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BeautyXpose asks me “How Do I Get Brilliant Brows?”
What a great way to wake up and find this great article on how to get amazing brows… see more of my interview with Beautyexpose.com as myself as well as other brow pros answer the question:
Dear BX, I don’t have a clue about what to do for eyebrows. Do I wax or tweeze? Do I try it myself or leave it to a professional? I never know what shape I’m supposed to go for. I hear thicker brows are back, but does that mean the arched look is out? -Raquel W. Raquel, Raquel — we’ve all been there, believe me. There are so many options for eyebrows and so many brow “trends” that it’s no wonder you’re confused. Try these tried-and-true eyebrow taming tips to help you sort out what’s best for your own eye-framers.
Get Plucky. Which hair removal technique is best — waxing, tweezing, threading or electrolysis ? Well, a lot of it has to do with your personal choice (and how permanent you want your look to be, in the case of electrolysis). That said, Celebrity Makeup Artist and Eyebrow Specialist Elke Von Freudenberg believes tweezing is your best bet for precision plucking………………..
Continued at Beautyxpose.com
February Night Brow Shadow Special
This February, it’s all about glamming up your brows for night. Who says brows have to be boring? Try our special Night Brow Shadows for a subtle shimmer and sparkle for night wear.
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To Apply:
Just apply like any other brow shadow. Use a angle brush to brush color through the brows, focusing on the bottom line of the brows. For a more dramatic look, fill in along the tops of brows as well. For a softer look, apply your Day Brow Shadow first and then your Night Brow Shadow on top. For the most dramatic look, apply your Night Brow Shadow with a damp brush for a strong brow.
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Elke : THE BROW COLLECTION
Brow Tip #2 Are your brows making your nose look big?
2. Where the brow starts determines the illusion of the width of your nose.
Yep, you heard right. Where the brow starts can make your nose look either too thin or too thick. It really doesn’t make your eyes look ‘wide-set’ and the wrong placement can actually make your eyes look cross eyed. Here you can see in the above photo that while the brows were started at the tear duct, here it’s actually making the model’s nose look very wide.
Where the brow starts should be individualized to each person. Here, while the brow seems like it’s starting too far in, it’s actually the best starting point for her because it actually makes her nose look thinner, and brings out her eyes, especially in photos.
The starting point is different on everyone. Best to have a pro determine where yours is.
The no Eyebrows Trend
The light or no eyebrow trend that was seen on the European runways (but not so much on the NYC runways) has finally hit the magazine stands in the latest ad from Givency for Fall 2009. Adriana Lima is the brunette model shown with brows covered in white for a very dramatic look. But is this something that you should do at home?
Probably not. Just chalk this up to an extreme trend like black lips. It’s not meant for everyone and while it does show a new look in beauty, just remember that trends that come on quick, usually go away just as fast.
Stick to the classic brow shape and what works best for you. You’ll always look in style.
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