non-stop November: back to basics: sculpting your brows

Brows are such a controversial topic. Everyone's face is complemented by a different brow shape, whether they be round, arched, thick, thin, etc. This post is just to show you what steps I take to get my brows in the shape I want them! (Remember, if you don't feel comfortable waxing your own brows please go to a professional!) Here's what you'll need:

You will need some type of wax, strips are easier to use and prevent you from removing too much hair at once- I use the Nair Face Wax Strips. Also, cotton pads, a toner (I use the Dickinson's Original With Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner), tweezers, small scissors, cuticle scissors and a spoolie.

I always start my brow grooming process by trimming any extra hair. Using the spoolie, I comb my brows upward and trim the long hairs. It works best if you cut a little less at first- you can always cut more if need be.

Now look at the overall shape of your brows. Your brows should start in line with your nostril, so take the end of your spoolie and align it with your nostril- any hairs past this line can be plucked (if you have excessive hair, use the wax).

Next find your arch. This is located in a diagonal line from your nostril towards the center. Again, taking the end of the spoolie, align it with your nostril and the pupil (black part of the eye). Taking a wax strip, place it over any hairs that go past the line that is created between the front and arch of the upper part of the brow. This will create a sharper line at the top of your brow. Tweeze any hairs the wax did not catch or were too close to the brow. Repeat the waxing and tweezing with the bottom of the brow. This should also create a line that thins as it reaches the arch.

Lastly, find the tail of your brow. Using the end of the spoolie, align it with the nostril and outer corner of the eye. This is where your brows should end and is also the thinnest part. Again, wax any hairs that are out of the upper and lower part of your brow- tweeze what the wax didn't catch.

Go back and trim the front if it is still too long. Also, tweeze any stray hairs. You can also wax between the brows if you have excessive hair there, if not use your tweezers to clean that area up.

I like doing this myself because I can create the shape I want. It does take some practice, but after a while the process is natural. Using the wax strips makes it much easier and gives you more control compared to potted wax. Remember to start with less than you think- you can always go back and remove more. Step back and look at your brows from a distance every once in a while, sometimes it's very easy to become tweezer-happy and take off too much.

This is definitely not for everyone. Only do this if you feel comfortable using wax and going at your brows. I wanted to show any of those who were curious my method and tips!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina