Fill in sparse areas with a freshly sharpened brow pencil; use light, quick strokes to draw in hair. Brow powder will give thin brows overall definition, and is great for a more natural look. Using the brow brush, sweep powder up and outward over brows. If you're a brow novice, a tinted brow gel is a foolproof way to keep brows in place. Lightly coat brows using upward and outward strokes. Wipe off any excess and allow it to set.
4)Brow Color (NEW) :
Did you know that brows should be a little lighter than your hair color? Yes, it's true...about two shades.
However, if you are blond or gray, the opposite is true.
Another Way To Tame Brows :
Here is yet another way to tame unruly brows and it might be the easiest yet. Go to your local drugstore and look for a tube of clear mascara. It has NO color and that's what you want. Using the wand, apply the clear mascara, \"combing\" the brows into shape. Allow to dry and your brows stay put quite nicely.
Are You Happy With The Look of Your Brows? :
If you have tried and tried and just can't get them right, perhaps a trip to the salon is in order. Have a staff member wax your brows (it doesn't take very long) and it will show you exactly what they could look like. After that, all you need to do is a little maintenance every week.
Brow Shapes For Very Small Eyes :
The last thing you need is heavy looking brows. Slowly remove some of the excess from the bottom of the brow.
Brow Shapes For Wide Set Eyes :
Follow the same instructions as those given for close set eyes but begin the brows just a little closer to the nose.
But it Hurts :
If plucking is just a little more painful that you can stand, you can apply a little Ambesol (from the drugstore) to numb the area.
Dyeing Your Eyebrows :
Don't attempt this at home. It a very dangerous thing to attempt that could result in blinding yourself. I'm including this tip because a reader asked for my thoughts on trying it themselves. I suggest checking out your cosmetic counter for the brow color that comes in tubes just like mascara. It will only take you seconds to apply and there is not danger.
Eyebrow Tip :
Did you know that your eyebrow is supposed to start directly above the inner corner of your eye? The hightest point should be just a little beyond the outer corner of the iris and should taper off to the end! So now you know!
Soothe Those Brow Tips Tips :
If your Brow Tips Tips are red and irritated from plucking, soothe the area with the help of a few cool, wet, tea bags. It will help immediately.
Sparse Eyebrows :
One you have overplucked your brows, they simply might not grow back. So what do you do about sparse looking brows? Try this. Brush the brows down and then with an angled brush, apply a little color along the top of each brow. Carefully brush brows back into place and check to see if there are any gaps. If so, touch them up with a little powder and then set with a bit of gel on a brush or clear mascara.
Toothbrush Those Brows :
If you are having trouble taming those brows, here is another little trick. Take a toothbrush and spray with a little hair spray and then brush on brows. The stickiness of the hair spray will help keep them in place.
Trimming Brows :
This is another alternative to tweezing. Brush them up and the really long hairs will be very visible. Instead of tweezing and creating a hole, snip it with a pair of tiny scissors. Works wonderfully.
When Not To Pluck :
Try not to pluck right before your period. If it's going to hurt, this will be the time.
