One Chic Mama: Making the Most of Your Eyebrows

Trends in eyebrow shapes come and go with the seasons. One thing to remember, however, as you peruse all the latest fashion mags in search of the latest look, is to forget about eyebrow trends and go with what works for you. Eyebrows should compliment the shape of your face and eyes. Not only do well-defined brows make you look fresher and younger, they make you look groomed and enhance your eyes, whatever their shape or color.

Here are a few tips for achieving your perfect brow shape. First, brush the brows upward using a disposable mascara wand, then trim any stray hairs. The brows should start wthere the inner corner of your eye starts. To check where your brows should begin and end, there’s an old trick requiring a pencil. Hold the pencil alongside your nose as you look directly into a mirror. Your brow should start in line with the pencil’s edge. Then hold the pencil at an angle, diagonally from the base of your nose out past the outer corner of your eye. Your brow should end on this line. If the brow is much longer it can give a droopy effect to the eyes. Creating the arch of the brow can be a little trickier. This is where the help of a good licensed esthetician can be very beneficial in finding what’s right for you. A little waxing, a little tweezing and she can create beautiful brows for you in no time.

Once you have the shape down, you can fill in sparse areas using a sharp brow pencil or powder shadow on a brow brush. Match the pencil or powder to your hair color for the most natural effect. Bobbi Brown makes a great Natural Brow Shaper Gel with an easy to use mascara wand to define and fill-in brows. It comes in seven close-to-nature shades.