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Hello everyone. This is my first "guide" that I've decided to write. Don't expect any miracles here; everything is based purely on my own experience.
What are brows even for?
Brows are ridiculously underrated and play a massive role in how your face looks. They frame your skull, cheeks, jawline, and eye area, determining how you are perceived and how masculine you appear.
Your brows are the easiest feature to fix, so ignoring them is just stupid.
To put it simply: The ideal brows are flat or straight. Round, arched, or heavily curved brows are feminine. A flat, low-angled brow is the gold standard for masculinity.
The angle should be strictly positive (upward) or zero (flat) from the inner corner to the outer corner. Any negative angle (downward) will make your eyes look sad and your whole face look unconfident. The brow length should reach the outer corner of your eye. And yes, you should definitely darken and thicken them.
Trimming & Shaping
First, get yourself a brow brush (you can have this done at any salon first). Comb your brows upwards, and trim off the hairs that stick out past your natural upper edge. Do this once every 2-3 weeks.
You can also treat yourself to a threading appointment.
How to make them thicker (Growing them out)
The safest and most common option is topical minoxidil (2-5%). Apply it once a day directly to the brow area. It improves blood flow to the follicles and prolongs the growth phase. It actually works.
There is also oral minoxidil, which gives a massive effect, but be aware of side effects: swelling, skin irritation, and possible hair shedding when you stop taking it.
There is also castor oil. It is a more "natural" option, completely safe, and worth trying. It is much cheaper than minoxidil and works as a weaker, natural alternative. Apply it with a brush. You can also mix it with castor oil, but the effect will be weaker than minoxidil.
If you have light/sparse brows, make them darker
Use a men's brow grooming kit. This will make your face look more angular and masculine. There are special eyebrow paints (e.g., Refectocil) that last 3-4 weeks and don't require daily application. They look completely natural. BUT, they can cause irritation if used incorrectly, so be careful.
If you are not ready for paint yet, use an eyebrow pencil (make sure it's 1-2 shades lighter than your natural hair color, not black, unless your brows are actually black).
Remember: Shaping first, then painting. If you paint unkempt brows, it will just look terrible.
I hope this guide will be useful to someone. Even if I'm wrong, correct me, I'm not a guru and can't explain everything perfectly.
Hello everyone. This is my first "guide" that I've decided to write. Don't expect any miracles here; everything is based purely on my own experience.
What are brows even for?
Brows are ridiculously underrated and play a massive role in how your face looks. They frame your skull, cheeks, jawline, and eye area, determining how you are perceived and how masculine you appear.
Your brows are the easiest feature to fix, so ignoring them is just stupid.
To put it simply: The ideal brows are flat or straight. Round, arched, or heavily curved brows are feminine. A flat, low-angled brow is the gold standard for masculinity.
The angle should be strictly positive (upward) or zero (flat) from the inner corner to the outer corner. Any negative angle (downward) will make your eyes look sad and your whole face look unconfident. The brow length should reach the outer corner of your eye. And yes, you should definitely darken and thicken them.
Trimming & Shaping
First, get yourself a brow brush (you can have this done at any salon first). Comb your brows upwards, and trim off the hairs that stick out past your natural upper edge. Do this once every 2-3 weeks.
You can also treat yourself to a threading appointment.
How to make them thicker (Growing them out)
The safest and most common option is topical minoxidil (2-5%). Apply it once a day directly to the brow area. It improves blood flow to the follicles and prolongs the growth phase. It actually works.
There is also oral minoxidil, which gives a massive effect, but be aware of side effects: swelling, skin irritation, and possible hair shedding when you stop taking it.
There is also castor oil. It is a more "natural" option, completely safe, and worth trying. It is much cheaper than minoxidil and works as a weaker, natural alternative. Apply it with a brush. You can also mix it with castor oil, but the effect will be weaker than minoxidil.
If you have light/sparse brows, make them darker
Use a men's brow grooming kit. This will make your face look more angular and masculine. There are special eyebrow paints (e.g., Refectocil) that last 3-4 weeks and don't require daily application. They look completely natural. BUT, they can cause irritation if used incorrectly, so be careful.
If you are not ready for paint yet, use an eyebrow pencil (make sure it's 1-2 shades lighter than your natural hair color, not black, unless your brows are actually black).
Remember: Shaping first, then painting. If you paint unkempt brows, it will just look terrible.
I hope this guide will be useful to someone. Even if I'm wrong, correct me, I'm not a guru and can't explain everything perfectly.
