Shaping your eyebrows to lift your face involves creating an arch that gives the illusion of more space between your eyes and brow bone, essentially opening up the eye area. One method involves using a pencil to mark key points to guide your shaping:
Here’s a breakdown of how to achieve a face-lifting eyebrow shape:
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Mark Key Points:
- Use an eyebrow pencil to make small marks indicating where your eyebrow should start, where the arch should be, and where the eyebrow should end. The reference provides specific instructions for marking these key points using a pencil and your nose as a guide.
- To find the starting point, hold one end of the pencil at the tip of your nose and align the other end vertically with the inner corner of your eye. Mark where the pencil intersects with your eyebrow.
- To find the highest point of your arch, keep one end of the pencil at the tip of your nose and angle the other end to the highest part of your eyebrow's natural arch. Mark this spot.
- To find the ending point, hold the pencil between your nose and the outer corner of your eye, extending to your brow. Mark where the pencil intersects with your eyebrow.
- Repeat this process on the other side of your face.
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Shaping Based on Markings:
- Once you've marked the points, you can use them as a guide for plucking, waxing, or threading.
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General Shaping Tips:
- Arch Placement: Aim for an arch that isn't too far towards the tail of your brow. A higher arch towards the outer third of your eyebrow can create a more lifted appearance.
- Thickness: A slightly thicker brow (but still well-groomed) generally looks more youthful and can help frame the face. Avoid overly thin brows, as they can sometimes make the eyes look droopy.
- Grooming: Regularly groom your eyebrows by brushing them upwards and trimming any excessively long hairs. This will help maintain the shape and keep them looking neat.
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Filling in Eyebrows:
- Use an eyebrow pencil, powder, or pomade to fill in any sparse areas and enhance the shape.
- Focus on defining the arch and extending the tail slightly to create a more lifted appearance.
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Highlighting:
- Apply a highlighter or light-colored eyeshadow just below the brow bone to further accentuate the arch and create a lifted effect.
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Maintenance:
- Regularly maintain your eyebrow shape by plucking or trimming stray hairs as needed.
By carefully shaping and grooming your eyebrows, you can effectively create the illusion of a lifted face and a more youthful appearance.
