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Regardless of your age, face shape or skin colour, you should never underestimate the effect of your eyebrows.

Eyebrows can really make or break your look, affecting whether or not you pass for a genetic female.

Depending on how “manly” your eyebrows are, you may want to consult a professional for the perfect shape. You can then try to maintain the shape yourself by plucking regularly.

Although brow shapes come and go, the basics of shaping generally remain the same. So I want to give you some tips to help you create the perfect eyebrows yourself.

The most flattering eyebrow shape for most women is a gently rounded, long brow with a gentle arch that tapers to a point at the end.

Whether your eyebrows are rounded, straight, or heavy, you can use the guidelines below to achieve the perfect shape.

First, imagine yourself in front of a good mirror with lots of light. I would also suggest that you prep the area with a warm, damp washcloth (like you would before shaving) as this will open up the pores and help make it a little more comfortable. I won’t pretend it doesn’t hurt – it does, especially the first time! Exactly how much depends on your pain threshold – mine isn’t all that great so I usually have to go easy on it!

Now try to imagine an imaginary straight line from the base of your nose to your eyebrow (you can use a pencil if it helps). Ideally, this is where your eyebrow should start.

Then imagine that the line (or hold the pencil) runs diagonally across the center of the eye to the right of the pupil. This is where the bow should be.

Finally, hold the pencil so that it lines up with the outer corner of your eye. This is where your brow should end.

To make it a little easier, you can use a white kohl pencil to mark the relevant points and highlight any hairs you wish to remove.

Pluck any excess hair and work from below the brow to even out and clean the line. If your natural brow stops short of the outer corner, simply use a sharp eyebrow pencil to draw a thin, delicate line.

To raise the brow arch a little higher, pluck the hairs just below where you want the arch to be highest.

Once your eyebrows reach a certain length, they start to lose pigmentation at the ends. If you have naturally long or bushy eyebrows, try trimming them nicely to ensure they stay neat and to avoid unnecessary attention. Using small manicure scissors, comb your eyebrows up and trim off any excess hair that goes past the natural hairline. Then comb them down and do the same.

Finally, to ensure you get an excellent result every time, make sure you have the right tools for the job. Good tweezers are an absolute must.

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