Fashion Observer Magazine Jan. 2013 | Page 131

No two brows are alike... it’s fine to bring some inspiration to your brow artist but at the end of the day you have to be able to rely on their skill and experience to create a brow that suits your features. So choose your brow guru wisely! Right now the fashionable brow is... full, fluffy and lighter. Exaggerated arches have given way to flatter, straighter brows that create an elongated frame for the eyes. Brow lightening is popular because... lighter brows appear less harsh against most skin tones and have a naturally fuller, more lush appearance. Keep sharp objects away from your brows... Never use scissors to trim your arches. Trimming creates a blunt, coarse appearance and, as they regrow, individual hairs can start to coil and protrude against the line of the brow. Not a good look! Train your brows into the desired shape... Now you’ve stepped away from the scissors use a clear brow gel or putty to guide them into position. They’ll soon get the message. The next frontier for brow artistry is... ‘Feather-Touch’ eyebrow tattooing or embroidery. It’s the perfect technique or salvaging over-plucked or sparse eyebrows. The individual etched hair strokes give the eyebrow and realistic appearance that has changed some of my clients’ lives.