Get your brows ship-shape and sexy with these expert tips...Brows that wow
“Always groom your brows in natural light,” advises brow specialist Kristen Fisher from The Brow Bar. “Use a hand mirror for close-up precision and a large mirror so you can step back and check that they are even.”
• Pointed tweezers are more precise; however, it’s easier to grab stubborn hairs with a slanted pair. Work with whichever you find easiest.
• “It’s fine to pluck strays above the eyebrow,” says Fisher. “Just don’t go overboard, and don’t tweeze too close to your hairline.”
• “Your brows should be long, thick and slightly arched,” says Fisher. “Avoid the tadpole look by going a little at a time, and use your natural shape as an outline.”
• For a longer-lasting result, get your brows threaded or waxed. Whatever you decide, it’s hard to get an accurate shape at home, so get it done professionally.
Tip: A technician needs 10 days of brow growth to restore your shape, and a months’ worth to start from scratch.
Post-Pluck...
• Your brow colour should be two shades deeper than your natural hair colour
• Dab some highlights within the arch of your brow to show off your handiwork
• Gently comb a gel through your brows to hold hair in place.
Three steps to perfect brows
1. Shape: Pull the skin tight and pluck hairs beneath the natural arch, in the direction they are growing.
2. Line up: To determine the inner edge, line up a pencil vertically against one nostril. Your brow should begin where it meets your forehead.
3. Define: Hold your eyebrow pencil so it’s lying sideways against the brow, then sketch the fine lines of your brow to define them.
Brow dos and don’ts
Do – groom your brows daily
Don’t – get rid of the long hairs, as these are what give your brows their shape.
Do – pluck brows after a hot shower when your pores are open – it’s less painful
Don’t – pluck them during your period, when your skin is particularly sensitive
Do – go and see a professional if you’re unsure about what shape to go for
No comments:
Post a Comment