eyebrows - need more definition?

Question

so i have never done anything to my eyebrows before. they arent bushy or anything. but i think if i removed some of the hair i could give them a better shape.

normally i like things kind of natural, what is the best thing to do for eyebrows?

Answer 1

Since you haven't shaped your brows before you might want to get them done by a professional to have them plucked, waxed or
threaded.


Explain that you want a natural looking brow and let the aesthetician know if you are on any medications. (ex. Retin-A thins the skin so users should avoid waxing.)

Waxing is fast but threading* is one alternative I've found it to be far less irritating than waxing. Some aestheticians will just pluck stray brows if you ask.

Then you can maintain the shape at home by plucking stray hairs regularly.

*Info re: threading:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/threading_(...
http://en.allexperts.com/e/t/th/threadin...

Here's the link to the best article re: eyebrow shaping I've found:
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/pf.asp...

BTW plucking used to really irritate my skin & I've found a few things that help:

1. Good tweezers - Tweezerman are the best. Really good tweezers help you get a good grip & pluck in one tug.

2. Plucking after a shower when my pores are open & my skin is free of makeup, moisturizer.

3. Following up with toner.

4. Cleaning tweezers with alcohol.

5. Using chilled aloe vera gel to sooth my brows after I'm done.

If your brows aren't too bushy, you could just skip plucking, etc.

Instead, use a lash/brow comb and comb your eyebrow hairs upward. Trim any long ones that really stick out with small cuticle scissors. Trim individual hairs & take it slow. Step back and check the results frequently.

You can use a clear brow gel to shape them and keep them in place. Maybelline makes a good one.

related articles: http://www.cosmeticsdiary.com/eyebrow-tr...

This one is for guys, but is still useful. It has photos and shows the tools needed.
http://www.eyebrowz.com/mens/eyebrowtrim...

Answer 2

Waxing and Threading methods are used for shaping eyebrows.
Threading is an old and inexpensive hair removal technique to shape eyebrows.