Each of us has their own eyebrow disaster stories: I often overplucked my brows into oblivion back in high school. "I'll just get this one hair, then we're done," I'd tell myself again and again, often ending up with a horrid thin line above my eyes.
There are so many ways things can go wrong: waxing incidents, threading mishaps, shaving tragedies, flambés gone amok... the list goes on. Fortunately, eyebrows almost always grow back. And yeah, the grow-out phase can be miserable — but there are lots of ways to speed the process up and make the waiting a little easier. Keep reading for a few things you can do to fix the damage and nurture them back into full-on #powerbrows, stat.
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Don't freak out
Some laugh, others cry — and people like me stare into the void for the next ten minutes. But try to stay calm: After all, you don't want to make the situation any worse than it already is. The thing is, you've got to accept it. There's nothing more you can do but wait patiently. Let your brows breathe and grow back before getting a brow appointment or trying to groom them by yourself.
In other words? Put those tweezers down — your brows will thank you, in the long run.
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Throw out your magnifying mirror
Zooming in on your eyebrows will only magnify your problems — literally. This in turn could tempt you to do more grooming and adjustments... when, in fact, you need to give your hair follicles the time and space to do their thing.
Also, here's a tip: Don't ever pluck your brows in front of a magnifying mirror. It can actually lead to overplucking, since it doesn't allow you to see the bigger picture.
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Let castor oil be your friend
It's no secret that castor oil can help aid hair growth. So, use it as an eyebrow serum while you waiting for your brows to grow. Castor oil will encourage your hair to grow longer and stronger. It also acts as a moisturizer and anti-fungal agent, which reduces the possibilities of acne in your brow area.
Try: Pure Acres Farm Pure Castor Oil, $12.75
Keep it clean
You're going to want to keep your eyebrows as clean and happy as possible following your eyebrow disaster, so be sure to cleanse thoroughly every night. After all, you don't want any makeup or grime to hinder your brow's growth (or worse, contribute to shedding and fall-out!).
Try: Simple Water Boost Micellar Make-up Remover Eye Pads, $8.90
