When it comes to shaping your eyebrows, it takes more than just picking up the tweezers and hoping for the best. You need to consider different brow shapes, your natural face shape, your desired style, and so much more. Shaping your eyebrows isn’t as easy as plucking away a few hairs; it requires careful consideration and the right techniques.
Your brow shape can be angled, curved, or a soft curve. The shape is always determined by the arch of the brow (this is the high point of your eyebrow). An angled brow is determined by a sharp, angular arch. Some people have a very high arch, while others have a lower arch, which can give the appearance of a flatter brow.
The number one rule for picking your brow shape is to find the perfect eyebrows for your face shape. You’ll need to know your face shape to help determine this. Different face shapes are complemented by different brow shapes. For example, a round face may benefit from a higher, more angled arch to add definition, while a longer face might look better with a flatter, straighter brow.
There are many techniques available to help get your brows in shape. Here's an overview of each of the eyebrow shaping techniques you can choose from:
Eyebrow plucking is often the go-to method for people shaping their brows at home. It involves using tweezers to pull out individual hairs to create your brow shape. While it’s an easy method, it can be a time-consuming option if you have a lot of hairs to remove. It's crucial to pluck hairs in the direction of hair growth to remove the hair from the root and prevent breakage.
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Threading is a hair removal method that has been around for thousands of years. A piece of thread is twisted across the skin, pulling out hairs as it goes. It’s much quicker than plucking as it will remove multiple hairs in one go. Threading is also known for its precision, making it a good option for those who want a very defined brow shape.
Waxing involves applying a thin strip of wax along the brow before swiftly pulling off in the opposite direction to your natural hair growth, pulling out the hairs from the root. It’s a very quick method with minimal downtime - there can just be a little redness straight after. Waxing is effective for removing a larger number of hairs at once, making it suitable for those with thicker brows.
If you’re a total brow beginner, it’s best to leave the shaping to the professionals. A brow stylist can assess your face shape, recommend the best brow shape for you, and expertly shape your brows using the most appropriate technique.
However, if you want to keep your brows in perfect condition in between appointments, you can tweeze away the odd stray hair, as long as they are nowhere near your brow shape. It’s always best to stop tweezing before you’ve overplucked!
You can also use brow make up to help give a groomed appearance. If you’ve been blessed with beautifully bushy brows, lucky you! If your brows grow rapidly and you feel like they get unruly between treatments, they may need a little trim.
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If you have thin eyebrows and are looking to get a thicker brow shape, it’s best to visit your local brow stylist. If you’re wanting to fake it ‘til you make it, a brow pencil with a super fine tip will allow you to mimic the appearance of brow hairs.
While it’s always better to leave eyebrow shaping to the professionals, we know that’s not always possible. If you really must tweeze at home, you need to invest in a high-quality pair of tweezers with a slanted tip. This will allow you to grip the hairs and pluck them out with ease. To help you stick within your desired brow shape, you can fill in your brows with make up first.
You can, however, you need to allow around four weeks between eyebrow waxing and threading appointments to avoid damaging or grazing the skin. This allows the skin to recover and prevents irritation.
Your eyebrow should start just past the bridge of the nose, upwards and slightly out. To find the end point of your eyebrow, trace an imaginary line from the edge of your nose, through the outer corner of the eyelashes (ensure your eyes are open and looking upwards as you do this).
While you should try to get them as symmetrical as possible, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get them exactly the same and that’s ok. Eyebrows are sisters, not twins. How far apart your eyebrows are will depend on your face shape.
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