Brow Talk

Everyone who knows me knows that when it comes to eyebrows, I am someone who is very opinionated.

It's a delicate matter because the truth is, eyebrows can totally change the way your face looks - they're features that are extremely expressive and can tell a lot about you. This is why, when it comes to your brows, you better think twice. I hope you've read my Primer  and Lipstick  blogs because today, it's all about Brow talk!

Defining the Brows

Ladies, I cannot say this enough: take nature as your base for everything. Go with nature not against it. If you are tweezing your brows, please, respect your natural arch. Think about accentuating the shape and making it look better, not change it. You want a strong, expressive brow. Also, respect the shape of your face. You don't want a pair of eyebrows that look like they belong to someone else. After grooming, you need to start thinking about penciling them in and filling them up!

Decisions, Decisions...

For filling out the eyebrows, I normally love the Eye Brows Crayon from MAC . I recommend, for my audience in the Middle East, three shades: Spiked, Stud, and Lingering. Keep in mind your natural palette and don't stray too far from it.

Another favorite of mine is the Brow Kit from Anastasia Beverly Hills. It's an insanely good kit that has all the tools you need for quick, bold brows.

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Let's Be Natural

Ladies, I will have to voice out my distaste for tattooed eyebrows. Natural is in. The more you look like yourself, the more beautiful people will find you, trust me. And that is only because the more you go with nature, the more comfortable you will feel about yourself - and believe me , it will show in your eyes. And that is what makes you beautiful. So please, well-groomed brows with the right filler is more than enough. Consider the natural tones: if your hair is black, go for a dark brown color. If your hair is brown, go for a light brown shade for your brows - same goes for red or coppery hair. If you're a blonde, grayish or light brown filler would also be just fine.

Remember ladies, the role of makeup is to accentuate your natural gifts. If you have thick brows, then celebrate them, if you have thin brows, then you can color them in, but don't resort to more extreme methods. Always visit a good esthetician you trust when it comes to working with your brows - after all, the slightest mistake can cost you!