Eyebrow Shaping 101

How To Find Your Perfect Eyebrow Shape

Part 1

I am so excited to talk about all things eyebrows! I specialize in eyebrow threading and I have been doing it for almost 4 years now. Naturally, I realized I have a lot to say on this topic so I decided to break it down in two parts. Part 1 is designed to help you discover your natural eyebrow shape and face shape. Part 2 will then be focused on learning the different techniques of filling in your eyebrows. I love showing my clients how to properly fill in their eyebrows. My hope is that you learn a few helpful tips to confidently fill in your eyebrows like a pro. 

 I love being able to bring a person’s face to life by simply shaping their eyebrows to give a more defined look. A simple thing like adding a small arch to the eyebrow, or cleaning up all the hairs not directly in the shape of the eyebrow, can make a huge difference. I highly recommend for everyone to see a professional when it comes to waxing or threading your eyebrows. It’s also very important that you know how to properly communicate the desired eyebrow shape you are wanting to your specialist.  

So how do you figure out what eyebrow shape works best for you? Well, first you want to know the natural shape of your eyebrows. There are three main shapes that eyebrows have: arched, rounded, and straight. The best way to determine which shape you have is to look directly into a mirror at your eyebrows, starting on the inner corners closest to your nose. Bathroom mirrors are usually the best because they have the best lighting!

If your eyebrows follow the shape of your eye straight out towards the side of your face and angle up to a point then drops down at a 45-degree angle, then you have more of an arched shape. This shape is popular for its more defined and clean lines. 

The round-shaped eyebrow is similar, it follows the shape of the eye out and tapers down the side of the face. The main difference is a rounded eyebrow does not arch out to a point, but simply continues to follow the eye shape and rounds down the side of the face. 

The straight eyebrow shape starts out full close to the nose. Instead of thinning out down the side of the face, like the other two shapes, a straight eyebrow stays full and straighter across the face and then ends shorter and closer to the outer corner of the eye. This is the most natural-looking shape, and a good starting point for someone who has never thread, tweeze or wax their eyebrows. 

Now that you have a general idea of the different eyebrow types, you can determine which natural shape you have. It is a good idea to match them to your face shape as well. This is the easiest way to figure out whether or not your eyebrow shape may need an update. 

If you have a longer or oval face shape. Then you can balance your face by having straighter fuller, eyebrows. This helps to balance out the length of your face to make it seem more even.  

For someone with a more rounded face, an arched eyebrow will help to lift the eyes and lengthen the distance from your chin to the forehead. Having a strong arch at the outer corner of your eyebrow will help to add some structure to your face and balance out the smooth facial lines. 

Diamond and heart-shaped faces tend to already have harsh lines, with either a wider forehead or stronger jawline. The best way to balance out these more defined facial features is to have more rounded shaped eyebrows. This helps to soften the face. The more defined the jawline, the rounder and more shaped the eyebrows should be. If you have a wider forehead and more narrow chin, then opt for a more subtle rounded eyebrow.