Flattering brow shapes for each face shape: http://www.eyebrowz.com/faceshape.htm
This article was quoted earlier but here's the link because the diagrams showing where to start, stop %26amp; place the arch are really helpful: http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/makeup鈥?/a>What are some good eyebrow shape tips?
anastasia brow kit. thats all you need!!What are some good eyebrow shape tips?
i actually suggest not going to a waxer. they take too much off, which subtracts shape. it also looks less natural. just look for a picture of a model with natural eyebrows you like in a magazine, then take a mirror and tweezer and start shaping it like that.
watch out for overplucking;
never make ur brows too
thin. use wax first then tweeze.
also, make sure ur eyebrows
end a little further beyond the
outside corner of you eye.
there are different shapes
for brows- curved, arched,
straight, ect. it depends on
your eye shape and size-
pick what you think will
ultimately compliment your
face most. =D
goodluck!!
Okay, well, I will tell you that eyebrows are very important. They're probably the best thing you can do with your face.
Because even if you're extremely pretty and you have bad eyebrows, it takes away from you. But if you're unfortunate-looking or even average, a clean set of eyebrows speaks professionally.
A lot of this is kind of common sense, but it's always important to talk about it because there are people who don't always have the same knowledge over on the same side as us, you know?
So first off, if you're aim is to be a attractive, I don't ever recommend shaving your eyebrows or tweezing them really thin just so you can pencil them in because a lot of men I've dated have personally told me that they think it's really creepy. %26amp; on my behalf, it's not natural and it does look kinda scary... kinda like somebody with a new nose; you'll be staring at them in the nose for quite a while.
There's nothing wrong with thin eyebrows... just as long as it isn't a complete straight line because your face and just the world doesn't interact to a face with eyebrows that are symmetrical in shape and thickness. like imagine overbushy eyebrows or superskinny eyebrows. people concentrate on the middle of your face, so take that in mind as you imagine that your eyebrows are thinner closer to your nose and the thicker as they come closer to the outer corners of your eyes.
I have a natural arch and shape so all I have to do is clean up a bit, but advice to newbies: be considerate and don't overtweeze. It depends on the individual to how long it will take for your hair to grow back, BUT take into consideration that you'll be walking around and in public also with bad eyebrows if you mess up. I'm not sure if I can't recall one person that doesn't fancy nice arched eyebrows. I recommend starting with the outer part of your eyebrows if you don't have a shape--not exactly the tail of your eyebrows, but start to the corner closest to your temples and highest on your browline. Also, NEVER TWEEZE ABOVE THE EYEBROW. For some people I know, it's okay for them, but for others I know, it's horrendous and as it's growing back, it just looks absolutely hideous with stubble. You wax that. I STRICTLY tweeze my eyebrow, and never wax, simply because eyebrows aren't something I hold a large burden on.
However I do know that when you have waxed your brows before, your hair won't grow back out of the same roots anymore--meaning they'll just grow back all over the place, unnaturally. The upside to waxing is that it's one simple, fast way to do it (sometimes painful, but fast), you won't have to wax as often as you'd tweeze and the hair doesn't grow back thick. And in the same way, one wrong move %26amp; half your eyebrow could be gone and you'll be looking surprised for a monthhhh.
Preferably, tweezing is for shaping and waxing is for cleaning up.
As saying, if you have no shape, start underneath the brow where the corner of the brow SHOULD be. and start moderately plucking away. ALWAYS PLUCK IN THE DIRECTION THE HAIR GROWS IN. rubbing oil over the areas of the eye is a also a good idea to lessen any pain. As you are plucking, you should start to notice a new shape! Right? There should be more of an angle, and with this, You will start to pluck from where your eyebrow is between the iris and the pupil (closer to the nose) and pluck in a straight line towards the corner of the brow. If not satisfied with shape, You can repeat the last step as much as desired. It is smart to TWEEZE BOTH EYEBROWS AT THE SAME TIME (meaning don't perfect one eyebrow and then go to the second brow because it'll be really hard to compare and remember what it is you did to get your eyebrows that way)
eyebrow precision and technique, etc. is something that is achieved with experience and time.
I don't recommend waxing yourself for the first time, and know that the skinnier your eyebrows, the older you'll look. but that doesn't mean: if you're young %26amp; you want to look old to go tweeze all your eyebrow because it might not suit you, and also that if you're old to have your eyebrows thicker... it's all about the look... if you actually like the look. if the look suits you.. %26amp; if you have great eyebrows, you'll most likely be often asked about them or complimented for them.
You can definitely go to a salon and ask for help or assistance. Make sure you ask questions and make sure you have a GOOD salon, lol, because not all people are good or knowledgable in what they do. And try to stick with one person all the time. Eyebrow waxes can cost as low as like five bucks.
This isn't so much about eyebrow shapes, but just tweezing in general and what I feel about eyebrows in a nutshell. Haha, or not. Maybe you learned something anyways today.
Octagon
get them waxed and go to someone with a lot of customers and a solid reputation!
Before you start tweezing, use a lip or brow pencil to heavily draw on the shape you want; you can adjust it with makeup remover as you decide on the shape you want to create.
Once the shape is drawn on, tweeze any hairs that fall outside the line of the brow.
Next, brush the brows straight up with an old toothbrush.
Any hairs that are too long and floppy should be trimmed with small scissors. Tweezing long brow hairs rather than trimming them can result in gaps in the eyebrow or create a patchy appearance.
Perfectly Shaped Eyebrows: The shape of the eyebrow is correct when the beginning of the brow is aligned with the center of the nostril and the arch falls over the back third of the eye.
L-Shaped Brow
Problem: The arch is over the front third of the eye.
Solution: Grow in or color in the indicated area.
U-Shaped Brow
Problem: The eyebrow has no arch.
Solution: Grow in or color in the indicated area.
Over-Extended Brow (back)
Problem: The back third of the brow is lower than the front third of the brow.
Solution: Grow in or color in the indicated area and tweeze the end of the brow to align it with the front of the brow.
Over-Extended Brow (front)
Problem: The front third of the brow is lower than the back third of the brow.
Solution: Tweeze the front of the brow to align it with the back of the brow.
How to Fill in the Brow Using Products
There are many ways to fill in a brow. The easiest to consider are:
Brow Powders or powder eyeshadows in shades that closely match the color of your brow. Choose a soft-textured matte powder and apply with a soft wedge brush or a thin liner brush.
Begin application in the center of the brow and work outward toward the brow tip then back toward the beginning of the brow. Use short, light strokes between the brow hairs, and apply a bit more pressure (for stronger color) when defining the underside of the brow. Use a clean toothbrush (or a brow brush, which is similar but more expensive) to soften the color and groom the brow. For unruly brows, a clear brow gel may be applied to keep hairs in place. Alternately, you may apply a bit of hairspray to the toothbrush, and comb this through the brow for hold and control.
Eyebrow pencils are a standard way to fill in brows but many can produce a greasy, hard look or mat the brow hair, so make sure you use a pencil that has a smooth, light texture and soft, dry finish. If penciling doesn't look absolutely natural, don鈥檛 do it. Paula's Choice Ultra-Thin Eye %26amp; Brow Pencil is a great option for filling in and shaping brows with a pencil because its unique, thin tip allows for precision application between and beneath brow hairs.
Follow the same application technique described under brow powders when using an eyebrow pencil. Keep in mind that most brow pencils deposit stronger color than a powder, so take care to use a light touch. If you apply too much color, soften the effect with a Q-Tip that has been dipped in makeup remover. Do not apply eyebrow pencil too close to the inner brow (near the nose). Adding more than a bit of color here tends to create a too-strong or angry-looking brow.
Colored eyebrow gels and brow tints are my personal favorite for making the most of sparse, light-colored eyebrows or for giving a thicker look to most other eyebrows. These products look like mascara but they have a much lighter consistency and are less pigmented. At first, you might have trouble controlling the amount of gel or tint you apply to your brow, but once you get the hang of it, brow gel or tint can make sparse brows look full and more natural. Paula's Choice Brow/Hair Tint is a product I am never without!
When applying eyebrow gels and tints, follow the basic instructions for powder eyebrow colors and eyeshadows listed above, but concentrate on the brow hair and not applying any on the skin. Be patient, it requires practice before you can easily shape and shade the brows without getting it on the skin. If the brush of your brow gel or tint is dual-sided (most are), know that the longer bristles are great for combing through the brows when hairs are normal to long in length. The short-bristled side is for more detailed work or for use on shorter, thin, or over-tweezed brows.
A combination approach, using a pencil with powder, can give you the control and delineation of a pencil, and the softer, shaded look of a powder. You can also use powder with a brow gel or tint; this can create a full softly shaped brow. You can try shaping the brow with the powder first and then finish the detail work with the pencil or brow gel. This is especially helpful if you have bald spots in your eyebrow or need to slightly extend the end of your brows so they frame your eyes better.
Essential Tips
Use an eyebrow pencil or powder that matches the color of your own eyebrows. If you have pale or blonde eyebrows use a color that is only one or two shades deeper than your natural brow color鈥攖his prevents a fake or drawn-on look.
Brush the brow up with a toothbrush.
Whether you are using a pencil or powder, follow the basic shape of the existing brow, using the tweezing guidelines above.
Apply the color by filling in the shape of the brow between the hairs where needed.
As much as possible, work only with the hair that is there. The idea is to shade rather than draw on eyebrows.
Fill in only at the front or underneath the brow, or through the brow itself.
Do not place your brow color, whether it is pencil or powder, more than one-quarter inch away from where the natural hair growth stops. This would accentuate the fact that there is no brow there in the first place!
Do not forget that eyebrow color should look shaded and soft, not like a straight, hard line.
When applying brow gel, brush the color through the brow in much the same fashion as you apply mascara to the eyelashes. Brush the wand through your brows, being careful not to get the product on the skin and not to leave the brows standing straight up. It will probably take you a few applications to get the hang of it.
Try out ling the natural arch of your brow with a white eyeliner or pencil.
Outline the shape that you want in eyeliner then pluck, wax, whatever, or you can purchase eyebrow stencils.
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