Eyebrows on FLEEK!

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Today's post is about how to achieve that 'EYEBROWS ON FLEEK'/ that strong #browgame. If you haven't seen the 'eyebrows on fleek' vine i'll link it below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfBdBpr7KCo

Who would have thought when we were little that one day eyebrows would mean so much to us?!

Eyebrows are most definitely an important feature of the face; they frame the eyes and add definition. Eyebrows aid in conveying expressions so its important that when adjusting or filling them in that you follow the golden ratio;

Golden Ratio:

1. Start of the eyebrow

2. Arch (high point) of the eyebrow

3.End (tail) of the eyebrow

To create the ideal brow shape use the handle end of your brush and place the handle on top of your nostril in a straight line against your eyebrow running up to your forehead, this is where your brows should start. Tilt you brush diagonally from your nostril across your pupil and this will tell you where the arch, or high point of the eyebrow should be. Lastly, by placing your brush from your nostril, across the outer corner of your eye, this will indicate ideally where your eyebrow should end.

Eyebrow Shapes:

People have a variety of different eyebrow shapes including;

·      Rounded

·      ‘S’ Shaped

·      Soft Angled

·      Hard Angled

·      Flat

 Of course there are a variety of other brow shapes which I'll list below;

Sperm brows... pretty self explanatory right

mono or unibrow... 

unruly model brows... think Cara Delevingne

thin brows.... think Pamela Anderson

toclosetogether brows

too        far    apart brows

And the list goes on....

Filling in your eyebrows:

When applying any brow products the current trend is to leave the front area of the brow lighter, you can achieve this by using less product in this area and only defining the bottom of the brow and blending the product upwards using a spooly.

You should concentrate the bulk of your product towards the high point of the brow and through the tail as on the majority of people this is where the hair tends to be more sparse.

By flicking the brush upwards in small short strokes you will be creating the appearance of hair like lines which will give your brows a more natural look.

If you already have full thick brows concentrate on only filling in areas that need to be.

Once you have filled in your brows and are happy with the shape a common technique is to conceal around the lower edge and tail of the brow to give it a more crisp and clean finish, by using a lighter concealer you will also be adding a highlighted effect.

Eyebrow Products:

There are many different methods to filling in eyebrows;

Eyebrow gel:

Many make up houses develop coloured eyebrow gels that have a creamy consistency and are often waterproof and smudge proof. Brow gels are ideal for designing and sculpting precise and sharp brows. A product of this particular consistency is best applied using a small synthetic angle brush such as M.A.C 263, or any similar dupes you may find. Synthetic brushes work best for cream products. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow pomade is a very popular eye brow gel on the market at the moment and comes in a range of colours from blonde to ebony.

Eyebrow pencil:

Brow pencils are used to fill in and define the eyebrows. They contain special ingredients that apply color where it is needed in a precise and controlled manner. Brow pencils don’t give a look as defined as brow gel does but can still add subtle definition to your brows. Pencils come in various forms from retractable with spoolies on the end to standard pencils that require sharpening. When deciding on an eyebrow pencil it is important to choose a product that glides on softly and easily and can be blended fairly effortlessly. M.A.C, Napoleon Perdis and Anastasia Beverley Hills are all highly commended for their brow pencils bendability and power to give definition.

Eyebrow powder:

Brow powder is used to give natural and subtle definition to the brows. Brow powder is a favorable choice amongst make up artists for mature clients as the hairs can generally be so sparse that any other product, i.e. pencil or gel, will be too heavy or defined for a mature look. Some companies make specific brow powders however, eyeshadows an also be used if you have a variety of colours handy in your kit. Brow powder is best applied using a small angled brush either synthetic or sable hair depending on preference.

Extra Tools

Eyebrow wax:

Brow wax is a wax product that can be used either before or after brow shaping and sculpting to set any unmanageable hairs in place. It can be applied using a synthetic small angled brush or some companies sell brow wax pencils that can be sharpened and applied directly on the brow in a stroking motion.

Eyebrow clear gel:

Eyebrow gel is as the name suggests basically gel for your eyebrows. It generally comes in packaging similar to mascara but its clear, with a mascara wand on the end. Brow gel is combed through the brows after they have been sculpted and defined and is used to tame unruly, coarse, long brow hairs that refuse to stay in place.

Eyebrow stencils:

Eyebrow stencils are patterns that people use to draw a specific pre designed shapes during eyebrow shaping. Generally made from flexible, translucent plastic these stencils are reusable and are placed on top of the brows and the design you want is filled in using brow pencil, powder, or gel. Brow stencils assist people who find it difficult to create perfectly symmetrical brows, however it is important to choose the right design for your face shape.

So if you didn't know... well now you know!

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