Neat, elegantly designed and well-painted eyebrows highlight the eyes and make the look as expressive as possible.
You can apply five layers of mascara to your eyelashes, use highlighter, concealer and three types of shadows... But without paying attention to your eyebrows, you risk leaving the look unfinished. How to dye eyebrows correctly?
Before you dye your eyebrows, you should give them the correct shape: get rid of excess hairs, comb them with a brush, shape them with gel or wax.
You shouldn’t blindly follow fashion, but be inspired by examples socialites we recommend! If many years ago the trend was thin eyebrows with strings in one line of a pencil, now thick, luxurious, natural, “full”, deliberately wide specimens have gained popularity.
Fashion ambassadors for natural lush vegetation are such famous ladies as Cara Delevingne, Emma Watson, Keira Knightley, Natalia Vodianova, Lily Collins and Kate Middleton.
Of course, if your own eyebrows do not have the required number of hairs and look sparse, “empty”, they will have to be properly painted to give thickness and volume.
There is a myth that all hair on the body is approximately the same color.
In nature, this is not always the case: many black-haired men suddenly grow a red beard, and so on.
Therefore, there is no need to blindly select an eyebrow dye that exactly matches the shade of your hair: look for the most beneficial option for yourself.
Fair-haired ladies can try pencils a couple of shades darker than their hair.
But for hot brown-haired women and brunettes, you can look among lighter shades than their hair: gray, graphite and dark brown colors look more natural on the face than radical black ones.
The basic rules for tinting eyebrows are simple:
How lighter skin, the more careful you need to be with bright colors. Dark-skinned women, on the contrary, can experiment with contrasts.
Naturally light hair requires a delicate approach: do not overdo it with color and pencil pressure. But on a face framed by dark curls, rich and dark eyebrows look natural, as if it was intended.
There are also individual preferences: green-eyed red-haired girls love to dilute their fiery eyebrows with a chestnut or medium brown pencil with a golden undertone.
Unnatural blondes are happy to leave their own dark eyebrows without trying to lighten them (a classic example is Daenerys Targaryen, the character of the series “Game of Thrones”), and use light gray or brown shadows for tinting.
You already understand: the road to the ideal, harmonious image It starts with well-groomed eyebrows. How to achieve the desired result?
1. Sharpen the pencil well (before doing this, you can freeze it in the refrigerator to make the lead harder).
2. Comb your eyebrows with a brush, giving the hairs the desired direction.
3. Direct small strokes in the same direction, applying them with a sharp stylus, starting from the inside of the eyebrows.
4. Carefully fill in the voids, only lightly pressing the pencil against the skin, so that by the end of the makeup we do not have any white spots left on the card. But you can’t trace your eyebrows along the contour, otherwise the look will be ridiculous!
One of the trends recent years– soft, natural shading and lack of clear, contrasting boundaries.
Simply put, do not try to remember drawing and geometry lessons with a pencil: reduce the pressure. If a hard lead does not allow you to achieve naturalness, instead of a pencil, use a brush with special shadows or gel.
Too bright and clear eyebrows are good for the image of an evil witch for Halloween. However, natural variations on the theme are suitable for everyday wear.
The innovative product “eyebrow shadow” is not yet familiar to many.
They are applied with a thin brush with a sharp tip to hairs that have been pre-treated with cosmetic wax (so that the pigment adheres better).
Check the result in a mirror and make sure that the powder is applied evenly and not in spots. To give a natural look, blend the pigment with a brush. Shadows look especially good on wide and light eyebrows.
Try another similar product - a special eyebrow powder. It is easy to apply and instantly hides all voids.
Attention: do not use cosmetics intended for other parts of the face - lip pencils, eye shadow, hair dye... All of them are not suitable for eyebrows, the color is too intense and sloppy!
It is better to dye your eyebrows in a beauty salon: it is difficult to independently monitor the contour, uniformity of application and other nuances.
If you dare to carry out the procedure at home, be sure to apply it to your skin. fat cream. Dilute the paint according to the instructions, apply according to hair growth. After waiting time, wash off first with a dry cloth, and only then with warm water.
The advantages of the paint are obvious: it looks natural, lasts longer, and washes off slowly on its own.. The downside is that there will be no more colored hairs (although the pigment is present on the skin for the first days, it quickly disappears).
The eyebrows will be brighter, but the thickness will not increase, which means correction with a pencil or shadows will be needed.
A popular alternative is eyebrow tinting with henna (bio-tattoo). It looks very natural, luxurious, thick, graphic and fresh. Lasts up to two weeks, is absolutely harmless, and the gaps remain covered throughout the entire time.
Well, for those who are too lazy to paint their eyebrows with pencil or eye shadow every morning, tattooing will come to the rescue ( Permanent makeup) or its modern analogue – microblading.
The latter option is a gentle procedure and provides the most natural appearance of the eyebrows.
Women have been painting their eyebrows since time immemorial, but if previously there was practically no choice of eyebrow lining products, in our time the market is annually replenished with new products. The abundance of shadows and pencils with “a wonderful texture that allows you to create a clear line” makes potential customers’ eyes widen. And if a woman has not yet found “her” manufacturer and the right product for applying that very clear line, she has a question - what is better, a pencil or eyebrow shadow?
There is no one-size-fits-all product - eyebrows can be tinted to give them a more bright shade, you can give them a clearer line, draw hairs for the illusion of thickness, or paint over existing bald spots. And the eyebrows themselves can be wide and ruffled, thin and almost invisible, etc. That is why, before purchasing a product for lining and tinting eyebrows, you should clearly understand what a woman wants to get when using a particular product.
Eyebrows can be tinted:
, which are characterized by water resistance, clear lines and good fixation.
Permanent paints and tattooing can be classified as coloring products rather than tinting, since they differ in how long the effect lasts and are often performed by professionals, and not by the woman herself.
Compact - easy to open and close and can always be handy in a purse or cosmetic bag. Wide selection both in color and price. Disadvantage
The texture of the pencil is waxy (soft) and powdery (hard).
Complete set. The pencil may have a round applicator brush at the second end, intended for shading the borders. In some cases, the pencil may come with a sharpener. To create a clear shape and use the hair technique, an eyebrow marker is also intended - it can be used to apply thin lines thanks to the felt tip, it is quite durable (you can draw on hairs once every 2-3 days), but to use it you need to have a good “hand” - any It is quite difficult to remove an extra or sloppy stroke. Markers have a limited palette of shades, mostly warm tones, so for maximum
The marker must be selected carefully. Eyebrow shadows Shadows are a very simple product to apply, allowing you to
special labor
, which looks like a standard pencil. These are pressed shadows that are easy to apply, as they do not bleed and allow you to create a contour that is quite difficult to draw with a brush. The highlighter can be double-sided - one side is darker, the other is lighter, which allows you to make your eyebrows more expressive when applying makeup.
Natural makeup;
Fast application.
The disadvantage is that the shadows do not last long and are less moisture resistant compared to a pencil.
Purchase matte ones and do not contrast with the shade of the hair. Black is a classic shade for brunettes, but for beautiful ladies with a different hair color, black will not work. For women with red hair, warm brown shades are suitable, while fair-haired girls should try ash-gray tones. Tips to help you choose the most
Eyebrows that are brightly drawn and do not harmonize with the hair color look like a doll, openly drawn on. In order for the face to look harmonious after applying makeup, eyebrows must be painted correctly:
It is important to consider the following points:
The marker is intended exclusively for the hair technique - it can be used to extend the line and fill in bald spots, but it is not recommended to draw a continuous line (it does not shade and looks too bright and artificial as a line).
When using eyebrow shadows, it is worth remembering that clear edges cannot be obtained with this method of tinting; they are always slightly blurred.
Applying shadows is very easy:
Shadows can be applied on top of modeling eyebrow gel, which fixes unruly hairs and gives the desired shape.
The highlighter is used like a pencil.
To apply eye shadow, you usually use a brush with a beveled end, and you can comb the hairs with a brush with a round end.
What is the best way to paint eyebrows, each woman decides independently based on the state of her natural characteristics. But no matter what you choose, it’s important to remember when touching up:
If you cannot clearly decide which is better to use, eyebrow pencil or shadow
buy both products and use them depending on the situation (the shadows are applied faster, and the pencil gives a good contour to the eyebrows).
Almost every woman uses makeup to highlight the advantages of her appearance and hide flaws. It should be remembered that when applying any cosmetic product, the rules for its use are taken into account. This will help avoid mistakes and spoiled appearance. When creating eyebrow makeup, women often use a pencil, as it is easy to color hairs and correct if mistakes have been made. It gives the eyebrows a natural look. When using a pencil, you need to know some nuances to create a shape in accordance with your facial features.
Content:
Eyebrows require no less attention when applying makeup than other parts of the face, because they are able to emphasize the depth of the look and make it even more expressive. Surely, every girl knows which shade suits her, but it is worth noting that there is universal recommendation regarding the choice of pencil color: it should be slightly darker than the hair, but several shades lighter than the eyelashes.
It is important to paint your eyebrows with a pencil correctly. Do not apply it in too thick a layer. This will make your appearance unnatural and even vulgar. The main rule here is: it’s better to slightly underpaint your eyebrow than to overdo it.
One of the most important points When doing eyebrow makeup, it's important to choose the right shape. It must correspond to the features of appearance, since otherwise it can not only spoil the image, but also give the face an unnecessary expression, for example, sullenness or surprise.
Eyebrows can be smooth, they are also called raised. These eyebrows look good on oval face. Semicircular eyebrows can visually lengthen and narrow, so they are perfect for chubby beauties. And here round shape ideal for those with a very sharp chin, as they visually soften the contours of the face. Also, eyebrows can be a house or kinked. Which form is needed depends on individual characteristics and the desired result.
When creating a form, it is important to remove excess hairs, for which you need to identify three main points. All you need is tweezers and any pencil:
When creating eyebrow makeup, you should be careful not to overdo it with pigment. It is recommended to use a pencil designed specifically for this purpose: it should be moderately hard so that you can draw thin, clear lines that resemble hairs. You should never use eyeliner to fill in your eyebrows. It has a too soft lead, therefore, it will be difficult to apply, and at the slightest increase in temperature it will certainly flow.
When tinting your eyebrows with a pencil, you must strictly adhere to the application sequence:
Avoid painting your eyebrows in thick, continuous lines to avoid a mask-like, vulgar face. By the way, many makeup artists recommend using two shades when tinting your eyebrows with a pencil. The darker one should be shaded on the inner part, and the lighter one should be applied to the thin outer area of the eyebrows.
Many people believe that using a pencil can only make eyebrows brighter and saturated color. In fact, using this cosmetic product, you will be able to make them more voluminous and also change their shape.
You can resort to this method in cases where there is no time to change the shape using tweezers or it cannot be done for some other reason. First of all, you need to look at the structure of the eyebrows in a magnifying mirror and determine what kind of effect you want to achieve.
Now you should apply thin strokes with a pencil to the required areas. They should be located above the brow ridge, which will make the makeup more natural. It is recommended to shade the most pigment in the body of the eyebrows. If it is shorter than you would like, you can draw it a little using the same principle: thin dashed lines in the direction from the bridge of the nose to the temples.
One important nuance: when correcting eyebrows with a pencil, excess hairs near the bridge of the nose, if any, are plucked out, since it will not be possible to hide them with cosmetics.
It would seem that you can paint your eyebrows with a pencil, adhering to the above rules, regardless of their thickness. In fact, this point is very important and should be taken into account when creating the ideal image.
Those with thin eyebrows should know how to visually make them more voluminous. To do this, you need to have a pencil that is used for daily makeup, and purchase another one, but 1-2 shades lighter.
Make up thin eyebrows It’s quite simple: first you should shade the light shade of the pencil along the entire length of the eyebrow using the same technique as usual. Next apply more dark color at the bottom. Finally, the pigment is shaded with a brush, which will add naturalness and make the lines invisible. This technique is used by many makeup artists when creating makeup for celebrities.
There is no single formula that could unambiguously determine how to properly create eyebrow makeup using a pencil. However, taking into account all the above recommendations, through trial and error, any girl will be able to achieve exactly the look that can highlight her look and give her appearance a special chic.
To do eyebrow makeup shadow technology, first of all you will need, in fact, the shadows themselves. For example, Urban Decay Brow Box (we used the shade Blackout) is suitable - the set includes two shades of eyeshadow, modeling wax (an alternative to transparent fixing gel), as well as miniature tweezers, a brush and a brush for eyebrows.
Concealer
In this case, it is most convenient to use a concealer in a pencil format (for example, Gotcha Covered from NYX Professional Makeup or Affinitone from Maybelline). It will be needed to place auxiliary points at the base, bend and tail of the eyebrow, as well as to “highlight” the space under it.
It all depends on the characteristics of your eyebrows. If they are thick, choose shades of shadows that are as close as possible to your hair color. If rare, follow some general recommendations below.
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If you manage to choose the shade of eyeshadow that completely matches your hair color, do your makeup in one color. To achieve the maximum natural effect, mix several shades at once - this is why brands such as L’Oréal Paris, YSL Beauté and Urban Decay produce eyebrow shadow palettes.
Among other things, when you have shadows of several shades at hand, you have the opportunity to experiment. For example, you can create eyebrow makeup using a gradient technique (again, to make it more natural): paint the inside of the eyebrow light shade, bend and “tail” - darker.
The first - and most important - is to decide where the beginning, arch and tail of the eyebrows will be. Only if you can correctly determine these parameters will your eyebrows look harmonious. To do this, take a long brush and perform the following steps.
Dial a small amount of shadows on the brush and lightly fill in the “tail” of the eyebrows.
Using short horizontal strokes (they should be as light as possible), walk along the lower edge of the eyebrow, after combing the hairs upward with a brush.
Fill in the shape of the eyebrow in the same way (everything except its base).
When you draw the base of the eyebrow, try to soften it as much as possible (the eyebrow should not start with a bright line). Use a brush to comb the hairs up and erase the concealer marks - they will no longer be useful to you.
Highlight the area under the eyebrow. To do this, you can use the same concealer that you used to mark your eyebrows, or a corrector or light pencil for eyes.
Using a brush or fingers, blend the line of concealer thoroughly.
Fix the hairs transparent gel or eyebrow wax. Makeup is ready!
Using a pencil and eyebrow shadows, it is easy to fill in the “gaps” between the hairs, adding additional strokes, especially if the eyebrows are sparse and there is sorely not enough time to grow them. How do these products work together? Get your eyebrows done in just seven steps!
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Repeat steps from previous section in order to determine the beginning, bend and “tail” of the eyebrow.
Brush your brows with a clean brush so you can see their shape and determine where there are gaps between hairs that need to be filled.
Using light, abrupt strokes, reminiscent of natural hairs in length and direction, gently fill in the gaps with a pencil. The shade of the pencil should ideally match the color of the eyebrows. It is necessary to fill the space of the eyebrow so that the pencil strokes are barely noticeable.
Using an angled brush and shadows that match the hair color, draw the shape of the eyebrow. The goal is to make the result look as natural as possible, especially along the contour of the eyebrow (at the base, arch and tail).
Brush your brows again with a clean brush to soften the lines of the eyeshadow and pencil.
Brush around the perimeter of your brows with a fluffy brush coated with translucent powder.
Ready! Perfectly shaped eyebrows frame the face and draw attention to the eyes, even if you haven't applied makeup to them.
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It doesn’t matter at all how skillfully the makeup is applied to the face if the eyebrows look sloppy. Eyebrows that are too thick or thin can ruin the overall impression of your makeup. Not only that, it looks disgusting! Therefore, it is important to learn how to paint eyebrows with shadows in order to highlight them favorably and give an attractive look. appearance.
Makeup artists are constantly inventing new ways to do this. And one of the most popular ways is to paint your eyebrows with shadows. In fact, this great idea which will help convert them into better side. So stock up necessary cosmetics and learn how to color your eyebrows with eyebrow shadows.
Don't think that eyeshadow is only for eyelids. In fact, they can be used to create a beautiful and natural eyebrow line. A pencil cannot always cope with its tasks, especially if the hair is sparse and short. But to create an attractive eyebrow makeup, you still need it to make a clear and contrasting line.
To do beautiful eyebrows- it doesn’t hurt to know how to choose the right eyeshadow color. They must suit the face, so before buying it is important to decide on the right shade.
Many makeup artists recommend immediately highlighting colorless shadows, as they look unattractive. To highlight your eyebrows, it is better to choose slightly darker ones. Blondes are better off looking for shadows with a light brown tint. If they put on too much makeup dark color, then it will look too extravagant. Gray colors will fit ash color hair. Brown colors are more suitable for gray hair.
Brunettes should naturally choose dark shades, but this does not mean that the shadows should be completely black. If a brunette has light skin, then you can use gray and Brown color. At dark skin dark graphite or brown tint.
Dark shades of gray and brown are suitable for owners of dark blond and brown hair. Red-haired girls They should not use products of the same light as their hair. It's better to choose something darker. Girls with bright copper hair can paint eyebrows with terracotta shadows. Chocolate brown the shade will suit to all shades of red hair.
How to choose eyebrow shadows - comparison of manufacturers
Shadows give an amazing effect, they look more attractive, but not everyone can paint their eyebrows correctly. This is not a problem, because you can learn how to properly paint your eyebrows in the most short term, especially today the cosmetic industry offers us special eyebrow shadows that have the desired color and consistency. In stores today you can find a huge number of products for these purposes, from the cheapest options to luxury ones. Shadows can be in a single version or in a palette along with wax and a brush. Wax helps to fix hairs and make them shiny.
U famous manufacturers In cosmetics, you can definitely find eyebrow cosmetics. Let's look at what the most popular cosmetics manufacturers offer us.
Avon offers the most economical option, and the quality will be quite acceptable. Their Perfection Eyeshadow Set comes in a small, attractive box and is loved by many makeup artists. Inside you will find two shades matte eyeshadow, brush and wax. The shadows cover the hairs well, apply perfectly, they are not too bright, which is what is required.
Loreal offered to do more than just fill in the eyebrows, they will also help us shape them. In the set you will find tweezers that can be used to process the arch and remove unnecessary hairs. After it, you can apply the included wax to secure the result. The box contains two shades of eyeshadow - one light, one dark, to consolidate the result. Shadows are applied with a special brush with beveled edges. In addition, there is a mirror for convenience, so that you can clearly see what you are doing.
At L’Etoille, as always, you can find a variety of different shadows. Of particular note is the set of three shades with all painting accessories.
MAC Brow Shader helps you achieve the most natural eyebrows. Their shadows have a dry texture, they apply well, do not crumble or float. They included in the set dark shade eyeshadow and highlighter to create a favorable lighting effect.
The Essence eyeshadow set contains everything you need to create attractive eyebrows: eyeshadow in two shades, a brush and stencils. Therefore, even the most inexperienced makeup artist can make beautiful eyebrows, if guided by the information on how to apply eye shadow.
But even if it is not possible to purchase special shadows, you can take regular ones matte effect. Shiny, pearlescent shades are not suitable for eyebrows.
IN hot weather Powdery shadows don't stick well, so you should choose creamy ones. But if you are going to swim in a pond, then it is better to postpone shaping your eyebrows with shadows until next time. Also try not to be exposed to rain, as everything may leak.
How to apply eyebrow shadow
First of all, you need to shape your eyebrows. Tweezers will help with this. The shape of your face should determine the appearance of your eyebrows. If the face is wide, then the tips are better raised a little upward. With a high forehead, the eyebrows should be positioned horizontal position. For girls with a narrow chin, it is better to point the tips of the eyebrows down.
Thread eyebrows do not look very attractive, so you should not pluck them too much. It is better to make the eyebrow shape as close to natural as possible.
Learn how to color your eyebrows with shadows and wax, and go ahead to beautiful makeup. The shadows are applied with a special brush, which is usually included with the kit. Before you begin the procedure of tinting your eyebrows with shadows, you should apply a primer to your face.
Let's look at the process of applying shadows step by step.
In salons they prefer to use special eyebrow shapes - stencils. The curve of the eyebrow has already been made on a sheet of plastic; you just need to draw it. For this you can use any cosmetical tools- pencils, shadows. Using a stencil you can quickly form perfect eyebrows if they are far from perfect.
Here important task It will be correct to choose the template that best suits the shape of the eyebrows. Otherwise, you risk drawing an unnatural arc, which will only spoil the entire appearance. Stencils are made in the form of cards, masks or adhesive strips. You can choose the one that is most convenient for you to use. If you can't find it on sale, just print it off the Internet and make it yourself. For this you can use any material - paper, cardboard, plastic.
Let's look at how painting works using a stencil:
Eyebrows painted using a stencil do not always turn out as attractive as we would like. Therefore, before painting, apply several stencils and choose the one that suits you best.
Making eyebrows using the amber technique
Naturalness in makeup today is valued most of all. To make your eyebrows neat and emphasized, you need to learn how to apply eyeshadow using the amber technique.
The essence of the technique is to make some areas lighter and some darker. Therefore, for this you will need shadows of two shades. Let's look at how to paint using the ombre technique.
In the middle, where the arc bends, apply a dark shade, and at the end a lighter one. And we leave the beginning of the arc without makeup at all until the bend.
Another option is to step back quite a bit from the beginning of the arch, paint with light shadows up to the bend, apply dark shadows to the bend itself, and apply light shadows again to the end of the eyebrow. Or you can apply a dark shade to the tail.
Such color transitions add softness and tenderness to our image. Don't forget to blend to blur the lines, otherwise it will look unattractive. The width of the eyebrow is not emphasized with a pencil; it is left as is. At the end, you will need to fix the result with a gel.