Eyebrows can completely change the look of your face. Different eyebrow shapes highlight nose width, elongate the face, or open up the eyes. Many will say that your eyebrows should start at the bridge of your nose, arch above the outside of your iris, and end where a straight line can be drawn from the outer potion of your nose and the edge of your eye. However, this doesn’t always flatter every face shape.
Shaping Your Brows
Achieving the proper brow shape for you face can be tricky. Before grabbing the tweezers, you need to determine if your face is square, heart, round or oval shaped (or a combination of those four). Taking a good look at your face and decide what your exactly what your brows to do to your face. If you have an elongated face, eyebrows that extend downward after they arch can make your face appear rounder. If you want to make a round face appear more like an oval, then eyebrows should end higher up after the arch. Eyebrows with lower arches make a face appear more youthful and eyebrows that are closer together can make the bridge of your nose appear thinner.
Consulting Professionals and Professional Methods
If it’s still difficult for you to choose the best shape, you can visit a salon or other place of business that offers threading or waxing. There are pros and cons for both threading and waxing. Waxing is more traditionally popular; however, threading is quickly gaining popularity because it provides greater accuracy and cleaner lines. If you choose to get your eyebrows threaded, make sure that new thread is being used as it can transfer germs from one person to another. Waxing is effective at creating a nice look, but if you have sensitive or thin skin, waxing can cause your skin to break out or tear off.
Choosing a Color
Eyebrow color is also important. If you want to change the color of your brows, you need to select a natural look. Most professionals recommend individuals with dark hair to use a color that is one to two shades lighter than their hair. Those with light hair should choose a color that is one to two shades darker. Eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara can all be used to fill eyebrows.
Eyebrows are the easiest feature on the face to change and the most effective at altering your look. If you want to alter your face in a major way, then eyebrow maintenance is the way to go. Before going crazy with the tweezers, remember the power eyebrows have over your face. Don’t try to do anything you don’t feel qualified to do; consult a professional instead.
