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Just as there are no identical faces, there is no single eyebrow shape that suits everyone. There is no template!

A master eyebrow artist can (and should!) acquire the necessary knowledge about the architecture of eyebrows: what to start from when constructing a sketch, what external data to pay attention to. And be able to create the correct, ideal shape for any type of appearance. How to achieve such results? How to choose the eyebrow shape according to your face type? Let's understand this difficult topic.

How to shape your eyebrows

The most obvious method is correction. Makeup products, dyeing or henna (again, followed by removal of excess hair) and nano-spraying of eyebrows will also help to cope with this.

These manipulations can be done, as they say, by eye. But this approach is safe only in the case of makeup. But if we are talking about hair removal and eyebrow dyeing, not to mention any type of tattooing, testing your own eye can end very badly. That is why even experienced eyebrow artists recommend drawing a sketch or at least marking the reference points of the shape before the correction or coloring procedure.

To build an eyebrow, you need to find at least three main points: the beginning, the highest point and the tip of the eyebrow.

1. The beginning (or head of the eyebrow)
   is the point at the bridge of the nose, from which the eyebrow actually begins.
2. The highest point (kink, bend point, point of highest rise, apex, apex)
   is the place where the rise of the eyebrow line gives way to descent and narrowing towards the tip.
3. The tip of the eyebrow (tail)
   is the end point of the eyebrow at the temples. The entire part of the eyebrow after the break is also called.

The area from the beginning to the highest rise, including it, is called the middle part or body of the eyebrow. The optimal ratio: 2/3 eyebrows - head and body and 1/3 - tail.

By changing the ratio of the parts of the eyebrow to each other and the position of the reference points, you can achieve one or another desired effect in constructing the shape.

Adjusting the width and length of the eyebrows

Eyebrow adjustment makes eyebrows perfect. Thanks to this technique, they acquire a new look. You can correct your eyebrows yourself using tweezers or in a beauty salon, for example, with professional waxing.

The method of using regular wax is a depilation technique that is very often performed in beauty salons (although women are increasingly doing it themselves at home). Another method is called "threading". It involves using a double thread to remove unwanted hairs around the eyebrow. This technique is also becoming increasingly popular, and many women prefer it.

However, today the most popular method of shaping eyebrows is plucking them with tweezers and trimming them. Experts use a special “eye diagram” so they know exactly which eyebrow hairs to pluck and which ones to leave.

Adjusting the width and length of the eyebrows

It is also important to assess whether the eyebrow is the correct length - if not, remove the right amount of hair located on the outer edge of the eyebrow. We also remove the hairs that are located between the left and right eyebrows.

As a result, the eyebrows are shaped into an arch by removing a few hairs from the lower part of the eyebrow. The eyebrow should be divided into three parts - the latter requires correction and plucking of several hairs located at the bottom of the eyebrow. This will create a beautiful curve.

Eyebrow trimming is the last step to complete the eyebrow shaping process. To do this, comb the eyebrows so that you can see which hairs are too long. Tiny scissors (specially designed for eyebrows) are then used.

Eyebrow trimming

Materials and tools for creating a sketch

You can determine the desired points using thread and a thick cosmetic pencil or other creamy texture. The thread needs to be dyed, pulled tightly and mark control points using it as a ruler.

The optimal location of the points is as follows:

• The base of the eyebrow is in line with the wing of the nose if the thread is positioned vertically parallel to the bridge of the nose.
• To find the break point, the thread should be pulled up from the wing of the nose through the outer edge of the iris. An outdated version - a thread from the base of the wing of the nose passes through the center of the pupil.
• A line from the wing of the nose through the outer corner of the eye will help to find the tip of the eyebrow.

Another way to determine anchor points is to use special ready-made stencils or a ruler for eyebrows.

Stencils, in our opinion, are a rather controversial tool. But the ruler is a very convenient tool not only for a professional eyebrow artist. It can be recommended to all fans of home procedures, because it makes marking very easy.

The ruler should be placed on the face, as close as possible to the eyebrow arches. Then mark reference points using a digital scale.

Professional craftsmen often use another tool in their work - Leonardo's compass. With its help, you can build eyebrows according to the principle of the golden ratio, that is, using proportional relationships between reference points. It is also very convenient to use a compass to check the symmetry of the eyebrows.

And in order to avoid over-plucking your eyebrows during correction and to color them evenly, it is advisable to create a full-fledged sketch using a zonal eyebrow gel or paste. When choosing a paste, you will also be able to show the client the future shape of the eyebrows and, if necessary, make adjustments to the sketch.

The paste is very easy to use. The product has a plastic consistency and is easy to apply with a flat brush. If necessary, the contour can be adjusted without effort. Our assortment includes the usual white paste, as well as gold. How to choose? Golden paste has a lighter texture, creates a bright, shining contour around the eyebrows, suitable for those who want to try something new and take bright photos for their portfolio. White paste has a denser texture, it is ideal for detailed and visual drawing of the contour.

How to do makeup on the looming eyelid

With a looming eyelid, you can’t deny yourself makeup; the right technique allows you to place accents in a special way, level out flaws, emphasizing your advantages.

You need to get started only armed with the necessary tools:

• pencil;
• mascara;
• palette with shadows of different shades;
• brushes;
• applicators, sponges.

It is strictly not recommended to use glitter, pearlescent tones, shadows, liquid eyeliners, or felt-tip pens.

Important rules:

• maintaining maximum naturalness;
• painting the missing vegetation from the bottom up to hide the skin that hangs over;
• make the break as gently as possible;
• curl your eyelashes with special curlers, use mascara that increases volume (use a silicone compound, which must be applied once);
• occasionally, for special occasions, they will use false eyelashes, gluing them on top of their own;
• Paint the lower eyelashes at the base.

We recommend reading: The best pigment for eyebrow tattooing

False fold

You can use a trick and, with the help of shadows, create a false fold with a dark pencil, or shadows of similar tones. Instead of a narrow and almost invisible one of your own, you can make a new one, located higher. This will perfectly correct the shape of the eyes and make them open.

Play of light

A skillful combination of colors belonging to light and dark tones allows you to visually hide imperfections. Here you should adhere to an important rule: dark areas will appear smaller, light areas will appear larger, closer. This allows you to adjust the depth of the folds, shade, change the size, and adjust the shape.

Light shadows should be applied to the inner corners, neutral light ones (beige, pink, snow-white) - on top of the eyelid. Dark tones are placed on the imaginary crease, slightly processing the outer edge of the eyes.

The right shades

Drooping eyelids require careful selection of shadows. It is better to avoid smoky gray and black ones, they further aggravate the problem. It is better to use a calm palette.

You need to select a palette individually, paying attention to the female color type. As a rule, matte, medium-saturated colors look good. For most women, it is preferable to choose dark brown and gray tones. But only dark-haired beauties can afford black mascara and pencil.

Feathering

Shading will definitely help create the most natural effect. You can’t do without this technique; you can bring it to life using a brush, applicator, or fingers. You need to carry out manipulations, moving from the outer to the inner corner of the eyes, trying not to stretch the skin too much.

Types of eyebrow shapes

Depending on the location of the reference points relative to each other, the following types of eyebrow shapes are distinguished:

1. Straight (or horizontal, closed)
   - the base and tail of the eyebrow lie in the same horizontal line. This shape suits those with a long face, as it allows them to be visually wider.
2. Ascending (or open)
   - the base of the eyebrow is just below the tip. A popular type of shape that allows you to give the face a more friendly expression, as well as visually narrow it. It also creates the effect of a more open look with narrow eyes and drooping eyelids. However, if you place the tip of the eyebrow much higher than its beginning, you can give your face an unnaturally surprised, hysterical expression.
3. Descending
   - the beginning of the eyebrow above the ponytail; this shape is usually not used, as it gives the face a gloomy expression and makes the person visually older.

How to create the perfect face

A beautiful eyebrow shape should take into account all the features of a girl’s appearance, such as hair color, face shape, and eye shape.

Among the huge variety of forms, there are several main types:

• ascending;
• with a break;
• arcuate;
• horizontal;
• house.

While the modern Hollywood fashionable eyebrow shape is a thick straight line, often created with the help of tattooing, on the other side of the earth, for Asian women the standard of facial beauty is a shape with a kink for the looming eyelid on a small, neat eye.

When asked which eyebrow shape is ideal, each girl must answer herself and choose one of the proposed correction options:

1. Tweezers.
2. Applying a tattoo.
3. Pencil or eye shadow.

Regular tweezers will help you correct the shape of your eyebrows.

Blondes and brunettes, Asian and European girls have a huge choice of eyebrow shape and color, regardless of the initial data, thanks to the use of tattooing. Salons offer a certain color palette, for example, for blondes and redheads, the universal color is gray, and for brunettes, dark tones are suitable, closer to the shade of their hair.

There are three main types of tattooing:

1. Shot/Shading.
2. Hair method.
3. Mixed technique.

For blondes, tattooing is one of the most acceptable methods of adding color to the eyebrows, since by nature the hairs of fair-haired girls are not very prominent. However, tattooing gives more than just color.

This method allows you to easily adjust the location of the eyebrows, creating, if necessary, lines with different breaks, arcs or a smooth transition. If your own lines are too short, you can easily create elongated eyebrows with the help of tattooing.

Eyebrow shapes according to arch type

Rounded shape - characterized by a smooth arched bend without a clearly defined apex, a rounded beginning and tail. Suitable for a square face, it allows you to hide excessive “angularity” and roughness of features, making the look softer and more feminine.

Triangular shape (so-called “house” eyebrows) - eyebrows with a pronounced apex. Gives the face elegance and flirtatiousness. It is better to entrust the creation of eyebrows in a “house” to a professional, since if the proportions are not respected and/or the bend is too high, it is easy to get an eternally amazed or “bitchy” expression on the face.

A curved shape is also an eyebrow with a pronounced bend, but smoother than triangular, without sharp changes. If the proportions are correct, this shape suits almost any type of face, visually “youthful” and opens the eye.

Triangular face

Straight eyebrows are not recommended in this case, as they visually sharpen facial features. But the curved shape will help create their harmony. The eyebrow line should be smooth along its entire length.

To begin, find the top point of the eyebrow and raise it a little. On the contrary, the head and tail need to be lowered a little. We connect the points with a smooth arc from above and below and remove excess hairs. Make the tail thin.

Rounded eyebrows also suit a square face.

Types of eyebrow shapes by width

1. Thin - emphasize femininity. But it should be taken into account that excessively thin eyebrows spoil the proportions of the face. Thin eyebrows are not advisable for those with looming eyelids. People have been frightened by the return of thread eyebrows for many years now, but so far the fashion for naturalness is still winning, so we do not recommend getting carried away with plucking.
2. Natural - eyebrows of natural width, the most optimal option and a trend for several seasons.
3. Wide (a la Cara Delevingne and Lily Collins) - the fashion for VERY wide eyebrows is gradually fading away. Firstly, not every girl can grow one - natural abilities play a big role here. And secondly, very wide eyebrows look good only on a young face. They can give a sullen and stern expression to mature women.

Eyebrow care

Now you know what types of eyebrows there are. Sometimes density does not allow achieving the optimal shape: hairs fall out, “voids” and “bald spots” form. This problem is common among women who get carried away with frequent correction. Other common causes include: unhealthy and unbalanced diet, genetic predisposition, frequent stress and lack of vitamins.

If you want to restore the density of the arches, be patient. The first results will appear in a few months. Sometimes this can take up to a year.

Here are the basic rules for eyebrow care:

1. Remove makeup before bed. Cosmetic products should not be on the skin in the eyebrow area.
2. Massage the arches several times a week. The massage can be performed with cosmetic oil, for example, coconut (it is hypoallergenic), argan, burdock or castor. A few drops of the product are enough. Massage stimulates blood flow to the hair follicles. The bulbs are enriched with nutrients, resulting in improved hair growth. Manipulations must be carried out within 1–1.5 months.
3. Make oil masks. The oil is applied to previously cleansed skin and hair using a cotton pad or a special silicone brush. You need to make masks 2-3 times a week. It is best to apply the product before bed - this way the nutrients better penetrate the hair follicles. To enhance the effect of the oil, heat it in a water bath. Follow the nutrition course for a month.
4. Brush your eyebrows at least twice daily: morning and evening. Buy a special silicone brush.
5. Watch your diet. Include foods high in protein and unsaturated fatty acids in your diet. The menu must include meat, fish, eggs, cottage cheese, vegetables and fruits, cereals, nuts. You can also purchase vitamin complexes, for example, omega-3-6-9, after consulting with your doctor. To find out what elements are missing in your body, get tested.

Eyebrows according to face type

There are 4 main types of faces: round, square, triangular and oval. Three subtypes can also be distinguished - diamond-shaped and pear-shaped (as varieties of triangular) and rectangular shape (as a variety of square type).

If you simply cannot determine the shape of your face visually, you can use the following method.

All hair should be pulled back, preferably combed well near the forehead and secured so that it does not rise above the head. The shape of the face should be visible completely from the area where hair growth begins.

After this, take a strictly frontal photo of the client. If possible, print this photo in large format.

Next, you should determine the following facial parameters:

1. The highest point (center of the forehead) and the lowest point (chin). The distance between these points is the height of the face.
2. The width of the forehead is determined by the highest and equidistant points, these are approximately the upper points of the temples.
3. Width of upper cheekbones.
4. Width of lower cheekbones.

For convenience, you can draw lines directly across the photo with a marker. Usually they are already clear enough to conclude how the parameters relate to each other. And if in doubt, you can measure the distance with a ruler or measuring tape.

Available ways to change your appearance

One of the most accessible techniques to create the desired eyebrow shape without using tattoos is tweezing. With its help, with a slight movement you can give the shape some angularity, create a line with a break, which will visually eliminate the obesity of the looming eyelid by eye. Also, the problem of a drooping eyelid can be solved by intensively highlighting the moving eyelid in the outer corner of the eye with a dark palette of shadows.

And by making a thin rounded line, you will visually enlarge the shape of small eyes, as, for example, in Asian girls, and give the shape of the face a certain femininity and softness.

Shadows will help correct the shape of the eyebrows

To give an ideal shape without tattooing, pencils and shadows are also used. Decorative cosmetics are presented in stores in a huge range of colors; there is a choice for brunettes and brown-haired women, as well as for blondes, and even for owners of sunny red shades.

As practice shows, for blondes with brown eyes, you can choose any color from the palette of decorative cosmetics, without limiting yourself only to gray and dark gray shadows or pencil, which are more suitable for blue-eyed people.

The oval of the face is the most important factor when choosing the shape of the eyebrows. There are several main types of face shapes:

Ratios for different face types: determining the shape

• Oval face
  : the widest part of the face is the upper cheekbones; the height of the face is greater than the width, that is, the face is elongated vertically; the width of the forehead and lower cheekbones are almost equal; the upper cheekbones are not much wider than the lower ones; the boundaries of the face are smooth.
• Round face
  : the widest part of the face is the upper cheekbones, but they are not clearly expressed, the height of the face is not much greater than the width; the width of the forehead and lower cheekbones are almost equal; low forehead; the upper cheekbones are not much wider than the lower ones; the boundaries of the face are smooth. A round face shape is very similar to an oval face, but less elongated.
• Square face
  : The height of the face is not much greater than the width; the width of the forehead, lower cheekbones and upper cheekbones are almost equal; low forehead; the boundaries of the face have rather sharp angles, the lower cheekbones are pronounced.
• Rectangular face
  : a variant of the square type, but the height of the face is significantly greater than the width; the forehead is high and pronounced.
• Triangular faces
  : the widest part of the face is the forehead line; the height of the face may be greater than the width or equal to it; the width of the forehead is much greater than the width of the lower cheekbones and slightly greater than the width of the upper cheekbones; usually a rather pronounced pointed chin.
• Pear-shaped face (or Inverted Triangle, Trapezoidal)
  - the widest part of the face - the line of the lower cheekbones, the cheeks have fullness; the height of the face may be greater than the width or equal to it; The width of the forehead is noticeably smaller than the width of the lower cheekbones.
• Diamond-shaped face (or Two Triangles, Diamond)
  - the widest part of the face is the upper cheekbones; a narrow forehead and a narrow, pointed chin, the width of the forehead and the width of the lower jaw are almost equal; the height of the face may be greater than the width or equal to it; the boundaries of the face have rather sharp angles, the lower cheekbones are pronounced.

It must be taken into account that most people have a face shape that is a combination of two or more types. However, it is always possible to determine the predominant one.

Eyebrow shape for oval face

An oval face is considered the most harmonious. It is advisable to bring all other types closer to the oval - at least visually with the help of eyebrows.

What about the oval itself? Here you can “play” with different shapes. The ideal option is a classic eyebrow shape with a soft curve. Almost horizontal eyebrows with a minimal bend - the so-called scouse eyebrows - can also look impressive. It is undesirable to make a sharp “house” bend or very pronounced rounded arcs, so as not to elongate the face even more.

Eyebrow Shape for Round Face

Eyebrows should have a clear shape, a pronounced bend and a thin tip. Classic upward arched eyebrows with a neat apex work well. This shape will make the facial features more sculpted, adding the missing sharpness, graphics, and “characteristics.” But a rounded shape is not recommended - facial features can become completely “swimming”. Straight eyebrows without bending will visually “flatten” the face vertically and make the cheeks even wider.

If you have a round face shape, you should avoid both too wide and very narrow eyebrows. The former will make the face massive, and the latter will give it a doll-like unnaturalness. Therefore, it is better to stick to natural width.

Eyebrow shape for square and rectangular faces

The shape of the eyebrows should be soft, with a smooth, not too pronounced bend. You can choose rounded eyebrows - they will help soften the pronounced geometry of the face.

As with a round face, the width of the eyebrows must be maintained. Thin, thread-like eyebrows look unattractive on a square face. They will make its lower part even larger and more massive. However, very wide eyebrows should be avoided - they can make the image look sloppy and rough.

For a rectangular face, it is also advisable to make upward eyebrows with a soft curve, but rounded arches are no longer suitable here, as they can elongate the face even more. It is advisable to slightly lengthen the ends towards the temples.

Eyebrow Shape for Triangular Face

For a triangular face type, the eyebrows should be upward and have a natural curve. Short straight eyebrows, which will further expand the forehead area, are contraindicated. Another categorical taboo is “house” eyebrows. An arch that is too sharp will only emphasize the “angularity” of the face.

Excessive width in this case is undesirable, so as not to burden the forehead area.

For a pear-shaped face, a suitable option is wide and thick eyebrows with a curve. They will distract attention from the heavy lower jaw and allow you to emphasize the eyes, adding visual volume to the forehead and temples. You should make the ends long, and move the bend closer to the outer corner of the eye - this again works to widen the upper part of the face. To enhance the effect, you can slightly “spread” the eyebrows at the bridge of the nose.

For a diamond-shaped face, you should choose a classic arched eyebrow shape with a soft, smooth curve without being too graphic. As with a triangular face, no “house” eyebrows! Excessively rounded shapes should also be avoided, as they can emphasize the small width of the forehead and the face will look comical.

How to make your eyes look bigger with makeup

Skillful use of decorative cosmetics works wonders. There are many ways to enlarge your eyes with makeup Let's look at the most basic of them:

• It is very easy to enlarge your eyes using a white pencil. To do this, just carefully line the inner edge of the lower eyelid. If the line is drawn correctly, it will simply appear to be part of the whites of the eyes. The look will immediately become more open and lively. True, for everyday makeup it is better to take not a white pencil, but a light pink, nude or beige one. It won't look as flashy, but will give a similar effect. Nude shades perfectly neutralize the redness of the mucous membrane and make the look more open. If used ineptly, white can, on the contrary, attract increased attention to the size of the eyes.
• You can also enlarge your eyes using eye shadow. To do this, it is recommended to use a properly selected combination of dark and light shadows, with the former recommended to be applied to the outer corners and folds, and the latter to the center of the eyelids. The shading should be done very softly, trying to avoid the presence of sharp transitions.

• One of the most popular methods is eyeliner. Enlarging your eyes with eyeliner will not be difficult even for those who are not particularly good at makeup tricks. It is necessary to draw a thin arrow from the middle of the eyelid, trying to make its tail short and slightly thicker. You can also bring the tip behind the eyelid and gently point it upward. The line should be drawn a little higher than the growth of the eyelashes, trying to lengthen the eyes towards the temples. This technique will create the effect of a cat's gaze. It is not recommended to draw the lower eyelid, since the eyes, highlighted in black below, become smaller.
• When thinking about how to make your eyes look bigger with makeup, you can take this advice: add more emphasis and color to the middle part of the upper eyelid. Since this is the widest part of the eye, this is where you need to focus your attention. And from this point you can draw soft and not so sharp lines along the upper eyelids.
• Light shadows will help to enlarge narrow eyes. Light shades always expand the space, so professional craftsmen also adhere to this rule. When choosing a shade, you need to start from the color of the iris. Soft caramel tones are suitable for brown eyes, yellowish-brown for greenish eyes, and peach for blue eyes.
• The classic smoky eyes technique will also help increase the size of your eyes. In this case, it is recommended to extend the shading 1–2 mm wider than the borders. After this, you need to add black pencil and false eyelashes, which will make your eyes really big. Of course, this is not an option for everyday make-up, but for evening make-up you won’t find anything better.
• Emphasizing the lips often helps make small eyes look bigger. It is enough to paint them with rich lipstick or gloss; eye makeup can be quite modest.

You don't need to be a professional. All methods are quite simple. Even beginners who are looking for how to make their eyes bigger using eyeliner will be able to repeat all the steps, especially since step-by-step instructions are almost always accompanied by photographs illustrating the entire process.

Other nuances

The shape of the eyebrows greatly influences the visual perception of the eyes.

If the eyes are set very close

, expanding the area between the eyebrows will allow you to visually correct this. And with wide-set eyes, the technique of bringing the eyebrows closer to the bridge of the nose will help. However, in this case, you should be careful - excessively voluminous eyebrows at the bridge of the nose make the look heavy and the facial expression gloomy.

If your eyes are round in shape

, when rolling out, the correct location of the apex will help to visually correct this feature of the appearance - it needs to be moved closer to the end of the eyebrow. And under no circumstances should the highest point be placed in the center of the eyebrow, above the pupil. In addition, rounded and triangular eyebrows with a high break are contraindicated.

For narrow eyes and drooping eyelids

, as noted above, an ascending eyebrow shape with a slight graceful bend is suitable. The highest point is located approximately above the outer corner of the eye.

For small eyes

You should not make thick eyebrows - this will further emphasize the lack of appearance. A suitable and harmonious option is eyebrows of medium thickness. Neat, rounded eyebrows will help to visually increase the size if the facial structure allows for such a shape.

The shape of the eyebrows should look harmonious on the face. Therefore, for small features, it is better to make them thin or medium width. For large facial features, it is better to choose thick eyebrows.

Perfectly shaped eyebrows for a non-standard appearance

Each person's eyebrow shape is unique and inimitable. There are quite a lot of options; the line can be straight, curved, or with a slight break. You may meet a person with large or small eyebrows, with a short line or, conversely, with an elongated line.

Eyebrow shaping is necessary to make your face more attractive.

Eyebrows are an individual facial feature that subtly enhances the beauty of human eyes. However, the shape of the eyebrows that nature has awarded you is not always the most successful. Quite often it needs to be adjusted and sometimes quite radically. A beautiful eyebrow shape can easily change your appearance, correct imperfections in your face shape, and add sophistication and femininity.

Care rules or how to make eyebrows wider

• leave the tweezers alone . If you plan to work closely on increasing the width, temporarily abandon the correction;
• do a massage . The best way to stimulate hair growth and awaken dormant hair follicles is a simple massage with hands, spoons, or a brush - we have a whole article about this, be sure to read it;
• use growth products - oils, special serums, scrubs . All this will help awaken dormant hair follicles and start hair growth;
• use only high-quality cosmetics . Shadows, pencils, styling gels - all this should have a gentle composition that does not harm the hair and skin.

This is a comprehensive list of tips to help you make your eyebrows wider and closer to your desired width. And don’t forget that the best shape, length and width is the one that suits you, no matter what shape or thickness is in fashion. Regardless of the time, individuality and a sense of taste are in fashion, and the rest is just recommendations and opinions.

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