ClusterFudge: Stop Over-Plucking Your Eyebrows!

I have seen one too many a woman with scary thin eyebrows. It's not cute.

Insanity!

As a professional make up artist, I know how important eyebrows are to the complete look of the face. They make a huge difference, especially for something that was designed to keep sweat out of your eyes. I don't know what started this trend (probably Pam Anderson) but it's a terrible one. So many beautiful women sit there and pluck until there's nothing left! Why? Your eyebrows can be cleaned up and shaped while still looking natural. Here's how:

Go to a salon and have a professional do it! Yes, it's that easy, and it takes about 15 minutes max.

If you are low on cash or insist on using tweezers, then here is a guide to know how much to pluck and where.

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Your brow should start in the center, diagonal from your inner corner. The arch should be above your pupil when looking forward in the mirror. (Turn your head a little to the side you're working on, otherwise it'll be more towards your nose.) It should end diagonal from the outer corner.

The thickness is a personal preference, but MAKE THEM LOOK NATURAL. I'm in no way encouraging power brows, but you can clean them up without making them so thin.

While we're on the subject of eyebrows, almost every woman needs to fill in her brows. There have been countless times that I was doing a client's makeup and after filling in her brows for the first time, she was a life long filler. Many women assume only blondes need to fill them, that is not true. It makes a big difference on your face, try it. Fill in one side and look at the distinction from the other. It makes them "pop."

I recommend using a powder with an eyebrow brush, or angle eye shadow brush if you don't have the first. Anastasia makes great eyebrow kits. I'll post a link below. It takes maybe one extra minute in your morning routine (if that) and you will love the results.

Your eyebrows should make you happy! Like so: