Brows

Anybody that knows me, knows that I love brows and I like them bold! They are my thing when I have clients. I make sure that their brows look great and on point.

COLOR:

They say that your brows should always be a shade or two lighter than your hair color. But honestly, I go for whatever shade I feel comfortable in. Yes, for someone who is first starting out in the venture of shading in their brows, that tip can make your life way easier. For me it's something thats not too light nor too dark- regardless of my hair color. But I would definitely go for dark versus light. By dark i mean dark brown/espresso NOT BLACK.

Black is a no-no when it comes to brows. Its such a harsh color and it makes your brows look super fake! So keep anything black (eyeshadow, liner pencil) AWAY from your brows.

SHAPE:

If your brows are not done it honestly does not matter what you wear, what hair style you do, or what lipstick you wear, YOU WILL FEEL INCOMPLETE. That's because Brows shape our faces. They provide a frame and a balance to our look. The second you get your brows done you feel clean, brand new, and unstoppable. Shape, along with everything else that has to do with brows, is important. There are many different shapes and sizes for brows. Some can compliment you and some might make you look rediculous. There is a brow diagram that I learned about while in school that helps you know where your brow should begin, where the arch should be, and where your brow ends. You can use anything with a straight edge to measure these three points.

a) place the brush vertically from the edge of your nose and extend it upwards.

b) A diagonal line from the edge of the nose extended upwards passing through the outer corner of the eye.

c) to determine your arch, you place the brush diagonally from the edge of your nose, and pass it over the pupil. With this I mean, the brush should be aligned from the corner of the nose, the center of your eye, and upward to highest point of your brow.

Your face shape has a lot to do with what eyebrow shape flatters you the most. These diagrams below show and describe what rules you should follow according to your face. Of course you do not have to follow these, but they are very good to know just in case you have a change of heart one day. 

 

Please please please remember that your brows are sisters, not identical twins; they do not have to look exactly alike.

PRODUCTS:

The type of product you use on your brows also have an affect on how they look. 

Brow Pencil: provides volume to the brow. Brow pencils usually have fine points which makes it easy to use when trying to create little strokes that imitate hair. 

Brow Shadow/Powder: creates depth in the brow. When you want fuller, darker brows, shadow is the way to go. 

Brow Gel: Come in all shades from brown to blonde to red to clear. They provide a hold for your brows and the product you applied to them. Think of brow gel as hairspray.

Spoolie: Mascara Wand like brush that I believe everyone should own. It makes blending much easier for you. It helps leave your brow looking natural. 

When shading in your brows, a natural look is always lighter at the beginning of the brow and darker towards the tail of the brow. When you apply your brow gel/pencil/shadow on your brow, remember to blend the product with a spoolie/brow brush (looks like a mascara wand) to avoid the look of harsh uneven brows. You can use concealer to clean up the edges of your brows and make them look sharp and fresh. 

MY BROW FAVORITES:

My favorite brow products are:

1) MAC Brow Pencil in Spiked
2) MAC eyeshadow in Espresso
3) ELF Clear Brow Gel
4) ELF Tinted Brow Gel in Dark Brown
5) ELF Spoolie Brush


hope your guys learned something new today, see you next time.  xoxo