Illustrated by Anna Sudit.Keep Them Well Brushed
This is the easiest and most overlooked way to groom your brows. Brushing them in an upward motion will reveal their ideal shape and instantly lift the face. Set brows in place using a brow gel or wax, clear mascara, or even a little bit of hairspray on a spoolie. If you don't have a spoolie, you can wash an old mascara wand with dish soap and turn it into a perfect eyebrow brush.
Illustrated by Anna Sudit.Fill Them In
There are several different ways to add depth and opacity to your eyebrows. Depending on the day, I go back and forth between brow pencils, or powder color and an angled brush. First, brush the brows upward to see where there are holes. When opting for a pencil, I like to choose one that has a very fine tip and apply using small strokes to mimic actual hairs. An angled brush and powder will give a slightly heavier look, which you can combat by working the product into your brows with a spoolie. One thing that's worth noting: You can absolutely never brush your brows too much.
Illustrated by Anna Sudit.Go Bold & Dye
Whether bleaching your brows to achieve a cool ‘90s look or adding a darker color to beef them up, dyeing your eyebrows can really change your face. Brunettes and redheads should stick to a color slightly lighter than the hair on their head. Blondes can amp up the drama by either opting for a deeper color or bleaching them to achieve a more harmonious look with golden strands. It's probably better to visit a beauty professional for this service instead of doing it on your own. A less permanent option would be a tinted brow gel, such as Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel, that will add color and texture to the brow without the commitment.
Illustrated by Anna Sudit.Stop Over-Grooming
Tweezing, trimming, threading, waxing, electrolysis...there are so many ways you can over-tame your eyebrows. With the trends constantly changing, it’s best to opt for grooming techniques that aren’t permanent. Natural brows are back in a big way, and the bolder the better. My rule of thumb? As long as there are two of them, you can’t go wrong. Using a pair of tweezers, gently pluck any strays that are going rogue and you are good to go.