They
say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Well, if the eyes are the windows,
then the brows are the curtains and the struggle to keep them in check has been
real since the beginning of time. Brow shapes and trends are constantly
changing - thin, thick, bushy, natural, and my personal least favourite, DRAWN
ON brows. What never goes off trend is the perfectly groomed brow. One thing to
remember is that not every brow trend is for you – your brows have to be
specific to your face. Knowing what suits you is half the battle. The other
parts include a great esthetician and a brow routine that works for you.
WHAT
METHOD AND WHERE…
There
are tons of ways to remove hair but there’s a bit of a science to removing hair
from your face. The most common ways to remove brow hair are to thread or wax –
both of which can do the job on their own but work well together to give you a
clean look. Threading is
definitely the more painful option however; many would argue the benefits
outweigh the pain. The process allows the esthetician to pluck the hairs
individually – giving them more control and less room for error. Waxing, while
equally as effective, will just not be as precise and can leave you with
irritated skin. I say start with threading and if you can’t handle the pain,
move to waxing. I know
– it’s a lot but not to worry; this list of one-stop shops will help you pick a
place that will get your brows in check and on fleek.
LOCATIONS…
THE BROW HOUSE
80 Scollard Street, Toronto
BENEFIT BOUTIQUE
2614
Yonge Street, Toronto
EYE LOVE BROW AND BEAUTY BAR
793 Queen Street
West, Toronto
GEE BEAUTY
2 Roxborough Street
West, Toronto
LAC AND BEAUTY
162
Davenport Road, Toronto
WHAT PRODUCTS TO USE…
We have only
tackled half the battle, what you do at home is just as important as the hair
shaping and removal process. With so many different brow products to choose
from it can be confusing what to use and how to use them. Here is what you need
to know;
PENCILS
…should be used
to change your brows shape or correct a bald spot. Just like pencil on paper,
you can draw right onto your face.
GELS
…are best for a
finishing touch of colour and holding your brow in place all day. The gel
applicator will look like a mascara brush and you can easily apply straight
onto your brow.
POWDERS
…should be used
to add a little colour or volume to your existing brow. Powders can be applied
using an angle brush and making hair like strokes on your eyebrow and skin.
POMADES
…can be used the
same way a pencil is used to fill in a bald spot, or with a lighter application
the same way a powder is used to add fullness. A pomade is a gel-like substance
that you can easily apply with an angle brush.
Products will be your eyebrows best
friend but always remember; brows are sisters, not twins. Use the products as
you see fit. If you don’t know what you should use then you can experiment. The
key is finding the right shade and then using it the best way it will work for
you. Look to Benefit Cosmetics and Anastasia Beverly Hills for your entire brow
product needs. Both companies specialize in making the best when it comes to
brows. Check out their entire lines and mix and match products to create your
complete brow kit.
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