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The result: a more precise look.
Tweezing is also a more affordable, do-it-yourself option and it can last for weeks at a time.
Stocksy
To play it safe, we went to the pros for advice.
Torres like TweezermanSlant Tweezerfor super precise plucking.
The brand also offers a free sharpening service for when your tweezer starts to get dull.
Healy recommends his ownPro Sculpting Tweezeras another option, and says “it provides the ultimate convenience.”
You want to see your eyebrows clearly so you might get the best results.
This will also prevent you from plucking the hairs on your head by mistake.
Wipe off and pat dry to remove moisture.
(Cleansing the area and toning before and after tweezing is a good idea as well.)
Some people find that plucking right after a shower helps reduce any pain and/or irritation.
“Trimming is also a good way to maintain your brows,” says Healy.
It also allows you to “keep your shape without removing the hair follicle.”
You really don’t want to mess with the folliclesdoing so can lead to permanent hair loss.
This way, you won’t have the dilemma of “Should I?”
or “Shouldn’t I?”
when you have the actual tweezer in your hand.
Anything in the middle of your two brows up until that point can be removed.
Tweeze the Arches
Hold skin taut and begin removing hairs that are overgrown around your arch.
Grasp the hair close to the base to ensure that it doesn’t break.
Work on Top
If youre removing any hair from the top of the brow, be cautious.
Only take what fine hairs are outside the shape, on the first brow and then the second.
Take out any hairs that are necessary to make brows appear more even.
Once the shape is in, get close to the mirror and remove any fine, light hairs.
Dust any hairs off of your face with a towel.
He also recommends going makeup-free after plucking your brows to avoid any additional irritation.
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