Brow Shaping
We take brows very seriously here at Your Basic Beauty. We believe they can transform your face!
They can make you look professional, dependable, powerful, smarter, thinner or younger. Here are some of our favorite brows over the years.
We LOVE so many brow products that we need to meet with you in person or on Zoom to discuss which ones may be perfect for you.
Brows are the most important feature to frame the face. When you have decided it's time to shape up your brows, you have some important decisions to make.
Should you pluck, wax or thread your brows? Each of these decisions have pros and cons. It is up to you which one you are more comfortable with, and what you think may suit your skin type. Most importantly you should recognize your brows really frame your face and reflect your unique beauty.
What we want to stress most of all is, at a young age you do not want to alter the natural shape of your brows. Many times over plucking or waxing will lead to the hairs never growing back. Brow trends tend to change and you will not want thin brows that you forever need to pencil in. Charlotte Tilbury, a famous make up artist that we love, has a chart, shown above, that is perfect for you to follow when plucking or grooming your brows. The current trend is thick brows. "Brow is Now" is what Charlotte Tilbury says.
Sometimes all you need to do is pluck a few hairs here and there, but if you decide to get your brows waxed or threaded make sure you go to a reputable salon. Ask around to see which aestheticians your friends like. Go with a friend or your mom. Be very clear with the aesthetician about what you want done. Sometimes it is helpful to have a picture with you. Then ask her again what she is going to do and have her show you with a mirror. It is perfectly fine to be in charge of what is happening; do not be intimidated. Don't be nervous either....it only hurts a little bit!
Here are some of my favorite brow products!
The Following favorites can all be found at ULTA Beauty
For brow regrowth: Rapid Brow Eyebrow Enhancing Serum
Brow Pencil: it Cosemetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil in “Universal Taupe”
Brow colored eyebrow gel: Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel (Medium works on most eyebrow colors but try to match your brow color or go lighter) I buy the mini size!!
Brow Pen: (for precision flicks) Benefit Cosmetics Brow Microfilming Eyebrow Pen in “Light Brown”
Clear Eyebrow gel: e.l.f Cosmetics Clear Brow & Lash Mascara (Use to control brows/laminate brows and can be used on top of brow pencil.)
Inexpensive & Fantastic: NYX The Brow Glue Laminating Setting Gel (in many colors and clear)
Inexpensive all in one kit: Supreme Brow 5 Piece Artist’s Brow Kit-Morphe in “Biscotti”
Colored gel with fibers for a voluminous boost : MAC Brows Big Boost Fibre Gel in “Lingering”
To color brows (cover greyroots on hair & brows) Madison Reed (my fav!!) The Great Cover Up Root Touch Up + Brow Filler (Pick your specific color. “Sabia Light Brown” a good neutral)
Highlighter for under brow bone: Anastasia Highlighting Duo Pencil in “Camille Sand” (can be used in corners of the eyes or other places you usually highlight. Great for travel or in purse for touch up)