 How to make your eyebrows perfect. | |
If the eyes are the windows to the
soul, then the eyebrows are the
gutters that stop rain from falling
off the roof into the windows.
You don't notice gutters on a house.
Not when they're in good repair, that
is. When they start falling down and
buckling and peeling, it's hard to
look at anything else.
Grooming your eyebrows can make a
dramatic difference in your look, and
I don't just mean your style... I mean
your overall expression.
In fact, one of the first tools women
learn when studying theatrical makeup
is how radically you can change how a
character is perceived- from harmless
to wicked or calm to terrified- by
simply rearranging the brow shape.
They convey that much meaning. Brows
can become the signature of your look;
something distinctly unique about you.
Think of the amazing Frida Kahlo,
Bjork or Marlene Dietrich. The
eyebrows are significant personal
effects, and you're right to want to
make the most of them.
Here's how to get great brows:
The best looking eye-brows are the
ones that look natural. Though most of
us go to the parlor to get the brows
shaped, you can easily do it at home.
Put those tweezers down and start by
cutting out pictures of eyebrows you
admire. Practice on yourself by
brushing them up with a firm eyebrow
brush, or you can use a clean
toothbrush.
Then, using a white or beige eyeliner,
trace over the hairs you might think
of tweezing out (to give the illusion
that they already are tweezed out).
This way, you get a feeling for the
shape, and can try variations until
you like what you see.
First, brush your brows upward.
Carefully trim any excess hair above
the top of your arch which appears at
the middle. Don't take off too much or
else you may be left with bald spots
on your brow.
Now, check the shape properly.
Ideally, your brow should begin at
your tear duct peak at the outer edge
of your iris and end at the outer
corner of your eye.
If your eyebrows are too close to
each other above your nose or are too
short at the outer edge, you get and
"angry look." Therefore, be careful
about where they begin and end.
Sooth the brow area by wiping a
cotton ball soaked in astringent over
the brow area.
Hold a pencil in line with the outer
side of your iris and note where the
peak of your arch naturally occurs.
From the arch to the outer corner of
the eye your brow should fall in a
straight or slightly curved line,
depending on the look you're trying to
achieve.
Hold the tweezers at a 45 degree angle
and pluck the stray hairs below the
brow line. Remember to pull the hair
in the direction of the hair growth
for a neat look.
The best look is the natural look. So,
try to follow the natural contours of
your brow when plucking.
After you are through, just fill in
sparse areas with a freshly sharpened
brow pencil; use light, quick strokes
to draw in hair.
Creating the most flattering shape
and arch for your brows may be
challenging, especially if you have
missing, fine or very coarse hairs.
I went through the basics, but do
consult with a professional if you
feel unsure.
Of course, how you shape eyebrows is
just one single part of your facial
and makeup strategies that you should
be using to look your best.
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