How to shape eyebrows at home?

Shaping eyebrows at home involves careful planning and execution to achieve your desired look. Here's a breakdown of the process:

Preparation

Gather your tools: You'll need tweezers, small scissors, a brow brush or spoolie, a mirror (preferably magnifying), and good lighting. A brow pencil is also helpful.
Cleanse: Start with a clean face and brows to prevent infection.
Determine your brow shape: Consider your face shape and natural brow line when deciding on a shape.

Mapping Your Brows:
- Use a brow pencil as a guide: According to Bellavance, mapping creates a "box" around your brows which acts as a safe zone.
- Create a safe zone: This prevents over-plucking and altering your natural eyebrow shape.
Brushing: Use a spoolie to brush your eyebrow hairs upwards and outwards to see their natural growth pattern.
Trimming: Trim any excessively long hairs that extend beyond your desired brow shape. Use small scissors and be careful not to over-trim.
Plucking:
- Pluck stray hairs: Focus on removing hairs outside the "box" defined earlier.
- Follow the natural arch: Pluck hairs below the brow line to define the arch, but avoid over-plucking from the top.
- Pluck in the direction of hair growth: This reduces the risk of ingrown hairs.
Check Symmetry: Step back from the mirror occasionally to assess the overall shape and symmetry of your brows.

Don't over-pluck: It's easier to remove more hair than to grow it back. Err on the side of caution.
Use a magnifying mirror with care: It can be helpful, but it's easy to get carried away and over-pluck.
Pluck after a warm shower: The warmth helps open the pores, making hair removal easier.
Consider using brow stencils: If you're unsure about shaping, stencils can provide a template to follow.
Fill in sparse areas: Use a brow pencil, powder, or gel to fill in any sparse areas after shaping.
Regular Maintenance: Maintain your brow shape by plucking stray hairs every few days.

To create a more defined arch:

Identify the highest point of your natural brow.
Carefully pluck hairs below the brow line leading up to the arch to create a sharper angle.
Avoid plucking above the arch, as this can make your brows look unnatural.