Look at your face in the mirror! Your face reflects your mood and emotions, and one thing in particular expresses your feelings: your eyebrows. They are an important feature of your face, adding character to your appearance and greatly influencing your look. It's no wonder there have been so many different trends over the past decades. The narrow, linear eyebrows women created in the 90s, or the so-called "Soap Brows" from 2020, where every single hair is visible, show how flexible eyebrow shaping can be, whether through makeup, plucking, or other tactics.
If you desire denser eyebrows, you can learn here how to finally get full, dense brows.
Your eyebrows should perfectly suit your face to create a harmonious overall look. I'll show you which eyebrow shape best suits your face shape and how you can care for and style them to get the perfect eyebrows!
Which eyebrow shape for which face?
Your natural eyebrow shape is usually the perfect starting point. So, if you're unsure, you can base it on your natural shape and length. Your face shape will tell you the rest: certain eyebrow shapes support different features or facial characteristics.
Here's what you can consider:
Wide face: If your face is round, I recommend wider brows with a visible angle and structured arch. This makes a round face appear more proportionate and a little narrower.
Oval face shape: If you have an oval-shaped face, you can draw attention to your eyes by shaping your eyebrows with an arch. They should be dense and defined to draw focus to themselves and your eyes. If your brows are too thin, it can make your face look full and slightly wider.
Angular face: For an angular face shape, you should shape your brows without an arch and rather flat. This shape is perfect because it visually shortens the face and makes it appear rounder.
Heart-shaped face: If your face is heart-shaped, eyebrows with a rounded, soft arch are the ideal choice. This makes your facial features appear less harsh.
Determining length: How far should the eyebrows extend?
To find this out, all you need is a pencil. For example, grab an eyeliner or eyebrow pencil, place it along your nostril and then hold it vertically upwards to your inner corner of the eye. Your eyebrows should begin here. Hold the pencil diagonally from your nostril to your outer corner of the eye. Your eyebrows should extend to this point. With this method, you follow the Golden Ratio. The highest point of your eyebrows determines how arched or rounded your eyebrows are. You can also emphasize this point well when applying makeup. Point 3 is the highest point of your eyebrows.
How do I get a nice eyebrow shape?
Tools
- A tweezer to precisely pluck individual hairs and achieve the desired shape.
- An eyebrow scissor – a small, angled scissor to trim excessively long hairs and evenly define the brows.
- An eyebrow brush for removing excess product and combing the brow hairs into shape.
- Eyebrow pencil or powder, whose color matches your natural eyebrows, to fill in gaps and emphasize the shape. For blonde hair, the pencil should have a gray tint to avoid an unnatural brown.
- Stencil – an optional aid to achieve a symmetrical shape if you have difficulty defining it freehand.
- Eyebrow gel: A transparent or tinted gel that holds the brows in place and sets the look.
Care products
- Eyebrow oil or serum to nourish the hair and promote growth, leading to denser brows.
- Eyebrow scrub that gently removes dead skin cells. This procedure also promotes hair growth.
- Moisturizer that cares for your skin and thus prevents irritation.
- Aftercare gel that cools and soothes after shaping, minimizing skin irritation.
Remember to always clean your eyebrows when removing makeup, especially if you often apply makeup to them. The skin under the hairs is sensitive and can also become clogged by daily makeup.
Eyebrow shaping methods
Before any type of shaping, you should clean the surrounding skin, and after each treatment, I recommend a lotion or gel to soothe the irritated skin.
Plucking
How to pluck perfectly: Before plucking your eyebrows, you should shape the hairs with a brow brush. Take tweezers, gently pull your skin taut, and when plucking, make sure to pull the hairs out in the direction of growth. To avoid over-plucking, you can occasionally step back and look at your eye area from a distance to maintain an overview. Also, do not pluck the hair at the top brow line and stick to the natural length of your eyebrows. You need to pay particular attention to this if you already have thin eyebrows. With thick eyebrows or very dense eyebrows, you have less to worry about over-plucking.
Waxing
If you don't want to pluck your eyebrows, you can wax them. When waxing, you can choose between cold and warm wax. Warm wax can be more effective as the wax holds the hairs better, but cold wax is more practical to use because you don't have to heat it beforehand. Since waxing covers a much larger area than removing a single hair with tweezers, you should definitely have a guide or a plan for what you are removing – for example, eyebrow stencils. Alternatively, you can have it done professionally. The effects of waxing last for about 4 weeks.
Trimming eyebrows
If you don't want to remove hairs completely but only adjust the shape and length, you can also use eyebrow scissors. First, comb your brows upwards with a small brush so you know what you want to trim. Hold the scissors slightly angled to cut evenly. You can carefully trim the hairs that stick out above, making sure not to cut too close to your skin. Again, step away from the mirror frequently to maintain an overview.
Eyebrow shaving
For this, you need an eyebrow razor with a thin blade. First, brush the hairs into their natural shape and apply a little water or shaving gel to the eyebrow area to minimize irritation and allow the blade to glide better. Hold the razor slightly angled again and shave off any stray hairs. Pay attention to symmetry when shaving and take your time. If you are unsure, it's better to use one of the other methods to gradually get used to it.
Your perfect eyebrows: Make-up tips from Pia
Browlighter: Applying highlighter above and below your eyebrows will make your eyes look more awake. To intensify the color and fill in gaps, you can use an eyebrow pencil or powder, as listed above. Individual hairs can be mimicked with fine strokes of an eyebrow pencil. This also helps with contouring and allows you to precisely define your eyebrow shape to suit your face. Small mistakes from plucking can also be corrected with make-up until the hairs grow back. Once you're done styling, you can fix your brows with gel or wax. And for blonde hair, don't forget to choose a shade with gray undertones for your make-up! Otherwise, it can quickly turn an unwanted orange or brown.
The right make-up for beautiful, well-groomed eyebrows isn't difficult, especially if the shape is already good. And now you know which shape best suits your face and can highlight your features perfectly. Focus on your eyes, emphasize your natural beauty, and make the most of yourself!
My tip for thick and full eyebrows:
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If you've tried my instructions or want to share your tips on eyebrow styling or the right eyebrow shape with others, feel free to leave a comment. I look forward to hearing from you!
Your Pia 💖