8 steps to perfect eyebrows
1. The most important tool in your make-up kit is a really great pair of razor-sharp, angled tweezers. Try MAC Angled Tweezers. You will also need a decent-quality brow brush like L'Oréal Paris Brow Brush and a magnifying mirror. If you have scars or areas where hair doesn't grow, invest in a good filler. I love Origins Fill in the Blanks Eyebrow Enhancer.
2. Stick to plucking beneath your brows. Creating an arch from above is a very tricky task best left to the professionals.
3. Don't distort your eyebrow's shape by pulling the skin taut (upwards or across) or you'll end up with an outdated round arch and look like you're permanently surprised. If you really have trouble with the pain, try numbing the area first using an ice cube or a bit of babies' teething gel.
4. Go slowly. Pluck a little bit at a time and alternate between eyebrows - this should stop you from getting too carried away and ending up with half a brow missing. Also remember to keep brushing your brows as you go so you end up with an even shape.
5. If you have over-plucked, stop! Don't try and fix it yourself. Book in to see a professional for the emergency rescue and lean on your brow pencil until they grow back in (usually in about six weeks - it's not an eternity but it is a long time to have people looking at you oddly).
6. First-timers or those who have gone beyond the point of no return should see a professional for the initial shaping. From there you can do your own eyebrow maintenance at home, pulling out those stray hairs every two days or so while the hairs are still short and you can tell they are new growth.
7. Remember to consider tinting your brows to tie in with any changes to your hair colour.
8. Finish your newly groomed brows with a clear gel like Brow Fix from Origins. It's the perfect tool for taming unruly or full eyebrows.
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