How to Shape Eyebrows at Home: Step-by-Step Eyebrow Makeup

 

Models, influencers, and red-carpet celebrities - all of them show up with stunning eyebrow makeup. While they have access to renowned brow bars and professional makeup artists, it’s just as possible to learn how to shape eyebrows at home. All you need is a little bit of knowledge and a step-by-step guide that will take you through it, and Maybelline is here to deliver. Here are all the things you must consider.

 

Choose Your Eyebrow Shape

Perfectly shaped eyebrows can frame your face, highlight your eyes, and elevate your overall look. But before you dive into plucking or pencilling in, it’s crucial to understand the right fit for you. Here’s how to figure it out:

Understand Your Face Shape

Understanding your face shape can help you choose the most flattering eyebrow makeup and style. For example, a round face benefits from high-arched brows to add length, while a square face suits softly curved brows to balance strong angles. Be it an oval face or a heart-shaped face, there’s always a perfect fit that balances your face shape. Try to understand your bone structure and read up on the eyebrow shapes for different face types.

Analyse Different Brow Types

All brows are not the same. Some are round, some have dramatic arches, and some are shaped like an ‘S’. While high-arched brows make you look more dramatic, rounded ones make you look younger, and soft-angled ones fit into versatile aesthetics. Before learning how to shape your eyebrow at home, understand which type of eyebrow suits you the best.

Try Eyebrow Mapping

This simple trick uses an eyebrow pencil to mark three key points: the start, arch, and tail of your eyebrow. This helps you get a better understanding of how your brows should be spaced on your face, adding more symmetry to your look.

Look for Scanty Areas

Not everyone is blessed with dense, laminated eyebrows. The trick is to brush your eyebrow hair upwards and outwards to spot the gaps in your eyebrows, so you’re ready to fill them in. You can also try micro-needling your eyebrows with makeup to make them appear dense yet natural.

How to Shape Your Eyebrows At Home with Makeup

Now that you know how to choose and shape your eyebrows, it’s time to define and fill them in. Whether you're after a natural finish or a bold, sculpted brow, here’s how to do your eyebrows using makeup:

Step 1: Choose the Right Product

Select an eyebrow pencil that gives you precise definition and natural hair-like strokes. Choose a creamy, matte finish for a soft and diffused finish. Select a shade that closely matches your natural brow hair, or go one shade lighter for a softer appearance.

Step 2: Outline Your Brows

Using light, feathered strokes, outline the bottom and top edges of your eyebrows from the inner to the outer corners. Avoid harsh lines, mimicking natural hair for a softer, more realistic finish.

Step 3: Fill in Sparse Areas

Fill in any gaps by following your natural hair growth direction. Create strokes with the eyebrow pencil gradually and build up the intensity as needed.

Step 4: Blend and Set

Use a tinted eyebrow gel that can be applied with a spoolie to blend and soften any harsh lines. Make sure that you use a waterproof, long-wear eyebrow gel that stays in place all day. You can also use a setting spray to keep your eyebrow makeup intact for longer.

Step 5: Conceal

When it comes to eyebrow makeup, you want to create clean lines. Even if you aren’t a blending pro, you can use a concealer to hide any extra lines and create a light contrast around your brows. Learn more such tips with our eyebrow makeup tutorial for beginners.

Learning how to shape eyebrows doesn’t require a salon visit—anyone can master how to shape eyebrows at home with the right tools and techniques. After filling and setting your brows, focus on grooming and maintaining their shape regularly. Trim stray hairs, brush them into place, and touch up with concealer for a sharp finish. Whether you prefer a soft arch or a defined brow, practice and consistency will help you achieve flawless results. With these simple tips, shaping your eyebrows at home becomes quick, easy, and part of your everyday makeup routine.

With our guide on how to do your eyebrows, it’s time to put on your eyebrow makeup. Grab your eye makeup products with Maybelline and stay tuned for more eye makeup tips. Don’t forget to pair your look with face makeup and lip makeup that you can now try online, with the Virtual Try-On tool and the Foundation Finder.

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