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Excellent brows are the product of great genetics and hard work; however, these factors are useless without proper maintenance. Proper brow care ensures every strand stays vibrant, strong, healthy, and safe from thinning and breakage.
On the other hand, improper care can result in irritations, bacteria infection, dryness, and more, which damages your hair and discourages growth. So, what’s the best way to care for your brows and keep them healthy?
We’re glad you asked! This article will explore our essential brow care tips, gathered from decades’ worth of experience in the beauty industry. By the end, you’ll have everything you need to know to achieve beautiful brows, effortlessly and sustainably.
Let’s get started!
How to Truly Take Care of Your Brows
Like anything in beauty, as in life, what you put in is what you get out. You’ll need to go the extra mile to keep your eyebrows looking their best. But that doesn’t mean it has to be overly cumbersome or impossible to maintain. With the help of expert tips, you can certainly find a healthy, balanced brow routine.
1. Proper Hygiene
Similar to every part of your body, especially your face, proper hygiene is necessary for looking healthy and radiant. The skin under your brows can collect buildup from dirt, dust, dead skin, and even makeup.
This collection of impurities can result in irritation and bacteria growth, discouraging the growth of beautiful brows. Therefore, it’s best to cleanse that area properly and moisturize to prevent dryness.
We suggest applying a lightweight moisturizer infused with hydrating sedum to prevent dryness and nourish your brows and skin with essential nutrients. Simply dab a small amount on both brows after cleansing; it absorbs quickly, ensuring proper maintenance.
2. Shape With Threading
Methods like waxing, tweezing, and stencils help to effectively structure your brows into a desirable shape. However, threading is a more accurate option; it’s super precise and the best method for defining your brows.
For those new to the technique, threading is when you gently pull the brow hair from the follicle with a twisted thread. This technique is mainly used for strands that are too short or fine to be waxed or tweezed.
Threading is, admittedly, one of the more complex forms of brow care, adding a level of pressure to the skin that can feel somewhat uncomfortable or unfamiliar at first. For this reason, we recommend consulting a professional for optimal results and comfort.
3. Use A Hydrating Face Mask
Or perhaps you already do? In that case, you’ll be glad!
It turns out the benefits go well beyond your skin, and also reach your eyebrows. Face masks provide additional moisture to all features on your face, and sitting on the skin for prolonged periods, they ensure proper absorption by the skin and body.
If you struggle with dry and flaky brows, try applying a hydrating face mask for 10+ minutes. Do this several times per week to ensure a more nourished brow area. Experts at Brow Baby have been doing this for years, and to this day, we’re reaping impressive results!
4. Tweezing Is Also Recommended
We previously mentioned that threading is the most accurate way to sharpen your eyebrows, especially when compared to waxing and tweezing. However, that doesn’t mean wire options aren’t worth your while.
If you can’t or would prefer to avoid a regular threading appointment, whip out your tweezers and give yourself a stylish makeover. Tweezing is a popular way to tidy your brows, and it can be done within just a few minutes.
However, take extra care, and don’t rush the process! It’s all too easy to overpluck your brows, leaving them sparse and patchy. So, if you’re not confident in your tweezing skills, consult a professional. Unfortunately, errors can take up to several weeks to correct.
5. Keep Your Brows Glowing with Makeup
Good hygiene and moisturizing can keep your brows looking clean, sure, but makeup is also a welcomed option to take your brows to the next level. If you seek fuller brows, but lack the natural length or thickness, brow makeup is a must in your beauty routine!
You can buff up your brows with Brow Baby ultra-fine tip pen, which helps you to create the perfect brow arch with feathery brush strokes. Ensure you pick a shade that matches your brows, by reading our blog on How To Find The Perfect Brow Color For You here.
You can also boost the visual appeal of your brows with a brow gel or pomade, included with our micro-brush, Brow Slick. Be sure to wash off any product once the day is done, to sustain good brow hygiene.
6. Avoid Harsh Products
Remember, your choice of skincare will also affect the health of your brows, so be thoughtful when it comes to curating your routine. By applying creams that are too rich or too strong, you risk harming your hair growth. These products can clog the pores, make the hair droop, or damage the follicles.
Keep in mind that your brow hairs are naturally fine and sensitive as is, so always choose gentle and lightweight skincare, to avoid interfering with brow growth and overall health.
7. Connect With A Beauty Expert
At the end of the day, you have the ultimate say over your body, and all of its key features — brows included. Experimenting with various grooming methods is a great way to get to know your brows; what they do and don’t like, plus, how to achieve a stunning, sustainable look.
All the same, you can save yourself a lot of time and effort by consulting an expert. Beauty professionals, like the team at Brow Baby, can help you with everything from how to conduct popular techniques, to refining an effortless maintenance regime. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to follow and DM us @thebrowbaby for timely assistance.
Key Takeaways
Your brows play a crucial role in defining your face, and maintaining them is a sure way to keep your confidence (and brow health!) in check. It doesn’t have to be difficult. We recommend proper brow hygiene by simply cleaning off dirt and other residue come the end of each day.
Remember, you can easily shape your brow by tweezing or threading, or you can temporarily fill out your brows with tools like the Brow Baby. Always moisturize afterwards to keep your brows healthy and nourished. Regarding nourishment, brow serums are a great idea to feed your hair follicles, prompting the growth of more beautiful strands.
One last thing! If you’re not confident in your brow grooming skills, consider contacting an expert within our team. We’ll provide you with the right tools, techniques, and approaches to achieve the brow look you deserve.
