When it comes to the modern beauty look, framed brows with perfectly arched shapes and filled in definition are a must. The enigmatic ‘brows on fleek’ phrase of beauty culture is not only a trend embraced by style icons around the world, it’s also become a beauty goal to achieve for many. Fortunately, it’s easier than you might think. Read on to learn the tips and tricks to achieving perfectly shaped and filled in eyebrows.
1. Craft the Perfect Arch: Shaping Eyebrows for Fleeky Brows
Eyebrows can make or break a look, and if you’re aiming for those fleeky, gorgeous brows, you need to get arching. Creating the perfect arches can be a tricky endeavor, but with the right tools and techniques, it doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Here’s a step by step guide to beautiful brows.
- Gather your tools. First things first, you’ll want to grab the right tools to start arching. For easy shaping and arching, grab a spoolie brush, wax pencil, and an angled eyebrow brush.
- Comb through. With your spoolie brush, start combing through your brows. Any stray hairs should be brushed upwards and out of the way, that way you can better see the hairs you’re working with.
- Pluck away. With your tweezers, start plucking away any long or overly bushy hairs. You’ll want a brow shape that’s groomed, so keep your lines neat and tidy.
- Create the arch. With your wax pencil, you’ll be able to get up close and personal. Starting at the inner corner of your brows, lightly draw and shape the dye over the hairs to get the perfect arch.
- Brush out. As a final step, brush your brows with the angled brush. This will help disperse pony the wax and blend everything out for a more natural and polished brow.
Above all, make sure not to go overboard when arching. Creating a perfect arch is all about balance, and sculpting with a light hand. Keep in mind that less is often more when it comes to fleeky brows. Happy arching!
2. Swoop in the Color: Filling in for Fleeky Brows
Eyebrows are a cornerstone of making one’s face look as put together and polished as possible. The current trend is for thicker eyebrows with a sharp shape which can be taken care of with a bit of threading, waxing or even micro-blading.
But for those of us who don’t have access to those treatments, filling in our brows can often give them the appearance of being lusher, thicker and shapely. And that’s where the latest innovation comes in: swooping in with colour.
What is Swooping in with Colour?
Swooping in with colour is almost the same as filling in your brows, except you are putting more emphasis on the highpoints and natural arch of your brows with a pigmented colour. It can be done with a powder, cream or a combination of the two to create a soft and fleeky definition throughout.
How to Swoop In with Colour:
- Start by grooming your brows with a spoolie and trimming any hairs that look misplaced.
- Fill in brows using a light coloured powder to give a light and natural look.
- Apply a coloured brow gel or mascara to add a little more definition and colour.
- Create a sharper look by adding a dot of the darkest colour to the natural arch of any sparser areas.
- Gently blend the colour for a smoother, sleek look.
No matter which method you go with, you get the same effect — bolder, more fleeky brows that won’t budge no matter what. So go ahead and swoop in with colour — you won’t be disappointed!
3. Show Off the Shape: Finishing Touches for Fleeky Brows
Once you have lightly filled out your brows and shaped them to perfection, they still miss couple of aesthetic elements that can change from a good brow to an outstanding one. So here are the few tips and tricks you can add to your routine to make them stand out even more:
- A generous brush of the clear or tinted/translucent brow gel – can set the shape, tame any unruly hairs and make them look more polished.
- Highlighting – you can iridescent powder or a lighter shade pencil to brighten the forehead space of the brow. Doing so instantly brings energy to the eyes, while making the face look more fresh.
- Intensifying the arch – by applying a slightly more pigmented shade than your natural colour right on the arch (and not going too high above) you can contour the brows and add subtle drama.
Neatening the tails – by filling out the inner side of your brows you can easily add definition and also extend a bit the tails for a tiny adjustment. The trick here is to start from the inner side and avoid extending the tail too far so they look natural.
Tweezing – you’d think this should be the first thing, but sometimes it is easier to do it at the end, and just clean up few hairs that might be ruining the shape instead of starting from scratch every time. And that’s it, you can now admire your fleeky brows! Your look is ready to take the spotlight.
4. Conquer the Beauty Game: Ace Fleeky Brows Every Time
Going for the fleek. The semi-instantaneous rise of brow art has been taken by storm. From perfectly straight and voluminous to wispy and cropped, the look you desire isn’t far off. In the same token, being able to pull off that same look is not as easy as it looks – with a few simple steps, though, you’ll be taming and defining your every arch like the Straya-visual it deserves.
First, assess the current shape of your brow – you can either opt for long-term shaping with a professional or utilize the immediacy of makeup. Whichever you prefer, you need to identify the existing length, arch and thinness/thickness in order to define and correct the outline. Here are the three steps of fleeky-brow mastering:
- Groom: get a spooli & scissors and tweeze away the strays.
- Shape: apply light pressure as you follow the natural structural lines.
- Fill in: opt for powder, pencil or pomade; the choice is yours.
Let’s quickly detail the three grooming-steps:
- Groom: a little knowledge goes a long way in terms of personalizing your look. You don’t want to damage the micro-structures of the brow, so use the comb-end of the spooli to gauge the hairs. As for the scissors, use short snips to clip away disobedient strays and fill in sparse areas.
- Shape: using light pressure, follow the natural outline of your brows with a brow pencil or powder. Diminish any extra tails or reinforcements.
- Fill in: applying a brow pencil or powder in small strokes helps create a fuller and thicker look. Coat evenly and keep applying as needed in small amounts – you can add more but it’s hard to correct mistakes that are too bold. Get creative but don’t forget to keep it balanced.
Smashing the beauty game, the three-step method is a great start to conquering killer brows. Utilizing your instincts and having a good grasp of the basics will help you in achieving the desired look. Mastering your brows can give you the confidence and edge for any day, from a day at the office to a casual hang-out with friends.
No longer a job just for the professionals, creating lusciously shaped and filled-in eyebrows is now something everyone can have! With a few careful steps and a little bit of practice, you can own the perfectly arched brows of your dreams. So now take your look to the next level and let your brows be on fleek!