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Eyebrow - Products Knowledge
Eyebrow color is available in four formulas:
Pencil is the most precise and common way to define the eyebrow. It usually has a slightly more waxy consistency than other makeup pencils to help it adhere better to the brows and last longer. If you prefer a eyebrow pencil, make sure it is sharpened, because the sharper the point, the better the application.
Powder eyebrow color is matte, no-shimmer powder with a very high pigment content. It is usually applied with a brush and can be used to set brow cremes and pencils to help them last longer. Powder provides the most natural look when filling in your brows.
Creme is the most dramatic looking and has the least natural appearance. It is matte creme that is applied with a brush, and it's best to set it with powder so it will last. It gives you the most opaque coverage, which is sometimes needed.
Brow gel is basically a hair gel for the brow. It's great for unruly eyebrow because it helps keep the brows in place. Brows gels are available in tinted or clear formulas.
Tip:
Make sure the eyebrow pencil you choose is not too waxy, or it will be hard to apply evenly without looking harsh or fake.
Brow attack
Well-groomed eyebrows are a beauty must. You should embrace your natural brow shape, because no matter how much you tweeze, you cannot turn them into something they are not.
Some brows are naturally curve into a gentle arch; others grow straight across. The only way you can turn a straight brow into a curved one is by tweezing it away completely and drawing in a new one. But do not try this at home - or anywhere else ! You'll find a simple, better way to find the best shape for your brows on the next few lines...
Before we begin, gather your tools toghether. You will need a pais of tweezers, a brow brush, a small pair of scissors and a white eye pencil.
Now let's avaluate your brows.
First, are they too dense? Eyebrows that are too dense can be softenend either by trimming them or lightening the color.
To trim them, simply brush them up and snip any stray hair that extened past the upper brow line. Next, brush them down and snip any unruly hairs that extened past the lower brow line.
Often, brow hairs are actually longer than they appear because the tips of the hairs are light in color and when they reach a certain lenght they tend to curl. By trimming them, you trim away some of the density and that slight surl so that the hairs lay down more neatly.
It's important to remember that is you need to trim your brows, it should be done before you start to tweeze. Otherwise you might ruin your brow line by tweezing away hairs that should have stayed but were simply too long.
Are your brows too pale, or are they speckled with gray? if they are, you might choose to have them tinted. titing will help define them and alleviate the need for eyebrow makeup.
Tip:
Take care not to overdo it, because sparse brows, especially on a mature face, make the face look older.
You can wax unwanted hairs, but be aware that the hairs may not grow back crrectly because wax is pulled off in the opposite direction to the hairs' growth. Also, a warning: Waxing repeatedly may eventually give a crepe-like appearance to the skin.
How do You determine where to sart?
Here's how to make the perfect eyebrow take shape. Locate three pivotal points along your brow line by following this quick exercise:
Point A: Hold a pencil or hte handle of a brush vertically agaisnt the side of your nose, noticing where it meets the brows. That is where your brow should begin
Point B: Hold the pencil against your nostril and move it diagonally across the outer half of the iris of your eye. Notice where the pencil meet the brow. This is the best place for the peak of your arch. if you tweeze from point A to point B, tapering the line slightly thinner toward the peak, you will create the ideal shape for your brow.
Point C: Again, place the pencil against your nostril and extend it diagonally to the outer corner of your eye. Where it meets the brow is the best place for your brow end. If you tweeze from point B to point C, tapeirng the line even thinner, you will create the best brow shape for your face.
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