Basic Permanent Eyebrow Shape Guidelines

Eyebrows are the primary architecture of the face, and play a dominant role in establishing facial expression. Eyebrows not only suggest a variety of moods, but can also show your age, emotional reactions and state of mind.
Eyebrow measurement guidelines are meant to assist in optimizing an individual’s brow shape. To maintain brow hair growth in the designed shape for permanent eyebrow tattoo, working with present hair growth pattern is preferred to shaving and redrawing. Present eyebrow shape can be enhanced toward the shape desired by coloring high in the hairs at the arch, in the middle or as needed in other portions. If a portion of the eyebrow, such as the outer portion, does not allow the shape you desire, it would have to be tweezed. Outer brow hair is usually sparse and hair in the inner portion is usually plentiful, and at least part of the hair growth should be incorporated into the design.
When you are happy with the drawn on design, permanent makeup is applied on top of it, using it as a pattern or guide. If there is a particular shape and thickness you want, take a picture torn from a magazine to your appointment. This will save time and eliminate any miscommunication about your preferences
The guideline is to choose eyebrow color one to two shades lighter than head hair, unless you are blonde or gray, in which case you would choose a couple shades darker. For women with little or no eyebrow hairs, the best technique will be to use at least two shades of color drawing hair strokes. Multiple colors prevent the ‘blackened in’ look, and hairs can have many shades. The planned eyebrow shape should not be outlined, then filled in. Using the brushstroke technique for eyebrow cosmetic tattooing results in a very natural appearance. The edges will be more feathery instead of a sharp painted on look. The most natural looking brows are made by using two to three tones of brushstrokes on a soft powdery base shape.
“Layering” describes subsequent touchup visits for a few additional strokes of same or similar color to produce varied depth and dimension. Recent strokes blending with older strokes which are fading off produces an awesome dimensional look. The maintenance is performed on a regular basis (two to three years light blondes, four to five years medium browns, six to seven years dark browns and black).
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