From an Eyebrow Expert
Elke Von Freudenberg
New York | Los Angeles
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As an eyebrow expert, I've seen really good and really bad eyebrows.
Eyebrows for some reason don't seem to fall in between these two
categories. And we all want amazing eyebrows. Why? They literally can
change the bone structure of your face, giving you what I call a mini-face
life. Right before your eyes.
I've worked on some of the top models from major modeling agencies in
New York and Los Angeles such as Elite, Next, Wilhelmina and Ford, and
perfect eyebrows are very important.
So when designing a new look for yourself, what can you do to ensure
perfect model brow?
Eyebrow Tips
1. Don't go too extreme with the trends. Super thin and super thick eyebrows
come and go quickly. Go for a happy medium. That way you can easily adapt
your look without going through painful growing out stages that never really
seem to grow out anyway.
2. Go with the natural line of your eyebrow. All bone structure is different, and so
are your eyebrows. Not sure where your eyebrows should be? Run your finger
along your eyebrow bone. That's exactly where the line of your eyebrow should
be. If you try to arch your eyebrows too high above the bone, it will look too fake.
Stay with the arch that works best with your bone structure. It's the one that you
naturally have already.
Ideally, the best shape is the natural line that your eyebrow already is. If your
eyebrows are extremely thick, a very thin eyebrow will not work for you. If your
eyebrows are thin, trying to maintain a thicker eyebrow will be too much work.
1. Look at your bone structure and hair texture as a guideline for your eyebrows.
Softer, more delicate facial features look best with a thinner, more elegant
eyebrow, while a stronger bone structure is the perfect face for a thicker, stronger
eyebrow.
2. The secret to model eyebrows, is to never completely wax the line of your
eyebrow. Models know that eyebrow looks come and go, and if you wax only,
you lose the ability to grow in your eyebrows at a later date should you want to change your look. The best technique is to just wax the
hairs that are not needed, like between the eyebrows and along the temples and tweeze under the eyebrow to define the shape.
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To Create The Perfect Shape
1. Here's a photo of an eyebrow that's just a curved line.
Notice how the eye doesn't appear as strong as with the model eyebrow?
Linda Evangelista
The best shape for eyebrows is a straight line from the beginning of the eyebrow to the arch, and then a soft curve from the arch out to
the end of the eyebrow. I call this the model eyebrow. To me, Linda Evangelista will always have the best model eyebrows in the
business.
2. Start, middle and end. Everyone knows the lines to a perfect eyebrow.
Stay within these lines. Here are images of the arch being too far outside the outer corner of the eye. What this actually does is make the
eyes seem closer set
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3. Another line to be aware of is the start and end of the eyebrow.
Make sure the beginning and end of the eyebrow is on the same line. If one side is too h
igh up or too far down, it can throw off the shape of the eye.
Tweezing Tips:
1.
If you find yourself breaking out after
tweezing your eyebrows, keep it sanitized.
Use witch hazel on a cotton ball before
and after you tweeze to avoid those little
red bumps. And avoid any oils or heavy
moisturizers for a few hours after
tweezing. This is what usually caused the
little red bumps to pop up after tweezing,
by the oils going into the open hair follicle
and creating a reaction. Keep to liquids
like witch hazel or toner.
2.
When tweezing, use slanted tweezers. Why? The slant insures that you do not accidently poke yourself when
tweezing, and when shaping, hold the slant against the skin as you tweeze. If you are getting that pinching ouch
when tweezing, do what the pros do. Grab the hair with tweezers and pull the hair with the tips of the tweezer
touching the skin as you pull. Pull in the direction that the hair grows, and you'll find tweezing to be virtually painless.
Why? It's the pulling up of the skin that hurts, not the hair. By keeping the skin flat, you eliminate much of the sting
factor.
The best slanted tweezers in the business are: Tweezerman: Known for their famous slanted tweezer, actually my favorite is
their Wide Grip Slant Tweezer. Perfect to hold in your hand while tweezing, I find myself reaching for these every time I work on
a client. Another great tweezer to come on the market is Esthetic's Plus. Their tweezers are amazing and come in assorted
sizes and colors. And their quality is excellent. Check out their new slanted tweezers.
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3. Avoid creating a straightness in your eyebrows by not tweezing above the
eyebrow. By tweezing on top, you tend to flatten the shape, making it very difficult
to create a high flowing arch. You get your arch only by tweezing underneath, never
on top.
4.
Not sure if the shape is right for you? Take a concealer pencil and draw away the stray eyebrow hairs you think should go. How
does the shape look? This gives an excellent guideline and prevents over tweezing.
Shown: The Brow Pencil by Elke, in Blonde, Taupe and Dark Brunette
Eyebrow Makeup: Brow Pencil
1.
If you are growing in your eyebrows, and need to fill in sparse, or thin brows, keep the eye liner pencils away from the
brows. Why? The wax in regular eye liner pencils can make eyebrows look too dark, heavy and easily smears in
warm weather. Eye liner pencils are made to glide on, while specially made brow pencils are a bit stiffer, and harder
in it's application, so you get a longer lasting look.
2.
Always apply your brow pencil to a piece of white paper. Do you see any green, gray or orange in the pencil? Keep
looking because you'll have a harder time getting the brow pencil to blend into your brow hair color. Remember,
you're applying a color into a color, so you need to find a product that is true in tone.
3.
Apply into brow first, before your brow shadow. Use short, sharp strokes to mimic the line of hairs.
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Eyebrow Makeup: Brow Shadow
Next, apply eyebrow shadow with a small angle, or flat brush, that's very soft and very thin. The thinner the brush, the better. You'll get the
best line that way.
2.
Best eyebrow colors? Choose a eyebrow shadow that's 2-3 shades lighter than your
hair color. Why? It always looks darker once it's applied.
Shown: Day Brow Shadow in Blonde, Auburn, Ash Brown, Dark Brunette
3.
Once applied, take a small toothbrush and brush in the shadow into the skin. It will
last hours longer and appear much more natural. This step is usually forgotten and
often makes eyebrows appear heavy and fake.
4.
Want a quick evening look? Take your eyebrow color but in a shimmery shade and apply just as
you would during the day. The soft shimmer from the shadow will make eyes sparkle.
Shown: Elke's Multi-Task Brow Brow
Eyebrow Makeup: HiLIght Shadow
To bring out the shape and line of the eyebrow, nothing does this better than a good hilight
shadow. It instnatly makes the line of the brow sharper, stronger and more noticeable. Hi-Light shadows are made to create
a different illusion, based on what your skin tone is.
For lighter skin tones, go with a soft white or ivory, to bring out the structure of the bone more. We created the White Star, soft
sparkles + see through white shadow) and Sugar ( a 3 dimensional white shade) to highlight pale skin tones. For warmer skin
tones, we recommend the Canary, a top seller, which has the right amount of shimmer in a yellow-gold base to camouflage
pink and red skin tones, perfect for right after tweezing, or Cyber Glow for a soft yellow with sparkles for nighttime.
To apply, take a soft rounded eye shadow brush and lightly brush a line right under the brow. Then blend down onto the brow
bone, to the crease. If you apply before any other eye shadow makeup, you'll have just the right amount on.
Eyebrow Makeup: Night Brow Shadow
Want to have a more glamroous night time look? Try our exclusive Night Brow Shadows. With just the right amount of
shimmer and sparkle, our shades bring out the glamour in your brows. Nothing gaudy, or too teeny booper, it's the perfect
accent to a great brow. Just apply exactly as you would your Day Brow Shadows. You can also multi-task by using our Night
Brow Shadows as eye shadows and eye liners as well.
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Eyebrow Makeup: Groomers
Clear Brow Ware: a clear brow water that keeps brows in place, you can also use the Brow Ware as clear mascara as well. Made ultra
light, so there's no flaking, peeling or a grayish cast after applying. Use after you've applied your brow makeup, to make a waterproof
seal and keep brow hairs in place. Best for thin, lighter brow hairs.
Brow Tamer: Made specifically for thicker, coarser brows, the clear wax in Brow Tamer can be applied either
before or after applying brow makeup. Apply before to set hairs, and then draw on the Day or Night Brow
shadow on top to create a strong line. Or apply after brow makeup and brush through to groom brow hairs
and keep in place. Perfect for men or women.
The goal of perfect eyebrows?
To bring attention to your beautiful eyes, not your eyebrows.
Elke Von Freudenberg
For more brow tips and tricks:
The Model Brow Blog
Brow Color Guide
Step by Step for Thicker Brows
Step by Step: The Night Brow
Step by Step: How to Tweeze
Tips & Tricks Video
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