Types of eyebrows: all types and fashionable shapes – secrets of eyebrow architecture

If a woman wants her image to look harmonious and natural, she must take care not only of a beautiful make-up, but also of the selection of the correct eyebrow shape. Make-up specialists and eyebrow masters unambiguously agree that different types of eyebrow arches suit different girls. It all depends on the type of face, the shape and shape of the eyes, the desired effect and other factors. Therefore, the journalists decided to find out what types of eyebrows exist, to whom they are suitable, how to achieve the ideal outline of the eyebrow arches.

Why is it important to choose the right shape of the eyebrow arches

It is not for nothing that women are actively interested in fashion trends in the field of eyebrow architecture. The correct shape of the arches, combined with other facial features, can positively affect the appearance:

1. The look becomes more open and expressive.

2. The eyes expand visually.

3. The appearance becomes well-groomed.

4. Facial expression becomes natural.

5. Minor aesthetic defects are hidden, attention is focused on winning facial features.

6. The woman looks several years younger than her real age.

At the same time, if the eyebrows are not well-groomed or they are given an inappropriate shape, even the most thorough makeup will not be effective. The type of eyebrows that does not correspond to the type of appearance can cause the following problems:

1. General neglect and negligence of the image.

2. The appearance of the effect of an extinct, sad, sick, unattractive, always surprised and perplexed look.

3. Drawing attention to any flaws in appearance and aggravating them.

4. Distortion of facial features, comic and unnatural, excessive theatricality and drama of the image.

5. The woman looks older than her biological age.

Even if you prefer naturalness and naturalness in the image, it is still necessary to correct the shape of the eyebrows. To do this, you can contact a professional eyebrow master or use the information that is set out from the words of experts in our article.

The most common types of brow arches

When determining the shape of the eyebrows, the location of the three main points of the arches relative to each other and other areas of the face is established. Each arc has a start (base point), a midpoint where the bend point is, an end point.

There are five main and a few additional types of eyebrows that are popular in 2018-2019:

1. Almost straight. All three points are practically on the same horizontal line, except that the middle one is slightly raised relative to the others.

2. Smoothly curved. If you connect the three points of the arc with one line, it will have a smooth curve in the shape of a bird's wing.

3. With a clear break. In this case, the midpoint where the eyebrow arches is relatively higher, resulting in a 'steep' rise with a break in the middle and a sharp transition to the ponytail, which is directed downward.

4. Arc-shaped. This subspecies of smoothly curved arcs, only the bend is arch-shaped, it is more rounded.

Eyebrows can be falling, wavy, have the shape of a 'house', 'feathers', 'fish tail'. Additionally, eyebrows can be characterized by the following criteria:

1. In color, they are dark and light, as well as women ideally suited to the color type.

2. In width – too narrow (with a thread), normal, wide.

3. In length – standard, long, short.

Experts advise to stick to the golden mean when choosing the shape of the eyebrows and when choosing other characteristics of the eyebrows. Extremes in color, width and length of eyebrows can ruin the image, since naturalness and naturalness are in fashion now.

Straight eyebrows

Straight lines on the top of the face are a suitable option for women with a narrow, elongated oval in the vertical plane. Such eyebrows visually expand the face, but they should not be completely straight, otherwise the image will be too harsh, vulgar or sad.

Straight eyebrows can contribute to:

1. Visual reduction in the distance between the eyes.

2. Accentuating refined and regular features of appearance.

3. Giving the image flirtatiousness.

Straight eyebrows are suitable for a woman with the following features:

1. Elongated oval of the face.

2. Round, large and / or wide-set eyes in a deep rich shade.

3. Refined, harmonious facial features with smooth lines.

4. Plump, large, but not wide lips.

5. This eyebrow shape is not recommended for women who:

6. Small and / or narrow eyes, including those too close to each other.

7. The oval of the face is too wide and short.

8. Large, rough, harsh features.

9. The irises of the eyes have an expressionless, faded tint.

Experts clarify that straight eyebrows are not a continuous line of arches fused on the bridge of the nose. This feature of appearance was quite popular in the ancient civilizations of Iran, Byzantium and Mexico. And modern models on the covers of magazines, on the catwalks from time to time appear with solid eyebrows. But still, in everyday life, such a zest is unlikely to make the image attractive, but rather cause bewilderment to others.

Smoothly curved brow shape

Curved brows can be considered versatile as they go with just about any type of appearance. But they are especially well combined with a square, triangular, diamond-shaped face, as they visually smooth out straight lines and sharp corners.

Benefits of Smoothly Curved Brows:

1. They make the oval of the face more refined and graceful.

2. Visually narrow the wide cheekbones, make the cheeks less rounded, level the heavy chin.

3. It distracts the attention of someone else's gaze from a long, large nose with wide wings.

4. Create an open-eyed effect.

5. They make the appearance more feminine and attractive.

Another advantage of curved eyebrows is that most women already have this shape from the very beginning. That is, you only have to slightly adjust what you have in order to get an excellent result.

The shape of the arcs with a clear break

This type of eyebrow is often chosen by spectacular women with a strong character and bright appearance. They are also loved by make-up artists, because arcs with a break can make a woman of any type sensual and flirtatious.

Benefits of Broken Brows:

1. A universal option for round, rhomboid, square, triangular, oval face types.

2. Depending on the features of the appearance, a kink can be formed in the middle of the arc or closer to the end.

3. Broken eyebrows make the eyes bigger, more expressive, the look attractive and sexy, playful.

4. Broken eyebrows visually rejuvenate a woman, help to mask the asymmetry of facial features or aesthetic defects in the lower part (deep nasolabial folds, heavy chin, malocclusion).

5. Broken eyebrows are difficult to shape correctly, so before starting the procedure, it is recommended that you first draw outlines with a pencil and evaluate how much the particular result suits you.

Arched eyebrows

Arcs in the form of a neat, low arch are a classic of the genre, which does not lose its relevance in 2019. It is also a practical and versatile option that suits almost all women. However, it is most advisable to opt for an arched shape if you have the following features of appearance:

1. Harsh, rough, angular features, pointed or heavy chin.

2. A stern, somewhat rigid, not feminine enough expression.

3. Small, deep-set, narrow, faded eyes that lack expression.

4. Raised, well-defined cheekbones.

5. Wide and high, open forehead.

6. Straight nose and regular shape, full lips.

At the same time, eyebrow masters do not recommend choosing an arc-shaped eyebrow if you have a round face, especially with wide-set eyes. And also if your age is more than 40 years, since the arched eyebrows will “throw” you for several years.

Unusual eyebrow shapes

Some women have no idea how unusual their eyebrows are. Moreover, the unusualness can have a negative character, or just look rather strange. For example, the “house edge” – they are made by both young girls and ladies of Balzac age. But no matter how old a woman is and what type of appearance she has, this form does not paint her face. The image becomes puppet, and the expression on the face becomes constantly surprised.

Another mistake when choosing the shape of the eyebrows is plucking the hairs into a thin line, which is further emphasized with a brown or black pencil. Eyebrow strings are not in fashion in 2019, they negatively affect the overall image, literally spoil the most attractive appearance. The only case when it is permissible to resort to this form is to create a bow for photography or a special stage image.

Falling eyebrows are a common mistake many women make. Such arcs contribute to the fact that the corners of the eyes look lowered, the look becomes gloomy, sad, inhospitable. The eyebrows, which are located low, with long, drooping tips, visually add to the woman at least several years.

At different times, eyebrows of just an unusual shape become popular. For example, eyebrow feathers. They are done by dividing the arc into two parts in the middle, and then combing the hairs of the upper part up and the lower part down. The result is fixed with gel or wax, special cosmetic glue. A second example of a strange eyebrow shape is a fish fin. In this case, a second tip is drawn to the end of the arc with a pencil, directed to the break point. The arcs appear to be bifurcated, which makes them look like fish fins. Such unusual shapes of the eyebrows can be observed mainly in young girls, beauty bloggers and in the photo in Instagram. However, such tendencies are difficult to apply in everyday life, even if a woman is completely free from prejudices and open to experiments.

How to choose the perfect eyebrow look for your face contour, eye shape, hair color

The best way to find the ideal look and shape of the eyebrows is to focus on the features of the face contour and work with what nature has awarded. First you need to decide what type of oval you have:

1. Square shape – the width is approximately equal to the length, in the area of ​​the cheekbones and cheeks, the face is slightly wider, the chin is heavy, square.

2. Rectangular shape – the face is smaller in width than in length.

3. Round shape – the width of the forehead, chin and cheekbones are about the same, the chin is soft, rounded.

4. Triangular shape – a wide forehead combined with a narrow lower part of the face, the chin is sharp, possibly slightly protruding.

5. Oval shape – the forehead is wider than the chin, the cheekbones protrude slightly, and can be raised.

6. Pear-shaped – narrow forehead, voluminous cheeks and cheekbones, wide chin and lower jaw.

7. Diamond shape – the chin is sharp, the cheekbones are raised, wider than the lower part of the face.

Eyebrow arches will emphasize the advantages of the appearance, and divert attention from the flaws, if their shape matches your face contour:

1. For a square shape, curved edges are suitable.

2. For rectangular and triangular shapes, eyebrows with an ascending tip are suitable.

3. For chubby brows, slightly curved and angular, as well as arcuate, are suitable.

4. For an oval face, there are practically no restrictions on the type of eyebrows. It is only important to carefully monitor that the height of the arc does not greatly lengthen the oval.

5. For a pear-shaped oval, straight or slightly curved eyebrows are suitable.

6. For women with a diamond-shaped face, eyebrows with a graceful break are suitable.

An additional factor that can affect the choice of the shape of the eyebrows is the anatomical features of the eyes:

1. If the eyes are small or deep-set, do not make too wide and thick eyebrows. The thickness of the arc should be medium, the shape should be curved (in the form of a crescent).

2. If the eyes are large, the eyebrows can be wide and bushy. But thin arcs will make the image ridiculous.

3. If the eyes are too distant from one another, that is, set wide apart, the eyebrows are modeled as close to the bridge of the nose as possible. If the eyes are set close, there should be as much free space as possible between the base of both arches.

4. If the outer corners of the eyes are lowered, as well as with an overhanging eyelid, the eyebrows are modeled with a high arch or with a sharp break.

5. If the eyes are round, the break point of the eyebrows is shifted towards the temples.

6. If the eyes are narrow (Asian type), the break point is moved closer to the base of the arc.

And a few more tips from experts: the thinner the lips, the narrower the eyebrows should be; the smaller the facial features, the more graceful the arcs should be and vice versa. Not only the shape is important, but also the shade of the eyebrows. In this question, it is recommended to follow this rule:

1. If a woman has dark hair, that is, she is brown-haired or brunette, the shade of the eyebrows should be one tone lighter than the curls on the head.

2. If the hair is pure black (oriental type), the eyebrows should also be black.

3. If a woman has blonde hair, that is, she is blonde or light brown, the eyebrow color should be one tone darker than the curls on the head. If the hair at the roots is darker than in the bulk, you can focus on this color.

4. If the woman has red hair, the eyebrows should have a red, but less saturated shade.

You can correct the shade of the eyebrows in different ways, among which there are unstable (use of decorative cosmetics), relatively persistent (use of paint, natural henna and basma), permanent (use of tattooing, microblading).

Architecture – defining the main points of the brow arches

Whichever shape of the eyebrows you choose, when modeling you will need to determine three points of the arc – the beginning, the bend, the end. Based on these coordinates, you can give the arcs any shape, removing or adding volume in the right places.

How to determine the main points of the brow arches:

1. Take any long, thin object. This can be a pencil, ruler, knitting needle, etc. Attach the tool with one end to the wing of the nose and the other end to the inner corner of the eye. Where the object intersects with the hairs of the brow is its base, that is, the beginning.

2. Take the tool, attach it to the wing of the nose, as well as to the outer corner of the eye. The tip of the tool will point to the end point of the brow arch.

3. Take the tool, position it parallel to the nose so that it passes over the center (pupil) of the eye. The tip of the tool in this position will indicate the point of the brow arch.

Thus, you can determine the coordinates with which it will be possible to form the outline of the eyebrow. Found three points can be higher or lower in the vertical plane, depending on what shape you want to get, how curved the arc should be. It is important to understand that the classic shape of the brow arch is wide at the base, slightly tapering and raised in the middle, tapering and slightly dropping towards the end.

Correction of different types of eyebrows

So, you have decided on the shape of the eyebrows, their contours, but how to achieve the desired result? You need to pluck or otherwise remove excess hairs, correct their length. You may also need to complete the missing elements, create the appearance of density, and give the hairs the desired shade.

To eliminate excess hair, you can use the following devices:

1. Tweezers. This tool can be used at home. By getting used to using a mirror and a powerful fluorescent lamp, you can remove everything, even the thinnest and shortest hairs that are knocked out of the general mass. Tweezers or eyebrow tweezers come in a variety of shapes, from the classic flat-tipped straight clamps to the more modern curved scissors tweezers with flat edges. The latter option has an ergonomic handle, it is much more convenient to use than conventional tweezers. The advantage of hair removal with tweezers is high precision, precision manipulation, resulting in a perfectly smooth, neat contour. Disadvantages – soreness, duration of the procedure.

2. Shaver, including electric (trimmer). This is the most ineffective eyebrow shaping device. Any careless movement, and you can lose some of the hairs within the form. Advantages – the speed of the procedure, the possibility of using it at home; no pain or discomfort. Disadvantages – high probability of shaving off excess; fast hair regrowth; with each shaving, the hair becomes harder and darker.

3. Cotton or linen thread. You can also use this method at home, as it was invented long before the first beauty salons appeared. The birthplace of the trading method is the East, where many women use it. The bottom line is to take a thread, place it between your fingers and run it over the skin where excess hairs grow. The thread, sliding over the skin, pinches, wraps and pulls out the hair. The method requires some skill. It is recommended to start training from large areas of the skin, for example, from the legs. There are drawbacks to trading – it is difficult to work in the area under the eyebrows; you can accidentally injure the skin; you can not pull out, but break off the hairs, resulting in unaesthetic 'hemp'. In modern beauty salons, specialized devices are used for trading, which allows you to get an ideal result and reduce the duration of the procedure.

4. Laser. This is a method that is used in licensed beauty clinics. Under the targeted laser impact, the hair follicle is destroyed, it no longer grows. Advantages of the procedure: after several sessions, you can forget about the need to correct the shape of the eyebrows for at least several years; no soreness or discomfort. Disadvantages – expensive method; hairs no longer grow back, so changing the shape of the eyebrows in the future will not be easy.

5. Wax. This method, which is similar to waxing hair from legs, arms, armpits and bikini area, can also be used at home. Pre-melted or heated wax (fabric-based wax strip) is applied to the area where hair removal is required. After that, the wax is removed with a sharp movement along with all unwanted elements. The advantages are the simplicity of the method, the speed of the procedure, and a short period of discomfort (while removing the wax). Disadvantages – skin irritation may occur; it is difficult to achieve high contour accuracy, as some hairs may remain unaffected.

To shorten the length of the eyebrow hairs, you can use:

1. Manicure scissors and men's (flat) comb. Just brush your brows straight up, keeping the comb parallel to your eyes. We boldly cut off everything that goes beyond the boundaries of the contour. Then comb the hairs down, keeping the comb parallel to the eye line. Adjust the length of the hairs, comb them in the direction of their natural growth.

2. Special mini trimmer. The device will allow you to shorten absolutely all eyebrow hairs to the same length. The advantage of using a trimmer is that if your hand trembles, there is no chance of cutting the excess.

To correct eyebrow shade you can apply:

1. Shadows. Using this means of decorative cosmetics, you can easily emphasize the shape of the eyebrows, as well as make their shade more saturated. And at the same time, do not risk the loss of the naturalness and naturalness of the colors.

2. Pencil. This tool performs two tasks simultaneously. Firstly, with the help of it you can outline the clear shape of the eyebrow arches. Secondly, to give the hairs the desired color and additional volume, using the technique of fine, careful shading. Using a sponge or a special applicator, you can blend pigments, achieving the desired degree of naturalness.

3. Eyebrow mascara. This tool simultaneously tints the hairs and sets them in the right direction. But it will not be possible to draw clear boundaries with ink.

4. Stencil + any of the listed cosmetics. This tool will help determine which of the hairs are entering the desired shape and which are knocked out of it. After removing excess elements, you can use a stencil in order to paint over the inner area of ​​the outlines using shadows, pencil or ink.

5. A more lasting result of correction of the shape and shade, volume of the eyebrows can be obtained by using such salon techniques as tattooing, spraying or microblading. At home, you can give your eyebrows the desired shade with the help of chemical paint or natural remedies – henna, basma.

Eyebrow correction using henna, tattooing, microblading and other methods

If you do not want or do not have the opportunity to dye your eyebrows and give them the desired shape every morning, you can use methods that give a lasting effect. Here paint comes in handy, including on a natural basis. Or you can make a salon correction of the shape and shade of the eyebrows with a lasting result. Let's consider the features of the most popular methods.

Eyebrow dye

If everything is fine with the shape of the eyebrows, but the hairs themselves are not bright enough, you can correct the situation by painting the arcs. The procedure can be performed in the salon or at home. The main thing is that the paint is of high quality, hypoallergenic and does not cause irritation on the delicate skin in the eyelid area. The durability of the result depends on the composition of the preparation. In most cases, pigments stay on the hairs for 2-3 weeks. During this period, you will only have to pluck out (remove in another way) excess elements that will grow outside the eyebrow shape you have chosen. During the staining procedure, you must carefully follow the safety rules so as not to harm the mucous membrane of the eyes. Therefore, experts advise using staining in a cosmetology clinic or salon.

Henna and Basma

Henna and Basma are natural preparations that, in the absence of allergies, cannot do any harm to the skin or hair. If you choose the right shade of the product, you can enjoy the result for 1-2 weeks, periodically adjusting the shape of the eyebrows with tweezers. Using henna and basma, you need to remember that pigments can change their shade over time – reddish or acquire a blue tint. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with a professional beautician, makeup artist or qualified eyebrow artist before using these natural products.

Tattoo

A more radical way to fix the desired shade of the eyebrows, as well as define their shape and borders, is to get a tattoo. This is a procedure adapted for cosmetic purposes. Which means that pigments do not last in the layers of the skin throughout life, they will gradually be excreted from the body. Eyebrow tattooing is a permanent, but reversible procedure. Its essence lies in the fact that a beautician, using a special apparatus with a needle at the end, injects pigment into the deep layers of the skin in the eyebrow area. The pigment is fixed in the epidermis, but gradually the saturation of its color decreases, this process will take 3-5 years. The advantage of the procedure is that it is carried out quickly and the effect remains for a long time. And also in that the shape of the eyebrows remains perfect at any time of the day or night. Disadvantages – soreness (the treatment area can be anesthetized); continuous coverage (hairs are not drawn, so the eyebrows look like painted); the recovery period lasts 1-2 weeks; you can remove the pigment ahead of schedule only with the help of a laser.

Microblading

Microblading is the younger and more modern brother of eyebrow tattooing. The principle is the same – pigments are injected under the skin. The difference is that the paint is injected at a shallower depth, making the procedure less painful, but the effect is short-term – the pigments stay in the skin for no more than 12-24 months. The technique of performing microblading is that the paint is injected into the skin using a microscopic blade, with which the master makes millimeter cuts. As a result, you can get not continuous pigmentation, but individual strokes that ideally mimic natural hairs in shape, length, thickness and direction of growth. The advantage of microblading is that you can get the most natural result possible. If you come for correction 1-2 times a year, your eyebrows will remain perfect for a long time. The disadvantage of microblading is that you have to look for a truly professional master. Otherwise, various complications may arise – from fluctuations in the shade of pigmentation, to the appearance of microscopic scars and the penetration of infection.

Spraying

This type of correction of the shape and color of eyebrows is also carried out in beauty salons by qualified craftsmen. The main feature of the procedure is that the paint is injected into the uppermost layers of the skin. The epidermis is practically not damaged, the ichor does not stand out, no crusts are formed. As a result, the duration of the recovery period is reduced to a minimum – it lasts 1-2 days. But the effect of spraying does not differ in durability. Depending on the individual characteristics of the skin and the body as a whole, the spraying will last from 2 to 5 months.

Correction of eyebrow density

What if the shape of the eyebrows is perfect, the shade also fully corresponds to the type of appearance, but the density of the hairs leaves much to be desired? You can use shading techniques with lasting results, or use non-invasive methods to increase the density of the eyebrows. The most popular techniques are build-up and lamination.

Build-up

This method involves 'sticking' individual hairs, whole groups or strips to areas where there are scars, bald spots and lack of density. Usually, glue is used, which cannot be dissolved with water, so the extended hairs will remain in place for as long as agreed with the master. You can remove artificial elements at any time with a special solvent. Or come for a correction so that the shape of the eyebrows remains perfect in the future.

Lamination

Eyebrow lamination is a method, the application of which is aimed at taking care of the health of the hair. During the procedure, the master will designate the desired shape of the arcs, and also apply a special composition to them, the properties of which are as follows:

1. Helps strengthen eyebrow hair.

2. Stops hair loss.

3. Increases density.

4. Stimulates the growth of existing and new elements.

5. It nourishes the follicles and has a therapeutic effect on the hairs.

You can make the correct shape of your eyebrows yourself, at home, saving on this procedure. And you can consolidate the result and improve the health of the arches by contacting a master at a beauty salon or a cosmetology clinic.

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