Don't put a shape that isn't flattering to your face

Don't put a shape that isn't flattering to your face

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Please keep in mind that arching your brow doesn't mean two perfect half circles or arches, which doesn't complement anyone's facial features. It does mean to clean up the excess hair to better frame your eyes.

Do use an eyebrow pencil, powder or mousse for filling or correcting

Do use an eyebrow pencil, powder or mousse for filling or correcting

If you have sparse brows, over plucked, or are growing out brows, filling them in will give you the look you want. Use the wrong products or technique and they will look painted on, instead of natural.

For fool-proof results choose a shade that blends with any brow color like Billion Dollar Brows Universal Brow Pencil (buy direct).

Do clean up top of brows (if you want)

Do clean up top of brows (if you want)

I remember reading in my teen magazines growing up NEVER to touch the top of the brow. How things have changed. While I'm not suggesting going into the main shape of your brow, experts agree cleaning up the stray hairs above the shape create a more defined, clean eyebrow and can help trouble brows look even with one another. Read more to see if it's right for you.

. Do trim brows if needed

. Do trim brows if needed

Here's a very important eyebrow shaping tip. A big mistake people make is taking out more hair when trimming the excess length really is what needs to go. For men this helps make the brows look more neat and groomed and for women it helps them acheive that perfectly defined look.

2. Do use a quality pair of tweezers

2. Do use a quality pair of tweezers

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Most people opt for tweezers when shaping brows at home. You'll be frustrated, and end up taking twice as long if your tweezers slide off or break the hair instead of pulling them out- or can't grab onto short hairs. A good pair of tweezers cost about $20, and worth the small investment.

Eyebrow Shaping Tips

Simple eyebrow shaping tips that will make the world of difference in putting your best face forward. We cover how to design your brows, to the tools you need, and how to reduce the ouch factor in our top ten do's and don'ts.

1. Do decide on the eyebrow shape first

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You need a plan of action on deciding where your brows are going to start, end, and where to to place the peak of the arch. Use a white eyeliner or concealer on the hair that you want to remove, so you don't stray off course.

if you're looking for eyebrow shaping tips for men where different rules apply check out:

If you think using eyebrow stencils means you can't go wrong, you can. They don't take into account how your brows currently look and your other facial features.

Sometimes teenagers choose a very thin eyebrow shape

Sometimes teenagers choose a very thin eyebrow shape and take too much hair off, but getting brows pencil thin is never good. Here's a young girl who knows how to give her brows a young, hip eyebrow shape without over doing it.

Don't count on eyebrow stencils for great results. The Brow Buddy helps you create the right shape for your face.

This guide is specifically for women, if you're looking for eyebrow shaping tips for men where different rules apply check out:

Draw an imaginary straight line

Draw an imaginary straight line from the outer sides of the ball of your nose to your brows. That is where eyebrows should start and where you should begin, especially if you're new to shaping. It's also good for wide set eyes (too far apart), because it makes eyes "appear" closer together. A large forehead also benefits because taking too much hair in between the brows makes the forehead look even bigger. If you have close set eyes, a small forehead or this option is too much hair for you then go to the next page.

The first rule in how to shape your eyebrows is:

The first rule in how to shape your eyebrows is: You can only work with what you have. On these eyebrows, she is fairly thin on the ends and has rather straight eyebrows. I want to shape them up a bit, but not give an extreme arch.

You'll have to do the same, and work with what you currently have. You can remove hair or use pencil to make them look fuller, but you can't instantly grow them. The following steps will help you decide what hair to keep or to remove.