How to Fill in Your Eyebrows

If you are looking to do beautifully shaped, full, and perfectly arched eyebrows, Beauty ‘N Fashion has got your back! Do you find that it feels like great looking eyebrows are almost impossible to achieve? No matter what the style is, it seems like it is so hard to do! We have created this blog to help you overcome your fear and give you the best eyebrows possible! These fun Beauty Tips on how to fill in your brows will leave you with perfect, flawless, and well-shaped eyebrows that will have everyone talking about them. The trick is to line, fill, then blend!

Key Takeaways

To fill in eyebrows naturally, map your shape first, then use light, hair-like strokes.
Choose a shade one tone lighter than your hair for dark hair, or one tone darker for light hair.
Set with a tinted or clear brow gel to hold everything in place.

Step One- Line

Start by grabbing your favorite eyebrow pencil that has a fine tip to line. You are going to use this to line the top part of your eyebrow. In order to start, we recommend that you locate a starting point to your eyebrow. To find this, you are going to need to hold the pencil vertically, lined up with the bridge of your nose, then you are going to move it to the right of your nostril and mark where the pencil is by your eyebrows. Next, pivot the pencil until it is aligned with the outer corner of your eye, mark that spot too. Now, connect these two dots on the top of your eyebrow with a light and even line.

Step Two- Fill

You will only need to do this step if you do not have naturally filled in eyebrows. For those of us with some sparse eyebrows, begin at the tail end of your eyebrow and with little, short, feathery strokes, begin to fill in the missing pieces to your brows. It is important to make sure your strokes are starting on the underside of your eyebrow and moving outward towards your temple. This will give you the most natural look.

Step 3- Blend

The third and final step is to get your spoolie brush and blend your pencil and strokes at a 45-degree angle. This will blend everything into your natural eyebrow hairs and give you a very natural looking look.

How to Find Your Natural Brow Shape

Before you pick up a pencil, map out where your brows should start, arch and end. Hold a straight makeup brush or pencil against the side of your nose:

Start: line the pencil up vertically from the outer edge of your nostril. This is where your brow should begin.
Arch: angle the pencil from your nostril through the centre of your iris. The highest point of your brow sits here.
End: angle the pencil from your nostril to the outer corner of your eye. Your brow tail should finish on this line.

Mark each point with a tiny dot of pencil. Connecting these dots gives you a shape that suits your face instead of copying a trend that may not flatter you.

Choosing the Right Brow Product

Different products give very different results, so choose based on the look you want and how much time you have:

Brow pencil: the most precise option. A fine-tipped pencil lets you draw hair-like strokes in sparse areas.
Brow powder: gives a soft, filled-in look and is very forgiving for beginners. Apply it with an angled brush.
Pomade: creamy and long-wearing, ideal for a bold, defined brow or for oily skin where powder fades.
Tinted brow gel: adds colour and holds hairs in place in one step, perfect for full brows that just need taming.

For shade, people with dark hair usually look most natural one shade lighter than their hair, while blondes and redheads look best one or two shades darker. If your brows are turning grey, these easy hacks to color grey eyebrows will help.

Common Eyebrow Mistakes to Avoid

Making the front too dark: the inner brow should be the softest part. Build colour toward the arch and tail.
Drawing one solid line: short, feathery strokes look like real hair; a single heavy line looks drawn on.
Over-plucking: brows can take months to grow back. Tweeze only stray hairs below the brow and in natural light.
Skipping the spoolie: brushing through after filling softens harsh edges and blends product into the hairs.
Using old products: brow products touch the skin near your eyes, so replace them regularly and keep brushes clean. Here is how to clean your makeup brushes.

How to Make Your Brows Last All Day

Start with clean, dry, oil-free skin. If you have oily skin, dust a little translucent powder over your brows before filling them in. After shaping, set everything with a clear or tinted brow gel. A light touch of concealer under the arch sharpens the shape and gives your eyes a subtle lift. Once your brows are done, finish your look with our quick guide to applying matte eyeshadow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use pencil or powder for brows?

Pencil gives precise hair-like strokes, while powder gives a softer, fuller look. Many people use both.

How do I make my brows look natural?

Keep the front of the brow lighter and build color toward the tail. Brush through with a spoolie to blend.

How can I cover grey eyebrow hairs?

Tinted gels and brow dyes work well. Read our easy hacks to color grey eyebrows.

How We Can Help

If you have sparse or lightly coloured eyebrows and you want them to stand out more, this simple three step process couldn’t be easier! Practice also always makes perfect, so go and give this a try today! You can also go to the Beauty ‘N Fashion website for more Beauty Tips, Fashion Tips, and Lifestyle Tips.

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