So, eyebrows are still having their moment in the world of beauty but (thankfully) they are not taking centre stage on the face anymore. A perfect eyebrow should frame the eyes and compliment the face- in my opinion they should not be a dominant focal point of any face.

The eyebrow trend is clear to see at any make up counter or chemist nowadays; I think new eyebrow pencils, pens, waxes or powders have been added to practically every brand available in the past year, and with good reason! A good eyebrow really does enhance a face and it’s beauty.

When choosing an eyebrow product, first think about your skin (oily, dry etc) and your lifestyle. For example somebody with oily skin who has a very active life should probably steer clear of an eyebrow wax as it is more likely to slide off the skin during the day. For people with drier skin though, a wax is ideal as it won’t flake or dry out during the day. A powder works well on oily skin but also on people with very fine eyebrows who want to make them look thicker. Pencils are generally suitable for all but they do require you to be quite accurate in your application.

When applying your chosen product, brow legend Shavata summed it up perfectly when she said “think of your eyebrows as sisters- NOT twins!” Follow your natural shape but enhance them where you (personally) like more definition and fill in any gaps or sparse areas.

The product I use the most on shoots is the Giorgio Armani Eye and Brow Maestro. It comes in 8 colours(!!!) ranging from gold and copper tones right through to jet black (which, conveniently, can also be used as an eyeliner) so you can match them perfectly to every skin tone or hair colour (I have used a soft brown in the picture, ‘Ambre’). They come in 5g pots which last forever, making the £27.00 price tag actually not as expensive as it may seem; using it daily I am sure it will last for a year or more (it has a 24month shelf life once opened) making it less than 50p a week usage!

It has a gel/wax consistency that once set does not budge so it is great for adding definition where hair is sparse but also for filling the brow shape to make them look thicker. You should use an angular brush to apply this which you need to buy separately; there are so many great brushes on the market all at different price points right now so you wouldn’t necessarily need to buy the Giorgio Armani Eye Maestro Eye Brush, £20 (pictured) but I have to say, I really, really like it. It’s a firm (and thin) brush which makes accuracy easier but at the same time the bristles are soft which helps to distribute the product evenly. I know for some this is more than they would like to spend on such a small brush but it could never disappoint once used! Another great quote; this time from my lovely nan “Buy cheap, buy twice!” Ha!

Danielle x

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