Not everyone understands the art of brow shaping, so one should choose wisely when getting brows done for the first time. Getting the basic shape is the biggest challenge. Afterward, it can be perfected and more defined with the use of a pencil / brow powder. Brows should be shaped taking hairs out mostly from underneath. Sometimes it might be necessary to take some hairs from the top, but be careful not to interfere with the natural arch, as removing too much from the top can push the brow down, defeating the purpose of opening up the eyes.
Maintain at home at least once per week by taking out the stray hairs using tweezers. If it is too painful, numb the area with ice or use a warm rag to open up the pores.
Browse magazines to check out your favorite celebrities for suggestions of the different brow shapes. Take a picture to the person who will do your brows to serve as a guideline.
Armed with a well shaped pencil, one can change the shape of any feature on the face. Stay away from black eyebrow pencils. In most instances, black is too harsh, even on the darkest skin. Opt for shades of browns. Use short feathered strokes to fill in spaces, and to add definition where it is needed. Do not draw a line. Use your brow brush to brush away any excess. Special brow powders and gels can also be used to add definition.
Using a brow brush, dip into brow powder, blend off any excess at the back of your hands or on tissue before applying to the brows. Add more if needed. It is always better to have too little and reapply, than to have too much to take off.
For brows that are too thin, I recommend using brown mascara. Blot off the wand as much as possible by using facial tissue or a paper towel. Lightly brush across the brows. You can also use clear mascara on darker brows, or on brows that are unruly. This will help them to stay in place.
Keep makeup simple and subtle during the day, and for evenings pop the eyes with extra mascara or your favorite pair of strip lashes. Highlight under the brow bone with a lighter color eyeshadow or concealer. This gives well defined brows more definition.
Brows that are well defined will enhance your look. Remember eyebrows frame the eyes and add expression. How much is too much still has to do with personal preference. I suggest staying away from frosty makeup especially during the day, and skin that is too matte. Healthy skin is soft and supple in appearance. Too much powder tends to settle into creases, often highlighting and drawing attention to wrinkles. Hence the reason why it is so important to take good care of your skin consistently from a very early age.
Wrinkles cannot be stopped, but the aging process can be delayed for a very long time. There are tons of products out there for us to choose from. You just have to choose wisely. Remember to develop an intimate relationship with your skin so you can know what works best for you.
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Question: How do I add definition to my brows without making them look fake and false?