Ah, eyebrows.
Those delicate arcs that do so much more than just frame our eyes. They're the unsung heroes that frame our expressions & our emotions!
As we embrace the golden years, our eyebrows embark on a journey of their own.
Let's explore this unique eyebrow odyssey of women over 50.
Ah, eyebrows.
Those delicate arcs that do so much more than just frame our eyes. They're the unsung heroes that frame our expressions & our emotions!
As we embrace the golden years, our eyebrows embark on a journey of their own.
Let's explore this unique eyebrow odyssey of women over 50.
From the lush fullness of youth to the subtle thinning and graying that comes with time, our eyebrows evolve.
But did you know?
As eyebrows gray, they often lose their natural oil film. This can lead to a sometimes unruly, elongated, and unkempt appearance. And let's not forget the influence of yesteryears' beauty trends. Those thin, pencil-drawn brows of the past? They've left their mark.
Research Nugget: According to a study in the journal Perception, eyebrows play a crucial role in facial recognition. They're more important than the eyes when it comes to identifying faces. Talk about power brows!
Overplucking can be tempting, especially when you’re chasing after the perfect brow.
But for women over 50, there are some essential steps to ensure you maintain a natural and flattering look, paying attention to the front, the arch, and the tail of your brows:
Step 1: Start Slowly - Begin by plucking stray hairs and always step back to view both brows before continuing.
Step 2: Use Natural Light - This ensures you see every hair and avoid overplucking.
Step 3: Follow Your Natural Arch - Your brow's highest point should align with the outer edge of your iris.
Step 4: Avoid Magnifying Mirrors - They can distort your view and lead to overplucking.
Step 5: When in Doubt, Leave it Out - If you're unsure about plucking a hair, it's best to leave it.
Overplucking can be tempting, especially when you’re chasing after the perfect brow.
But for women over 50, there are some essential steps to ensure you maintain a natural and flattering look, paying attention to the front, the arch, and the tail of your brows:
Step 1: Start Slowly - Begin by plucking stray hairs and always step back to view both brows before continuing.
Step 2: Use Natural Light - This ensures you see every hair and avoid overplucking.
Step 3: Follow Your Natural Arch - Your brow's highest point should align with the outer edge of your iris.
Step 4: Avoid Magnifying Mirrors - They can distort your view and lead to overplucking.
Step 5: When in Doubt, Leave it Out - If you're unsure about plucking a hair, it's best to leave it.
Tweezers:
Pros: Precision, control, and ideal for targeting individual hairs.
Cons: Can lead to overplucking if not used carefully.
Shopping Tip: Opt for slant-tipped tweezers for the best grip and precision.
Spoolie Brush:
Pros: Helps comb and shape brows, blends brow products for a natural look.
Cons: Can't address long or unruly hairs.
Shopping Tip: Look for a firm brush with densely packed bristles.
Eyebrow Scissors:
Pros: Great for trimming long hairs.
Cons: Requires a steady hand and can lead to over-trimming.
Shopping Tip: Choose a pair with a slight curve for better control.
Tweezers:
Pros: Precision, control, and ideal for targeting individual hairs.
Cons: Can lead to overplucking if not used carefully.
Shopping Tip: Opt for slant-tipped tweezers for the best grip and precision.
Spoolie Brush:
Pros: Helps comb and shape brows, blends brow products for a natural look.
Cons: Can't address long or unruly hairs.
Shopping Tip: Look for a firm brush with densely packed bristles.
Eyebrow Scissors:
Pros: Great for trimming long hairs.
Cons: Requires a steady hand and can lead to over-trimming.
Shopping Tip: Choose a pair with a slight curve for better control.
It’s the holy trifecta of eyebrow wizardry.
Brows frame your face. We can’t overemphasize this fact. The shape you pluck, tweeze, wax your brows into will play an important role in defining how you present your visage.
Color is another key thing to keep in mind.
Not all pigments - though moisturizing and long stay - do your brows any favors. You don’t want your eyebrows to be paralyzed … hairs stuck together, and in a permanent expression of surprise.
Finally, brows are fiddly. Each brow isn’t a smooth unbroken structure. It is hundreds of individual hairs that must somehow come together - cohesively.
Simply trimming them is something… when you need to re-create brow hair strokes, it is a different story altogether.
Shape:
Open Up the Eyes: A slightly arched brow can make the eyes appear wider and more awake.
Natural "Lift": A brow that peaks just outside of the iris's outer edge can give the illusion of a youthful lift.
Shade:
Women over 50 should lean towards softer shades. Even if you had dark hair in your youth, a taupe or soft brown can look more natural against mature skin.
Finally, brows are fiddly. Each brow isn’t a smooth unbroken structure. It is hundreds of individual hairs that must somehow come together - cohesively.
Simply trimming them is something… when you need to re-create brow hair strokes, it is a different story altogether.
Shape:
Open Up the Eyes: A slightly arched brow can make the eyes appear wider and more awake.
Natural "Lift": A brow that peaks just outside of the iris's outer edge can give the illusion of a youthful lift.
Shade:
Women over 50 should lean towards softer shades. Even if you had dark hair in your youth, a taupe or soft brown can look more natural against mature skin.
Research Nugget: According to a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, a mismatch in brow color can draw attention to age spots and uneven skin tone. Hence, it's crucial to find a shade that complements the skin's undertones and current hair color.
Breathing Life into Sparse Eyebrows:
Feathering Technique: This involves using fine strokes to mimic natural hairs. Using a fine-tipped brow pencil, draw light, hair-like strokes in the direction of your natural hair growth. For a soft, natural look.
Filling Technique: Start by outlining the desired shape of your brow. Then, using a brow powder or pencil, fill in any sparse areas with light, upward strokes. Blend with a spoolie for a seamless finish.
You can also opt for a mix of these two techniques.
We’ve created the 3-in-1 miracle multi-tasker, PrimeBrow Complete as the only brow care product you need in your 50s, 60s, and beyond.
It sports a short, firm spoolie which combs brow hair into submission, giving unruly, curled, unkempt brows their film of oil through a shea butter enriched tint.
In one smooth motion you grab and align your brow hair, with the bonus of a naturally vibrant shade derived from beetroot and coffee.
What’s more, there is a potent, hair growing serum baked into this magic wand too!
Make what you have look like a treat, while you literally grow new hair from scratch.
Proven best-seller.
The silver lining of age is the grace with which we embrace change.
Celebrate gray or white eyebrows with panache.
Choose products that uplift, not overshadow, your natural eyebrow charisma.
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