Keep on trend with these handy tips on how to keep your face framers looking schmick and youthful.
Incase you haven’t noticed, brows have been ‘the in thing’ for the past few years. While we’ve all heard how different brows are suited to different face shapes, what about using your brows to appear younger?
Brow artist Amy Jean from Amy Jean Eye Couture says, “Beautifully defined brows are an instant, non-invasive way to turn back the clock. The confidence boost from a brow makeover is unrivalled: perfectly symmetrical arches don’t just frame and lift the face, they put a youthful spring in your step. It’s like watching a caterpillar transform into a butterfly.”
Don’t think thin
The craze of the bold brow is way much more than just liking the way they look. Thick, 
bold brows are actually a sign of youth. Just like thinning hair on your head, spare, thin brows are a sign of that less-than-desirable aspect of the ageing process.
“Thin brows can tend to make you look older, and can give a harsh or unflattering look to any face,” says Ursula Cervellone from Feather Brow Couture. “Making sure your brows have more depth and thickness than a thin pencil line will help any face appear younger. Soft baby strokes appear far more natural than a bold swipe.”
Mind the gap
Did you know that where your brow starts can make your nose look either too thin or too thick?
“Make sure your brows are not too far apart as they can make the width and length of your nose appear larger,” says Cervellone. “With age we do not want to draw more attention to an area; we want to keep the face as harmonious as possible.”
“The gap between your brows should be the same width as your nose point; anything bigger than this will also make your face look out of proportion. You can use your brows to also create an illusion that your nose is smaller by starting them a little closer together (not too close though as it can make you angry!).”
The starting point is different on everyone, so always have a professional determine where yours is to ensure optimal brow appeal.
Keep your curves
Shape up because a gradual definition to your arch (the brow’s highest point) can make you appear more youthful and awake.
“Keeping the natural curves of your brows is important, though your natural brow height and angle of the curve will determine the right shape,” says Cervellone. “To look more youthful keep your brow more a gradual higher arches and lifting the tail height will lift and open your eyes.”
“As we age we seem to lose more brow hairs and they are more sporadic so it becomes a lot harder to get our desired brow shape without having to add to it. Our natural brows also drop lower as we age due to muscle, fat and bone atrophy, and loss of collagen, making you look tired or sad so it’s important to bring your brows a little higher to give your eyes a more youthful appearance.”
The shape shifters
Here are our top 10 tools to sculpt and shape your brows.
1. Benefit Brow Zings Total Taming & Shaping Kit for Brows, 
$55
2. Napoleon Perdis Wand-er Brow Gel Eyebrow Wand, $29
3. Clinique Just Browsing Brush-On Styling Mousse, $32
4. Clinique Superfine Liner for Brows, $32
5. Napoleon Perdis Couture Brow Kit, $49
6. Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil, $42
7. Benefit Grooming Tweezer & Brush, $35
8. UBU Tweeze Louise Combo Tip Tweezers, $8
Finish off the look with blackest black eyeliner and mascara:
9. Sisley Paris So Intense Mascara, $75
10. Sisley Paris So Intense Eyeliner, $78
The end point
It’s a sin to shorten beautiful, long eyebrows! Unless the tails of your eyebrows are dipping too far below, leave the length alone!
Ends should be tapered to a clean point for a sharp, clean finish. Eyebrows that fall short can age your face, especially since the ends thin as we get older.
“The end of your brows should finish sharp and streamlined,” says Cervellone. “A thick sudden end to a brow will appear too heavy on the face. It’s important to make sure that
your brow is not the same thickness and boldness throughout the whole brow, rather it should have a nice gradual flow.”
Talk to the experts
If you aren’t too sure about the best shape for your brows, it’s best to get them shaped by a professional. Eyebrow shaping can really change the look of your face, and eyebrow experts know what look is best for your face shape, plus your brows will be way easier to maintain after this.
“If you have lighter brow hairs or greys, getting your brows tinted is great for a boost of colour and definition,” says Cervellone.
If you have quite thin or low brows and you do not want to apply brow filler every single day, try considering cosmetic eyebrow tattooing. There are a variety of different methods to achieve the perfect long-lasting eyebrows, such as feathering, shading, hair strokes, soft tap and blading.
“Blading, soft tap and featuring all refer to a similar method for eyebrow tattooing, performed with a hand tool,” says Rita Porreca, founder of Sydney Permanent Makeup Centre. “Using a thin blade, a pattern is applied to the brows and ink is applied over the top to create a very natural look.”
Porreca takes a combined approach to achieve best-in-class results for her clients, blending the blading method with the permanent machine method to achieve a long-lasting, natural look. “That way you can achieve the natural, softer look of blading while enjoying the longevity of the machine method,” she says.
And if you think the brow revolution has reached its peak, think again. New treatments to make brow shaping and colouring more personalised than ever are coming
up thick and fast.
“I’m about to introduce two new custom brow treatments: Mist Brows and Henna Brows,” says pioneer Amy Jean. “These techniques are a total game-changer in tailoring to individual tastes and trends. Mist Brows creates an incredible natural-looking ombre effect, while those with sensitive skin now have a dye-free, plant-based option with Henna Brows.” Watch this space!
