5 ways to perfect your eyebrows
As we age, our brows tend to thin out, become lighter and, in some cases, even disappear completely! Keep them looking great (while still natural) with these easy tips.
1. Brow tinting
Whether you choose to let the experts do it, or invest in an at-home kit, tinting your brows is great for those who have lighter hair.
Using a kit will ensure you’re able to colour all the shorter fine and light hairs that sit around the base of your brow. Doing this before you shape them will ensure you have much more to work with.
2. Brow powder
For those who want to channel more of an Audrey Hepburn brow, a brow powder is your best bet.
Kits offer different shades, which allow you to add dimension and contrast to the brow, helping to achieve a thicker look. Brush in the colour to areas you feel need the most definition, use a darker shade at the centre of your brows before blending out to the lighter shades.
3. Brow tattooing
One of the best and most permanent options for brows is tattooing, otherwise known as microblading. This technique involves micro-fine tattoo strokes being etched onto your brows creating a very lifelike hair replica finish.
Seek out experts in their field who offer this option which lasts for up to 18 months and costs anywhere upward of $700.
4. Brow serum
Following on from the success of lash serums, brow serums came into the limelight for their ability to thicken up emaciated brows.
Serum works by lengthening the hair loss cycle, helping to add some density to brows. Using this serum will give you darker, fuller brows in around 8-12 weeks.
5. Brow pencil
When it comes to a precise, defined brow, a pencil will be your best friend.
Ensure they are always sharpened and use along the base of your brow to create a defined bottom line. Use the pencil to create hair-like strokes through sparse parts of the brow. Ones with a spoolie brush at the other end will help you to soften any lines that look too harsh.
Written by Sarah Simpson. Republished with permission of Stuff.co.nz.