the norm right now, you’d think we could finally dismiss those major brow mistakes as a thing of the past, right? Wrong. It turns out you may be sabotaging your own gorgeous eyebrows without even realizing it. The solution: Remember these tips before your next tweezing session. You’ll thank us later!
Eyebrow Mistake #1: Choosing the Wrong-Color Brow Pencil
If you have
brown hair, you don’t necessarily want to use a brown eyebrow pencil.
Hibba Kapil, brow expert and founder of Hibba NYC says, “Buy a brow
product that’s a shade or two lighter than your actual hair color.” It
looks more natural and less harsh that way. Another tip? If you have
highlights, match the pencil shade to the lighter strands for the most
genuine-looking finish.
We like Dior
Diorshow Brow Styler Ultra-Fine Precision Brow Pencil ($29,
sephora.com), for blending seamlessly with almost any hair color.
Eyebrow Mistake #2: Using a Magnifying Mirror
Magnifying
mirrors are great for a precise makeup application, but when it comes to
hair removal, not so much. “Be an arm’s-length distance from the mirror
and use as much natural light as possible when plucking your brows,”
says celebrity eyebrow specialist Joey Healy. “By viewing your brows too
close up, you lose perspective on how much hair you’ve already taken
off.”
Eyebrow Mistake #3: Plucking Before a Shower or Bath
It’s no secret
that tweezing can hurt, but a steamy shower will open up the pores and
soften the hair follicle so hairs can glide out easier. Bonus: This also
helps limit redness and irritation. Tweeze after your bath instead and
it’ll be (almost) painless.
Photo Credit: Kyle Ericksen/WWD
Eyebrow Mistake #4: Tweezing Too Often
“Routinely
tweezing the eyebrows every day can lead to some serious overplucking,”
says Kapil. Instead, shape your brows every one to two weeks, depending
on your rate of hair growth. By allowing them to grow in a bit, you’ll
have more to work with and avoid going too thin.
Eyebrow Mistake #5: Applying Skin Care Products to the Brow Area
You wouldn’t
slather face cream on your scalp, would you? Of course not! So there’s
no reason to apply it to your brows either. “Avoid getting any lotions,
gels, sunscreens, foundations, or moisturizers on or around the brow
area,” says Sania Vucetaj, expert brow tamer and owner of Sania’s Brow
Bar. “They seep into the brows and prevent growth, or worse, cause the
hairs to fall out.”
Photo Credit: Robert Mitra/WWD
Eyebrow Mistake #6: Going Too Bold
A good pencil
can really up your brow game when used correctly, but many of us tend to
be a bit too heavy-handed when applying it. Instead of a hard line,
pencil in your brows using short, light strokes for a more natural look.
Alternatively, try a product like Glossier Boy Brow ($16,
glossier.com), which uses a tapered brush for a clean and effortless
application.
Eyebrow Mistake #7: Using Brow Stencils
In theory, brow
stencils are a wonderful way to get perfectly shaped eyebrows. In
reality, though, one style of brows simply isn’t a fit for all. More
often than not, the stencil creates a brow that doesn’t work with your
unique face shape. Ditch the stencil and work off your own natural shape
for a more complementary style.
Photo Credit: George Chinsee/WWD
Eyebrow Mistake #8: Making Brows Identical
When grooming
your brows, don’t obsess over symmetry. Try to shape your eyebrows in a
way that ensures they start and end at generally the same points. Keep
in mind that your face isn’t perfectly symmetrical, so your brows may
not be either (as the saying goes, eyebrows should be sisters, not
twins).
Eyebrow Mistake #9: Overtrimming Edges
Believe it or
not, very few people actually need brow trimming. But if you feel like
it’s absolutely necessary for you, Vucetaj advises brushing the hairs
upward and trimming only the ones that majorly stick out. Remember to
never cut into the arch, otherwise you could end up with a choppy
finish.
Eyebrow Mistake #10: Misplacing Your Arch
A strong arch
is essential for giving you the ultimate sultry gaze (case in point:
Marilyn Monroe’s perfectly arched brows). An arch too close to the
center of the brow, however, could leave you stuck with a perpetually
surprised or angry look. Avoid this by keeping the arch two-thirds of
the way out from the beginning of your brow, says Healy. This will
enhance your eye shape rather than distract from it.
Photo Credit: Kyle Ericksen Delphine Achard/WWD
Eyebrow Mistake #11: Forgetting the Baby Hairs
Although those
little blond baby hairs might seem like no big deal, their presence
truly does make a difference in your overall look. By tweezing or waxing
these small hairs, your brow lines will look cleaner and more defined.
Eyebrow Mistake #12: Tweezing Too Much in the Center
For those of us
trying to avoid a unibrow, be very careful when tweezing the center
area. Widening the gap between your brows can make facial features
appear wider. Keep this rule in mind: “The beginning of your brows
should never align with your nostril, but rather they should align with
the top bridge of the nose,” says Vucetaj.
Eyebrow Mistake #13: Plucking, Waxing, or Threading During Your Period
Most women are
more sensitive during that time of the month, so hold off on grooming
until after your period has ended to avoid an extra-painful hair-removal
session.
Eyebrow Mistake #14: Skimping on Quality Tweezers
Using
high-quality tools is vital for getting the job done right. Choose
tweezers with slanted edges rather than a pointed tip; they tend to be
easier to maneuver. Also, make sure you buy stainless steel tweezers to
avoid any metals that could irritate delicate skin. One to try:
Tweezerman Slant Tweezers ($23, tweezerman.com).
Eyebrow Mistake #15: Tweezing Multiple Hairs at a Time
It’s difficult
to be accurate when you’re pulling out more than one hair at a time.
Plus, by grabbing several strands instead of one, you’re much more
likely to overpluck and create sparse-looking brows (no, thank you!).
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