The eyebrows frame the face, so shaping them correctly makes all the difference. Follow our basic eyebrow 101 tutorial and your brows will instantly transform your face and eyes.
Getting Started
1. Start off with clean eyebrows. Using a gentle makeup remover, swipe a cotton pad over each brow until it wipes clean.
2. See the diagram above. If you cannot find your natural brow shape, let this be your guide.
3. Measure out where the brow starts (A)
4. Now measure where your arch should be (B). It should line up with the iris of you eye.
5. Now measure where your eyebrow should end (C).
6. Start marking it off white liner.
7. Now eliminate access hair by drawing over them. This is a preview of how your eyebrows will look before you begin removing the hair. The white eyeliner serves as a wonderful guide, so pluck only outside and ON the white eyeliner, but not inside it. Be careful and take your time.
8. Wash off the white eyeliner, and do a spot check and tweeze off any excess hair.
9. Fill it in with the eyebrow powder with an angled brush. Rule of thumb, if you have dark hair go 3 shades lighter, if you are blonde go 2-3 shades darker.
10. Now your eyebrows should be perfectly shaped without overplucking! The whole process takes very little time.
The Perfect Eyebrow Shape
ROUND
Makes a face appear rounder. It softens features and emphasizes the heart in the heart shaped face.
CELEBRITIES
Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Lisa Kudrow, Linda Evangelista, Madonna, Pam Anderson, Sharon Stone, Madonna
ANGLED
Great for those wanting a face lift. People will see you as more youthful and they won't know why.
CELEBRITIES
Ashley Judd, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Famke Janssen, Gillian Anderson, Marilyn Monroe, Uma Thurman
SOFT-ANGLED
Similar to above, but its peak is softer, more subtle, and feminine. Shapes in this catalog have often been referred to as "perfect" brow shapes.
CELEBRITIES
Cindy Crawford, Elizabeth Taylor, Jewel, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Niki Taylor, Tyra Banks, Grace Kelly
CURVED
The eyebrow defaults here to a thoughtful expression giving a more professional look. This shape is lovely for all face shapes and should not be overlooked.
CELEBRITIES
Janet Jackson, Kirstie Alley, Raquel Welch, Salma Hayek, Sandra Bullock Sophia Loren
FLAT
Perfect for those with a long face-its horizontal lines make the face appear shorter and more oval. A flat shape creates a very natural look.
CELEBRITIES
Brooke Shields, Helena Christensen, Julia Ormond
Pro Eyebrow Tips & Tricks
What's in style-thin or thick eyebrows?
The natural eyebrow is back for fall-nothing to thin or dramatically arched.
What are the most important rules to keep in mind when getting your eyebrows done?
Do not overpluck. Thin eyebrows tend to age a woman.
What's a big no-no when it comes to plucking eyebrows?
Waxing-you can never be as precise as you can by tweezing or threading. And too much space in between. Eyebrows should be approximately 1/2" apart in between.
What do you recommend for too much brow hair?
Trimming-but not straight across. Cross-cross the scissors after you brush your hair upwards to achieve a natural, full brow.
What an eyebrow trick to get a more youthful look?
Lightening the brows will instantly take years off your face.
Tips provided by Franchie Pir of PIR Cosmetics and Damone Roberts.
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