In the same way a haircut frames the face, eyebrows serve as frames to your eyes. So when your eyebrows are sparse or nearly non-existent, it can affect your appearance and self esteem. Whether you've gone overboard with plucking or your hair loss is caused by something else, you can work to speed up the regrowth process with a few tricks. Meanwhile, fill in sparse brows with an eye pencil and always consult a professional before treating yourself.
Step 1
Adjust your diet to include foods high in vitamin C, A, B3 and E, suggests BodyCare.com. The site explains that these vitamins stimulate hair growth by increasing protein in our bodies. Also consider taking the vitamins orally.
Step 2
Apply a drop of castor oil to each eyebrow and massage with an eyebrow brush for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean towel. Repeat nightly. When applied topically, castor oil promotes hair growth and strengthens existing hair.
Step 3
Apply an over-the-counter, topical treatment that promotes eyebrow growth. Products are available at most supermarkets and convenience stores as well as online. Popular products include LiBrow and Talika Eyebrow Lipocils Conditional Gel, a plant extract-based product recommended by Audrey Kunin, M.D., of DermaDoctor.org.
Step 4
Consider a stronger treatment option if sparse eyebrows are an ongoing issue. Meet with your doctor or dermatologist to talk about a prescription for a product that treats sparse brows.
Tips and Warnings
- Avoid waxing, tweezing, plucking or threading until your eyebrows grow back completely.
Things You'll Need
- Vitamins C, A, B3 and E
- Castor Oil
- Eyebrow brush
- Water
- Towel
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