How to shape eyebrows: Reader Enquiries

This post is specially done for Amelia. She enquired how to shape a good pair of eyebrows. Something that's mostly overlooked but a very important element. Eyebrows frame the face. Badly shaped eyebrows really makes the face suffer in appearance. I know that all too well. WhenI was in my tweens, I used to tweeze my own eyebrows. The beginnings of each brow is two-pronged, like it's split into two, and joining into one brow at the end. It's a disaster. Thank god, that was all in the past. I've finally mastered the right way to shape my brows. Here's what I do:

Simple Eye Brow Shaping

First, prepare these that you'll need for your eyebrow shaping

(a) Tweezer

(b) White eyeliner

(c) Eyebrow Powder

Also, sit in front of a large mirror instead of small table mirrors or handheld mirrors. They offer a better view plus you have both hands free to concentrate on your brows.

Tip: Sit at a place with natural sunlight for a clear view of your brows. Also, keep your fringe out of your brows

Directions:

1) Let's start with clean eyebrows. So wash off any makeup on your eyebrows. (You can keep the rest of your makeup on if you wish)

2) Here's the important part. Check out the diagram below. This will be your reference chart for your brows if you're clueless. It's applicable for all eye brow shapes

3) Point A is where your eyebrow starts. You can measure it by placing your white eyeliner pencil on line A like in the diagram above. Mark your Point A on your brow

4) To measure where your arch (Point B) is, place your eyeline pencil at line B, which is at your iris. Your arch should be in-line with your iris. Mark your own Point B on your brow

5) Your eyebrow ends at Point C. To find out where your brow should end, place your eyeliner pencil diagonally angled from your nose pointing out to your brows like in line C. Mark your Point C on your brow

6) Now highlight the brow according to your desired shape and mark off all access hair like in picture below. This way, you can see how your end result of your brow will be before you even start to tweeze. Remark the white highlights if you need to change until desired shape

7) The white eyeliner would be your guideline when tweezing. Tweeze only hair outside the lines and on the white lines ONLY. Becareful, don't tweeze any of the hair inside.

8) Wash off your white eyeliner and inspect your brows. Tweeze any stray hair that you've missed out.

9) Fill in some eyebrow powder at sparse areas. Do not color your entire brow, it looks too stiff and fake. For best brow color, follow this rule of thumb. For dark hair, go about 2-3 shades lighter than your hair color, while blondes go 2-3 shades darker. To make your eyebrows really stand out, add highlighter under the brow bone. See them pop!

10) Voila, you have beautifully shaped brows now! The entire process is actually faster than you think.

Some tips for those who hates the pain

1) Try to tweeze right after your shower. Your pores are more relaxed, so it's easier to tweeze the hair out. However, remember to wipe your brows dry first for a clear view of your brows

2) Ice your brow areas. It helps to numb the area, so not much pain when you tweeze

3) Apply aloe vera gel to soothe any redness or pain

There are many ways to shape your eyebrows. I think this method is really easy especially for beginners. It lessens the chances of any unwanted 'accidents'. However, do keep in mind, even if a mistake is done, your hair will grow back soon. Amelia, good luck with your eyebrows!