It is literally a fine line to learn how to use an eyebrow pencil correctly. Although it may seem like a straightforward task, it’s easy to overdo it. Furthermore, nobody wants to look back at photos and question why their friends didn’t point out that their eyebrows were excessively dark.
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years figuring out how to best define each hair shape my brows to fit my face, and bush them up naturally well. My naturally blonde eyebrows require a little more attention because I have dark brunette hair. I have to draw the tail entirely by hand because they have only grown halfway across. Although this is a difficult task, I believe I’ve become fairly proficient at it.
Naturally, working as a beauty editor for six years has been beneficial since it has given me access to the world’s top makeup artists and the newest brow makeup products. Here are all the things I’ve learned to help you become an expert eyebrow pencil user easily today.
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The Stranger Things cast displays what’s on their phones.We are all aware of how difficult it is to achieve even winged eyeliner for many. Many of us strive for flawless eyebrows, which adds to the frustration of getting ready in the morning. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve drawn my eyebrows, only to have to keep adding to each side to make them appear correct and balanced.
It wasn’t until makeup artist Lisa Potter-Dixon told me backstage at a fashion week that eyebrows are sisters, not twins that I realised I was mistaken. Like faces eyebrows don’t have to be symmetrical to look good. To make each eyebrow look the best on your face it’s actually preferable to draw attention to its natural shape. After dispelling the myth of perfectly symmetrical eyebrows let’s get going.
How to prepare your eyebrows
I like to use a spoolie and eyebrow gel to keep my brows in place, but nothing works better than a good bar of soap. Because of the fluffy brow craze, soap brows have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. A whole new range of products to help you achieve the look has emerged along with the trend.
However, some experts prefer the original much more. “I swear by Pears soap, straight from the bar says makeup artist Naoko Scintu who works with celebrities like Priyanka Chopra and Jodie Comer. “I simply apply a small amount of water to my brows, and it remains flawless throughout the day.”
How to draw eyebrows with a pencil
When drawing on individual hairs with your eyebrow pencil, be sure to draw up rather than across the brow line. You must make quick, tiny movements with the pencil’s sharp tip to create the hairlike strokes.
Fill in your brows vertically or at a maximum 45 degree angle to make them appear more natural. Don’t ever fill them in horizontally. Your natural brow hairs don’t grow across if you pay close attention to how they develop naturally over time. Thus, a line that deviates from the natural grain will appear artificial.
How to avoid having pencil-like brows
If you want pencil thin brows like those from the 1990s this tip isn’t for you but if you don’t, pay attention carefully here.
“If you have to reshape your brows at home, fill them in as usual first and then see which hairs need to be cut,” advises Warren Dowdall senior professional artist for Bobbi Brown. Remember that less is more.
Despite the advice of experts I’ve always plucked my own eyebrows so I wish I had discovered this tip sooner. My brows became too thin too frequently as a result of years of careless tweezing habits. You already know how to prevent this from occurring.
The top brands of eyebrow pencils
You just need to pick the appropriate eyebrow pencil now that you know how to use one properly. These are a few of our favourites.
