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When it comes to eyebrow filling there is no other effective thing than using an eyebrow pencil. Eyebrow pencils with light texture and soft, dry finish are better to do the eyebrow filling perfectly. It will give the eyebrows a natural look and will define the eyebrow shape accurately. The eyebrow pencil should be applied fro the center of the brow towards the tip of the brow, and then back to the origin of the brow. Between the brow hairs, apply light strokes and when defining the underside of the brow apply more pressure on the pencil. After doing this apply a brow brush to the eyebrows, that will soften the color and give proper shape to it. As the color of the eyebrow pencil is a bit stronger, you should always apply it smoothly. If in case more color appears on the brows, then remove it with a Q-Tip dipped in makeup remover.
If after the eyebrow filling, the eyebrows look too colorful, then it will make the face look angrier. Hence the eyebrow filling should be done with due care. Many women use powder for eyebrow filling as it makes the eyebrows look softer and properly shaded. But the best way is to use a pencil and a powder in balanced way. Thus you will have a control of pencil while eyebrow filling and get the smooth look after it. For this give the eyebrows proper shape with powder first and then do the finishing job with the pencil. You can even use a brow gel to set the shape of the eyebrow. This method is good for those who have bald spots in their eyebrows.
Tips on Eyebrow Filling:
Don't try to draw your eyebrows, work on the eyebrow hairs that are there. In short be realistic while doing the eyebrow filling.
To add thickness to the thinner areas of your brow, apply a sharp eyebrow pencil using light and feathery strokes.
After applying the eyebrow pencil to get the desired shape, use a brow brush or a toothbrush.
It is better to do the eyebrow filling at the front or underneath of the brow only.
If your brow hairs are light, then apply a single coat of mascara before applying the brow pencil.
Always do the eyebrow filling with the upward strokes.
Different ways of Eyebrow Filling:
1. Eyebrow Filling with Brow Powders – you can use the powder eyeshaodw for filling the eyebrows. Choose the eyeshadow shade that is matching well with your brow. Or you can choose a matte finish powder and apply it to the eyebrows with either an eyebrow brush or thin eyeliner. Apply it with light and short strokes. Start from the center of the brow towards the tip of the brow and come back to the starting point of the brow. After this with a clean toothbrush or a eyebrow brush soften the color and groom the brow. You can get the desired shape by applying brow gel also.
2. Eyebrow Filling with Pencil – Eyebrow pencils are believed to be standard way for eyebrow filling. But the pencil you will choose for this should be smooth with soft and dry finish. But many women think that eyebrows filled using pencil look greasy and unnatural. You can decide what is your opinion though. The eyebrow filling techniques is same as it was for eyebrow filling with powders. If after the filling of the eyebrows, you feel the color is more, then with a Q-Tip dipped in makeup remover, soften the effect. To give the thicker look to the brows, you can even apply colored eyebrow gels on the eyebrows. These eyebrow gels look exactly like mascara but they are slightly less pigmented. The application of brow gel makes the eyebrows look fuller and natural.
3. Eyebrow Filing with combination of Powders and Pencils – As pencils are easy to control while eyebrow filling and powders make the eyebrows look natural, you can combine both and do your eyebrow filling. Thus you can get the desired shape of the eyebrow without getting greasy and dull look of the eyebrows. In this method you will apply the powder to your brows first and then with a colored pencil define the shape of the brow. You can set the eyebrow hairs in place with a brow gel. This method is good for all those who want to hide the bald spots in their eyebrows.
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