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Brows play a bigger role to your overall look then you would think, they can give your face a more lifted look or your eyes appear brighter. A lot of people think brow shaping is about getting your brows done regularly with a beautician, however it can start in your makeup bag. You can apply several makeup techniques to make your brows look fuller or create a more flattering brow shape to suit your face shape. Anyone can apply simple methods with the right products to enhance areas of the brow which might have uneven growth to build natural looking brows. This guide will walk you through straight forward techniques that allow you to shape your brows to complement your features. 

Understanding the Structure of the Brow

There are three key points to the brow: the start, the arch and the tail. The start of the brow frames the eyes, the arch adds lift to your face and the tail helps elongate the whole brow. These points of the eyebrow are used as a guide to create symmetry between both brows, knowing where to add definition or a lift. Mastering the technique of balancing your brows can enhance your facial features. 

Brow Mapping Made Easy

Now you understand the structure of the brow before applying any makeup it is useful to map out the eyebrow shape. Creating a personalised guide helps to keep the brow looking natural and prevents any overfilling. To get started with the mapping out process all you need is a makeup pencil. Here’s how to find the three key points:

• To find the starting point:
  Hold the pencil vertically from the side of your nose upward. Where it meets your brow is where the brow should naturally begin. This helps frame the eyes without making them appear too close together.
  
• To find the arch:
  Angle the pencil from the side of your nose through the centre of your iris (when looking straight ahead). The point where it crosses your brow marks your ideal arch, giving lift and definition without appearing too harsh.
  
• To find the tail:
  Angle the pencil from the nose toward the outer corner of your eye. Where the pencil meets the brow line indicates where the tail should end. Stopping at this point prevents the brows from dragging the face downward.
  

Once you have found these three points, use the pencil to lightly map out the main brow shape by joining the points together. 

Makeup Techniques for Fuller, Natural-Looking Brows

Now your brow is mapped out you can use different techniques to fill the brow depending on how soft or defined you would like them to be. Here are some simple techniques you can try that work for every brow type.

Hair-like Strokes

If you want your brows to look super natural but still need some filling in to match the brow map, you can mimic real hair by using a fine tipped brow pencil and a soft, upward flick motion in the direction of your hair growth. Try your best to match the shade of your pencil to your brow colour.

Powder or Pomade

If you’re wanting to build more definition and depth to your brows Powder or Pomade can be ideal. Powder is softer whereas Pomade provides more structure. Apply your chosen product lightly to the front of your brow and increase pressure towards the tail to make it more defined. The top tip is to brush through your brows with a spoolie to soften the lines. 

Highlighting the Brow Bone

A small touch of highlighter just beneath the highest part of the arch can give the eye a lifted look but remember a small amount goes a long way. This technique can be used on all face shapes and adds an extra touch to the overall makeup look. 

Using Brow Gel

No matter what technique you decide to use to keep your brows in place for the day you can brush through them with brow gel; clear or tinted. Tinted gel is good to make your brows look even thicker. You can also use tinted gel on its own if you want a more natural look to add some colour to your brows. 

Choosing the Right Brow Products for Your Look 

Hopefully you now have a good idea of what technique you would want to use to achieve your desired brow look. There are so many different brow products available on the market which can feel overwhelming. Here are some suggested product combinations depending on your brow concerns:

• Sparse brows:

Pencil and tinted gel for fullness and definition 

• Over-plucked brows:

Pomade for structure and rebuilding shape 

• Grey or light brows:

Tinted gel to restore warmth 

Make sure your products are from the same brand so that the shades and textures work well together. For example, REFY Beauty has a full brow range providing you with all the products you need for your brow routine. 

Conclusion

Using simple makeup techniques and the right products you will be able to make the perfect brow shape to enhance your other facial features.