Eyebrows

What's up with eyebrows anyway? Why is it so important that you wear the right shape? Eyebrows create expression, so whatever brow shape your wearing creates an expression or mood of your face. Start looking at other people's brows & you will see what I'm talking about.

Essentially, the way you shape of your brows will create an artificial emotion, as well as enhances (or down play) your features. The most common brow mistake is that they arch too soon. This make the person look confused. Try going to a job interview with a brow like that!

The right brow can make you appear confident, approachable, friendly, put-together, younger, or even sexy. The wrong brow can make you look the contrary; mean, older, un-groomed, shy and so on. The following is a guide to great brows.

Rule #1

Don't got it alone. Find a brow stylist. This is a beauty professional experienced in brows. Ask around and get a referral from your friends. (Make sure you actually like your friends brows!)

Rule #2

Bring a picture with you. Pictures are worth a thousand words! Enough said.

Rule #3

Keep them maintained. Don't attempt to pluck! You can and probably will ruin your beautiful new shape. Reschedule your appointment and get them done professionally every two weeks.

Balance is the key & shape is essential. The inner corner of your brow should be in line with your nostril, the peak of the arch should line up with the outer iris, and the tail of the brow should tapper. If your eyes are close together or far apart this rules slightly changes. For close set eyes start the brow a little farther then the nostril. If they are close together start the brow closer to the bridge of your nose.

To create a confident look you want an angled brow. However, if you want a to appear more friendly go with a rounded brow. A higher arch is more sexy and a lower arch is more natural (the full natural brow is all the rage right now).

Flip through a mag and study the mood of each models face, note the brow shape they are wearing. Find a picture that best matches the look you want to create. Then head to a brow stylist near you. Brows truly are simple even though it may sound complicated. Balance is key & shape is essential.