If you've accidentally trimmed your eyebrows excessively, you are likely looking forward to them growing back. While there are no magic tricks that can restore them to their natural state, there are ways to make the transition period easier. Here's how to restore your brows to their shine.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Waiting
Step 1. Prepare to wait several months
Once removed, the eyebrows take a long time to grow back completely. For some people, six weeks may be enough, but for others it will take a full year. The best thing you can do while waiting for your brows back to their former shape is to be patient. Look for the positive side of what happened, at least you won't have to worry about keeping them in order for a more or less short period.
Step 2. Stop thinning them with tweezers and wax
You are probably already aware of this, but remember that using wax and tweezers in the eyebrow area does not promote faster growth. In fact, both methods can permanently damage hair follicles, preventing future hair regrowth.
Step 3. Choose gradual growth
If you can't stand the idea of letting your brows fully regrow before you can reshape them, try the streaked growth strategy. Let the hair grow to form a single defined line and eliminate all surrounding hair. When the row is complete, you can let a second one grow to give thickness to the chosen shape. Continue to allow new rows to grow until you reach the complete and desired shape.
- This method gives the eyebrows a neater appearance during the regrowth phase.
- The gradual streak method may take longer to grow back, so you will need to be even more patient.
Method 2 of 3: Stimulate Growth
Step 1. Try exfoliation
As you wait for your brows to gradually grow back, stimulate the area to encourage faster hair growth. Use a soft bristle face brush and massage the eyebrow area with circular movements; it will help you remove dead cells and promote better blood circulation in the treated area.
- Alternatively, you can use an exfoliating face scrub. Buy it ready-made or make it yourself.
- Do not use excessive pressure; rub the skin with gentle, circular movements. Rubbing too hard could cause hair to fall out.
Step 2. Use a special eyebrow serum
Eyebrow serum is a product designed to stimulate hair growth with peptides in the follicles. Some people are very satisfied with the use of the serum, while others are less so. Remember that these are quite expensive products that do not act quickly. If you want to give it a try, look for an eyelash serum - it contains the same active ingredients and is more readily available.
Step 3. Eat nutritious foods
It stimulates hair growth naturally by making sure you are getting the correct amount of vitamins and minerals. Both are a guarantee of healthy skin, hair and hair. Fill up on protein, vitamin B, iron, zinc and omega 3. Add the following healthy foods to your diet:
- Walnuts, avocado and extra virgin olive oil
- Carrots, mangoes and sweet potatoes
- Lean meat, salmon and other fish
- Green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale
Method 3 of 3: Shape Eyebrows While Waiting
Step 1. Use an eyebrow pencil
While you patiently wait for your brows to grow back, you can effectively reshape them with the right make-up. Choose a color that matches your eyebrow hue, preferably slightly lighter. Shape them with short, thin strokes, in the same direction as the natural hair growth.
- When using an eyebrow pencil, thin strokes are preferable to thicker ones. Don't go overboard trying to recreate a specific or trendy look; for now, just fill in any empty spaces.
- For an evening make-up you can choose a shade that is slightly darker than your natural eyebrows.
Step 2. Use a powdered eyebrow eyeshadow
It is a product formulated to adhere to the hair and to give the eyebrows a fuller and better defined appearance. This is an effective way to add volume and definition to your brows for sparse hair. Choose a shade suitable for the color of your eyebrows and apply the eyeshadow with a special brush following the direction of hair growth.
Step 3. Hide the regrowth with the concealer
When the hair begins to grow back it may have an unpleasant appearance, similar to that of a short beard. Resist the temptation to remove them and disguise them with a little concealer. Choose a chemical-free product so as not to interfere with the natural regrowth of the hair.
Step 4. Try applying petroleum jelly to your brows before going to bed
Do this for at least a month… and be patient. If you want your brows to instantly look fuller and suitable for any occasion, petroleum jelly helps you achieve that result.
