What You Will Need:

• Washcloth
• Mild soap or facial cleanser
• Tweezers
• Brow Brush (Optional)
• Small eyebrow scissors
• Magnifying Mirror (Optional)
• Aloe Vera Gel (Optional)

How To Tweeze Your Eyebrows

• Cleanse your skin with a washcloth and mild soap. A facial cleanser can be used prior to the hair removal process. You may also want to use a makeup removal or facial wipe for a more convenient cleanse. If pain will be an issue for you during this process, you can apply a numbing or pain relief cream to the skin. Be sure not to apply this heavily and keep it far away from the eye socket to avoid irritation. After applying the facial cleanser, rinse thoroughly and proceed to the next step.

• Brush your eyebrows up and outward using a clean toothbrush, a miniature comb, a brow brush, or your fingers. You should be careful not to irritate the delicate skin around your eyebrows, as this can cause redness and discomfort Make sure that the hair is standing straight up in a vertical position. This will allow you to see how long the hairs are and in which area you will need to remove the most hair.
• Situate yourself in a well-lit area before you begin the hair removal process. A magnifying mirror or ring light works best, but in some cases, you have to make do with what you have handy. A bathroom mirror will work just as well as long as the lighting is sufficient. Stand as close to the mirror as possible and lean forward if necessary for a better inspection of your brows.

• Clip away the longest hairs standing above the designated eyebrow line. This should be done with small scissors. For the best results, clip the hairs in the opposite direction of your hair growth. This will ensure that the hair doesn’t lie down while attempting to be removed.
• Get your tweezers. Make sure to use a good pair of tweezers for the hair removal process. Your tweezers must be very sharp with a pointy, slanted edge. Also, double-check to make sure that the ends are very sharp, free from debris and hairs, and not dull.

• Tweeze hair in the direction of growth. Hold the skin around the eyebrow taut (flat against the skin and pulled tightly) as you pluck the hairs. Try your best not to grab too many strands at one time. Pluck at least one or two hairs at a time. Plucking too many hairs at one time can cause you to have uneven brows and bald spots.
  1. The best eyebrows have a slight arch. To find your arch, start by taking a long eye shadow brush or pencil and holding it parallel to the outside edge of the colored part of your eye (known as the iris). Where the brush meets the brow is where the highest part of your eyebrow should be. Tweeze the hairs underneath the arch.
  2. The space between your brows should be equal to, or a little wider than, your eyes. To find where your brow should be placed, start by taking the brush or pencil and holding it parallel to the side of your nose. Where the brush meets your brow is where your brow should begin. Tweeze all the stray hairs in between.

• Pluck both the top and bottom hairs. Essentially, you will pluck more hairs from the top of your eyebrow than from the bottom. Make sure to pluck under the arch, above, and in between the brows.
• Stop in between those areas during the process and look at the eyebrow shape. Make sure the brows are forming the desired shape, and remember not to over-pluck. If you have thin or sparse eyebrows, you can add a brow tint or fill them in with an eyebrow pencil. For best results when using an eyebrow pencil, it is recommended to use light feathery strokes.

Apply an Aloe Vera gel or soothing cream once completed. This will soothe the skin and calm any redness that may occur. To prevent any bumps or ingrown hairs in the brow area, you can also use a shaving aftercare gel.