1. Don't Touch Your Tweezers for Two Months
The first step to growing out your eyebrows is to simply let them grow. Hide the magnifying mirror and refrain from all methods of hair removal (this includes trimming) for two full months. According to Kristie, the initial eight weeks are undeniably the toughest. “The most difficult stage is the beginning, [because] tweezing can be a habitual pleasure for most of us, so breaking the habit, in addition to seeing your brows look unruly for several weeks, is not easy,” she explained. That said, she assured us that once you get through this stage, the rest will seem easy. During this phase, you should notice a small and sporadic amount of hair growth closer to your eyelid rather than your brow line. “Trust that when this new hair is left alone and not tweezed, it will then start to grow closer to the brow line,” said Kristie. “I encourage clients to use a low-oil, powdery pencil to lightly shade in the areas that are sparse — defining the brow shape will also draw attention to the brow, and the random stragglers growing underneath will seem less apparent,” she added. Kristie also recommends using a concealer to cover the outgrowth, which will offer a neater appearance.
Bob explained that it’s important to remember that everyone’s brows grow at different paces, and it usually depends on the method of hair removal you’ve been using. “Waxing damages the follicle the most, so people who have been waxing consistently will most likely have the longest wait,” Bob said. Those who tweeze and thread, on the other hand, can usually expect a good amount of growth within six weeks.
To make the grow-out less awkward, invest in a good-quality pencil to fill in sparse areas , as well as a concealer to minimize the “unruly” look.
2. After Two Months, Start Tweezing Sparingly
Once you’ve made it to eight weeks, give yourself a pat on the back, because you’ve officially hurdled the first hump — and the hardest part. After sixteen weeks, Kristie says you should notice the hair growing closer to the brow bone. “Once these hairs are left alone to grow, the hairs hiding dormant closer to the brow line will begin to grow,” she said. “Sometimes there may be a distinct line between your previous shape and where the hair is growing — trust me, this will fill in,” she assured. At the end of the sixteenth week, Kristie said she goes in and strategically tweezes the hairs closest to the eyelid, which she says creates a gentle stimulation and can promote growth along the actual brow line.
3. Invest in an Eyebrow Growth Serum
If you’re looking to speed up the process, consider an eyebrow growth serum. Kristie said she finds ones that contain Prostaglandin (an active lipid compound) work the best. Both Kristie and Bob recommend Grande Brow, an all-natural follicle stimulant. “I’ve seen it regrow over-waxed or plucked brows and even hair through scars,” said Bob. Serums like Grande Brow or NeuBrow stimulate hair growth and will make the waiting game go by faster.
4. Monitor Your Brows as Hair Starts to Grow in the Right Direction
After four to six months, Kristie says you should finally see brow hairs where you want them. “These places are commonly under the arch or at the beginning or end of the brows,” she said. “The new hair growth will be short and may still grow at different angles or in the wrong direction, but over time, the new hair will grow in the correct direction.” Kristie also notes that it can take up to a year for every hair on the brow area to fill in. Overall, the less you do, the better.
Remember, you’re essentially training your brows to grow the way you want them to. “The idea is to always keep a rather large buffer between what needs tweezing and your potential shape,” said Kristie. Until your brows are at what you consider a “happy place,” hang in there by penciling in where necessary and concealing over any messy areas. Bob says you can also use a shimmery highlighter (like the Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighting Duo Pencil ) on the brow bone to cover stray hairs and reflect attention to the main part of the brow.
5. Handle Your Eyebrows with Extreme Care
Now that you've achieved full, balanced brows, you don't want to go backwards. If you're going to continue maintaining your brows yourself, the same idea of less is more should always apply. And, if you find yourself too tweeze-happy, consider getting your eyebrows professionally groomed at a reputable salon. No matter where you go or what service you use (waxing or threading) make sure to communicate upfront the exact shape you want and emphasize that you don't want your brows to end up too thin. From here on out, it's just a matter of regular maintenance.
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