Eyebrows can make or break a face. That's why photos of celebrities without eyebrows are so funny! And with the rise of eyebrow superstars like Cara Delevingne, Emilia Clarke and Rita Ora, inspiration for expertly shaped brows is everywhere. But celebrities have stylists. Left to our own devices, the average person isn't exactly a master when it comes to their brows. These are some of the most common eyebrow mistakes people make when shaping and maintaining them. Find out if you made these mistakes yourself!
Which ones?most common eyebrow mistakesYou can find out how you can avoid them in this article.
Correct a monobrow by widening the brow gap
Why: When grooming eyebrows or shaggy ends, you often find yourself plucking a gap between your brows that's wider than the Grand Canyon. This looks incredibly unnatural and just plain ugly.
The solution: Take a thin makeup brush or pencil and drag it vertically along the edge of your inner tear duct. This is the furthest point an eyebrow should be plucked.
Match the color of your brows exactly to your hair
Why: This is especially a problem for people who color their hair. You dye your hair auburn and buy an auburn eyebrow pencil. You bleach your hair and think that now your eyebrows need to be bleached too. Eyebrow and hair colors don't have to match exactly to look good!
The solution: Whether you color your eyebrows or use a brow pencil, it's best to choose a shade of brown with a slight tint that matches your hair color. For blondes, you can opt for a shade a few shades darker than your hair color; This is what most light blondes look like.
Ignoring your natural arch is wrong
Why: Just because your eyebrows aren't curved at a sharp 45-degree angle doesn't mean there isn't an arch. Check your eyebrows, there's probably at least a slight arch along the top edge. Plucking your eyebrows in a round or straight line will keep that arch hidden even though you might actually look fierce.
The solution: When plucking, match the bottom edge to the top bow. You will notice that the arch becomes more noticeable as you shape the opposite side.
Sparsely hairy brows are a mistake
Why: Eyebrows whose hairs are so sparse that the skin underneath can be seen may overly soften your facial features or just look untidy.
The solution: Fill in your eyebrows, girl. Invest in an eyebrow pencil in a matching shade. Don't know which shade to buy? Go to a department store or makeup store and ask one of the beauticians walking around there for advice. They will be happy to help you or even fill in your brows to show you what it looks like.
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Eyebrow Mistakes – Plucking the top edge too hard
Why: This can easily go wrong and mess up the natural shape of your brows. You might lose the bow we were talking about.
The solution: If the top edge absolutely needs to be tamed, have your eyebrows waxed or plucked by a professional. For at-home care, stick to the underside of your brows.
Applying eyebrow make-up too thickly is wrong
Why: For one thing, it looks like your brows are painted on. And it probably drowns out the rest of your face too.
The solution: Use light, short strokes rather than pressing down or pulling all the way through. This makes it easier for you to control what you are doing.
Perfect adjustment of the eyebrow shape
Why: In your effort to make your eyebrows look identical, you will over-pluck. It's okay if they have slight differences.
The solution: Remember this common mantra: “Brows are sisters, not twins.”
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Eyebrow Mistakes – Plucked too short or too long
Why: Eyebrows that are too short can make your eyes and nose appear too big; Eyebrows drawn too far out will shrink your eyes and dominate your face.
The solution: The golden rule for eyebrow length is to take your makeup brush or a pencil, place it vertically on the side of your nose, and then tilt it away from your nose so that the other end is at the outer corner of your eye rests. The tip of the pencil/brush handle is where your eyebrows should end.
Make up your brows before applying your makeup
Why: Your complexion will look different after you apply foundation and/or blush. Doing your eyebrows before makeup will give you a different complexion.
The solution: Make tinting/filling in your eyebrows one of the very last steps in your makeup routine. This way they will fit better with the rest of your face!
Eyebrow Mistake – Plucking before showering
Why: The hot water in the shower sometimes loosens hair follicles and a few brow hairs are likely to slip out while washing. This may or may not affect your freshly plucked brows. It's a potential risk unless you have thick brow hairs stronger than an ox.
The solution: Quite simply, don't pick if you're about to take a shower or bath.
