The Eyebrow Makeover
Considering an eyebrow makeover? A well played eyebrow will effectively frame your face, enhance your facial features and awaken tired eyes, sometimes providing a mini lift. Let’s explore some of the many options for taming those brow beasts.
Trimming and tweezing
A tweeze and trim are a method of cleaning up and shortening brow hairs either pre-wax or in between waxing sessions, though it can be done as a primary method of shaping as well. Tweezing removes hair from the root, and trimming is done after brushing through the brow thoroughly. This method is also an alternative to waxing for those who are particularly sensitive or using Acutane or Retin-A products. If you don't trust yourself with a tweezer and scissors, visit a professional for a brow-shaping session every four to six weeks.
Waxing
Typically, this option works best for people going for a strong, sculpted arch. Waxing involves applying a thin layer of warm wax over the area from which you wish to remove hair. A layer of wax is applied in the desired shape allowed to dry then quickly removed. When done properly, waxing is applied at a temperature that opens the pore and allows the hair to be removed without breakage, unlike other forms of hair removal. Eyebrow waxing should last you two to three weeks before your next appointment.
Brow Tinting
If you are not wanting to remove brow hair or alter the shape of your brows, but instead want to make your brows appear fuller, eyebrow tinting is a great option. Eyebrow tinting is the process of coloring the brow hair with a vegetable-based dye mixed with a 3 percent peroxide to activate.
If you have fine or transparent hair, tinting is an excellent option. This process also picks up all of the fine baby hairs, which when made darker in color, help give the brow more dimension and fullness. If you’re tired of filling in your brows every day, tinting is an option that can last approximately 3 weeks.
Microblading
Microblading is especially great for those with thin, sparse, or patchy brows and has a more lasting effect. Though the procedure sounds a bit uncomfortable, a numbing solution is applied beforehand to minimize any pain. The process is performed by creating defined, hair-like strokes in the brow using a needle and brow pigment ink. Then, like a normal tattoo, it requires time to heal (about four to six weeks), after which a touch-up might be needed. The effects last up to 12 to 18 months; after that time period, the pigment often fades and requires a touch-up.
Brow lamination
Brow Lamination is a treatment that relaxes and straightens the brow hair, allowing the brow to be styled in a variety of different ways such as sleek, straight, arched or fluffy. Brow lamination is a three-step process that involves applying a perming solution to break down the bonds within the brows, then using a fixing solution to set and form the hairs into the new shape. Finally, a brow serum is applied to restore moisture back into the brows and skin. This is a great treatment combined with other brow treatments such as waxing, tweezing, and tinting for a more refined effect. Results typically last eight weeks.
Deciding which treatment is right for you might seem a bit daunting even after learning the various options available. Booking a Brow Bar consultation with your trusted professional is the best solution for proper recommendations and guidance in getting you into your new brow beautiful.