Beauty Resolution: Keep your eyebrows neat and tidy
Why it’s the perfect pledge: In the same way your barnet can change your appearance, so too can your brows, and with designers and makeup artists continuing to send models down the catwalks with beautiful, big brows, a neatly-groomed pair has never been so important. If you’re unsure of what shape to go for, the most flattering form is a soft, gentle arch that tapers out into a neat point, but it’s worth booking in for an eyebrow consultation to decipher exactly which styles complement your features before you ‘pluck’ up the courage to take the plunge.
Says who: Hari Patel, owner of eyebrow threading salon Malika thinks that new brows are the key to a new you. ‘First impressions are so important and a perfect pair of eyebrows will make you look and feel more confident - they provide a frame to your face and can enhance, balance and define your facial features. Make sure you always let your brows grow before you visit an expert for the first time as this gives them something to work with and will allow them to advise you about the shape that suits you best and how to continue maintaining and enhancing your brows.’
Vanita Parti, founder of Blink Brow Bars couldn’t agree more and deems eyebrow maintenance a must. ‘Shaping eyebrows allows for space between your eyes and eyebrows so lightens the eyes and lifts the whole face. A subtle treatment that makes the world of difference, people will notice how great you look but not be able to pinpoint why. I would recommend no plucking in between visits to get a clean and perfectly smooth look once a month – resist the temptation and you will train your eyebrows to grow at one time rather than sporadically.’
The products: Nourish eyebrows with Blink’s Nourishing Brow Oil, £17.50 then groom them gorgeous with their Eyebrow Grooming Gel, £16 (www.blinkbrowbar.com). For a more natural approach, Malika suggest a quick slick of olive or castor oil on sparse eyebrows to thicken them.
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