Eyebrows frame your face and set the tone of your style. Some say that when your eyebrows are gorgeous then the rest of your face will look gorgeous. Yet, sometimes our eyebrows don’t cooperate. They can be too thin, too thick, overstyled or unruly. If this is something that you can relate to, then read on to learn four pro eyeliner and eyebrow hacks for managing your eyebrow woes
1. Sparse brows
Sparse eyebrows can be caused by over-tweezing, inhibited hair growth or loss of hair from health-related reasons. Sometimes this is not within our control and we may feel insecure about how we face the world. Luckily, brow powders can help. Powder will help fill in the gaps in a way that looks more natural than a pencil. Aim for a shadow that leans slightly darker than your natural color.
2. Uneven growth
Uneven eyebrow hair growth can be addressed with an eyebrow pencil.
If purchasing an eyebrow pencil is not an option then experiment with using an eyeliner that you already own. Choose one that leans lighter than your natural hair color. When trying to mimic the effect of a brow pencil, take into account that they are formulated to be more solid and feel hard against the skin. This is why they can be sharpened to a meticulous point in order to execute a hair -life stroke. When experimenting with your eyeliner, do your best to be as gentle and feathery as possible when applying.
3. Unruly and wirey
Eyebrow gel is an effective way to help tame eyebrows that seem to have a mind of their own. The thick consistency of the gel will help keep straying hairs in their place. Some gels have additional benefits such as glossing effects and nourishing vitamins. Fun Tip: if you do not have access to eyebrow gel, then try using a mascara that you already own. After applying your mascara, use the residual product to apply to your eyebrows. This way it will appear less harsh.
4. Hairless patches or scars
Some people have a scar within their eyebrow area that is from childhood stitches or a past eyebrow ring. This can be a tricky issue to address because it is abruptly noticeable. The best way to treat this is with the trifecta of pencil, powder, and gel. use a brow pencil to draw barely-there fine feathered strokes. Start from within the hair growth then continue by transitioning back into where the growth picks back up. Then use a dry cotton swab to smudge this to help it blend and appear more natural. Next, use a brow powder over the entire brow to create a more seamless look. Lastly, take brow gel and set your eyebrows throughout. If you do not have access to the gel, then try using a lip balm. Emulsify on your fingers and apply gently to give a finished appearance.
