty trend on social media. Today, there is absolutely no doubt that well-styled brows can completely transform your look. You can’t scroll through TikTok, Instagram reels,  or YouTube videos without seeing DIY brow tutorials. But no matter how much attention brows are getting, they’re still underrated and don’t get as much notoriety as hair, nails, and lashes.

Secret #2: Leave Shaping to the Professionals.  

Shaping eyebrows is not as simple as you may think. Afterall, you don’t cut your own hair or drill your own teeth—you go to a professional.  The same is true for brow styling. So, leave this very important step to the experts.

Brow experts know the best arch, style, and shade for your unique facial shape, skin tone, and lifestyle and they’ll be able to lead you in the right direction. Pros will also be able to help you decide which service is best for your natural brows and budget. To find the shape that’s best for you, refer to our blog post, What type of eyebrow will suit your face best?

Secret #3: Put Down the Tweezers.

To keep your brows bushy and full,  tweeze sparingly, if at all. But for strays and maintenance after shaping, tweezing is  far more precise than waxing and threading.  Just wait as long as possible and then do it all of the plucking at once. That way, the hairs are all on the same growth cycle and you avoid stubble popping up at different times. 

Brow razors are great for shaping, and trimming overgrown, unruly hairs. Brush up your brows first, and then use brow scissors to snip away any excess length. And always err on the side of caution.

Secret #4: Tint First.

 Often your brows really are thicker or more shapely than they look. Some of the hairs are just lighter, so you can’t see them. Before doing any shaping, it’s best to tint them first so you can actually see what you’re working with. And an appointment with a professional is always ideal.

Secret #5: Don’t Let Moisturizer Touch Your Brows. 

Moisturiser might be great for the skin, but it can interfere with brow products. Do your best to wipe away any lotion from your arches after your skincare regimen so your brow products don’t get muddled up.

Secret #6: Pick the Right Shade for Your Skin Type. 

Just because you have platinum blonde hair and a product says it’s for “blondes” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right shade for you. If your skin has a cool undertone, for example, try using a product with an ashy colour. If you have warm undertones, use something more golden. If your skin reads red, opt for greyershades of colour on your brows to pick up the cool, icy tones and leave out any redness. The best way to find your ideal colour is to sample around and ask an expert. 

Secret #7: Layer Products Between Treatments.

Your brows are naturally multidimensional, and sticking with just one product is a sure fire way to make them look fake. Between treatments, layer products like this: pencil, pomade, powder, wax, and then gel. You don’t have to use all these products, but make sure you always use gel last.

Secret #8: Embrace (Don’t Pluck) Your Sprouts. 

Instead of being tempted to pluck or tweeze away these little sprouts of hairs that sometimes stick up in the front of your brows, play them up by using a little gel or tint and then brushing them straight up (like a mini DIY brow lamination.) . Afterall, it’s those little hairs that give your brows a more natural look.

Secret #9: Highlight Your Brow Bones. 

Think of brow highlighter as the piècoe dae résistance of your eyebrow look. After filling in your colour and setting with gel, adding a dash of highlighter on your brow bone, just underneath your arches, not only helps to neaten up the edges, but it makes the eyes pop. 

Secret #10: Use Brow Gel as the Finishing Touch. 

Not only is it the last thing you swipe on to seal in other products, but it’s also the first and only thing folks with great arches reach for when they’re playing it low-key. It’s like dusting on bronzer or swiping on lip gloss when you’re wearing nothing else on your face. It adds a tiny hint of polish, but makes a big difference.

Secret #11: Your Brow’s Shape Can Change Your Entire Look.

If you’ve ever seen those photos  with celebs’ brows removed, you’d absolutely believe that eyebrows can change your entire look.   That’s why choosing the right brow style is key to getting the overall look you want. For example, if you feel like achieving a subtle everyday look, go with a full and fluffy brow style like brow lamination or henna brows can offer. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a more polished look, microblading could be right for you.  Ultimately, focusing on your brows isn’t just about focusing on your brows; it’s about focusing on your look’s entire aesthetic. 

Secret #12: It’s ok if your hair and brows don’t match.

Blondes might have all the fun, but they also have a lot more options than ever before when it comes to brows. Contrary to old-fashioned beliefs, your brows don’t have to match your hair color. It’s more about achieving the overall look you want that matters when choosing a shade. Rule books are in the trash these days! So go dark if you want to blondes, redheads, and anyone else with lighter hair. For more about blondes and dark brows, check out our blog post, Mismatch Made in Heaven: Why Blonde Hair and Dark Brows Work and How Celebs Are Rockin’ the 2023 Trend 

At  Specialist Skin Solutions, located in the beautiful heritage suburb of Lorn, our brow experts are here to help you choose which service is right for you. After your treatment, they will also advise you on the best ways to maintain your brows. Adding a full-service lash and brow bar to our menu of magnificent services, our discrete, uplifting, friendly atmosphere makes Specialist Skin Solutions a sanctuary for our clients.
If you’re ready to walk in with  thin, sparse brow hairs and walk out with beautiful eyebrows that look just like those on social media and fashion magazines, call Specialist Skin Solutions @(02) 4934 1700 today to book an appointment.

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One size does not fit all when it comes to haircuts, shoes and clothes. The same is true for brow shapes. It’s about getting the right balance.

If you’re looking to find the most complimentary shape for killer brows, the first step is to find out the shape of your face. While there are mathematical ways to determine a face’s exact shape, the best method doesn’t involve numbers, calculators, or measures at all. In fact, the best tool for finding out what shape your face is is a good old fashioned mirror. Then once you know what face shape you’re working with, you can get down to the business of the brows.

Eyebrows for an Oval Shaped Face

Oval-shaped faces are said to be the most attractive because, as humans, we love symmetry. But you don’t have to have the perfect oval to be a balanced beauty.

Like round faces, the cheekbones are the widest of an oval face. But oval faces are overall longer and slimmer in appearance. It is possible to achieve this even-keeled look with a few eyebrow tricks.

Celebs With Your Face Shape: Jessica Alba, Beyoncé, Eva Mendes.

The Best Brows for You: With an oval face shape, almost any brow shape works. If you’re lucky enough to have a naturally beautiful oval face, your best approach is to let your natural brow shape be your guide. Stick to a full natural brow with a soft arch.

Eyebrows for a Round Face Shape

Round faces curve outward and feature a rounded chin. The cheekbones on a round face are generally the widest part of the face.

Celebs With Your Face Shape: Gabrielle Union, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kirsten Dunst.

The Best Brows for You: To make a round face appear to be oval, eyebrows with a high arch can help spice up the face’s angle. Fuller brows with a sharp, angled arch give structure to a round face. An arched brow works best on this face shape. And the farther from the nose the arch is, the wider the face will appear. Be careful with the thickness of the brows as they can overwhelm small round faces.

Eyebrows for a Long Face

Why the long face? You can plump out your oblong face with a few brow tricks. Horizontal, straight eyebrows will make a long face seem shorter. To create the width that you need to get that rounder look, avoid any arches as they make the face look longer. 

Celebs With Oblong Faces: Joan Smalls, Sarah Jessica Parker, Liv Tyler.

The Best Brows for You: A straighter brow with a soft edge is the best brow shape for a longer face as they help widen the shape of the face. A gentle rounded arch will also help widen the face. Avoid high arches, which make the face appear thinner. A fluffy brow works well with an oblong face because it offsets the length.

Best Eyebrow Shape for a Square Face

If you’re one of those lucky people with a square face, you have been blessed with a strong and beautiful jawline. On square faces, all measurements are fairly the same. While the jawline may be wide and angular, people with square faces generally have less defined chins. The eyebrows provide a way to frame the face in harmonious style and balance out those show-stopping features.

Celebs With Your Face Shape: Olivia Wilde, Nicole Richie, and Angelina Jolie.

The Best Brows for You: High curved arches work best on a square shaped face since they soften and elongate the face and help to offset the hard angles of the square shape. Another tip is not to let the tail extend too low. Taking the tail too low will bring the eye shape downwards.

Eyebrows for a Heart Face

Heart-shaped faces follow the general outline of a heart, with a wider forehead that tapers down to a pointed chin.

Celebs With Your Face Shape: Cara Delevingne, Kourtney Kardashian, Reese Witherspoon

The Best Brows for You: People with heart-shaped faces have delicate facial features, but that doesn’t mean they’re fragile. A heart-shaped face looks best with a soft arch, which balances a longer chin. When it comes to thickness, choose a fuller shape. Heart-shaped faces wear fluffy full brows well because the widest area of their face is the brow area and it won’t get easily overwhelmed with too much brow. High arches can give a shorter heart-shaped face the drama and length that help give off that “I’m the boss” vibe. For longer heart-shaped faces, a lower arch is the way to go. Don’t get the two confused though because high-arched eyebrows on a long face will bring attention to the forehead instead of the eyes.

Eyebrows for a Diamond Face

Similar to a round face, people with a diamond face structure have narrower chins and wide, high cheekbones. Much like an actual diamond, the top of the head is narrower than the middle. The diamond-shaped face is the rarest face shape of all, but many with this unusually-shaped face feel that their angles are just a little too dramatic. Mainly known for strong and wide cheekbones that taper off towards their chin and forehead, if your diamond angle is a bit too drastic than you’d prefer, you can create a softer and narrower look, by rounding out your brows. It is also helpful to stay away from high arches as they can exaggerate face length. It is best to go for a flat brow shape with soft edges.

Celebs With Your Face Shape: Halle Berry, Audrey Tautou, Elizabeth Hurley

The Best Brows for You: Have a diamond face shape? Try a curved brow with an angled arch, which helps to lengthen the widest part of your face, according to our experts. “Because the goal is to widen the appearance of your forehead, an angled brow works well,” says St. Jean. If you’re between appointments and don’t want to mess with your brows too much, Kassajikian says “you can use a concealer to clean up around the brow to sharpen your shape and conceal the stray hairs.”

Best Eyebrow Shape for a Rectangular Face

The best eyebrow shape for a rectangular-shaped face is similar to a long face shape, except rectangular faces have a stronger jawline. To help reduce the forehead size, opt for a fuller, non-structured brow shape. A flat eyebrow will also make a long face seem shorter. Another trick is to extend the tail of the brow to create width. For a rounder look, avoid any arches. Arches make the face look longer.

Tips when considering your eyebrow shape

Make sure that the tail end of the brow is not lower than the start of the brow.  If the tail is lower it will create the illusion of a drooping eye. Instead, create a ‘lift’ by drawing the tail outwards and upwards.

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There are benefits to pairing dark brows with light hair. Not only can a marriage of darks and lights make your eyes pop in a big way, it can totally change your look, but the way you style them can also alter the way people perceive you. Pairing dark brows with light hair exudes confidence and instantly makes the eyes pop.

A dark brow/fair hair combination is a time-tested way to make a star-studded statement. Hollywood bigwigs like Marilyn Monroe, Mae West, and Catherine Deneuve rocked this look decades before it appeared on the modern day beauty scene.

So is there a shade that looks best with blonde hair? Though there is something to be said about the platinum with almost black look, for a more casual, everyday style, it’s best not to go too dark. Aferall, you’re going for “fierce” or “daring” not “harsh” or “gloomy.”  And if you’re still not sure which color to pick, leave it up to the hair and brow experts. Ask your brow stylist what range of hues to stay in so your brows will complement your lighter hair color and skin tone.

Cover girl Cara Delevingne helped kickstart a bushy-brow revolution that has inspired a mania for arch-fattening pencils, powders, and a wide array of brow treatments like brow lamination, microblading, and henna brows. 

But it’s not just about the eyebrows—it’s their juxtaposition with Delevingn’s light blonde hair that allows her to stand out in a crowd of supermodels. The contrast of light and dark renders the model’s caterpillar-like arches even more expressive, giving her delicate features a high-impact frame.

And while Delevingn may be responsible for the current popularity of bushy brows, the look has its roots in the blonde superstars of eras past. Starting with the pinup girls of the forties and fifties, Veronica Lake’s brushed-out blonde waves were accented by her darkly penciled arches which garnered both appraisal and negative judgment.

Actress Janet Leigh elevated a voluminous golden chop with her dark set of arches. Marilyn Monroe’s platinum locks seemed ultra-daring when paired with her shapely deep brows, a marriage so memorable that stars like Madonna and supermodel Linda Evangelista adopted the same look in the eighties and early nineties. Debbie Harry, the original Blondie, rockin’ black brows with platinum locks way back in the 80s, inspired actresses like Ozark’s Julia Garner in the 2020s to do the same.

Today, Delevingn and Garner are  in good company.  Top model,  Suki Waterhouse’s  bushy brows highlight her baby blonde mane while Rita Ora relies on bleach jobs, red lips, and dark brows.

The Kardashian clan, reality stars well-known for their pronounced dark brows,  have tested the blonde-black waters as well, catipulting the bottle-blonde look into the stratosphere.

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Even before the days of influencers, Hollywood stars have long been a source of inspiration for beauty trends. From Cher’s wild wings and Brooke Shields’ bushy brows to Hepburn’s winged eyeliner and Twiggy’s exaggerated lashes, Tinseltown has been setting  the pace for what’s hot and what’s not for decades.

When it comes  to brow style in 2023,  the rule books have been tossed. Unlike the brow boom of  past decades, today it’s all about staying true and authentic to who you are, being comfortable with your own facial attributes, and choosing what kind of brow is best for you.

Duplicating your favorite celebrity’s brows is easier than ever with services available to achieve just about any look. From brow lamination to microblading, there’s a treatment for any budget, lifestyle, and look.

Though it might be tempting to try to pull a DIY and attempt to recreate these looks on your own, brow enhancement, like hair coloring and lash treatments, is usually best when left to the professionals. Use this article      for inspiration to help you find the style that suits you best.  When you do, we suggest that you take a screenshot and bring it with you to your next appointment.   

Celebs Having a “Born this Way” Brow Movement

Brows are the frame of the face and changing the thickness, arch, color,  or shape of the brow can have a dramatic effect on your overall look. Not only can some shapes have an anti-ageing effect, but the height of the arch and thickness of the brow can change your look from elegant to edgy, intense to informal, or over-the-top to au natural.

We’ve come a long way since the super-skinny arches of the ’90s and these days, many celebs are reverting back to their “born this way” brows, trying to regain the shape they were born with.

But after years of over plucking or just years passing by, many of us are left with less or sparse brow hairs that need a lot of help looking like they haven’t been helped at all.

In a time when there’s been a shift—even in the Hollywood land of make believe—from placing an importance on being “in style” to being comfortable in your own skin, celebrity brows are having a “born this way” moment.

Angelina Jolie’s brows have always had a relatively high arch, but in recent years, the mega star has taken her brow looks down a notch. Joilie’s  brows have gone from ultra thin and intense to natural and casual.  This bushier look can give the face a much more subtle and softer appearance and can even help make you look younger.

Back in the ’90s, Drew Barrymore was the pioneer of the “shave it and start over” brow trend. These days, Barrymore is sporting a much more casual and natural look with less drama and more sophistication.  

At Home Eyebrow Shaping Tips 

With so many options, how do you know which look is right for you?  And once you’ve decided, how can you achieve that look at home? Here are a few pointers to help get you pointed in the right direction.

Use Natural Light 

Not everyone’s bathroom or dressing area is lit with natural light. Instead of using artificial makeup mirror lights, move your mirror to a place in your home that gets the most natural light. Unlike fluorescent bulbs, natural light allows you to see even the tiniest hairs, which is super important when tweezing.

Just Say “No” to Magnifying Mirrors

Tiny magnifying mirrors only let you see a small portion of your face. Instead, use a mirror that allows you to see your entire face so you gain a broader perspective when styling your brows. 

Start With an Outline 

Start brow styling by outlining with a sharp pencil then filling in your brows with a powder or filler.

Once your brows are filled in, tweeze what falls outside the outline. This technique ensures you’ll never over pluck again.

Trim, Don’t Cut 

The most difficult part of DIY  grooming is the trim. To trim your brows, use  a tiny pair of brow scissors and a flexible brow gel. Start by brushing the hair up towards the hairline and out towards the temple and let it dry completely. Next, use the tiny brow scissors to clip just the ends of the hair that extend past the shape. If you cut the hairs too short, the coarse hairs will stick straight out rather than lay flat. 

Tweeze in the Right Direction 

The most common mistake people make when tweezing is removing the hair in the wrong direction. Each hair is connected to a tiny blood vessel that keeps it healthy and allows it to grow back when the hair is removed. Once the vessel is ruptured, the hair never returns. 

To tweeze properly, hold the skin taut with one finger and then tweeze the hair in the direction it is growing. Typically, that direction is upward or toward the temple rather than straight out. 

The Nose Knows  

Your nose plays a big part in creating a precise, picture-perfect brow look and helps indicate where they should start. Brows should begin directly above the middle of your nostrils. Brows that are  too far apart or that overlap these points can make the eyes appear wider or too close-set.

Know Where to Arch

Getting the arch in your eyebrow right is extremely important when it comes to defining the overall shape.  The highest point of the arch should connect the middle of the tip of the nose with the middle of the iris. When the arches are too close, the brows seem nonexistent and if they are too far out, it can cause the facial features to be overshadowed by brows.  

Avoid overplucking!

As tempting as it may be to grab multiple hairs at one time and yank them out to save time, tweezing one brow hair at a time will help ensure you don’t grab the wrong one and end up with a patch or a hole. 

End at the Corners

Your eyebrows should end where the nostril’s corner connects with the eye’s outer corner. Tails that don’t hit this endpoint can look nonexistent and highlight wide-set eyes. An open-ended tail can add more space to the parameter of the face, making it look wider.

What shape suits your face?

So now you might be asking,  “how do I know which style is right for me?” While there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to brow style, our brow experts have put together this  visual guide to help you get started.

ROUND FACE: Angled brows make a wide face look slimmer.

LONG-SHAPED FACE: Flat Eyebrows make a long face seem smaller.

SQUARE SHAPE: Rounded Brows Soften the angles of a face.

HEART SHAPED: High Arches work best on a smaller heart-shaped face. Low arches work best on a long heart shaped face.  

WIDE FACE: Thick and arched eyebrows add more definition to wider faces. 

NARROW FACE: Thin eyebrows look best on narrow faces.

PRO TIP: Dark and voluminous looking brows can make you look younger.

Hollywood’s Top 10 Brows

 To help give you some inspiration, here are a few of Hollywood’s most well renowned brows.

Megan Fox

Famous Hollywood actress and style icon, Megan Fox boasts beautifully trimmed brows with a high arch and equal thickness throughout. This style brow brings full focus on the eyes without being over exaggerated.  

Pro Tip: To achieve this look, use a stencil and eyebrow powder to add density and volume to your brow.

Nicole Scherzinger

Singer and former X-Factor USA judge, Nicole Scherzinger has the perfect wavy shaped brows that start a little thick and end with a perfect whisk.

Kim Kardashian

One of the most popular socialites, models, and celebrities in Hollywood, if not the world, with millions of followers on social media who try to emulate her fashion sense and make-up skills,  Kim K. has also perfected the eyebrow shape. On the thick side, but not overly bushy, Kim’s brows appear effortless and natural.

Rihanna

Rihanna’s  enchanting eyes, amazing voice, and over-the-top fashion sense have helped keep the star and make-up entrepreneur at the top of her game. But the queen of all things extra, has taken her brows to a more understated perfection look these days.

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa is not just one of the biggest pop stars right now, but her brows are having their own moment in the spotlight. With a brow style that’s thick and unruly, Dua’s laid back vibe makes a case for low-maintenance.

Emma Watson

Every inch the diva, British actress Emma Watson has nailed it with her brow style with a slight curve and gentle thickness.

Cara Delevigne

Pioneering the big brow movement almost single handedly, Cara’s were the brows that started it all.Blessed with naturally strong and thick eyebrows, Cara is definitely a trendsetter.  If you’re going  for a sensuous, yet dangerous look, Cara’s brows are the ones to emulate.

Lily Collins

If you’re going for a “Lily look,” but are not genetically blessed with thick brows, brow lamination is a great option for you. Bow lamination helps keep the hair brushed sight up to give the appearance of a bushier brow. If your brow hairs are sparse, consider microblading as an option.  

Zendaya

Style and beauty icon, Zendaya, is having a brow-wow moment in 2023. Proving that more can sometimes be more when it comes to eyebrows, Zendaya’s envy-inducing brows are big and beautiful. To achieve Zendaya’s brow look, consider brow lamination.

Margot Robbie

If you’re a blonde like Margot, anything super thick and dark  in the brow department would look unnatural. But somehow this Aussie icon seems to pull it off just right.  By tinting her brows two shades darker than her blonde hair’s shade, Margot’s and by balancing her darker brows with a light and feathery texture,  Margot’s  brows have the perfect balance of natural and knocked-out.

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