EYEBROW SHAPING TIPS AND FACTS
May 26, 2009 by Bambi
Filed under EYEBROW TIPS
Getting great looking eyebrows is not as hard as youe may think here are some easy tips to getting your eyebrows to look great. Allways brush the brows upward. Then, trim the brows excess hair carefully on the top of your natural brows arch.Now analyze the eyebrows shape. An ideal looking eye brow should start around the tear duct, then arc around the middle of the eye and end at the other corner of the eye. Never take off too much hair at the outer corners. This can cause the person to have an mean look.
Before removing the brows hair don’t forget to prepare your skin properly. The best way to do that is by wiping the brow area with an astringent.
It is always better to remove hair after a hot shower. This is because the pores tend to open and the process becomes easier and a lot less painful.
While removing hair hold the brow with the index and middle fingers tight and then remove them one at a time. If you are using a tweezers then pull the hair back in the direction of hair growth and pull it with a quick jerk.
You can trim long eyebrow hairs with the help of small scissors but be careful not to pull out long hairs as this could cause a gap in the brow. In case of a gap, use a little eye shadow to fill it. I allways use a cotton swab as an applicator.
Use an old toothbrush to put your brows in there proper place. You can also use a little hairspray on the toothbrush and then brush the brows. This helps keep the eyebrows in place. Go easy with the eyebrow pencil because that makes the eyebrows look artificial and painted on. Even if you are using the pencil make small strokes to create a natural look. In case you have already overdone the brows try to brush the eyebrows often with a toothbrush this will soften them up. You can also use some face powder to lighten them and avoid the dark look . Great eyebrows don’t come without practice, but once you learn how to trim and shape your brows it will only get easier as you do it more and more.
