MAKEUP CLASS 1
To start with, never ever allow anyone to completely shave off your eyebrows.
Instead, make
the most of your brows by skilfully shaping them . Use the full range of
cosmetic aids to help you make your eyebrows auspicious for you. Shape them to
bring you power and authority
With eyebrow shaping you take
your appearance to a new level of beauty. A well-groomed brow line creates the
subtle difference that will affect the overall look of your entire face. To
demonstrate this effect, draw a simple face on a piece of paper leaving the
eyebrow area blank. With a light pencil, try out different eyebrow shapes to
conceptualize the impact that the brows have to change not only the look, but
also the overall expression and emotion of the facial features
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General Guidelines for Eyebrow Shaping
Eyebrows come in many different
shapes; only one will be right for your face. Start the eyebrow shaping
process by determining the correct design for your face and features. You will
need a thin eyeliner pencil to start.
1.
Hold the pencil against the side
of your nose, vertically, straight up to where it meets the brow. This is the
spot where your eyebrow should start.
2.
As a guideline, make a small mark
with the pencil there on your skin.
3.
Next, turn the pencil at an
angle, holding it against the nostril, so that it crosses over the center of
your eye. Notice where the pencil now intersects the eyebrow, this is where the
peak of your arch should start.
4.
Make another mark on your skin as
a guide here.
5.
Keep moving the pencil at an
angle against your nostril until it meets the edge of the outer eye. Where the
end of the pencil now meets the eyebrow is your eyebrow's ending point. Make
another mark on your skin here.
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Using
these three marks on both eyes provides you a general guideline on how the
shape of your eyebrow should be based on the shape of your face. You can also
use an eyebrow stencil, if you
are unsure about your shape
Eyebrow Thickness
The other consideration for the correct
eyebrow shape is the thickness. Ideally, the impact of your eyebrows should
balance with the rest of your face and hair. If you have thick hair with larger
facial features, your eyebrows should be thicker and more dramatic. In
contrast, if you have thin hair and petite features, your eyebrows should be
more subtle
TWEEZING
Before
you begin your eyebrow shaping, gather all your tools - tweezers, brow brush
and small scissors. Trim Before Tweezing
Begin by checking to see if your eyebrows
need a trim. Eyebrow hairs are longer than most people realize, and simply
trimming them can be enough for some faces. When the hairs are lightly cut, not
only will it decrease the brow density, it also helps the hairs to lie flat -
instantly creating a clean line to your brow.
Always trim before tweezing, not after, as
you might end up removing some hairs that just needed to be trimmed. Start by
brushing the eyebrow hairs straight up with your brow brush, then trim any
stray hairs that extend past the upper brow line. Next, brush all the hairs
straight down and trim the hairs extending past the brow line underneath. After
you have done your trimming, brush all the hairs back into place.
When to
Tweeze
Tweezing can be a painful process for some,
so to ease the discomfort, you should pluck after a steamy shower or a warm
face washing. This will help the pores to open and enable the hairs to remove
easier. If you are particularly sensitive, slightly numbing the area with ice
before tweezing will also help.
HOW TO TWEEZE
Always make sure that you have good lighting
when eyebrow shaping. Using the previous method for ensuring the proper shape,
follow the marks and tweeze the hairs in the direction they grow. Move back and
forth between the brows after every couple of plucks, to ensure proper symmetry
ADDING TO YOUR BROW LINE
For those of you with sparse eyebrows,
tweezing is not necessary. Instead, build your eyebrows back to a proper shape.
Selecting an appropriate pencil color is crucial, so test a few at the makeup
counter to be sure the color is right. Some makeup
artists also recommend an eyebrow powder, which looks less intense
on your face.
After you have the correct tool for adding
color, you will need to find the previous shape of your brows before they began
to lose their hair.
SPECIFIC TIPS
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For pale or thin eyebrows, try tinting
as it looks more natural than an eyebrow pencil. Just be sure to use a
professional, licensed cosmetologist, and never try tinting at home.
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Embrace the natural shape of your
eyebrows and don't try to change them completely. You are born with the correct
eyebrow shape for your face, so let it guide you.
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Preview the look of your eyebrows
before shaping by hiding the hairs with a white eyeliner pencil.
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Avoid overdoing eyebrow shaping, as
less is truly better. Thin eyebrows tend to make your face look instantly
older.
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Tweezing is usually more effective than
waxing as the wax process can lead to a change in the hair direction and skin
texture if overused.
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Ultimately the point of eyebrow shaping
is to adjust the viewer's focus away from your eyebrows, to your eyes instead.
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While it is not preferred to completely
change your eyebrow structure, you can make minor changes to what nature
recommended in order to alter some eye appearances. For example, remove a few
extra hairs from your eyebrows at the starting point to make close-set eyes
appear wider.
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Consider permanent makeup techniques if you have very sparse eyebrows.
HIRE A PROFESSIONAL
If you are still nervous about eyebrow
shaping, consider hiring a professional. The technique is usually not an
expensive procedure at most beauty salons. At the very least, you can pay for
one session and then simply pluck the stray hairs at home for maintenance.
Call Facecafe Makeover on +2348060201746 or
email on facecafe6020@gmail.com
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