Stressing over those eyebrows post-quarantine? Don’t worry you’re not alone, us too! With our usual grooming sessions indefinitely put on hold , now more than ever women are turn into their very own beauty guru when it comes to maintenance. Though dye your hair at-home may seem easier than cleaning up your eyebrows, we’ve got you covered. To ease your mind, we turned to eyebrow gurus and professional makeup artists to find out how to shape, clean up and sculpt those furry brows as you stay safe inside.
Trim, Trim!
First, you’ll want to have professional eyebrow scissors and good lighting. This will help you see those tiny hairs in the corner of your arch. Benefit Cosmetics‘ Global Brow Expert, Jared Bailey explains,“Every brow, no matter how thick or thin, will need to be trimmed from time to time. Trimming your brows is like trimming your bangs: it sounds easy but often ends in a disaster. Take a clear gel and brush the brow hairs upwards towards the hairline and out towards the temple. Let the gel dry completely then only trim the ends that are sticking too far out past your desired shape.”
Plucking Rule
When plucking your eyebrows, it’s important to have a light touch. Stick to unruly hairs in the middle of your brows, under the brow bone and around the eyelid. For the ultimate clean look, use your current shape as a guideline on where to pluck the hairs out of.
Trimming 101
According to Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist, Mary Phillips -- less is more when it comes to trimming. Ever wonder which way to brush those new hairs before cutting? The celeb MUA suggests brushing up and then trimming. “First, brush everything up. Then, spread all of the hairs out for a clear canvas and cut the hairs that are a little too long,” said Mary.
Clean Up Time
Celebrity Makeup Artist and Tweezerman Brow Ambassador Mary Phillips even revealed her go to products for cleaning up her brows at home. Follow these expert-approved steps to achieve a clean, natural brow look. “First, start with the Tweezerman Brow Shaping Scissors & Brush, $19, (left) and brush everything up and cut the hairs that are a little too long .Next, use the tool like the 40th Anniversary Slant Tweezer, $23, (bottom right) to get all of the stray hairs and pull in the direction of the hair growth for easy removal,” said the brow wiz. If you’re struggling to pull out those finer hairs, Mary suggests trying the Tweezerman Point Tweezer, $24, (top right) to get everything.
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