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Woman shares terrifying reaction to eyebrow lamination

<p dir="ltr">A woman has shared a tale of caution <a href="https://style.nine.com.au/beauty/womans-horrible-allergic-reaction-to-brow-lamination/da7baba1-cede-4570-95cb-43157fbb0729" target="_blank" rel="noopener">following</a> her horror eyebrow lamination experience.</p> <p dir="ltr">Eyebrow lamination, the beauty treatment that offers the same full and feathery look as microblading without needling or pain, has become quite popular recently, seeing women such as Elizabeth Stirba give it a try.</p> <p dir="ltr">But, Ms Stirba took to <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethstirba_/video/7053842175850941742?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a> to reveal that she had a horrible allergic reaction after her first treatment.</p> <p dir="ltr">In a montage of progress photos, Ms Stirba showed how her eyebrows went from looking slightly red and irritated to completely swollen and inflamed.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Never getting a brow lamination ever again,” she captioned the clip.</p> <p dir="ltr">Some of the photos showed that Ms Stirba’s eyebrows were so swollen that she could barely open her eyes, and that the swelling seemed to continue below her eyes.</p> <p dir="ltr">The clip was quickly swamped by commenters sharing their horror and concern for Ms Stirba.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Oh no!! Dear friend… so sorry. Hope you’re back to 100 %,” one person commented.</p> <p dir="ltr">“You poor thing! Ouch!” another said.</p> <p dir="ltr">Others asked if she had gotten a patch test done before her full treatment.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Were you allergic to the solution? How long did you symptoms (swelling) last?” one concerned user asked.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I guess so!! got a test patch in December but still had this. It’s been over a week and I’m just red now but took lots of meds!” she wrote in response.</p> <p dir="ltr">Eyebrow lamination <a href="https://www.elle.com.au/beauty/eyebrow-lamination-22517" target="_blank" rel="noopener">uses</a> a chemical solution to soften the eyebrow hair and allow it to be shaped so they can grow in a way that makes them look fuller and tidier.</p> <p dir="ltr">It is supposed to be a painless treatment, but a patch test is usually done before a full treatment to ensure clients don’t react.</p> <p dir="ltr">Despite claiming she had a patch test, Ms Stirba still experienced a painful reaction.</p> <p dir="ltr">Some shared similar experiences they had with the treatment.</p> <p dir="ltr">“What meds did you take (because) I had a similar reaction with the chemical burns and it’s still visible,” one fellow beauty lover wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Sorry you experienced this! I just did mine and they’re slightly red.. I’m worried..” another shared.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I also had an allergic reaction but not as bad. Glad you’re ok,” a third said.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e498921e-7fff-54fc-357f-847bf9e85c6b"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: @elizabethstirba_ (TikTok)</em></p>

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Woman’s eyebrow procedure leaves her “looking like Mr Bean”

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">UK mum Sarah Donnelly has proved that we go to extraordinary lengths for beauty.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sarah took to Tik Tok to share the results of a beauty treatment that she said left her “looking like Mr Bean”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She went to have her eyebrows laminated, which according to </span><a href="https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/a29030088/eyebrow-lamination-review/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Elle magazine</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">“is like a </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">lash lift for your brows ... Every hair stands to attention, giving a result very similar to the full and feathery effect of microblading, but without any needling or pain.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During the procedure, eyebrow hairs are “straightened” using a chemical solution that has results lasting for several weeks. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As Sarah showed off her new brows to her online followers, she said she “couldn’t stop laughing”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In hysterics in her car after her treatment, Sarah said, “I look ridiculous! What have I done to myself?”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I don’t know whether I want to laugh or cry.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The clip was captioned, “I was trying to keep up with the kids, so I got my brows laminated, and this happened.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Among the 1,600 comments on the video, one follower likened her thick black brows to Mr Bean, to which Sarah responded, “Hilarious! I actually really look like him, don’t I?”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Luckily, Sarah was able to find the humour in the situation, as she even referred to her new brows as “slugs” in one comment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While many poked fun at the trendy procedure, one person questioned why the beauty professionals would use such a dark tint colour. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They asked, “Why on Earth would they put black tint on a blonde-haired woman?” </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite many in the comments vowing to never risk the procedure themselves, a few people insisted Sarah’s new look would be worth it. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“In a couple of days these will look epic,” one person reassured her.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Lamination is the ultimate, trust the process!”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We can only pray that Sarah publishes an update for us all to enjoy.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image credits: TikTok @sarahdonnelly5</span></em></p>

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Shaved, shaped and slit - eyebrows through the ages

<p>Eyebrows can turn a smile into a leer, a grumpy pout into a come hither beckoning, and sad, downturned lips into a comedic grimace.</p> <p>So, it’s little wonder these communicative markers of facial punctuation have been such a feature of beauty and fashion since the earliest days of recorded civilisation.</p> <p>From completely shaved mounds to thick, furry lines, eyebrows are a part of the face we <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/what-you-get-for-40-120-or-1000-worth-of-eyebrow-care-20191113-p53acj.html">continue</a> to experiment with. We seek to hide, exacerbate and embellish them. And today, every shopping strip and mall has professionals ready to assist us with wax, thread and ink.</p> <p><strong>Minimising distraction</strong></p> <p>In the court of Elizabeth I, to draw attention to the perceived focal point of a woman’s body – her breasts – the monarch would pluck her eyebrows into thin lines or remove them completely, as well as shaving off hair at the top of her forehead.</p> <p>This was an attempt to make her face plain and blank, thereby directing the viewer’s gaze lower to her substantial <a href="https://books.google.com.au/books?id=mNLZkzxmiEIC&amp;pg=PA107&amp;dq=eyebrows+breasts+elizabethan&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjrq9p1t_lAhUTXisKHffJCSYQ6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&amp;q=eyebrows%20breasts%20elizabethan&amp;f=false">décolletage</a>.</p> <p>Although the intentions were different, nonexistent or needle-thin brows had also been common in ancient China and other Asian cultures, where women plucked their eyebrows to resemble specific shapes with designated names such as “distant mountain” (likely referring to a central and distinctive point in the brow), “drooping pearl” and “willow branch”.</p> <p>In ancient China, as well as in India and the Middle East, the technique of threading - the removal of hairs by twisting strands of cotton <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1046/j.1365-4362.1997.00189.x">thread</a> - was popular for its accuracy. The technique, referred to as “khite” in Arabic and “fatlah” in Egyptian, is enjoying renewed <a href="https://journals.lww.com/dermatologicsurgery/Abstract/2011/06280/Eyebrow_Epilation_by_Threading__An_Increasingly.26.aspx">popularity</a> today.</p> <p>In Japan between 794 and 1185, both men and women plucked their eyebrows out almost entirely and replaced them with new pencilled lines higher up on the <a href="https://books.google.com.au/books?id=9Z6vCGbf66YC&amp;pg=PA120&amp;dq=eyebrows+robyn+cosio&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiJ1uCXx-TkAhU0IbcAHSc3D_IQ6AEIPjAD#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false">forehead</a>.</p> <p>Eyebrows of Ancient Greece and Rome, on the other hand, are frozen in contemplation.</p> <p>They are often represented in sculptures through expressive mounds devoid of individual or even vaguely suggested hairs: in men they are strong and masterful furrows above a purposeful gaze; in women, soft and emotive.</p> <p>This lack of detail demonstrates a fondness, in some corners of ancient Greek and Roman society, for joined or “continuous” brows.</p> <p>Poet of tenderness, Theocritus, openly admired eyebrows “<a href="https://books.google.com.au/books?id=37MDAAAAQAAJ&amp;pg=PP9&amp;dq=The+British+Poets,+including+Translations+in+One+Hundred+Volumes:+Theocritus&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjw-fiWjoLlAhXBXisKHfPBC50Q6AEIMjAB#v=onepage&amp;q=The%20British%20Poets%2C%20including%20Translations%20in%20One%20Hundred%20Volumes%3A%20Theocritus&amp;f=false">joined over the nose</a>” like his own, as did Byzantine Isaac Porphyrogenitus.</p> <p><strong>Brows as barometers</strong></p> <p>For much of the 19th century, cosmetics for women were viewed with suspicion, principally as the province of actresses and prostitutes. This meant facial enhancement was subtle and eyebrows, though gently shaped, were kept relatively natural.</p> <p>Despite this restraint, a certain amount of effort still went into cultivation. A newspaper <a href="https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/189261094?searchTerm=%22If%20a%20child%27s%20eyebrows%20threaten%22&amp;searchLimits=">article</a> from 1871 suggested intervention during childhood to thicken them:</p> <p><em>If a child’s eyebrows threaten to be thin, brush them softly every night with a little coconut oil, and they will gradually become strong and full; and, in order to give them a curve, press them gently between the thumb and forefinger after every ablution of the face or hands.</em></p> <p>As fashions became freer after the first world war, attention was once again focused more overtly on the eyes and eyebrows.</p> <p>This was partly to do with the development of beauty salons during the 1920s, many of which offered classes in makeup application so women could create new, bold looks at home.</p> <p>The fashion for very thin eyebrows was popularised by silent film stars such as Buster Keaton and Louise Brooks, for whom thick kohl was a professional necessity and allowed a clearer vision of the eyebrows – so crucial, after all, for nonverbal expression on screen.</p> <p>The amount of attention paid to eyebrows continued to change according to specific global events.</p> <p>In the 1940s, women began to favour thicker, natural brows after several decades of rigorous plucking to achieve pencil-thin lines. Considering the outbreak of the second world war had forced many out of a wholly domestic existence and into the workforce, it stands to reason they had less time to spend in front of the mirror, wielding a pair of tweezers and eyebrow pencil.</p> <p>The post-war 1950s saw wide, yet more firmly defined brows and from the 1960s onwards various shapes, sizes and thicknesses were experimented with, accompanied by a firm emphasis on individuality and personal preference.</p> <p><strong>More than mono</strong></p> <p>When Dwight Edwards Marvin’s <a href="https://www.bartleby.com/346/14.html">collection</a> of adages and maxims, Curiosities in Proverbs, was published in 1916 it included the old English advice:</p> <p><em>If your eyebrows meet across your nose, you’ll never live to wear your wedding clothes.</em></p> <p>The “mono-” or “uni-brow” had become suggestive of a lack of self care, particularly in women.</p> <p>Research undertaken in 2004 reported American women felt judged and evaluated as “dirty”, “gross” or even “repulsive” if they did not shave their underarm or leg hair, or pluck and shape their <a href="https://books.google.com.au/books?id=y5Enl3JamIgC&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;dq=Embodied+Resistance:+Challenging+the+Norms,+Breaking+the+Rules,&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwi54bWkjoLlAhVs7nMBHSOJCe8Q6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&amp;q=Embodied%20Resistance%3A%20Challenging%20the%20Norms%2C%20Breaking%20the%20Rules%2C&amp;f=false">eyebrows</a>. As the most visible of these areas, untamed eyebrows perhaps point to the bravest exhibition of natural hair.</p> <p>Today, model Sophia Hadjipanteli sports a pair of impressively large, dark joined eyebrows, and has assertively fought back against the legion of online trolls who have abused her for this point of difference.</p> <p>A reference back to the distinctive brows of Frida Kahlo, Hadjipanteli’s look is linked to an ongoing debate surrounding women’s body hair.</p> <p><strong>Giving a pluck</strong></p> <p>For many, excessive plucking and shaping has become emblematic of the myriad requirements women are expected to comply with to satisfy restrictive societal beauty norms.</p> <p>Still, plenty of people with eyebrows are dedicating time and money to their upkeep. In Australia, the personal waxing and nail salon industry has grown steadily over five years to be worth an estimated <a href="https://www.ibisworld.com.au/industry-trends/specialised-market-research-reports/consumer-goods-services/personal-waxing-nail-salons.html">A$1.3 billion</a> and employ more than 20,000 people.</p> <p>Over this time, social media has offered a diverse and changing menu of brow choices and displays.</p> <p>One choice: the “eyebrow slit” – thin vertical cuts in eyebrow hair – has re-emerged online and in suburban high schools. It’s important to emphasise <em>re-emerged</em> because, with beauty as with clothing, what goes around comes around.</p> <p>The eyebrow slit was especially popular amongst hip hop artists in the 1990s, and draws appeal due to its flexibility: there are no firm rules as to the number or width of the slits, which originally were meant to suggest scarring from a recent fight or gangsta adventure. More recent converts have been accused of <a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/eyebrow-cuts-cultural-appropriation">cultural appropriation</a>.</p> <p>Some have experimented by replacing plain slits with other shapes, such as hearts or stars, though plucking or shaving brows into unusual shapes is – as we have seen – by no means new either.</p> <p><strong>Facing the day</strong></p> <p>If the popularity of recent trends is anything to go by, eyebrow fashion will remain on the lush side for some time.</p> <p>The “<a href="http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG8997240/Scouse-Brow-a-beginners-guide.html">Scouse</a>” brow (very thick, wide and angular eyebrows emphasised with highly defined dark pencil shapes: named after natives of Liverpool in the United Kingdom) is still trending.</p> <p>The “Instagram eyebrow” (thick brows plucked and painted to create a gradient, going from light to very dark as the brow ends) is inescapable on the platform and beyond. Makeup for brows is therefore also likely to continue, providing a clear linear connection through nearly all the eyebrow ideals since ancient times.</p> <p>The latest offering to those seeking a groomed look is “<a href="https://www.elle.com.au/beauty/eyebrow-lamination-22517">eyebrow lamination</a>”, a chemical treatment that uses keratin to straighten individual hairs - a kind of anti-perm for your brow.</p> <p>Those still searching for their eyebrow aesthetic may benefit from some wisdom shared by crime and society reporter Viola Rodgers in an 1898 edition of the San Francisco Call newspaper.</p> <p>Eyebrow slits? We can only imagine what Viola would think.</p> <p><em>Written by Lydia Edwards. Republished with permission of <a href="https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-shaved-shaped-and-slit-eyebrows-through-the-ages-123872">The Conversation.</a></em></p>

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5 ways to perfect your eyebrows

<p>As we age, our brows tend to thin out, become lighter and, in some cases, even disappear completely! Keep them looking great (while still natural) with these easy tips.</p> <p><strong>1. Brow tinting</strong></p> <p>Whether you choose to let the experts do it, or invest in an at-home kit, tinting your brows is great for those who have lighter hair.</p> <p>Using a kit will ensure you’re able to colour all the shorter fine and light hairs that sit around the base of your brow. Doing this before you shape them will ensure you have much more to work with.</p> <p><strong>2. Brow powder</strong></p> <p>For those who want to channel more of an Audrey Hepburn brow, a brow powder is your best bet.</p> <p>Kits offer different shades, which allow you to add dimension and contrast to the brow, helping to achieve a thicker look. Brush in the colour to areas you feel need the most definition, use a darker shade at the centre of your brows before blending out to the lighter shades.</p> <p><strong>3. Brow tattooing</strong></p> <p>One of the best and most permanent options for brows is tattooing, otherwise known as microblading. This technique involves micro-fine tattoo strokes being etched onto your brows creating a very lifelike hair replica finish. </p> <p>Seek out experts in their field who offer this option which lasts for up to 18 months and costs anywhere upward of $700.</p> <p><strong>4. Brow serum</strong></p> <p>Following on from the success of lash serums, brow serums came into the limelight for their ability to thicken up emaciated brows.</p> <p>Serum works by lengthening the hair loss cycle, helping to add some density to brows. Using this serum will give you darker, fuller brows in around 8-12 weeks.</p> <p><strong>5. Brow pencil</strong></p> <p>When it comes to a precise, defined brow, a pencil will be your best friend.</p> <p>Ensure they are always sharpened and use along the base of your brow to create a defined bottom line. Use the pencil to create hair-like strokes through sparse parts of the brow. Ones with a spoolie brush at the other end will help you to soften any lines that look too harsh.</p> <p><em>Written by Sarah Simpson. Republished with permission of <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</em></p>

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4 mistakes you’re making with your eyebrows

<p>It’s amazing how different your eyebrows can make you look. They can make you appear tired or <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/04/4-ways-your-brows-can-age-you/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">old</span></strong></a>, but on the other hand, they can make you look chic and <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/2014/09/eyebrows-are-the-key-to-looking-younger/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">youthful</span></strong></a>. It’s all down to what you do with them.</p> <p>So, to ensure your brows are looking their best at all times, we take a look at some of the most common mistakes we’ve all made with our eyebrows at least once in our lives, and how you can fix them.</p> <p><strong>1. Matching your brows to your hair colour</strong></p> <p>It seems like a foolproof way to get the right colour, but according to Benefit Australia brow artist Hannah Terrett, you should also consider your skin tone and the colour of your brow. “It’s always a good guide to go at least shade or two deeper than what you are naturally to give you better shape and definition,” she tells <a href="http://www.mamamia.com.au/best-eyebrow-colour/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mamamia</span></strong></a>. “It just helps to frame the face, bring the eyes forward, give the face a little more symmetry and balance because they’re framing up your eyes.”</p> <p><strong>2. Over-tweezing</strong></p> <p>It’s easy to get carried away when plucking a few stray hairs, so it’s best to either leave it to the experts or embrace the wild look. “If you start tweezing in between [brow appointments] you can stunt the growth which can make your brows look a bit uneven,” Terrett explains. “So it’s good to stick to what you’re doing.” Plus, the thicker your brows are, the younger you’ll look – so let them grow free!</p> <p><strong>3. Choosing the wrong shape</strong></p> <p>Always build on the natural curve of your eyebrows and try to avoid deviating too much – that means no stencils. In addition, stay away from plucking hairs from above the brow. “These are vital for shaping and so if you’re plucking them, stop,” Feather Brow Couture beautician Ursula Cervellone tells the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4446302/Expert-reveals-eyebrow-mistakes-making.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Daily Mail</span></strong></a>. If you’re not happy with the shape you’ve created, give your brows time to fully grow back before attempting a new shape.</p> <p><strong>4. Skipping brow gel</strong></p> <p>If you’ve spent time and effort filling in your eyebrows to perfection, you don’t want all your hard work to be in vain. A clear brow gel works like a setting spray, removing any excess product and keeping them looking great all day long. Plus, if you comb them in the same direction before applying the gel, they’ll stay groomed and looking polished longer. In fact, if you have naturally darker, fuller eyebrows, a tinted gel might be the only brow product you need.</p>

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The surprising technique for fuller, thicker eyebrows

<p>Good eyebrows not only frame your face but make you appear more youthful. If you’re looking for an alternative to pencilling your brows every day to achieve fuller-looking brows, this treatment might be for you.</p> <p>For women with thin or patchy brows,<strong> <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/makeup/eyes/how-to-make-your-eyebrows-thicker?xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_realsimple">Real Simple</a></strong> recommends microblading. It’s a form of cosmetic tattooing that will leave you with natural-looking, semipermanent brows. Just take a look at these before and after photos:</p> <p><img width="499" height="303" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/28487/1_499x303.jpg" alt="1 (132)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p><img width="500" height="309" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/28488/2_500x309.jpg" alt="2 (136)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>The publication spoke to New York City-based makeup artist and brow specialist, Piret Aava, to understand exactly how microblading works.</p> <p>“I use a manual, non-vibrating tool with 11 tiny needles at its tip to deposit cosmetic grade eyebrow dye and individual pigment under the skin—not as deep as a regular tattoo—to create hair-like strokes one by one,” she says.</p> <p>It’s a two-hour process that includes customising the shape, size, and colour before any work is done. The Real Simple tester reported that her brows were sore for a day following the treatment, but said she enjoyed waking up to fuller, younger looking brows long-term.</p> <p>Not such a fan of a permanent fix? Then try tinting your eyebrows. They’ll instantly thicken up greying brows and ensure your arches look fuller for at least three to four weeks. While tinting your brows requires regular trips to the salon for touch ups and re-tinting, it means you don’t have to fuss over them daily.</p> <p>Do you have any beauty secret to getting fuller-looking eyebrows? Share your tips with us in the comments sections below. </p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/06/beauty-foods-for-skin-and-hair/"><em>10 beauty foods for skin and hair</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/05/chemicals-in-beauty-products-to-avoid/"><em>Chemicals in beauty products everyone should avoid</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/05/diy-skin-care-tips-that-are-bad-for-you/"><em>5 DIY skin care tips that are bad for you</em></a></strong></span></p>

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How to shape your eyebrows

<p>If the eyes are the windows to your soul then your brows are the elegant embellishments that illuminate the path. We often pay a lot of attention to lining and shading our eyes but less focus is placed on our brows. Not only do well-groomed brows frame your eyes and balance your features, they can also add or subtract years from your face. Find out how to perfectly polish them with our easy to follow guide.</p> <p><strong>Locate your start points for plucking</strong></p> <p>Knowing where to start and end your shaping is imperative. Fortunately, it’s easy to map out using your tweezers. Simply flip them upside down and place vertically alongside the outer edge of the bottom of your nose. The point where the tweezer arms land marks where your brow should begin. Using an eye pencil, draw a vertical line to mark out the start of each brow then check that the space above the bridge of your nose is centred between them. Pluck out the stray hairs that fall in between</p> <p><strong>Mark our your end points</strong></p> <p>To work out where you should end your brows, lay your tweezers against your cheek so that the open end is at the bottom of your nose and the other end reaches the outer corner of your eye. The point where the tweezer intersects your brow is where your brow should end. Mark with your eye pencil then pluck the hairs outside of the line.</p> <p><strong>Determine your brow thickness</strong></p> <p>A fuller brow is far more flattering than an overly plucked one. To work out how thick your arches should be, use an eye pencil to draw a line along the bottom edge of your brow, just below the fullest point. It should be just above any stray hair and follow the natural curve of your brow. Pluck the strays below the line.</p> <p><strong>Shape your arch</strong></p> <p>Ensure perfect arches by marking them out with eye pencil. Look straight into a mirror and observe your arches. The arch should peak above the outer rim of your iris and lie right on your brow bone. Mark the point with your eye pencil and then remove a row of hairs along the bottom from your inner brow point to the peak point.</p>

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In pictures: how eyebrows evolved since the 1920s

<p>It may only be the hair atop our eyes but eyebrows have long been a fashion statement for women. We look at how eyebrows trends have evolved – sometimes dramatically – through the years.</p> <p><strong>1920s</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="615" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6982/1920s_500x615.jpg" alt="1920s"/></strong></p> <p>In the 1920s, the trend was pencil-thin eyebrows that angled downwards. As seen on socialite Clara Bow here, the downward angle made women appear constantly sad.</p> <p><strong>1930s</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="625" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6983/1930s_500x625.jpg" alt="1930s"/></strong></p> <p>It was all about the shocked look in the thirties. Actress and singer Marlene Dietrich reportedly shaved off all her eyebrow hair and then drew them on with a pencil above her natural brow line.</p> <p><strong>1950s</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="499" height="630" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6984/1950s_499x630.jpg" alt="1950s"/></strong></p> <p>Eyebrows started to take on a much more natural look thanks to stars like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. While the starlets used pencil to define the shape, they largely stuck to the “bushy” brows that nature gave them.</p> <p><img width="499" height="630" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6985/1950s-part-2_499x630.jpg" alt="1950s Part 2"/></p> <p><strong>1960s</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="499" height="690" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6986/1960s_499x690.jpg" alt="1960s"/></strong></p> <p>It was back to strong, thin eyebrows in the 1960s, epitomised by actress and model Mia Farrow.</p> <p><strong>1970s</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="635" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6987/1970s_500x635.jpg" alt="1970s"/></strong></p> <p>Women began forgoing the eye pencil opting instead for the natural look. However, many, like Twiggy, struggled to overcome the heavy plucking of the sixties.</p> <p><strong>1980s</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="499" height="740" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6988/1980s_499x740.jpg" alt="1980s"/></strong></p> <p>The 80s were known for its “power brow” with women like Madonna and Brooke Shields showcasing the dark and bushy look.</p> <p><img width="500" height="635" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6989/1980s-part-2_500x635.jpg" alt="1980s Part 2"/></p> <p><strong>1990s</strong></p> <p>The tweezed look came back with a vengeance with supermodel Kate Moss’s eyebrows the aim for many women.</p> <p><img width="500" height="603" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6990/1990s_500x603.jpg" alt="1990s"/></p> <p><strong>2000s</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="499" height="830" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6991/2000s_499x830.jpg" alt="2000s"/></strong></p> <p>The scouse brow – a highly-styled brow – became the vogue for the noughties.</p> <p><strong>2010s</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="744" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/6992/2010s_500x744.jpg" alt="2010s"/></strong></p> <p>In the last few years, there has been a return of the busy, less-styled brow, as championed by actress Lily Collins here.</p>

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How to get the perfect eyebrows that take years off

<p>As we age it’s very common for our eyebrows to get thinner. It’s also likely to occur if you have over-plucked for many years. It can even be due in part to simple genetics. But did you know that fuller eyebrows that frame your face actually take years off your look? Furthermore, you may want to consider tinting your brows too.</p><p>Try some of our simple tricks to get your brows back in their best shape possible.</p><p><strong>Stop plucking or waxing</strong></p><p>This might be hard at first, but it’s best to go cold turkey for several weeks and give your brows a chance to make a come back on their own. Hide the tweezers if you need to!</p><p><strong>Start exfoliating</strong></p><p>Grab yourself a fine scrub and give your eyebrows a gentle going over. You could even try using a very soft toothbrush. This will stimulate blood flow, and remove any dead skin cells that block new growth.</p><p><strong>Grab some serum</strong></p><p>Visit the chemist or department store and find yourself some brow oils or serums that are designed to promote hair growth. There are many brands available within a variety of price ranges.</p><p><strong>Fill in the gaps</strong></p><p>While you are waiting for the new growth to occur, you can use your eyebrow pencil or some eye shadow to complete your look.</p><p>If you need some help with the shaping of your brows, you can also buy some eyebrow stencils. These allow you to select the shape of brow you like, and then simply follow the guideline of the stencil with your pencil or powder.</p><p><strong>Keep things dark</strong></p><p>Too-light brows can add years to your look. If you’ve got some super blonde or grey in your brows, try a tinted brow gel, which will help to hide the lighter hairs.</p><p>For more great turn-back-the-clock beauty hacks read our <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2014/06/look-younger-instantly-with-these-beauty-hacks/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">article on tricks that will make you look younger instantly</span></strong></a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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From manscaping to grandscaping: how to get Sean Connery’s eyebrows

<p><em><strong>Over60 community member and regular men’s beauty and style contributor, Stephen Matthews, introduces us to the latest style trend for men over 60 – perfecting Sean Connery’s eyebrows.&nbsp;</strong></em></p><p>Forget manscaping, now there’s “grandscaping”. That’s right, anyone over 50 can tell you what it’s like to wake up with a six-centimetre hair growing out of your left ear. Not nice.</p><p>Well here’s a handy guide, especially for men, women please adapt what you can.&nbsp;</p><p>A few weeks ago I took my handy clippers to my entire body. It took nearly 30 minutes. I figured it had been growing for the better part of 45 years. Luckily, I had a pool excursion that Sunday and for once didn’t feel too embarrassed about my hairy body.</p><p>I’ve also been bathing with a skin lotion and moisturising afterwards.</p><p>You’ll need to get yourself “The Grandscaping Kit”:</p><ul><li>A pair of tweezers</li><li>Precision nose trimmer</li><li>Shaver</li><li>Small electric trimmer</li><li>4B pencil</li></ul><p>But here’s the catch, once you start you have to keep it up. It’s no use trimming the garden if you then let the weeds take over.&nbsp;</p><p>In particular you should trim the back of the neck, the ears inside and out, the nose (inside and out) and anywhere else – ageist hairs can be pretty damn rogue. Get someone to do your back if necessary.&nbsp;</p><p>And what about the most private parts downstairs? Well that’s up to you but again once you hone the family jewels you’ll need to keep them polished.&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re really serious about grandscaping you’ll get all these areas waxed for a longer-lasting solution.</p><p>As for that 4B pencil? Well, I wouldn’t leave home without it. I need to darken these eyebrows. Yes, I there’s a bit of snow on the mountains but I like to pretend I’m Sean Connery and now that I’ve started this charade it’s difficult owning up.</p><p>Simply run the pencil over any hairs you want darkened and rub in with your fingers. It non-toxic and lasts for a few hours. I once bought expensive branded products but why bother? Pensioner’s eye shadow I call it&nbsp;</p><p><em><strong>What do you do to combat your ever-creeping grey garden? Email <a href="mailto:contribute@oversixty.com.au">contribute@oversixty.com.au</a> to share your beauty and style secrets with Stephen or to ask him any questions you have about grooming.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

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From manscaping to grandscaping: how to get Sean Connery’s eyebrows

<p><em><strong>Over60 community member and regular men’s beauty and style contributor, Stephen Matthews, introduces us to the latest style trend for men over 60 – perfecting Sean Connery’s eyebrows.&nbsp;</strong></em></p><p>Forget manscaping, now there’s “grandscaping”. That’s right, anyone over 50 can tell you what it’s like to wake up with a six-centimetre hair growing out of your left ear. Not nice.</p><p>Well here’s a handy guide, especially for men, women please adapt what you can.&nbsp;</p><p>A few weeks ago I took my handy clippers to my entire body. It took nearly 30 minutes. I figured it had been growing for the better part of 45 years. Luckily, I had a pool excursion that Sunday and for once didn’t feel too embarrassed about my hairy body.</p><p>I’ve also been bathing with a skin lotion and moisturising afterwards.</p><p>You’ll need to get yourself “The Grandscaping Kit”:</p><ul><li>A pair of tweezers</li><li>Precision nose trimmer</li><li>Shaver</li><li>Small electric trimmer</li><li>4B pencil</li></ul><p>But here’s the catch, once you start you have to keep it up. It’s no use trimming the garden if you then let the weeds take over.&nbsp;</p><p>In particular you should trim the back of the neck, the ears inside and out, the nose (inside and out) and anywhere else – ageist hairs can be pretty damn rogue. Get someone to do your back if necessary.&nbsp;</p><p>And what about the most private parts downstairs? Well that’s up to you but again once you hone the family jewels you’ll need to keep them polished.&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re really serious about grandscaping you’ll get all these areas waxed for a longer-lasting solution.</p><p>As for that 4B pencil? Well, I wouldn’t leave home without it. I need to darken these eyebrows. Yes, I there’s a bit of snow on the mountains but I like to pretend I’m Sean Connery and now that I’ve started this charade it’s difficult owning up.</p><p>Simply run the pencil over any hairs you want darkened and rub in with your fingers. It non-toxic and lasts for a few hours. I once bought expensive branded products but why bother? Pensioner’s eye shadow I call it&nbsp;</p><p><em><strong>What do you do to combat your ever-creeping grey garden? Email <a href="mailto:contribute@oversixty.com.au">contribute@oversixty.com.au</a> to share your beauty and style secrets with Stephen or to ask him any questions you have about grooming.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

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Eyebrows are the key to looking younger

<p>Want to look younger within a couple of minutes? Then you need to pay a little attention to your eyebrows.</p><p>According to research published in PLOS One, the colour of your lips and eyebrows play a big role in how old you appear – as does the appearance of your skin but there are some clever ways to lift you face and take the focus away from your skin.</p><p>For this study, researchers were studying a concept called facial contrast. “It’s the contrast between your facial features – like your eyes, eyebrows, and lips – and the skin that surrounds them,” reveals Richard Russell, one of co-authors of the study and a professor at Gettysburg College.</p><p>During the study Russell noticed that eyebrow contrast and lip redness were most associated with youth. “Brows turn gray and become thinner with age, meaning less contrast,” he says. “And lips were less red in the older faces.”</p><p>Unfortunately thinning eyebrows are another normal side effect of ageing, however, there’s a simple, affordable and quick fix: fill them in!</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Eyebrow beauty 101:</strong></span></p><p>1. Use an eyebrow brush to clean up hairs. Brush them up from the inner corner towards the outer point. This way you’ll see where your brows really need to be filled in.</p><p>2. For your weapon (I mean pencil or shadow) of choice, opt fora slightly lighter shade that you think you need because if it's softer it won't overpower the eye. To begin applying, use mini hair-like strokes in the direction of growth.&nbsp;</p><p>3. Once you’ve lightly filled in/highlighted your brow, use the eyebrow brush and gently brush over your brows to soften the look and blur any harsh lines.</p><p>4. Lastly, apply a brow gel to keep everything in place. Voila! Thicker brows that will stay in place all day long.</p><p>5. If all of this sounds like too much to do on a daily basis, get your eyebrows tinted. There are many experts in this field now whom specialise in brows and can work wonders! The general rule is that your eyebrows need to be a shade or two darker than the hair on your head. This will make your eyebrows seem fuller, gives them a better shape and frames your face.</p>

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Eyebrows are the key to looking younger

<p>Want to look younger within a couple of minutes? Then you need to pay a little attention to your eyebrows.</p><p>According to research published in PLOS One, the colour of your lips and eyebrows play a big role in how old you appear – as does the appearance of your skin but there are some clever ways to lift you face and take the focus away from your skin.</p><p>For this study, researchers were studying a concept called facial contrast. “It’s the contrast between your facial features – like your eyes, eyebrows, and lips – and the skin that surrounds them,” reveals Richard Russell, one of co-authors of the study and a professor at Gettysburg College.</p><p>During the study Russell noticed that eyebrow contrast and lip redness were most associated with youth. “Brows turn gray and become thinner with age, meaning less contrast,” he says. “And lips were less red in the older faces.”</p><p>Unfortunately thinning eyebrows are another normal side effect of ageing, however, there’s a simple, affordable and quick fix: fill them in!</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Eyebrow beauty 101:</strong></span></p><p>1. Use an eyebrow brush to clean up hairs. Brush them up from the inner corner towards the outer point. This way you’ll see where your brows really need to be filled in.</p><p>2. For your weapon (I mean pencil or shadow) of choice, opt fora slightly lighter shade that you think you need because if it's softer it won't overpower the eye. To begin applying, use mini hair-like strokes in the direction of growth.&nbsp;</p><p>3. Once you’ve lightly filled in/highlighted your brow, use the eyebrow brush and gently brush over your brows to soften the look and blur any harsh lines.</p><p>4. Lastly, apply a brow gel to keep everything in place. Voila! Thicker brows that will stay in place all day long.</p><p>5. If all of this sounds like too much to do on a daily basis, get your eyebrows tinted. There are many experts in this field now whom specialise in brows and can work wonders! The general rule is that your eyebrows need to be a shade or two darker than the hair on your head. This will make your eyebrows seem fuller, gives them a better shape and frames your face.</p>

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