Eyebrow Shaping 101: Follow These Dos and Don'ts for Flawless Arches
Whatever the shape, shade and thickness of your brows and no matter how klutzy you believe you are with a pencil or brush; there is no brow that can't look fabulous.
An expert will help you find your desired brow shape. And once you have that, you can use it as the base to work from when you do your own touch-ups at home.
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Don't: Look in a magnifying mirror
It might be tempting to use a magnifying mirror — but they can actually give you a false perspective of how your brows look, since they have a slight fish eye effect that distorts their appearance. Instead, use a regular mirror and focus on how your brows look on your entire face. And if you want something that'll help you see the detail work, try a lighted mirror instead (we're fans of the iHome Vanity Mirror, $79.99 — it even plays music!).
Most people don't realize that in order to wax effectively, your brows should be around a quarter of an inch long (which yes, is a hefty amount of regrowth). That said, you can always use an opaque concealer (such as the popular Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, $30) on them to camouflage until they're long enough to tweeze.
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Don't: Use a razor
Threading, tweezing and waxing are the most precise ways to achieve brow perfection. Though tempting, using a razor is just too risky.
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Do: Brush
Once you have your desired shape, brush your brows up with a clean spoolie brush to create volume and lift. It's also a great way to groom your brows on days when you're in a rush and don't want to do your whole brow routine — simply dab on a touch of Vaseline, spoolie it through and you're good to go.
