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How to Shape and Define Your Eyebrows at Home for Summer

Want to up your brow game this summer? Shaping and defining your eyebrows at home can elevate your look and boost your confidence. Perfect brows are just a few steps away!

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Why this worksWell-shaped eyebrows frame your face and can enhance your features dramatically. The right shape can also balance out your facial proportions. Plus, defining them with makeup adds that polished touch we all love, especially in the summer heat.

The ritual, step by step

  1. Choose Your Shape Start by determining your ideal brow shape based on your face shape. Oval faces suit soft arched brows, while square faces look great with a more angular shape. Use a brow pencil to outline your desired shape before you start tweezing or waxing.
  2. Tweeze or Wax Carefully remove any stray hairs outside your desired shape using tweezers or wax. Go slowly and step back to check your progress often. Remember, less is more—start with a small area and build your way up.
  3. Trim the Length Using a spoolie brush, brush your brow hairs upward. Trim any longer hairs that stick up above your desired shape with small scissors. This keeps your brows looking neat and defined without losing their natural fullness.
  4. Define with Makeup Fill in any sparse areas with a brow pencil or powder that matches your hair colour. Use light, feathery strokes for a natural look. Finish with a clear brow gel to set everything in place, especially in the summer heat.
60-sec versionOutline your shape, tweeze, trim, and fill for defined brows.

Where people go wrong

One common mistake is over-plucking, which can lead to uneven brows. Another is choosing the wrong colour for brow products; always match to your hair colour for a natural look. Lastly, many forget to step back and assess their work, leading to asymmetry.

The pro moveConsider using a brow stencil for a guide, especially if you're new to shaping.
Check out the embedded tutorial for easy brow shaping techniques.

Shop the routine

Brow pencil Perfect for filling in sparse areas. Amazon → Clear brow gel Sets your brow shape all day. Amazon → Brow scissors Ideal for trimming longer brow hairs. Amazon →

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Good questions

How often should I shape my brows?

Aim for every 4-6 weeks, depending on hair growth.

What tools do I need for shaping my brows?

You'll need tweezers or wax, scissors, and a brow pencil or powder.

Can I shape my brows without waxing or tweezing?

Yes! You can use brow gel or pomade to style and define them without removal.

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