Thick eyebrows always seem to come back in style, as strong (bold) eyebrows can enlarge your eyes and give your face a more youthful appearance. If you've spent your life plucking and shedding your eyebrows, and now you want them to be thick, the first thing to do is to stop plucking them and allow the hair to grow back. Since hair removal practices can have permanent effects, you may need to fill in the gaps (between your eyebrows) using an eyebrow pencil or powder. In just a few steps, your eyebrows can look thicker.
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Part 1 of 3: Finding the Eyebrow Shape that's Right for You
Step 1. Comb your eyebrows
Use a clean eyebrow brush or mascara wand to brush your eyebrow hair sideways, from the inner edge to the outer edge. This will help you determine the natural shape of your eyebrows, so you can determine which areas you want to look thicker and which parts need to be trimmed back.
Step 2. Measure your inner eyebrows
Take an eyebrow pencil or other object and straighten it from the edge of your nostril to the inner corner of your eye. The part of the pencil that goes past your brow is usually where the brow line should start. If your eyebrows start from the inside of this line, you may want to grow out your eyebrow hair or fill it in. Repeat this on the other side.
If your brows start from outside the line (towards the center of the nose), you have the option of plucking out the brow hairs that fall outside that line or leaving it alone for a fuller style
Step 3. Measure your outer eyebrows
Now take a pencil and straighten it from the edge of your nostril to the outer corner of your eye. The part of the pencil that goes through your brow is usually where the brow line should end. If your eyebrows don't grow all the way to the line, you may want to grow out your eyebrow hair or fill it in. Repeat this on the other side.
If your eyebrows grow past the line (towards your temples), you have the option of plucking the hair outside of that line or leaving it alone for a fuller style
Step 4. Find the arch of your eyebrows
Hold the pencil close to your face and straighten it from the corner of your nostril to past the pupil of your eye. The tip of the pencil should go through where your natural brow arch is. You'll want to fill in your brows in this area to make them thicker. Repeat this on the other side.
Many people pluck their eyebrow hair at the bottom of the arch to create a more visible look. You're free to choose, but if you want a thicker look, you probably don't want to pluck anything but eyebrow hair that separates far from your brow area
Part 2 of 3: Filling the Gap in Your Eyebrows
Step 1. Choose an eyebrow filler
You have the option of using an eyebrow pencil, powder or cream to fill in the gaps in your sparse brow hair. Choose a filler that is the same color as your eyebrows, so the final look will look natural. If you don't have a special eyebrow filler, choose a suitable eyeliner pencil or eyeshadow.
- Brow powder will make it look softer, and natural, while eyebrow pencil creates a defined look.
- If you have thin eyebrow hair and want thicker eyebrows, choose a filler that is darker in shape and color than your eyebrows.
Step 2. Line/shape your eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil or powder
Use the tip of a pencil (or a line brush dipped in powder) lightly and carefully to shape your brows. Connect the three places you've identified: the inner brow, the arch, and the outer eyebrow. Make sure the line from the pencil stays close to your natural brow so you don't end up with a "forced" look.
- This may take a little practice, so don't be afraid to erase pencil lines and start over.
- Remember to use the pencil slowly; just a little color will make your eyebrows look thicker.
Step 3. Fill in the gaps in the eyebrows
Use a pencil, powder or gel to go back and fill in any areas of thin hair that are inside the lines you drew. Take a step back to ensure that your eyebrows look natural and even, and that both eyebrows are the same shape and size.
Step 4. Set the look with gel (mascara)
Use eyebrow gel to keep eyebrow powder or pencil marks in place so the color won't wash off all day. Use an eyebrow brush to brush the gel on your brows, then allow them to dry completely. This gel helps impart an even color and creates a beautiful finish.
Part 3 of 3: Growing Your Eyebrows
Step 1. Stop plucking, and shedding your eyebrow hair
Many people are afraid to quit, as growing eyebrow hair can be a little uncomfortable and awkward while appearing outside. Eyebrows can take up to six weeks to grow, so you'll need to practice patience to get the thick eyebrows you want. Do what is necessary while waiting for it to grow, as removing eyebrow hair will not help you achieve your goal.
It may be tempting to pluck your brow hair here or there to keep it looking neat, but it is advisable to grow out all of your eyebrow hair to see the results before you go back to plucking or shedding your eyebrows
Step 2. Deal with the period of eyebrow hair growth
When your eyebrow hair starts to grow back, it may look messy. If you're worried about how it looks, try these tricks to cover up your new hair:
- Apply a wet foundation (foundation) or concealer (concealer) over the growing hair.
- Use powder (foundation) of the same color. The powder will adhere to a damp surface and provide a double layered protective effect.
Step 3. Exfoliate (exfoliate) your eyebrows to stimulate hair growth
Thinning or mottled eyebrows can be the result of excessive plucking. You can encourage your eyebrows to grow back by using a soft toothbrush or washcloth to gently exfoliate the brow area. Wet a brush or cloth and brush/move over your eyebrows in a circular motion to stimulate circulation and promote growth.
