Why do we dye our eyebrows?
The fashion for tinting eyebrows was first introduced by the French actress Catherine Deneuve, after which women all over the world began to pay attention to the beauty of eyebrows. If you find the ideal shape for yourself, you don’t even have to wear eye makeup.
Previously, a pencil was used to create an emphasis on the eyebrows. Nowadays, makeup artists recommend using eyeshadow because it has a lot of advantages.
Previously, a pencil was used to create an emphasis on the eyebrows. Nowadays, makeup artists recommend using eye shadow because it has many benefits. Firstly, they lie down more softly. Secondly, they carefully mask the space between the hairs. Thirdly, they look as natural as possible. Also, shadows are simply necessary if the girl has short hair or her natural eyebrow is too wide.
It is not necessary to dye your eyebrows only if they have a good shape and shade. To save time on painting, some girls choose tattooing. Shadows are a great way to enhance saturation. The main thing is not to overdo it. After all, too bright arcs create a comical effect.
Shadows are a great way to enhance the color saturation
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This video will show step-by-step instructions for building an eyebrow frame , correctly defining the shape and filling it with shadows. This video will reveal all the secrets of beautiful eyebrows to you.
In this video review you will be shown a master class on applying liquid eye shadow or eyebrow pomade . It explains in great detail which brushes are used at what stage, how to correctly create a contour and fill it with liquid shadows.
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In pursuit of fashionable new items, do not forget that fashion from the catwalks is not always appropriate in everyday life. No matter what you choose, pencil, eye shadow, lipstick or eyebrow mascara, you must remember that natural beauty is always relevant regardless of the time of year and modern trends. We look forward to your comments, feedback and advice. We will gladly accept any interesting story you have.
Recommendations for choosing shadows
The success of beautiful eyebrows depends not only on the ability to create a neat shape, but also on the correct choice of shadows. They should be 2-3 shades darker than natural. Black colors will not suit brown-haired and blonde women; you should pay attention to brown shades. To prevent eyebrows from shimmering in the light, choose shadows with a matte texture.
To complete the eyeshadow kit, you will need to purchase a hard brush with beveled edges and short bristles.
Well-known brands offer special lines of shadows for tinting eyebrows.
For example, Letual has a set that helps correct the arc. It includes three different powders, a brush and a brush. An individual tone is obtained by mixing shades. The main thing is that the makeup looks harmonious. To fix the shape and color, the set includes wax.
Letual eyebrow kit
In the Essence , users find two shades, a brush and three silicone eyebrow molds. They are rarely found from other manufacturers. However, it is very convenient. The eyebrows turn out perfect and identical.
In the Essence set, users find two shades, a brush and three silicone eyebrow molds
Eyebrow correction kits are also available from Pupa and Rive Gauche . In the first case, the company offers two contrasting eyeshadow colors and two brushes (with a round and a beveled end). The durability of the cosmetics is guaranteed. In the second case, users receive a set of light brown eyeshadow and tweezers. The products are suitable for blondes. For brunettes, it is better to look for another manufacturer.
Eyebrow shadows Pupa Rive Gauche set is only suitable for blondes
Three rules for choosing a brush for applying eye shadow:
- Thick eyebrows with long hairs are best styled using an angled brush with stiff bristles. The brush can be washed with water. It remains operational and turns into an indispensable tool.
- Brushes with a rounded tip are ideal for fine brow lines and ombre techniques. Girls with sensitive skin will like it.
- The short bristles on the angled brush are ideal for applying and distributing shadows on your own along the brow line.
Advice! To distribute the shadow evenly over the eyebrows, use a special brush.
Feedback from participants
So that our readers can understand the diversity of cosmetic products, our editors conducted an experiment, the participants of which will share their reviews of eyebrow shadows from different brands.
Valentina, 45 years old
By nature, I have very light eyebrows, I can’t dye them because of allergies, and I don’t dare to get a tattoo, so my choice fell on henna and eyebrow shadows. But after reading reviews about henna for eyebrows, I decided to stick with shadows. For the first time I took a set of eyebrow shadows from Divage and was not disappointed. As for a beginner, the brush is quite comfortable, the shadows do not fall off and the pigment is long-lasting. I'm happy with the result.
Expert's comment: When choosing eyebrow shadows, you need to familiarize yourself with their composition and consult with a specialist about their quality.
Ksenia, 28 years old
Previously, I always used eyebrow mascara, but on the advice of a friend I decided to use L'Oreal eyebrow shadows. My hair is dark, and choosing the right shade from the offered palette was not difficult. I read in reviews that some girls had a reddish color, but I didn’t have such a problem. The shadows applied perfectly, did not fall off during the day, and my eyebrows looked natural.
Expert's comment: Wax can give a reddish tint to the eyebrows, so don't be overzealous with the amount of it.
Vladislava, 38 years old
Since my natural eyebrows can hardly be called thick and chic, I have been using different cosmetics for them for a long time. I have tried a wide variety of brands from the most expensive to the mid-price category. And one day, by pure chance, I purchased Ruby Rose shadows. What can I say about them: I was pleasantly surprised. The main advantages include the following: affordable price, durability, ease of application and practically do not crumble during wear. The only thing that confuses me is the presence of polyethylene in their composition.
Expert comment: The presence of polyethylene in cosmetics is not a critical situation, since it provides a connection between all components and regulates the consistency of the cosmetic product.
Eyebrow tinting techniques
Before applying shadows to the eyebrows, they need to be adjusted. The beginning of the arch should be in line with the edge of the wing of the nose. To make the correct bend, apply the brush to the tip of the nose at an angle so that it intersects the middle of the pupil if it connects to the tip of the nose. To determine the end of the eyebrow, you need to apply the brush to the nostril so that it crosses the outer edge of the eye. At the intersection with the eyebrow line, it should break.
How to paint eyebrows with shadows using a stencil. Step 1-4 How to paint eyebrows with shadows using a stencil. Step 5-8 How to paint eyebrows with shadow using a stencil
Professional makeup artists distinguish four coloring techniques:
- One-color shading that suits fair-haired girls perfectly.
- Two-tone shading to define precise shapes and hide drooping eyelids. To achieve the goal, you need to shade the entire width of the eyebrow with a light tone, and complement the lower edge with a dark color.
- To create an ombre effect, you need to apply a light tone to the base of the eyebrows, and complete the design of the ponytail with a dark one.
- Partial filling involves drawing hairs in empty spaces.
According to other characteristics, three eyebrow shaping techniques can be named: graphic, natural and mixed. Graphic involves drawing clear lines so that they become a bright accent. Natural application of shadows means darkening the space between the hairs according to the shape of your own eyebrow. Mixed technique is performed using shadows, pencil and special gel.
Advice! It is better not to use eye shadow to fill in your eyebrows. Brown shades have a reddish pigment, unlike specially designed cosmetics with ashy shades.
Makeup Variations
The technique for applying shadows may vary depending on the result you want to achieve. For example, for natural makeup, naturalness and natural beauty are important. Everything is simple here, the most ordinary brush, which often comes with shadows, will do. It is quite dense and elastic, so it will be easy for it to draw hairs in places where there are not enough of them. Especially if the eyebrows are sparse. This kind of makeup takes a minimum of time, because there is no need to create a special contour and volume to the eyebrows.
Everyday makeup requires a soft contour, a little blurry. To achieve this effect, you need to take a soft brush and blend the shadows. But we must not forget that bald spots must also be painted over so that the eyebrows look even. For evening makeup, clear lines are important to make the look graphic. To draw such bright eyebrows, you will need an already beveled brush; with its help it is very easy to define the contour.
Correction rules
During eyebrow correction, there is no need to try to completely change the outline. You can pluck too much excess hair, which can lead to disastrous consequences.
- Moderation and naturalness are the main allies of perfect makeup.
- To get perfect eyebrows, you need to take into account your facial features. Small eyes and narrow lips should not be emphasized with too wide a line. It will draw attention to itself and erase the correct proportions. Large facial features should be smoothed out with thick, drawn lines and an elongated shape.
- To rejuvenate your face, you can shorten the ends and raise them slightly upward towards the edge of your ears.
How to paint eyebrows: step by step photos
- For those with a round face, it is better to choose an arch shape with a break. The ends need to be straightened and lengthened.
- You can smooth out the sharp corners of the chin and shorten the oval using straight, shortened hairs. The shape is not suitable for girls with a square face type.
- The tips of the eyebrows, which descend to the bottom of the eyelid, give the image sadness and melancholy. Therefore, it is better to avoid this form. If it is given by nature, remove excess hair and lift it yourself with shadows.
To get the perfect makeup, the main thing is to choose the right shadows. Contrast is in fashion this season. You don't need your eyebrow color to match your hair. However, there are recommendations for combining shadows with hair on your head.
Resin shadows are suitable for hot brunettes. But stylists recommend lightening them somewhat with hydrogen peroxide. You can also use a special cream or herbal decoction. And after the procedure, correct the color with shadows or pencil.
Blondes need to darken their arches. Light eyebrows merge with the face and lose their charm. Therefore, it is recommended to tint your hair.
Red-haired beasts need a reddish tint. Mahogany, terracotta or copper are excellent. Eggplant pigment harmoniously combines with blue-black curls.
Eyebrows before and after correction
For women whose eyebrows have turned grey, shadows are ideal. They fill the space between the hairs and color them in natural shades.
Advice! After treating your eyebrows with shadows, it is recommended to treat them with gel or wax so that they do not crumble.
The shade depends on the hair color
You need to know not only how to draw eyebrows with shadows, but also how to choose the right shade of cosmetic product. According to generally accepted opinion, the color of the shadows should match the natural shade of the hair. But the latest fashion trends favor contrast in the image.
Burning brunettes can make resinous hairs, but it is advisable to lighten them a little and correct the color with shadows or henna. Blondes and fair-haired women need to make their eyebrows darker. For redheads, use slightly reddish dyes. And gray-brown color is suitable for brown-haired women. Girls with black hair should choose eggplant and raven shades.
How to Shape Dark Eyebrows Using Eyeshadow
Brunettes are luckier than blondes because of their bright eyebrow color. They do not need to be tinted, because the natural tone is clearly visible and enhances the beauty of the eyes. However, no one canceled the arc correction.
The years 2016–2017 are characterized by respect for naturalness. Therefore, it is almost impossible to encounter arc-arches. Today, makeup artists depict the most natural shape and color. A neat eyebrow shape is always on trend. To change the color and shape of your own eyebrows, you must first remove excess hairs. Black arcs can only be corrected by applying the desired shade to the free spaces.
How to dye dark eyebrows Eyebrows before and after dyeing
Those with dark eyebrows should choose black eyeshadow. They are as close to natural color as possible and do not stand out from the overall picture. If your eyebrows are pitch black, you can lighten them several shades.
Advice! To visually add volume to sparse eyebrows, before applying shadows, draw in the hairs with a sharpened pencil.
Step-by-step instructions for tinting eyebrows with shadows
You can achieve the desired color with a variety of shades by mixing several shades of a taupe eyeshadow palette. To perfectly draw the shape you need to follow the instructions:
- Comb the hairs against the growth line to expose the skin.
- Use an angled brush to scoop up matte eyeshadow in a pre-selected color.
- As close to the skin as possible, you need to walk along the arc line with a brush using blotting movements.
- Comb the hair back along the growth line.
- Draw neat strokes with short strokes from the beginning of the eyebrow to the tip. The main part needs to be painted the brightest. The tip should be 1-2 shades paler.
- Apply fixing wax to the brush and process the already colored eyebrow on top to fix the makeup.
Step-by-step photo instructions for painting eyebrows with shadows.
Makeup artists recommend treating eyebrows with moisturizing and foundation creams before applying shadows. Then the cosmetics will last longer and will not have a harmful effect on sensitive thin skin.
To perform eyebrow makeup using the ombre technique, you first need to apply light shadows and then shade them with dark ones.
Advice! To prevent makeup from wearing off prematurely, it is better to choose solid shadows. They don't crumble and last a long time.
What else do you need?
In addition to the palette, you will have to use additional tools: a brush for combing, wax, a brush. Often the tip of the pencil is supplemented with a special brush; the eyeshadow brush does not come with such a brush, but you can always buy it at any cosmetic store, or you can use a regular brush from an old mascara. Some makeup artists recommend using wax in tandem with shadows.
This product allows you to create neat, perfectly straight eyebrows and set hairs that will no longer bristle. You can’t do without wax or gel especially if your hairs are long and stiff enough. And, of course, the tool with which the shadows will be applied is a brush. A standard applicator is not suitable here, even if it is included with the shadows. In order to perfectly fill the eyebrows with shadow, a flat or angled brush of medium hardness is suitable. To experiment, you can leave a few brushes in your cosmetic bag to try each option and find the perfect option. Painting with coloring compounds will be an excellent analogue of shadows.
