Eyebrow fashion, as well as clothing or hairstyles, is changeable and cyclical. Looking at a picture or photo from the past, you can determine what period of time it refers to.
For example, in the Middle Ages, it was fashionable to shave eyebrows to make the forehead look higher. In the 20's and 30's of the twentieth century, there was a peak of popularity of thin eyebrows, in the 50's and 60's - wide and painted with a dark pencil, and in the 70's and 60's, it was considered fashionable not to carry out any manipulations with them at all. At the end of the last century, the threads returned to the faces of fashionable women, which confirms the cyclicality of fashion.
In the last ten years, eyebrows set the tone for any beauty image, and the trends change each other very rapidly - literally every year. New products are also available to help make eyebrows look good.
Types of eyebrow products
Each of the types has its advantages and disadvantages, which are listed below in terms of the degree of labor intensity of their application (from simple to complex).
Gels
There are two types: choose a transparent one if you only need to fix the hairs, or a shade one if you want to give your eyebrows a brightness and density (sometimes called an ink for eyebrows).
+ Natural effect.
- Not suitable for thin, light or thin eyebrows (only in addition to other products).
Transparent and colored eyebrow gels against a light background
Pencils
They can be wax and powder. Powder is applied more accurately and gently but is inferior in firmness and fixation.
+ Quickness of application, it is possible to manage with one this product.
- Graphics, it is difficult to achieve a natural effect.
Light eyebrow pencil and brush for its application
Eyebrow shadows
Most often produced in pallets of two shades. The darker shade is designed for the tail and the lighter one for the eyebrow body.
+ Allows you to achieve a soft filling with color.
+ Variety of shades.
+ They are suitable for growing up and regulation of shade saturation.
- Not suitable for contour creation.
- Requires the use of a quality brush.
- Can be dusty.
Two eyebrow shadow pallets and two eyebrow makeup brushes
Fudge
Available in small jars, which should always be kept tightly closed to prevent drying out. This product is less common in the form of sticks.
+ High pigmentation allows you to draw clear, thin lines where hairs are not enough, imitating them.
+ Maximum resistance.
+ The composition includes beeswax and natural oils, combining dyeing, fixing and caring properties.
+ Economical consumption.
- For accurate application, it is necessary to practice, as the product quickly dries out.
Eyebrow fondants with different textures, eyebrow brushes, light background
Eyebrow Tint
It is a durable paint, which is applied to the eyebrows in a thick layer, and after drying it is removed as a film. This product leaves not only the hairs but also the skin-colored. The effect of titanium is visible for several days.
+ The color remains for a long time, there is no need to renew the makeup every day.
+ Economical consumption.
- Dries quickly on the eyebrows.
- Requires skill, in case of careless application of an error is very difficult to correct.
- The titanium staining procedure takes a longer time.
Eyebrow brushes
It's worth remembering that the best eyebrow products aren't necessarily expensive. The only way to decide what's best for you is through experimentation. You should not save money on your hands in the first place.
For convenient application and feathering of eyebrow make-up products only two types of brushes are needed:
Brush for brushing hairs before and after eyebrows.
The beveled brush for fondant or eyebrow shadows is ideal for this small area. When selecting a brush, it is necessary to pay attention to the density of fixing the pile cage to the handle, the density of its padding and softness of the pile. It is also worth checking the thickness of the cut - a very thick brush will be uncomfortable to apply the product.
Two eyebrow brushes on a white background
Shade selection
You can buy all the best eyebrow makeup products, but do not get the desired result, wrong with the shade. You should remember that it fits the color of the hair roots:
If you have blonde hair, the shade of the product should be 3 tones darker. It can be either warm or cold.
Coats and brunettes, on the contrary, are better to choose a shade of 3 tones lighter, avoiding redheads and warm tones. Brown is preferable as a neutral or grey shade.
If your hair is red, choose warm brown shades.
So, the eyebrow cleaner should be selected based on the shade of hair, the desired effect - natural or graphical, as well as their original thickness. Tints, fondants and wax pencils are more suitable for long-lasting make-up, while shadows and gels are ideal to emphasize natural beauty.