Defined brows

I’ve written about polished brows before but we should add a second step to that routine if we want to make sure brows look their best, especially if you have a few bald spots or are growing them out. 

Of all brow filling products, powder tends to look the most natural. Think of it as eyeshadow for your brows! The best color depends more on the color of your skin than that of your eyebrows. The lighter your skin, the closest you should stay to taupe, even if your eyebrows are dark like mine. Start light and go darker if the results are not noticeable enough.

Take a stiff, angled and short haired brush, dip it in the powder and then work it carefully unto your brow line, following their natural shape. Even though it sounds a little uncomfortable, apply it against the direction of the hair growth for best results. After application step back and check your work. It’s easier to see if both eyebrows are balanced from a distance.

When you’re done your eyebrows should look a little fuller, more even and defined. Ignore the wax that comes with the brow powder (many times it’s hard to work and flakes) and finish your work with a coat of transparent mascara.

Well-behaved brows

Brows are easy to forget but since they frame your eyes, it’s a good thing to put a little thought into them. Especially if they’re a little messy and unruly like mine, this tip makes a big difference.

I maintain their natural shape, tweeze the strays that don’t belong and then apply clear mascara. E.L.F. (which stands for Eyes, Lips, Face) makes a great $1 clear brow and lash mascara, but any clear mascara will do. Work the wand through the brows until the shape looks right – they are all pointing in the same direction and look clean – and let it set. 

No one can tell what you’ve done but in 10 seconds you look more polished.