Tweezing is great because it’s affordable and fairly quick.

Pick the Right Tool

First off, grab a good pair of tweezers.

This is your only tool, so you need ones that work well.

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If you exfoliate, now is the best time to do so.

Exfoliating removes the build-up of dead skin cells, which may help hair point up for easier removal.

Wipe off and pat your eyebrows dry to remove moisture.

That’s why you find “hidden” hair when looking in your car’s mirror.

see to it to remove it in the direction that it grows.

Begin with only the thick, dark hair first and see if that does the job.

If the finer hairs are still bothering you, then remove them in the exact same way.

Gently Pluck

Dont dig tweezers into skin if you might’t grab the ultra-short hairs.

You just have to wait until they grow out, which could be only a day or two.

By gently holding skin taut with your free hand while tweezing there will be less tugging.

You want the least amount of pulling, which is a major cause of pain when removing hair.

You also risk scraping skin if you dig in, which may cause scabs or dark spots.

When you’re finished, apply your facial toner or some alcohol-free witch hazel.