Plucking eyebrows at home involves cleaning up stray hairs to shape and define your brows. Remember to wipe the plucked hairs on a piece of tissue to avoid a mess. Focus on plucking hairs below the brow to clean up the area.
While the provided reference is sparse, a complete "how to" guide for doing eyebrows at home generally includes these steps:
Steps for Shaping Eyebrows at Home
- Gather Your Tools: You'll need tweezers, eyebrow scissors (optional), a spoolie brush, a mirror, and good lighting. A magnifying mirror can be helpful, but be careful not to over-pluck.
- Cleanse Your Face: Wash your face to remove any makeup or oils, ensuring a clean canvas.
- Brush Your Brows: Use a spoolie brush to brush your eyebrow hairs upwards and outwards. This will help you see their natural shape and identify stray hairs.
- Determine Your Desired Shape: Consider your face shape and natural brow arch when deciding on the shape you want.
- Trim Excess Length (Optional): If some hairs are significantly longer than others, carefully trim them with eyebrow scissors. Brush the hairs upwards and trim only the tips that extend beyond the brow line. Be cautious not to trim too much.
- Pluck Stray Hairs: Using your tweezers, pluck individual stray hairs below the brow line and between your eyebrows. Pull the hairs in the direction of growth to minimize discomfort and prevent breakage. Remember to wipe plucked hairs on a tissue. Avoid over-plucking, especially above the brow, as this can create an unnatural shape.
- Shape the Arch: Carefully shape the arch by plucking hairs strategically. The highest point of the arch should generally be about two-thirds of the way out from the inner corner of your eye.
- Check for Symmetry: Step back from the mirror periodically to assess the symmetry of your brows. Make small adjustments as needed.
- Soothe the Skin: Apply a soothing lotion or aloe vera gel to the plucked areas to reduce redness and irritation.
Important Considerations:
- Start Slowly: It's always better to under-pluck than over-pluck. You can always remove more hairs later.
- Follow Your Natural Shape: Work with your natural brow shape instead of trying to create something completely different.
- Avoid Over-Plucking: Over-plucking can lead to sparse or uneven brows.
- Consider Waxing/Threading (Alternative): If you're comfortable with it and have the right supplies and skills, waxing or threading can also be done at home for eyebrow shaping, but these methods require more practice and carry a higher risk of irritation or burns if not done correctly. Consult tutorials carefully beforehand.
- Fill In Sparse Areas: If you have any sparse areas in your brows, you can fill them in with an eyebrow pencil, powder, or gel.
