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Don’t even think about using a magnifying mirror.
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The same goes for attempting a cleanup job on a bare browjust don’t do it.
“When tweezing brows, a bare face usually results in over-tweezing.
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A bold brow looks best if it stands alone.
Keep all other makeup to a minimum so your statement looks aren’t competing.
Don’t even get spray tans, lash extensions, or wear heavy makeup.
Brows should be sisters, not twins.
All brow hairs grow in slightly different directions, have different textures, and can even have random colors.
Lots of ‘real life’ factors also play into this variance,” Healy says.
“Often the side of the pillow you sleep on weakens one side of your brow!
If you have a square face, keep the tails of your arches full, not tapered.
“Anyone with a square face can wear a medium-full brow with a wide set arch, Madron says.
The key is to keep the tails full to balance the square jaw line and brush the brows upward.
Use a wax then pencil to ensure your brow stays in place all day.
Avoid DIY hot wax at all costs.
They’re unpredictable and should be avoided at all costs!”
Grow out sparse brows with Rogaine.
you could also use a thin pencil, likeLOreal Paris Brow Stylist Designer, which will give brows texture.
Heighten your arch by drawing it with a brow pencil.
This way you create the illusion of a peak but existing hair helps to cover the pencil.
Brow gel is your BFF.
Heart-shaped or diamond faces look best with brows that are slightly tapered at the inner and outer corner.
Use a light hand with a pencil to avoid a harsh effect.
Strong brows need gel and powder to look groomed.
When all else fails, use shadow and mascara to fill patchy areas.
And mascara can touch-up gray hair, just use a light hand, Madron advises.
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