Our are pretty resilient beasts, aren’t they? A part of the face that has been tinkered around with since the 30th Century BC (when the used to wax them), we tend to want different things from them at different points in history. The past 30 years alone has seen us pluck them to within an inch of their lives (see ), in stark contrast to the overtly feathered brow that was so popular last year. Now, last year’s look has settled down somewhat, and it’s all about achieving a full yet natural effect.
“We’re wearing them slightly feathery and soft, but more groomed,” explains , expert make-up artist to . “It’s still all about a full and natural look right now.” It has long been said that a well-shaped brow can make or break the face, and it’s true.
“Having a good, well-proportioned and well-groomed brows can really change your eye shape, lifting and opening to make you look more youthful and fresh.” How to get the perfect eyebrow shape? With Google searches for “how to do eyebrows at home” up by a staggering 3,750 per cent over the past month, we take a look at exactly what it takes to achieve healthy brow from home. While it’s always worth seeing an expert once in a while to help shape your brows, it is perfectly acceptable to tend to them yourself at home.
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