Parting your eyebrows – a way of self-expression or a failed procedure?
It is believed that a scar or stripe on the eyebrow was a symbol of belonging to a certain subculture. Most often it was shaved by rap musicians. However, it is no secret that as soon as one of the youth idols demonstrates a new brand in clothes or makeup, fans immediately pick it up. They are followed simply by people striving for individuality. Changes on the face are a way of self-expression or protest for them.
The popularizers of this new trend like to talk about how it is a sign of masculinity, courage and bravery. But, most likely, initially, it was someone’s unsuccessful visit to a cosmetologist or a defect received when the brow ridge was cut in a fight. How else can you beautifully justify a scar on an eyebrow that appears as a result of a girl’s inept use of a razor? The best way is to declare such a stripe a fashion trend!
It's simple! You post a photo with a scar on Instagram with the caption that this is a new trend. Then it all depends on how authoritative and popular you are. Subscribers and fans of bloggers quickly pick up a new fashionable idea. And now there are a lot of photographs on the Internet with stripes-scars on the brow ridge.
Further more! Once a new trend is launched into fashion, it immediately begins to improve. For some, one strip on the eyebrow is not enough; they shave several. Their width and direction change, the scars become a real work of art.
How to make a stripe on your eyebrows?
If you are interested in this trend and you decide that a shaved stripe on your eyebrows will suit you, then you can experiment with your appearance.
To imitate a scar on the eyebrows, it is better to contact a professional stylist or cosmetologist. The specialist will help you choose the appropriate design for the brow ridge and perform the procedure quickly and accurately.
Those who want to decorate their eyebrows with a strip themselves need to know that this can be done in several ways:
- shave with a razor or trimmer;
- pluck with tweezers;
- use wax strips for depilation.
Each of these methods can be used at home.
How to use an eyebrow ruler step by step
An eyebrow ruler is used at the very initial stage of shaping the shape, since without the necessary measurements and contour delineation it is impossible to perform correction, coloring, or other procedures (lamination, Botox, etc.).
The first thing you need to do before using the ruler is to clean it and disinfect it if it is reusable, or remove it from the packaging if it is disposable. There is no need to cleanse and degrease the skin, since marking is the first stage where the skin does not need special preparation. However, many craftsmen prefer to clean the skin before measuring and calculating for obvious reasons:
- if the client has oily skin, sebum may interfere with the ruler's secure fit;
- subsequent cleansing cannot be performed without erasing the outlined contour of the eyebrow, so sebum, dust, remnants of decorative cosmetics and other contaminants are removed before using the ruler.
The last point concerns a ruler with a wavy edge, and if you are using a simple straight ruler for eyebrows, you should make marks for creating the shape of the eyebrows directly on the ruler. In this case, preliminary cleansing of the skin is not necessary.
Now we proceed to measurements, calculations of proportions and construction of the shape and symmetry of the eyebrows:
- The ruler should be placed in such a way that the divisions are located as close as possible to the brow ridges. The center of the ruler should line up exactly halfway between the eyes. In this situation, you should not focus on the center of the bridge of the nose and nose, since most people have a nose that is not perfectly symmetrical. In addition, natural eyebrows often have different lengths, and the heads of both eyebrows are located at different distances from the center of the bridge of the nose.
- Then, according to the standard scheme, it is necessary to determine the beginning and end points of the eyebrow, as well as the highest point of bend. To do this, we use a proven method. We take a thin long stick or a straight ruler and apply one end of it to the wing of the nose. We position the second end so that it passes through the inner corner of the eye. We mark the point of intersection of the stick and the superciliary arch - the eyebrow should begin here. Using the same scheme, we determine the bend and end points, shifting the second end of the stick to the pupil (you need to look straight ahead) and the outer corner of the eye, respectively. We mark the resulting points on the skin or on a ruler.
- We perform the same manipulations with the second eyebrow.
- Then we check the location of the points on the two eyebrows respectively. Due to standard facial asymmetry, there is a high probability that the points will not coincide, that is, they will be located at different levels of the ruler markings. Once you see exactly how far the dots are from the center of the ruler, you can move them so that they are symmetrical.
- If you are going to completely change the shape of your eyebrows, make them shorter, increase the bend angle, etc., move the points relative to the center so that they eventually form the desired shape.
- In accordance with the data on the ruler, the eyebrow contour is outlined and subsequent correction is made.
By the way, some masters use an interesting life hack that saves time. If they have regular clients who regularly come for correction procedures, the master starts a so-called “catalogue” of eyebrows. After determining the location of the points to construct the shape of the eyebrows, the master transfers them in graphical form onto a piece of paper or into a notebook, where he later writes down the client’s data. On a subsequent visit, the master already has a ready-made eyebrow template for a specific client, and he can quickly transfer it to the onlay - the transparent material allows the ruler to work like tracing paper. The result is a ready-made stencil for the client in a few seconds.
Preparation
Before you shave a strip on your eyebrows at home, you need to carefully consider:
- where it will be located - on the right or left side of the face;
- how wide will the space be?
- how many stripes there will be - one, two, three;
- how they will be directed - straight or at an angle.
It is important to decide on all these parameters in advance. After all, you are not just going to apply makeup, but remove hair. If the result is not quite what you expected, it will be impossible to fix anything in the near future.
Therefore, to better imagine how the strip crossing the eyebrow will look, use a cosmetic pencil. Paint over the area you are going to shave with a light tone. Look at your face in the mirror. Better yet, take a selfie. After all, the effect is always better visible in the photo.
Once the design is finalized, prepare disinfectants. This could be hydrogen peroxide or any other disinfectant from the pharmacy. They will be needed in case of careless movement with a sharp razor. After all, it is very easy to cut an eyebrow.
How to part your eyebrows with a razor
There is nothing easier than making a stripe on your eyebrows with a razor. Take the one you are most comfortable with. This could be a straight razor, a disposable razor, or an electrical appliance with a special trimmer attachment.
Mark the area to be shaved with a cosmetic pencil. Shave your hair in one precise, confident motion.
Use your usual aftershave cream or lotion.
Shaving a strip of eyebrows using a razor is a good option for those who do not intend to walk around with such a mark for a long time. After all, shaved hairs will grow back after a short time and hide the traces of your experiment. If you like the effect, then you can periodically shave this area or use another method of hair removal for a longer lasting effect.
Is eyebrow wax really necessary?
There are two definitions for eyebrow wax. One is used to refer to a modeling agent that gives hair a well-groomed appearance. The second is as an alternative to tweezers, to remove unwanted hair and give eyebrows a clear shape.
Cosmetologists do not recommend overusing wax to correct eyebrows. Instead, use your usual products or try a technology that allows you to pluck your hair with a thread.
We are looking for a worthy replacement
Maybe it’s easier to just forget about some kind of eyebrow wax? Previously, they had not used anything like this at all, but tinted their eyebrows with eye shadow or mascara.
It’s better to forget about mascara right away. It is not intended for eyebrows, which means there can be no talk of any durability. The minimum damage from it is glued hairs, the maximum is stained clothes. And it’s better not to walk in the rain. Unless, of course, your goal is to create a dramatic gothic look with dark streaks all over your face.
Eye shadow or pencil will be an excellent option for those who have pronounced eyebrows and a habit of not touching their face every now and then. Otherwise, within an hour there will be no trace left of the drawn eyebrows.
We opt for wax
The advantages of wax are obvious:
It does not glue, but gives shape to the hairs.
If a coloring pigment is added to it, then you can create completely natural eyebrows of a natural shade.
It can last up to 8 hours.
Another bonus is the ability to walk in the rain without fear of washing off your eyebrows. Wax is known to repel water.
Hairless strip on eyebrow with tweezers
You can part the eyebrows of men or girls with tweezers. For those who know how to handle this tool, this will not be difficult. Outline the area with excess vegetation with a pencil and pluck out the hairs on it with tweezers. It will hurt. But beauty requires sacrifice.
It is important to understand that imitation of an eyebrow scar using this method will last longer. After all, tweezers pluck out hairs from the root (hair follicle). After such a procedure, the follicle from which the hair grows will need time to recover and start growing a new hair shaft.
Homemade wax
If you are a fan of natural cosmetics, then you can easily make your own eyebrow wax. There are several popular recipes for preparing this composition.
To make the composition according to the first recipe you will need:
- 15 gr. shea butter;
- 15 gr. castor oil (About all the properties and uses of castor oil);
- 3 gr. wax.
All components should be melted and poured into a suitable container.
This composition has a gel-like structure, so it is recommended to be used for weak fixation. Its advantages include providing nutrition to hair follicles and activating hair growth, thanks to the beneficial components included in its composition.
To prepare the composition according to the second recipe you will need:
- ½ tsp. wax;
- 2 tab. assets. coal;
- 1/3 tsp. cocoa butter;
- 1 drop each peach and jojoba oils;
- 1 capsule Vit. E.
All components need to be mixed and heated in a water bath; for convenience, pour the resulting mixture into a special container.
Using wax strips
This method of hair removal is quite effective and safe. To begin with, you need to make a clear parting on your eyebrows so that the wax strip captures only the hair that needs to be removed. Then the wax is applied to the desired area and, after hardening, is torn off along with the hairs.
Any of these procedures carries danger. After all, one wrong move and you will get a real scar on your eyebrow. Why do you need such a mark for the rest of your life? After all, fashion is so changeable!
