Men's eyebrows: the guide to getting the perfect shape
Male and female eyebrows are a very important part of the face on which facial expressions, eyes and so on depend. Having well-groomed and defined eyebrows has also become a priority for men, but how to proceed to avoid " push "too much? How to shorten hair when it is too long? How to understand the ideal shape? In this article we will answer all the most common questions, but first there is a video to learn how to draw eyebrows in a natural way.
Men's eyebrows: mapping
Many might decide to escape the word "mapping", but don't panic: eyebrow mapping is nothing more than a very easy and useful technique to understand which focal points should be taken into consideration to define the shape.
To do this it only takes a few minutes, follow these steps.
- Stand in front of the mirror
- With the help of a pen or pencil you will need to identify:
- the starting point of the eyebrow
- the point where the eyebrow arches
- the end point of the eyebrow.
- Place the pencil on the side of the nose and mark where it first crosses the inner corner of the eye and then the eyebrow. This will be the starting point of the eyebrow.
- Now do the same thing but tilt the pencil until it crosses the outer corner of the eye and the end of the eyebrow. Mark the point where the eyebrow will end.
- Finally, always starting with the pencil from the side of the nose, this time you have to cross the pupil that must be facing frontally, until it meets the hairs of the eyebrow. The latter will be the point where the eyebrow arches.
Orient yourself with the image below to avoid mistakes!
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How to depilate male eyebrows
Once you have found the ideal shape it is time to move on to practice. How to pluck your eyebrows yourself? It is a rather simple procedure, but it requires delicacy and accuracy. First, get the right tools and arm yourself with a good dose of patience.
The tweezers will be your best ally as well as the tool that will allow you to remove excess hair without thinning too much, risking disaster.
Scissors cannot be missing to shorten longer hairs (thick eyebrows yes, but with style!), A comb and obviously a mirror. Have you prepared everything you need?
First of all, dedicate yourself to the unwanted hair found in the central area between the two eyebrows: it is a fairly simple and intuitive action, always remember to grab the hair at the base with tweezers and pull in the opposite direction. usually the hairs are very evident and if not fixed they risk giving rise to the infamous "unibrow'.
Continue with the external eyebrow arch. Always consider the points identified through the mapping, they will be an essential guide to understand what must be eliminated and what must remain. For this area it could be useful the advice to stretch the skin slightly outwards to avoid to pinch.
Finally, take care of the part that is under the eyebrow. Be careful not to get carried away, you would risk thinning the hair too much and overall the eyebrows would not be thicker anymore. Remove only the hair that you see out of place.
As a last essential step, comb all the hairs upwards and gently cut all those that are too long and go beyond the natural shape of the eyebrows.
Natural ways to get thick eyebrows
If you find yourself having very thin and not at all thick eyebrows, here are some natural remedies to use to stimulate hair growth: the result is guaranteed, but you will need to be patient and be constant in using them.
- Olive oil
We all have it at home, olive oil is known for its beneficial use on the hair, but it can also help nourish the eyebrow area, thanks to linoleic acid, and vitamins E and K. Massage a small amount of oil on the eyebrows, leave on for a few hours and remove with hot water. Repeat at least once a day for 4-6 weeks.
- Coconut oil
Coconut oil is also famous for deeply nourishing dry and parched hair, but few know that it can work wonders for eyebrows as well. deeply hydrate them, avoids the fall and the consequent thinning of the hair. Spread the coconut oil on the eyebrows in the evening with a cotton swab following the direction of hair growth. Leave on all night, when you wake up cleanse your face with a specific product for your skin.
- Castor oil
Castor oil is the best known product for stimulating hair and hair growth. It is also used on the lashes to make them stronger, and consequently also works great for the eyebrows. Massage a drop of castor oil on both eyebrows , leave it on for 30 minutes, then rinse with hot water. With a little persistence you will see the first results within two months.
True or false? Let's dispel some myths about male eyebrows
Is it true that men shouldn't use wax to pluck their eyebrows?
FALSE! Male eyebrows can also be waxed. This method, widely used by women for different areas of the body, removes the hair at the root without the risk of breaking it. The real reason why we do not advise a novice man to wax his eyebrows is because it takes a little more experience as an untrained hand would risk taking away even the hair that is part of the shape. natural eyebrow.
Can boys fill their eyebrows with the eyebrow pencil?
REAL! The eyebrow pencils on the market can be used by both men and women. Just choose a shade similar to that of your hair and proceed to delicately draw the missing hairs, covering the holes for a perfect result in a few minutes.
Is microblading only for women?
FALSE! The microblading technique is ideal for both men and women, and for all colors who want to achieve a perfect shape of their eyebrows, permanently. Read our dedicated article now: Microblading: everything you need to know about semi-permanent eyebrow makeup.
