At what age can you pluck your eyebrows and how to start?

From this article you will learn:

What types of eyebrows are there?
How to choose eyebrow shape according to face shape
How to choose eyebrow shape depending on hair color
How to choose the shape of eyebrows for tattooing
How to correct the shape of your eyebrows after unsuccessful correction
How to shape your eyebrows yourself
How to care for eyebrows after correction

You can learn quite a lot about a representative of the fair sex by facial features, hairstyle and hair color. A woman's eyebrows also tell a lot about herself. Some experts can use them to determine a person’s character and temperament. In our article we will tell you in detail how to choose the shape of your eyebrows taking into account your face type.

Ideal eyebrow shapes for the 2018-2019 season

Considering modern trends that are relevant for everyday makeup, it is worth noting that in 2020, the arched shape of eyebrows has become popular. At the same time, the once popular sharp graphic break, which gave the face an expression of some indignation and surprise, has sunk into the past. In an effort to be stylish, most women tried to emphasize their eyebrows and highlighted them with a pencil too brightly. The result was an unnatural tattoo effect. To some extent, this is why, instead of theatrically arched eyebrows, a natural rounded shape has become popular.

At the same time, it is a mistake to believe that all other options are irrelevant. Below we will look at photos and tips on how to choose eyebrow shapes based on your face type, and also tell you about the types of makeup and their features.

Direct.

This season, eyebrows that are devoid of kinks and bends should be considered fashionable and relevant. However, we do not recommend going for correction, even if by nature your eyebrows do not have straight lines. In fact, there is no need to do this, since this shape is only suitable for girls with an oval face.

Curved.

This option is characterized by a smooth “rise” in the middle. These eyebrows do not have sharp angles. In order to do makeup, you should not use eyeliner, just fill the space between the hairs with strokes, and then comb with a brush using a transparent gel.

Eyebrows "house".

This option has no kinks, but is characterized by a raised base. The tips of such eyebrows, on the contrary, are directed downwards. This form looks harmonious only on women who are endowed with it by nature, and creating it specifically during targeted correction is pointless.

Wavy.

This form was talked about as one of the main trends in 2017. At the same time, there was a real boom in Instagram photos depicting eyebrows that looked more like hair, styled in a corrugated style. However, in most cases, this effect was achieved not naturally, but through the use of photo editors, which created the necessary bend. Only very extravagant and courageous people can decide on such an eyebrow shape in real life.

With a break.

This type of eyebrows still remains popular. The main difference between this contour is that in the middle part there is a rise and a sharp transition to the downward tail. It is this bend in the eyebrows that is the main emphasis in makeup. Usually it is highlighted using a pencil or shadows applied with an angled brush.

Round arcs.

If you have a graphic face shape, namely a “triangle”, “rhombus” or “square”, then you should definitely opt for rounded eyebrows. Arched eyebrows will make your facial features appear softer.

Wide eyebrows.

It’s high time to forget about thin thread eyebrows. Any shape - curved or with a bend - should be made wide. According to lash makers, girls who want to stay on trend are advised to only slightly adjust their eyebrows by plucking out excess hairs.

Original eyebrow shapes.

Such non-standard options should be considered the result of original experiments conducted with the participation of makeup artists and beauty bloggers. Not so long ago, the so-called feather eyebrows, with a division in the middle, were popular among fashionistas. The fishtail shape also aroused no less interest.

A simple method for determining boundaries

Three manipulations with any stick or pencil will help you create a flawless eyebrow line with the rest of your facial features (photo).

Using a pencil, connect two points: the wing of the nose (starting point) and the inner corner of the eye. The place where it crosses the eyebrow will be its beginning.
The end of the eyebrow is recognized by applying a pencil to the nose and the outer part of the eye.
The highest place is determined by a line passing from the wing of the nose through the center of the pupil.

The section from the beginning to the top should rise and be the same width, after overcoming the highest point, smoothly narrow and descend. In this case, both parts remain equal in length.

Hairs that go beyond the boundaries are plucked out. The width is adjusted by removing hairs only from the lower line of the arc. The distance between the eyebrows should not be less than the width of two fingers.

Eyebrows are classified into a specific type depending on their direction: directed upward, running parallel to the floor, falling. They are divided into the following types (see photo):

arcuate;
with a break;
ascending;
curved;
horizontal;
house.

How to choose eyebrow shapes for different face types

Round.
Many chubby ladies want their cheekbones to look more refined. For this reason, in an effort to hide round cheeks, girls begin to overemphasize the contour, wanting to create the visual illusion of sunken cheekbones. However, the face will look more sculpted if the eyebrows acquire a graceful bend. It would be good if they had a corner and a pointed tail. Since chubby women usually do not have sharp facial features, this eyebrow shape will look especially expressive.
Oval.
For girls with an oval face, it is recommended to give the eyebrows a straighter shape during correction, but slight rounding is also allowed. It is not recommended to create a sharp break, otherwise the image will be too strict. In addition, you should not choose arched eyebrows as a shape, since with them the face will visually look elongated.
Square.
Girls with a square face shape have a fairly wide jaw and a massive chin. With this type of appearance, it is necessary to strive to soften the geometry of the face and narrow its lower part. The master who will select the shape of the eyebrows for girls with this type of appearance will recommend creating arched eyebrows, rounded and devoid of sharp corners. Don’t forget about the width of the eyebrows, because thin, like threads, are definitely not suitable for young ladies with a square face shape. The most optimal eyebrows will be the most natural width.
Rectangular.
With this type of face, you can choose the shape of the eyebrows, taking into account the same recommendations as in the previous version. The main difference here is only that the arch should be higher, and the eyebrows themselves should be slightly longer than in the case of a square shape. Otherwise, the face will visually look too narrow.
"Heart."
Girls with a triangle-shaped face have a particularly prominent forehead. It looks massive because the top of the face is larger than the bottom. If you choose the right eyebrow shape, this nuance can be successfully hidden. They don't have to be straight. It is better that they have the shape of an arc or their tail is slightly raised up. Otherwise, the facial expression will appear dull and sad.
Diamond-shaped.
This face shape has another name - “diamond”. It is characterized by a certain angularity, which is why, when correcting, experts try to choose a shape of eyebrows that would hide this feature of appearance. In this case, the eyebrows should have a soft rounded curve. In addition, it is permissible to leave a slight geometry at the highest point, at the rise of the arc, but it is still better to avoid sharp breaks. How to choose the right eyebrows for a diamond face shape? Everything is quite simple - they should not be straight, it is better to make them in the form of an arch.

Elf eyebrows

Elf look: nude or snow-white eyebrow colors. Alexander McQueen and Givenchy set the tone.

Snow-white for a thematic image

For this option, it is better to put the tweezers aside and take paint and shadows. You should definitely take into account that highlighted eyebrows completely “go away” from the face. Therefore, the skin is flawless - smooth, matte and light, and the eyes are perfectly carefully drawn so that the trend does not become trash.

How to choose the shape of the eyebrows in a particular case

Thick eyebrow shape.

In the case of thick eyebrows, the shape doesn’t really matter; it can be absolutely anything. The most popular are broken and straight lines. If you give thick eyebrows an arched shape, they will appear overly massive, which will not have the best effect on your appearance.

Shape of light eyebrows.

If your eyebrows are too light and you want to look more attractive, we recommend tinting them. Otherwise, it may seem like you don't have them. The ideal option is when the eyebrow color is one tone darker than the hair shade. In this case, the shape should be selected based on physiological characteristics. Light eyebrows should be thick and arched.

Short eyebrow shape.

In the case of short eyebrows, the shape should be either straight or arched. It is important to take into account the features of facial geometry. You shouldn't create a big break, otherwise it will look comical.

Natural eyebrow shape.

It is not always possible to speak of the natural shape of eyebrows as ideal. Most often it needs minor correction. Today, natural beauty and thick, rich eyebrows are in fashion.

Shape eyebrows with pencil.

If you use a pencil, choosing the optimal shape will not be difficult. It is better to use high-quality professional products. They lay down in a thin layer, repeating the texture of the hairs. It is important to find a suitable color, because as a result, the eyebrow shade should be slightly darker than the hair color, but lighter than the eyelashes.

If you manage to choose a pencil that is as close in color as possible to the natural shade of natural hairs, no adjustments will be obvious.

You need to paint your eyebrows from the bridge of your nose, smoothly moving on to creating the shape itself. In this case, the movements should be fast, as if you were finishing the missing hairs.

In order for the eyebrows to take the correct position, they should be combed in the right direction. This will help you identify the places that need to use a pencil.

Areas where hairs rarely grow should be shaded. This will give your eyebrows the necessary thickness and make them more attractive.

Eyebrow shape with shadows.

To make a correction using shadows, you need to use a comb-brush or a brush with a beveled tip. If you use shadows to create the desired shape, do not forget that you need to color your eyebrows over the entire surface, plucking out unnecessary hairs.

Before starting the procedure, we recommend combing your eyebrows in the direction of their growth line. Then you should cover the surface with an even layer of shadows. Using smooth movements, begin shading. For this procedure, both crumbly and cream-based shadows are suitable.

Eyebrow shape for tattooing.

When deciding to get a tattoo, remember that this procedure will not help restore the data received from nature. This correction method is aimed at darkening hairs that are too light, adding expressiveness to the appearance, and visually thickening sparse eyebrows. Sometimes the need for tattooing occurs after an illness accompanied by hair loss.

When performing this procedure, remember that it is important to choose an eyebrow shape that is as close as possible to your natural one. Don’t forget to take into account your appearance and fashion trends, which change quite quickly.

How to tell when it's time

Nowadays naturalness is in trend, which is not always understood by young girls who strive with all their might to become more mature, to be like their mother or older friends. Should I pluck my eyebrows at 13 or wait? To answer this question, one should turn to questions of physiology.

The active appearance of vegetation in girls begins approximately between 10 and 13 years. This is the time when puberty begins its processes. Right now, thorough, complete care of yourself and your own appearance is required. When there are obvious flaws, in the form of eyebrows fused on the bridge of the nose, they can and should be corrected.

Early procedures for plucking unwanted hairs should be carried out only when necessary, with the utmost care. In any case, this aesthetic procedure, provided it is performed correctly, is not capable of harming a teenager. Moreover, it will reduce the likelihood of psychological pressure from peers, when their harmful influence or ridicule can seriously disrupt the formation of a child’s personality.

If the need to begin correction of the brow ridges is dictated only by fashion trends, then it is better to wait until the age of 16 with this procedure. It is at this age that girls’ aesthetic tastes begin to form, which will allow them to avoid making mistakes. It is worth remembering that any makeup, even the most extreme, can always be removed by washing with water. But plucked eyebrows will have to grow out for a long time, carefully restoring the contour that was damaged due to inexperience.

When can corrective actions begin? When girlish features take on a feminine garb, the figure becomes rounded, the eyebrows become thicker, and the bridge of the nose is covered with sparse or densely growing hairs. All this manifests itself closer to 16 years of age.

Some may decide to shape their brow ridges a little earlier. Everything here is purely individual. If the process is carried out in compliance with the rules, carefully and without haste, then it is not capable of harming further hair growth.

How to correct the shape of your eyebrows after unsuccessful correction

Many representatives of the fair sex are wondering how to choose the shape of their eyebrows at home, using thread and tweezers and without turning to the help of professional artists from salons. Unfortunately, such independent attempts often fail. To improve your appearance after such an unsuccessful correction, you need to follow simple recommendations.

First of all, purchase a special eyebrow brush. It is important that it is quite elastic and not only makes the hair smoother, but also has a massage effect on the skin. Eyebrows along the growth line should be combed daily. This activity should become a habit, just like brushing your teeth.

In addition, before going to bed you need to apply oil (castor, almond or burdock), which promotes the growth of new hairs. Rub it in with massage movements, and in the morning wash off with any makeup remover. Apart from this, it is also helpful to apply a little hair conditioner to your eyebrows while washing your hair.

After an unsuccessful correction, the most difficult part is the waiting period. It is necessary to wait for the growth of hairs that were mistakenly plucked. Until they fill in the resulting gaps, we recommend using a pencil or shadows and sketching the voids with them. You should take into account the natural shape of the eyebrows when filling them in with shadows, the color of which should be a shade lighter. After this, you need to use a wax pencil and draw hairs where necessary. It is thanks to this cosmetic product that it will be possible to achieve the most natural effect. If your eyebrows are naturally thick, you can use a transparent fixing gel to fix the result, as well as colored mascara, which will help make them more expressive.

Fishtail eyebrow

Fishtail Brows from blogger Huda Katan was immediately picked up by her followers:

"Fish tail"

How to draw a fishtail eyebrow: make a small gap in the middle of the eyebrow (if you are determined to change your image, you can pluck this area with tweezers, but if it’s a pity, you should just paint over the hairs at the junction).

Bring one tip up at an angle, sharpen the second and leave it in its usual place.

How to shape your eyebrows at home

In the process of eyebrow care, it is important to pay special attention to adjusting the shape. Even if just a few hairs go beyond the line, the makeup will look sloppy and awkward. To solve this problem, you need to choose the appropriate eyebrow shape.

Plucking with tweezers.

Tweezers should be of high quality and easy to use. It is important to have the skill to work with this tool. A steam bath or a not too hot compress will help relieve the pain that occurs during this procedure.

Here are some simple tips to help you choose the right eyebrow shape:

Determine the beginning of the eyebrow. To do this, place the pencil parallel to the wing of your nose.
Determine where the break is. Typically, this requires drawing a line from the nostril through the pupil.
Determines the end of the eyebrow. To do this, draw a line from the nostril through the outer corner of the eye.

Remove hairs carefully, because you can correct the unsuccessful shape only after new ones grow. Typically this process takes at least a month.

You can familiarize yourself with the procedure for eyebrow correction at home at the following link:

Correction with wax.

Wax is perfect for quickly removing unwanted hair. However, for this they must be at least 0.5 centimeters in length. Before starting the procedure, lubricate your eyebrows with a special cream.

The product is applied to areas along the hairline and at the same time gives the eyebrows the desired shape. After the wax, you need to stick a special strip, and when the product hardens, it should be torn off. These manipulations should be performed very carefully so as not to damage the skin.

When the procedure is completed, apply a cream to your eyebrows that prevents irritation and has a soothing effect.

The stages of wax correction at home can be seen in the video:

Eyebrow tinting.

If you don’t know how to choose the ideal eyebrow shape and choose the right shade so that the result does not disappoint you, then we recommend choosing coloring. To do this, you should follow simple recommendations:

Make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials in advance, including a brush, paint, cotton pad and cream.
Follow the instructions when preparing the paint. Don't try to increase the amount of pigment. You may think the color is too light at first, but remember that it will darken over time.
Before tinting your eyebrows, apply the cream to your skin to prevent pigment from getting into unwanted areas.
We do not recommend starting to paint two eyebrows at once.
The paint should be left on for about 5-10 minutes. You need to remove it with a cotton pad soaked in warm water.
If the eyebrows turn out darker than desired, we recommend washing off the layer of paint using soap or gel.

You can learn more about tinting eyebrows at home in the following video:

How to apply oil.

Using eyebrow oil is a must. According to professionals, its use allows you to compensate for the deficiency of essential vitamins and make your eyebrows thicker. This is a fairly simple procedure, it does not take much time, but the final result exceeds all expectations.

When evening combing is completed, a cotton pad soaked in oil should be placed on the eyebrows and left for 10-15 minutes. Then all that remains is to wipe the skin with a napkin and comb the hairs. For the procedure to be effective, we recommend performing it about two to three times a week.

Several options for creating eyebrows at home:

How to use the gel.

When hairs are naturally unruly, it is better to use a special modeling gel. It will not only create the necessary shape, but also fix the eyebrows. Typically, such products come in a bottle with a brush. It allows you to apply the gel as needed: first, the movements should be directed upward, and then you can begin to create the desired shape of the eyebrows.

There are two types of gel: transparent and colored. If you want to get a rich color as a result, we recommend giving preference to the second option. Remains of the gel should be removed with a cloth soaked in warm water.

This video shows how to choose the optimal eyebrow shape at home:

Consequences of early correction

You should pluck your eyebrows with extreme care, taking care of your own skin. When girls do not follow these recommendations, extremely unpleasant consequences can occur.

Negative reactions after incorrectly carried out adjustments:

thinning of the brow ridges, when more hairs are removed than necessary;
damage to the skin, when the surface is covered with abrasions and bruises (this occurs due to improper capture of hairs);
violation of the correct growth of the rods due to traumatization of the follicles.

That’s why it’s so important to trust a professional to carry out the procedure when going to a beauty salon. The master will easily perform all the manipulations without causing pain to the client, creating the perfect arch of the eyebrows.

How to take care of your eyebrows at home

In order to be attractive, girls need to find time every day to take care of their appearance. Eyebrows also need to be given attention, because they help make your eyes expressive. It is not difficult to follow the rules for eyebrow care. You need special tools and some free time.

Necessary tools.

Tweezers. Most likely, every girl’s cosmetic bag contains this small metal object, which is most convenient for removing hair. If we talk about a high-quality instrument, it must be made of metal, preferably medical steel. We advise you to pay attention to the tips, which should be as close to each other as possible. Due to this, capturing the hairs and removing them along with the bulb will not be difficult. Each time you complete the procedure, disinfect the instrument.

Eyebrow wax. This product helps to quickly remove unnecessary hairs. Do not forget to be careful, because with one awkward movement you can remove not only unwanted areas, but the entire eyebrow. Before using wax, perform a sensitivity test to rule out the possibility of an allergy.

Gel. Helps style hair. When choosing a product, consider the degree of its fixation. If it is low, the eyebrows will look neat and natural. And the gel with strong fixation will retain the desired shape for a long time.

Oils. Eyebrows will look more shiny due to the use of oils. It will also help compensate for the lack of vitamins and microelements.

Pencil or paint. Thanks to this kind of cosmetics, the eyebrows will acquire the desired shade. We recommend using the pencil every day - this way the color can be preserved for a long time.

Of course, the list does not end here, but we have mentioned only the most basic tools.

Daily eyebrow care.

It is not difficult to maintain the beauty and thickness of your eyebrows. It is enough to devote a few minutes to this every day. Not only your hair, but also your eyebrows must be combed regularly with a special brush. You can also use a soft toothbrush or mascara brush, first washed well with water. You can also apply oil while combing.

Hair grows well if you are not lazy and do a daily massage. Don't forget about the need to remove makeup regularly. Use special milk with a soft and neutral composition for this.

All these procedures, when done regularly, give excellent results.

Eyebrow care after tattooing.

Many people like eyebrow tattooing. During this procedure, the paint is driven under the skin. As a result, a woman no longer needs to waste time on eyebrow makeup. At the same time, you can maintain the result only if you carry out the necessary care.

When the tattoo is completed, ichor will begin to stand out, which must be constantly blotted with a regular paper napkin. The crusts that form over time must not be peeled off; you must wait until they fall off on their own. Also, when performing hygiene procedures, it is necessary to minimize touching the eyebrows.

The color will not fade if you do not allow direct exposure of the tattoo site to sunlight. A month after the procedure, sun cream must be applied to the eyebrows.

General recommendations.

Remember that talking about perfect makeup without perfect eyebrows is pointless. Spend at least 10-15 minutes every day on home eyebrow care, and the desired result will not be long in coming.

The state of your eyebrows depends not only on individual characteristics, but also on the external environment. In summer, under the influence of the sun, they usually become discolored, and in autumn and winter their growth slows down due to vitamin deficiency.

Don't forget to take care of your eyebrows regardless of the season, namely:

— pay attention to the choice of cosmetics, including paint. It is important that it contains safe dyes;

— to soothe the skin in case of redness after plucking, we recommend applying a small piece of ice;

- make light massage pinching movements from the bridge of the nose to the temples - this will help improve the condition of the eyebrows.

Thanks to these tips, you will always look attractive and not lose confidence.

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Shiny eyebrows

Another trick already loved on catwalks and beauty blogs is glitter eyebrow liner.

Brilliant - eyeliner made of colored glitter along the lower edge of the eyebrows

To create this look, simply draw a thin line under your eyebrow with a colored glitter pencil, exactly following its curve.

And 3 more explosive ideas for eyebrow makeup:

Eyebrow braid covered in rainbow glitter

A flirty heart drawn on a wide eyebrow

“Precious” eyebrows - crystals for carnival makeup

Using wax strips

This method of hair removal is quite effective and safe. To begin with, you need to make a clear parting on your eyebrows so that the wax strip captures only the hair that needs to be removed. Then the wax is applied to the desired area and, after hardening, is torn off along with the hairs.

Any of these procedures carries danger. After all, one wrong move and you will get a real scar on your eyebrow. Why do you need such a mark for the rest of your life? After all, fashion is so changeable!

Is the procedure painful?

The pain experienced during plucking depends on the characteristics of the body.

If the procedure is performed correctly, discomfort is minimal. Before manipulation, sensitive skin should be wiped with a cotton pad soaked in herbal decoction.

Products for application to the skin in the eyebrow area after plucking, if severe pain bothers you:

children's gum gel;
fresh aloe juice (Kalanchoe);
tea tree oil;
herbal decoctions of parsley, plantain or yarrow.

Who invented plucking eyebrows and is the procedure necessary today?

The fashion for women's eyebrows has changed throughout human history. The ancestors of thick lines are the ancient Egyptians. Cleopatra used dark oxide pigments to care for her hair.

The main trend in makeup was highlighting the eyes and eyebrows with black incense.

Hair plucking began to be done in the Middle Ages; a composition based on nut oil was applied to inhibit growth.

At the beginning of the twentieth century. There was a fashion for thin “threads”; ladies completely shaved off their hair and drew lines. Hair salons began to offer cosmetic procedures related to makeup.

In the early 2000s, Cara Delevingne became a style icon, and a fashion for natural thick eyebrows appeared. In 2020, naturalness is in fashion, plucking hairs into the correct shape, selected according to the type of face.