To Brow or Not To Brow..
It seems that thick, sculpted brows are everywhere these days. Long gone are the over plucked, barely there brows. While we are embracing the more natural brow, this does not mean an un-groomed brow. I, personally, think that while “brow is in”, they are harder then ever to maintain.
Until just recently, I had not put much thought into my brows. There were something that I would wax every once in while. When I went from having thick brows, to a caterpillar living on my face. While I am lucky to have full brows, they are a little on the intense side. They go from just about my crease to well above where they should, and the span almost my entire face. Not only are they massive, they are very long. When I go in to get waxed, they also have to trim them. I swear they have a mind of their own.
This is why I laughed when my waxer asked me, “What do you use to fill these in with?”. Seriously you have just waxed most of my forehead, from ear to ear, then had to trim the ones that you left. Now you want me to fill them in. “Fill what in exactly?” was my response, once I stopped laughing and realized she was completely serious. Her, dead serious, response was to trust her; then she filled them in. While I was not a huge fan of the product she used, I was blown away with the subtle change it made on my face. It lifted my eyes, gave definition to my forehead, and perfectly framed my eyes. Filling in brows is not just for those with thin, sparse or missing eyebrows any more.
Now the questions are: what products do you use, how do you get it and can you pull it off?
- What Products to Use-
- There are so many products on the market today: pencils, powders, waxes, mascara like wands. It was a bit overwhelming when I started to looking at products. While I like the ease of use with the mascara wands, I fell in love with Paula Dorf 2+1 for Brows. It combines powder and a wax. You get the subtle look of the powder but the holding and staying power of a wax. For me, the powder makes for a much softer, natural look. And with Paula Dorf 2+1 for Brows, you get two shades that match just about EVERY hair color. You can check out the exact product here. Plus for a limited time, you can get a free brow-brush with the purchase of a 2+1 for Brow order. Just use code BROWBRUSH at check out.
- How to Fill in Brows Correctly-
- For me this took a little bit of trial and error. Once I decided on Paula Dorf, I looked everywhere and watched so many tutorials on brow powder. Here is the way that, to me, looks the most natural and the softest brows
- Step 1- Dip brush onto powder (I tap the top of the powder. It does not take much)
- Step 2- Dip on the wax
- Step 3- Line the underside of your brow starting on the inner corners (by your nose)
- Step 4- Blend upward
- Step 5- Fill in any missing gaps, using short upward motions
- Step 6- Make sure all brow hairs are in place. Use a clean spoolie to make sure everything is in place.
- Step 7- Step back and admire your work.
- For me this took a little bit of trial and error. Once I decided on Paula Dorf, I looked everywhere and watched so many tutorials on brow powder. Here is the way that, to me, looks the most natural and the softest brows
- Can You Pull it Off-
- ABSOLUTELY!! There is no reason for a girl with any brow shape, or any thickness, not to give this a try. It looks great on everyone!!
Do you makeup your brows when putting on your makeup? What products do you use? How do you apply it? Let me know, I am totally fascinated with brows at the moment.
23 Comments
Amy
At the moment Im really trying to grow my eyebrows out in the middle area and im using the anastasia brow wiz to blend my little sprouts of hair to the rest of my eyebrows and so far they are looking much better. I just hope that one day they can be like that without product lol x
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Kat Ryan
That is a hard part for a lot of women to grow in. Good luck!! I really like that product line too, but for me the Paula Dorf looks more natural. Thanks for stopping in 🙂
Agy
This is difficult. I’ve actually got quite bushy brows. I pluck them but when I’m at a make-up counter the sales reps will always tell me that I need to fill my brows. So they help me fill it in but I end up looking like a stern lady, and it doesn’t help that I’ve got glasses on either. Help!
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Kat Ryan
Well that is not quite the look that you want lol. I am surprised that the makeup artists there would do them so poorly. I would make sure that you are applying with a very light touch, and try a hair lighter then your natural brows (my guess is that they have put to dark of a shade on you and/or applied to much product). That should help from getting the “stern lady” look. Thanks for popping in.
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Vashti Quiroz-Vega
Hi Kat! Great post! I used to pluck the strays around my brows for a neat natural look (I have Mr. Munch eyebrows too 😉 ). Recently, like you, I’ve been into brows. A friend gave me the Anastasia brow kit which comes with a brow powder duo and a brush. I love it! I use the same method of application that you do. I line the underside and then blend upward. This brow powder is smudge proof and long-wearing.
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Kat Ryan
I have heard so many amazing reviews about that product. It may be on my to-get list when I make my next makeup run lol. Okay, so I just popped over and read your The Search For The Last Flower series… Holy cow that was AWESOME!! Everyone be sure to go read it… like now!!
Karren Haller
Hi Kat, I have to add the center of my brow as when I was a teen it was hip then to pluck them and make a thin brow, well after a period of time they wont grow back, as if I had electrolysis. I also add a bit of an arch to my brow and extend the end.
Glad you linked up on the Merry Monday, good to see you are getting out there. Dont forget to stop by my #WW this week, starts at 10:00 AM tomorrow.
Look forward to you as a Co-Host for weekend party.
Have a great week!!!
Hugs Karren
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Kat Ryan
That is something that I hear from a lot of people, that the brows just stopped growing in one day. Fingers crossed that it happens over here lol.
Can’t wait for the WW this week. I will be linking up as soon as your up 🙂
Jess
Hmm…very interesting!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
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Kat Ryan
Thanks for hosting a great party over there 🙂
Meaghan
I found out about brows basically the same way except it was my sister and not some lady at a salon. I feel weird without brows on now!
Kat Ryan
Oh my, that must have been an awkward conversation to have with your sister lol. Thanks for popping by
Stephanie
I always do my brows because they are much lighter and blonder than my hair color, so I look ridiculous if I don’t. I don’t use a wax, but I do use an auburn powder.
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Kat Ryan
It is never a good look to have your brows and your hair be a huge color difference. Thanks for stopping by!
Keisha | The Girl Next Door is Black
I like to get my eyebrows threaded. It’s quick and they always come out looking good. I think it’s funny how eyebrows go through trends just like fashion.
Popped over from the Terrific Tuesday linkup. 🙂
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Kat Ryan
Oh yea, before you know it we will be back to those super thin/over-plucked brows. I have never tried threading. Is it as painful as plucking? Watching others do it, it scares me lol. Which is silly cause pouring hot wax on my face and ripping it off; doesn’t even have me batting an eye.
Lou Lou Girls
Hello cute lady! Great post. Pinned. We really appreciate you taking the time to stop by our party. It wouldn’t be a party without you. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
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Kat Ryan
You are so sweet!! Thanks for popping in and I will see you at your next party!!
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
My eyebrows are so blonde they are almost non existent. Because of that I do not tend to them as much as I should be lol. Thank you for sharing your tips on Merry Monday!
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Kat Ryan
Thank you for popping by!!
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