If you lived through the \u201890s, they were pencil thin. The \u201900s had Brooke Shield\u2019s-style making a comeback, while now, anything goes complete with the ability to buy every kind of gel, pomade and colour (yes, Kat VonD launched a 17-colour line that ranged from fuchsia and yellow to white and red) you like. Yes, we\u2019re talking about eyebrows and the #BrowsOnFleek conversation is never dull.<\/p>\n
So if you\u2019ve ever tried to live up to Cara Delevigne\u2019s thick pair or Kylie Jenner\u2019s high arch, you\u2019re not alone. And while you\u2019re welcome to do with them as you wish like, *cough* Whoopie Goldberg\u2019s shaved off set *cough* or Emilia Clarke\u2019s complimentary and dark contrast to her blonde locks, New York\u2019s Umbreen Sheikh, the founder and CEO of Wink Brow Bar, says there are a few guidelines worth following.<\/p>\n
Assume the position<\/strong> Start brushing <\/strong> Select your shade<\/strong> Get a little nosey<\/strong> Get some shade<\/strong> Cheat with concealer<\/strong> If you lived through the \u201890s, they were pencil thin. The \u201900s had Brooke Shield\u2019s-style making a comeback, while now, anything goes complete with the ability to buy every kind of gel, pomade and colour (yes, Kat VonD launched a 17-colour line that ranged from fuchsia and yellow to white and red) you like. Yes, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84351,"featured_media":117194,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64585],"tags":[66098,72071,83292,81720],"class_list":["post-117193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty","tag-eyebrows","tag-jail","tag-top-story","tag-topstory"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nWhile you might think you need to park yourself\u00a0this close<\/em>\u00a0to the mirror to precision-groom your brows, that isn\u2019t actually the case. \u201cStanding too close can throw-off your brow proportions and make you lose perspective on the overall shape,\u201d says Sheikh. \u201cFor best results, stand at least one foot away.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nTime crunched? We hear you, but at least, give your brows a thorough brushing. Stroke up and over and then anchor your arches with a dab of brow gel or clear mascara.<\/p>\n
\nPicking the perfect, slam-dunk shade of gel, pencil, pomade or powder is crucial. As a general rule, you\u2019ll want to match your hair roots, which are typically one shade lighter than your brows. \u201cMost women want their brows to add definition to their face and not read as harsh or aggressive,\u201d says Sheikh. \u201cAlthough if you\u2019re blonde, go a shade darker than your roots. Otherwise, you\u2019ll look washed-out.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nOne of the very best things about next-level grooming is that it allows you to visually alter the shape of your nose. Thinner, wider, whatever nose look you\u2019re after, beautiful brows can help you get there. Going for thinner, Sheikh recommends drawing an imaginary vertical line from the tip of your nose to the beginning of your brow and then focusing your shade-filling right there at the start. To make your nose appear wider, do the opposite and focus your shade-filling at the end of your brow.<\/p>\n
\nWhichever shade format you choose, the key to success is to follow the basic shape of your existing brow. Go easy and only add colour between hairs, as needed. \u201cThe idea is to\u00a0shade<\/em>, not draw your brows on from scratch,\u201d saysSheilkh. \u201cThe goal is a soft, subtle look that lends definition. Straight, hard lines are to be avoided at all costs.<\/p>\n
\nIf you can\u2019t make it to your brown shaping appointment, don\u2019t start DIY plucking. Instead, Sheikh recommends adding a dab of concealer on the most unruly hairs to make them less noticeable. \u201cWhatever you do, resist the temptation to just yank them out,\u201d adds Sheikh. \u201cBrows add so much structure and personality to your face that you really want to take your time and have them groomed properly.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"