Current trends want thick and defined eyebrows, but unfortunately not all of them are lucky enough to have them naturally thick and dark, or maybe after years of depilation with tweezers the hair has become sparse. In any case, it is possible to change the shape and thickness of the eyebrows thanks to some natural methods or makeup. If your goal is to grow them, remember that it will take some time, so you need to have some patience.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Grow Your Brows
Step 1. Set the tweezers aside
Avoiding using it is one of the secrets to regrowing eyebrows and achieving the desired thickness. You will be tempted to get rid of unwanted hair, but in the long run it will only keep its current shape, so hold on and let it grow. It will take about six to eight weeks, try to be patient.
Step 2. Exfoliate your brows
Remove dead cells and stimulate hair follicles using an exfoliating sponge or soft brush every day. Make gentle, circular movements on the eyebrows.
Step 3. Try to get the right nutrients
If your diet is low in vitamins and other substances needed to stay fit, your brows may not grow for this reason as well. Try to eat a diet rich in vitamin B, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, protein, and zinc. Make sure you always drink plenty of water. You can also take vitamin B supplements, such as biotin, to stimulate growth.
Step 4. Apply castor oil
It is an ancient remedy that helps stimulate eyebrow growth. Soak a cotton swab in castor oil and apply it to your brows every night. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning with a cleanser. You will begin to notice changes within three to four weeks.
Step 5. Use coconut oil
It has many benefits, for example it is a natural moisturizer and accelerates hair growth. Apply it to your fingertips and massage it into your eyebrows. Leave it on overnight. Wash it off with warm water the next morning.
Step 6. Make a honey and olive oil solution
Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, so it can stimulate hair growth. Measure half a teaspoon and mix it with a few drops of honey. Massage it into your eyebrows for a few minutes. Let it sit for half an hour, then wash it off with warm water.
Keep in mind that honey is a natural lightener and may change the color of the eyebrows if used frequently
Step 7. Apply the milk to the eyebrows
Since it is rich in vitamin D, a nutrient that promotes hair growth, it can offer many benefits. Dip a cotton ball in a glass of whole milk and apply it on the eyebrows, leaving it on until completely dry. Eliminate it with warm water.
Step 8. Use a treatment to promote eyebrow growth
If waiting patiently for your brows to grow back isn't your thing, or natural methods haven't worked, you can try a growth stimulating treatment. There are different types on the market, so with an adequate search you can find the most suitable one for the thickness you want to obtain.
- Some treatments have been shown to be more effective than others. If you've done a lot of damage to your brows by overdoing the tweezers, you may need to invest in a higher quality product. On the market you will find various types, including solutions based on minoxidil.
- However, these products are only effective when used constantly; They also don't work for everyone, so they may not affect you.
- Some treatments and serums are applied directly to the eyebrows, while other products are ingested. In the latter case, they can also stimulate the growth of hair and other hairs, so before starting to take such a product be prepared for the consequences.
Method 2 of 2: Redefine Brows with Makeup
Step 1. Decide what shape they should have
Before you put on your makeup, you need to understand what would be the most natural shape for your eyebrows and the result you want to achieve. To find the right length, place a pencil or other straight object between the outside of the nose and the outer edge of the eyebrow, passing through the outer corner of the eye. In theory this should be the length of the eyebrows.
- The inner end of the eyebrow should be aligned with the center of the nostril; the arch should be at the outer half of the eye.
- If you have an oval face, it's best to opt for slightly longer arched eyebrows.
- If you have square features or a heart-shaped face, go for round brows.
- For a rectangular face, slightly curved eyebrows are more suitable.
- On a round face it is preferable to have more arched eyebrows.
Step 2. Comb your eyebrows
With a round brush, comb them upwards following the inclination of the eyebrows. Start at the thickest part of the eyebrow and work your way up to the end. This will allow you to find the spots where they are uneven or sparse.
Step 3. Use an eyebrow pencil
If you want to have thick eyebrows, take a special eyebrow pencil similar to the natural hair color or slightly darker. Fill in the sparser parts with a light hand. Draw dashes to mimic hair.
- Try to get a natural result. The color of the pencil should match the rest of the eyebrows. Do not draw directly on the eyebrows: the product must integrate perfectly with real hair.
- In order for the eyebrows to look natural, the edges must be slightly more sparse than the central part.
Step 4. Apply a colored powder
After filling in the eyebrows with the pencil, choose the powder you want (dark or light, depending on the color of the eyebrows and the desired result). Pick up the product with the tip of an angled brush and pat it all over the eyebrow. Repeat until you get the desired definition.
- Try not to color too much only some areas: you have to aim for a result that is as uniform as possible.
- Once you have the color and thickness you want, pass a brush over the eyebrow to smooth it and give it the shape you prefer.
Step 5. Set your eyebrows
At this point you have achieved the desired result, but you need to apply a clear or tinted gel to keep them tidy all day. Pass the applicator over the eyebrows to fix them.
Step 6. Line the brows with the powder
The final step to having thick, dark brows is to highlight them on the face. Pick up a translucent powder with a soft-bristled brush and apply it around the perimeter of the eyebrows, tracing the shape. This movement will further define the edges and make them look well defined.
