Do you want all eyes on your brows? Eyebrows – they can be a little daunting at times for several reasons.  They can change how we look so drastically, but we usually ignore eyebrows or think that they are too tough to handle. I think we have all been there. So here is a guide for you to take a look at so that your eyebrows do not become the forgotten part of your face.

You Want All Eyes on Your Brows?

Before you run to the nearest pharmacy to buy that new brow product, or pick up new tweezers, let’s talk about a few basics.

Try a Professional

Look up a licensed aesthetician in your area. The shaping of your brows is critical and it is hard to figure out your shaping if you have not had proper training. It is well worth the money to get that shape that is just right for your face. You can easily maintain that shape for a few months if you don’t want to get your brows done regularly. But on the other hand, it doesn’t cost much to have a quick clean up done by the professionals!

Map Your Brows

Before you start plucking, filling in, or doing whatever you do to your brows – you need to map them out. Mapping tells you where your brows should start and where they should end. Take your tweezers or a thin make up brush and hold it vertically up against the outermost part of your nose. Where it lands is where the head of your eyebrow should begin. Place the tweezers diagonally from your nose to the outermost part of your eye. Where it lands is where the tail of the eyebrow should end. Finally, hold it horizontally at the top of your brows to make sure they are the same height. If they aren’t, you can fill in the lower one to match the higher one. Mapping is really helpful because you feel more confident knowing where your brows are supposed to be.

Every Hair Counts

Trim and pluck with care.  If you take even one hair away, it can completely change the shape of your brows. It’s crazy that one hair can make that much of a difference, but it can! Because of this, don’t pluck with your nose right up against a mirror. You stay truer to your shape if you aren’t zooming right in. If you have to use a magnification mirror to see, check in with a regular mirror from time to time. If you are unsure if you should trim or pluck something – the rule is to leave it be! Over-plucking or over-trimming can be a big mistake. You want to have all eyes on your brows for the right reasons!

Brushing the Brows

When you brush, use the proper tool. It’s called a spoolie, and it looks like a clean mascara wand. In the head of the eyebrow, brush the hairs straight up (that is how they tend to grow). Trim across the top as to not mess up the shape. Be super careful trimming the middle to the tail of the eyebrow, because this can create sparse areas very quickly.

Enhancing and Filling In

Let’s talk how to enhance or fill in your brows, and the different ways you can make it happen. Regardless of what you use, use shades one to two times lighter than your hair color if you have darker hair. Blondes or grays, go one shade darker. This will guarantee the most natural look, and get all eyes on your brows.

Pencils

This is where it all began, and it works for beginners (and experts) because the product goes directly onto your skin. You know exactly where the product will end up. This is a good method for filling in patchy areas since you are trying to draw individual hairs with the pencil.

Powders

These are great for fairly dense brows with a few patchy areas, or people that have a good brow shape but choose to add a little more pizazz! Powder gives you a uniform look and you can choose to go darker by layering the powder.

Brow Gels

Gels can either be tinted or clear, and help provide shape, keeping things in place, or add a little bit of tint. Tinted gels should not leave color on your skin, but it will add color to the brow hairs and keep them in place. Control the shape of your brows by applying it in upward motions, then bringing them back down where they need to be – this creates and keeps their shape. Clear gels can also be applied over powders and pencil work without messing it up.

Waxes

Waxes can be used in pencil form to keep brows in place (like a gel), but they can provide some wonderful filling-in action. A word of caution with waxes: you can overdo it with waxes and it can take matting to a new level. Don’t apply the wax too think, and use a light hand so you avoid build up. When waxes come in a palette form, they usually are accompanied by a powder. That is called a “finisher”, and it is to keep that look in place and happy all day long.

A bit of information for having all eyes on your brows, eh? Now that we’ve gone through that, are you feeling a little bit overwhelmed?

The best option is to start small. If you’re feeling anxious about how everything might work, you aren’t alone. You are adding definition to two large objects on your face. This is a big deal! Start with a light application, stick with it for a day or two, and if you hate it –  just don’t worry about it. Take the risk and ask your friend (the one who will tell you if your zipper is down or you have spinach in your teeth), “Hey, how do my brows look now that you can see them?” It helps to have someone whom you trust give you their honest opinion. Remember, your eyebrows really are a game changer. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and have all eyes on your brows!

Brow and lash tinting are very popular beauty procedures. Tinting involves temporarily colouring your eyebrows or eyelashes to give them a thicker and fuller look. You know what else is great? Eyebrow and eyelash tinting are part of the awesome services we offer in our upper body menu. In this post, we’re going to cover how both procedures work and the benefits you’ll get from both of them.

How Does Brow and Lash Tinting Work?

The brow tinting process is quick and easy. It involves applying dye on the eyebrows and it usually takes anywhere from between 10 to 15 minutes. How about lash tinting? Well, the process is fairly straightforward and similar to brow tinting. First, a protective towel or cloth will be applied so that the dye doesn’t stain your clothing. The next step is to apply a protective cream under the eyes to avoid stains getting onto that area. Tinting is a good alternative to mascara as it doesn’t smudge off as easily. There are also various colour options to choose from. Overall though, the process doesn’t take a long time to complete and you won’t have to worry about being uncomfortable when you’re going through it.

Tinting your brows and lashes are great ways to bring them to life with lash tinting also being a good alternative if you’re not a big fan of lash extensions. If you have additional questions about brow and lash tinting, don’t hesitate to send us a message or ask any one of our experienced technicians, and we will be happy to give you more helpful information, and we’ll make sure either of the procedures are a good fit for you!

Benefits of Brow and Lash Tinting

Imagine rolling out of bed each morning with your brows and lashes already done? What a great feeling that would be! There’s a ton of benefits you can get from these procedures but we will summarize the most common ones.

It’s Efficient

With our busy lives and schedules, finding a beauty procedure that relieves stress and gives us a brand new look is important. This is why tinting is one of the most efficient beauty procedures you can get done. What’s more? You can also give your hair some finishing touches by tinting — it really does add that extra oomph!

When it comes to beauty, being efficient is crucial, but often under-rated. To ensure the best use of your time, we encourage being open to trying ways that make your beauty routines more effective. This isn’t to say that brow and lash tinting are the only ways to achieve a high level of efficiency. Both beauty procedures do however cut some steps and keep you looking sharp for weeks.

It’s Convenient

Besides efficiency, there’s also the convenience factor. We mentioned earlier how it would be such a stress reliever to not have to worry too much about waking up only to realize you have to get your brows and lashes filled. Even the daily application of mascara can become a hassle, this is where tinting could save you time. For those people who love the most minimalist beauty routines, these are the procedures for you. With just a few swipes of dye, you’ll be removing hassle from your daily routine. 

It might seem trivial, but think about all that time you could save from your morning routines over the course of a week. Those minutes add up to a decent chunk of time that could give you more time to get your mornings off to a better start! So if you’re not already incorporating this procedure in your life, then now is a great time to give it some thought. Come on-board, very few things beat convenience.

It’s Fabulous

Tinting your brows and lashes do not only enhance colour and thickness, they also make you look fabulous and bring that extra definition to your eyes, arches, face and quite frankly your overall look. Also keep in mind that it is not a one colour solution, there are different shade options to pick from that suit your preference.

You can get a fabulous look if you choose the right tint. This means you can either choose a lighter or darker shade of tint depending on your skin and hair colour.

It’s Pretty Safe

Safety is arguably the most important consideration when it comes to getting these kinds of procedures done. Besides, our eyes are some of the most sensitive parts of our bodies so it’s important to keep them protected and avoid the chance of irritations. Just like most things make-up and beauty related, when done correctly, the procedure isn’t of any harm to you. Generally, the dyes are pretty safe but you can ask questions about the ingredients of our dyes if unsure.

Also, the ease of the procedures might spark the temptation to try it at home. We strongly suggest against this to avoid making mistakes and getting dye into your eyes. Just leave it to our highly skilled professionals to get the job done safely! Furthermore, if you have any eye issues, make sure to check with your eye care professional before proceeding.

Conclusion

From using beauty as a form of expression to boosting your confidence, there are many reasons why people chose the beauty procedures and routines that they do. Eyebrow and eyelash tinting are just two of the many available procedures that have many advantages. They are ones that we encourage you to try first-hand based on the number of positive outcomes associated with them.

There are more benefits from tinting that we haven’t listed. Moreover, the ones we’ve highlighted show impactful outcomes. In conclusion, do your homework and decide if either of these procedures are right for you. Once you’ve gone through that process and are confident in wanting to try it out, contact us to schedule an appointment and learn more about how our professionals can help you get beautiful brows and lashes. Check our monthly feature regularly for great savings!