Since the beginning of time (or at least, it seems that way), the eyebrows have been of the utmost importance to those who like to take care of themselves and aim to always “put their best face forward” to the world.

If you are looking to up your beauty game this year, read on to learn three steps that can help you highlight your brows in the best possible way.

1. Recognize what shape is right for you.

Your first step is to recognize which brow shape is right for your face and your preferred beauty look. You do this by first mapping your brows and ascertaining where it starts (at the tip of your nostril), arches (over the pupil of your eye), and ends. Then you will want to clean them up and remove any hairs that are outside of that shape. Then, brush the hairs upwards and do any necessary trimming.

Generally, professionals suggest that you allow your brows to grow out for up to eight weeks before shaping them. This is because the longer you let them grow, the easier it will be for you to recognize their natural shape. While it may be hard to leave them alone, it is necessary if you want to help them reach their full potential.

When it does come time to shape them, you have several options, including waxing, threading, and tweezing. Ideally, you want to make an appointment at the top beauty salon in your location to ensure that you have a professional working with you to attain the best brows of your life.

However, if you decide to tweeze them at any point, then make sure that you prepare your brow area and that you are working with the right tools. Before you start plucking, gently massage some facial oil onto your brow bone in order to lubricate your skin and hair follicles; this will stop the hair from breaking and make the skin less sensitive. Look for a pair of slanted tweezers as these are designed to get as near as possible to the root to limit breakage. 

2.  Wear the right make-up.

At the end of the day, no-makeup look is complete without clearly defined brows, but you need to ensure you have products that are the right ones for you.

If you are just starting with brow makeup, then you may want to start with brow pomade as it is the easiest product to use. This type of product makes it easy to cover up any sparse parts while still maintaining flattering and natural-looking eyebrows.

Alternatively, if you feel comfortable with your makeup skills and are more focused on efficiency, look for a brow product that has a fine point pencil for precision on one end and a combing brush on the other.

To take things to the next level, opt to add a highlighter crayon to your makeup arsenal. This product can be used around the brows to help enhance the eyes while also concealing any gaps or imperfections.

3. Consider the tint. 

More and more women around the world are opting to have a professional eyebrow tint in order to help them maintain their dream eyebrows. There are many benefits to having your eyebrows tinted, including the fact that it gives them a significant color boost which, in turn, creates extra definition around your eyes and ensures they look brighter and more awake. 

Additionally, an eyebrow tint enhances the volume of your eyebrows and makes them look much fuller while also increasing your arches and lengthening the tails. Having full and colored eyebrows presents more definition and structure to your face, which pulls together any beauty look you are wearing. On a deeper level, your eyebrows play an essential role in human communication and facial expression.

The quick treatment has long-lasting results and reduces the amount of time you need to get ready on a daily basis – as your brows are already done!

To really take your eyebrows to the next level, consider combining an eyebrow tinting appointment with another treatment such as threading which can shape your eyebrows with remarkable precision.

Do you have any brow tips and tricks to share with the community? If so, let us know in the comments below! Alternatively, if you are having a brow issue — let us know about it as well!

AUTHOR BIO

Hillary Kozma is the Owner/Managing Director/Creative Director of Kozma & Kozma Salon. Having built the foundation of her skills with an apprenticeship under a direct protege of Vidal Sassoon, Hillary, and her husband opened Glow American Salon in Qatar in 2007 before expanding to Dubai as Kozma & Kozma in 2016. Hillary is hailed by the media as a “pioneer in her field” for introducing new talents, concepts, philosophies, and techniques to the Middle East.