Men's grooming has become increasingly popular, with spas offering such services as eyebrow waxing, according to MSNBC. If you overgroom your eyebrows, it can become apparent that you were waxing, plucking and shaving, so it's best that you make only subtle changes to shape and clean up the appearance of your eyebrows. If you've never groomed your eyebrows before, err on the side of caution and only remove as much hair as you are comfortable with. The right tools and technique can ensure the best result.
Tools and Products
Before you attempt to groom your eyebrows, you must first choose the method that you will use. If you're only cleaning up a few stray hairs, the Men's Flair website recommends using tweezers and plucking them out. For larger areas of shaping, waxing can remove more hair quickly. If you have a low pain tolerance, shaving or depilatory creams can give you pain-free, though possibly inexact, results. Gather your supplies ahead of time so they are on hand and ready to use.
Removal
Depending on the method of removal that you choose, you'll use a different technique to achieve the best results. If plucking, numb the area first with an ice cube to reduce any pain. Only remove the hair below the brow line, leaving the hair above intact. This leaves a cleaner line without looking overly shaped.
If you've never waxed on your own before, it's best if you visit a salon to have your eyebrows waxed. There, you can find the best shape for your face and see the process before attempting it on your own.
Shaving and depilatories aren't typically recommended for eyebrows because they can cause irregular or uneven results. However, if you decide to use one of these methods, take your time and remove the hair carefully, in small amounts at a time. This will ensure you don't remove more than you anticipated.
Trimming
A good way to get your eyebrows into a more manageable shape without making a drastic change is through trimming, notes Eyebrowz.com. The hair on your eyebrows may grow in an irregular pattern or straight out from your forehead. Trimming makes the hair shorter and reduces the severity of the eyebrows without the risk of removing too much. Comb your eyebrows with a small comb and then hold the comb flat against your eyebrows. Trim the hair the feeds through the teeth of the comb for a uniform length. Use small and precise scissors; manicure scissors are idea and easy to maneuver.
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