How to Make Eyebrows Thicker Using Makeup?

Gone are the days when thin or over-plucked eyebrows were considered the trend. Now, fluffy, bushy, and thick eyebrows are making big noises in the makeup verse. Thicker brows create instant definition, accentuating your natural features effortlessly. While some are born with bushy brows, others have to put in a little extra effort to get them using makeup. If you fall in the latter, then this article is for you. Read on to learn how to make eyebrows thicker using makeup products and a few quick tricks.

How to Make Thicker Eyebrows?

Transform your brows from thin to fabulous, thick eyebrows in a few steps. Here's your complete guide on how to make eyebrows thicker using brow products and the right types of makeup brushes:

Step 1: Choose the Right Eyebrow Tools

Brow Pencil

Use a brow pencil to fill thin spots and create the illusion of fuller brows. Select a shade that closely matches your natural brow hair.

Brow Gel

Tinted brow gels are an upgraded version of a regular eyebrow pencil. It helps style and set your brows effortlessly, keep the brow makeup long-lasting, and achieve full, laminated brow look instantly.

Brow Powder

Another brow makeup product that gives your brows depth and dimension.

Spoolie Brush

An eyebrow makeup mandate, this simple tool is used to comb, blend, and shape your brows for a smooth finish.

Angled Brush

You can use an angled brush for precise application of brow makeup products like powder, pomade, or gels.

Step 2: Comb Your Brows

Start by combing your eyebrows up with a spoolie. Gently brush your brow hair using light, feathery strokes. This allows you to identify your natural shape and spot any bare spots.

Step 3: Fill in Sparse Areas

For this step, you can use either an eyebrow pencil, tinted brow gel or a brow powder. We’ll discuss in detail how to use each product.

How to Make Eyebrows Thicker with a Brow Pencil?

Using a brow pencil, create light, feathery strokes to fill out any bare spots and lengthen the tail of your brows to create an arch. Blend it well using your fingertips or spoolie.

How to Make Eyebrows Thicker with a Tinted Brow Gel?

Thick eyebrow makeup products like a tinted brow gel are ideal if you wish to define your brows and add thickness instantly. Using a light hand, simply sweep the product upwards to evenly coat every hair, targeting bare spots.

How to Make Eyebrows Thicker with Brow Powder?

Dip your angled brush into the powder, tap off excess, and softly fill in your brows. Blend well with the spoolie for a natural finish.

Step 4: Highlight for Lift

Make your eyes look bigger with makeup. Once you’ve created thick eyebrows, lightly dust some highlighter under your brow bone and inner corner to add an instant lift and make your eyes appear brighter and bigger.

Additional Tips To Get Thick Eyebrows

Now that you know how to create thicker brows using makeup, here are some tips on grooming them to enhance their natural growth and maintain thick eyebrows.

Try Home Remedies

Promote brow hair growth using castor oil, coconut oil, and olive oil. You can even use petroleum jelly to moisturize and shape brows. Apply your selected product with a Q-tip before going to bed.

Avoid Over-plucking

Don’t use tweezers at all if you want to get thick eyebrows.

Congratulations! You’ve now learned how to make thicker eyebrows using makeup. So, go ahead and start experimenting with different brow shapes and styles, and create looks that make a bold, enviable statement.

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Now that you're all set to flaunt bold and beautiful brows, let’s take things a step further by mastering the art of brow grooming. First, knowing how to shape eyebrows based on your natural arch and face shape is essential to creating a clean, defined look. If you struggle with symmetry, you're not alone — many wonder how to fix uneven eyebrows. A great fix is to use a brow pencil or powder to balance out the shape, or consider semi-permanent solutions like microbladed eyebrows, which give a fuller and more symmetrical appearance for weeks. For those who love the trendy, brushed-up effect, fluffy eyebrows are a great go-to. You can achieve this soft, voluminous look using brow gels or explore eyebrow lamination. Whether you go for natural or dramatic, the right brow technique can truly elevate your entire makeup look.