CosmoBiz Magazine July 2017 | Page 23

All About HAIR Eyebrow Wigs: E Not Ridiculous, But Innovative yelashes are life, but eyebrows are lifer… Jokes aside, social media is crazy about brows. How many trends have already passed that are eyebrow related? We honestly have lost count. But, being a magazine that’s all about wigs and hair extensions, this has to be the most exciting for us. Eyebrow wigs became a trend on Instagram as a way of putting on eyebrows without having to draw them on everyday. It was a 1-2 step instant eyebrow application that saves you from worrying about them not looking like sisters or twins. But as time flew by, people started to realize the true purpose of these eyebrow wigs. Eyebrow wigs are made for people who suffer from total hair loss (e.g chemotherapy, alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis), and for those who have very thin eyebrows and want thicker ones. Microblading is one of the few options for filling in eyebrows, but it requires total commitment. Not to mention there’s a risk of ke- loids if you’re prone to them, an issue which is rarely talked about. So if microblading is not for you, then eyebrow wigs may be your best option. How to put on eyebrow wigs: 1. Choose the shape and color you want. 2. Without glue, try to fit them on and see how you look with them. See also where you want to trim off so it fits your face shape. 3. Trim where needed. 4. Draw an outline or dot on some points of According to reviews, eyebrow wigs look very real, and the lace is not obvious or very visible even at a close distance. One should also remember the basics of lace wigs to trust that this idea is as not as bad or as ridiculous as it sounds. All you will need are adhesive, small scissors, and an eyebrow pencil just in case you would need some filling in. in regards to the adhesive, it’s all about preference. How long do you want it to last? Are you going to be sweating a lot for the next couple of days? Eyelash glue is mostly sold on online websites that sell eyebrow wigs, as well as spirit gum. Double sided tape is okay, but not ideal since they are heavy on the brows and aren’t flexible enough to give you facial expressions. So far, shape and colors available for eyebrow wigs are limited to realistic shapes and colors only. Should this trend be an even bigger hit, we might be seeing wig costume eyebrows next. You can buy these human hair eyebrow wigs online on www.eyebrowz.com/wigs and www.headcovers.com/eyebrows/eyebrow-wigs. A starter kit is also available on said websites. the eyebrows to help you make sure you place them on the correct position (e.g. where the brow starts, where the brow ends). 5. Place the glue on the lace and wait a few seconds until tacky. 6. Put on eyebrows and fix what needs to be fixed. 23