Though eyebrows can simply be viewed as small and inconspicuous patches of hair above the eyes, they’ve been a focus of beauty trends throughout history. During Hollywood’s golden years, celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor sported a bold, natural arch. Meanwhile, over-tweezing was the hottest trend from the ’90s to the early ’00s. And in the 2010s, full, natural eyebrows made a comeback — along with various cosmetic procedures like tattooing, microblading, and brow lamination.
With thick and beautiful brows making waves on Instagram, you may be wondering how you can get them without having to resort to over-the-top beauty procedures. Fortunately, influencers like Bretman Rock show that it’s possible to do it naturally. Here are some tips to help you get the brows of your dreams!
Brush them daily
It may seem exceedingly simple, but simply brushing your brows can do more than just give you a groomed and finished look. In fact, it can actually help stimulate hair growth to give you that thick and full appearance you’re after. For this, you can either use a clean old toothbrush, a spoolie, or a professional eyebrow brush from brands like NARS and Anastasia. Work your way outwards from the inner corner of your brows with quick, upward strokes that follow the direction of the hair’s growth.
Moisturize the skin nearby
Moisturizing the skin near the brows helps lock in hydration so your eyebrow hair grows back thicker and denser. It can also prevent the dreaded eyebrow dandruff from developing. Fortunately, you don’t need a special product to get started. Simply include the skin under and around your eyebrows when applying moisturizer in the morning and at night. Those with SPF in them, like the CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30, can also protect your brows from sun damage and prevent your brow shape from drooping as you grow older.
Condition your brows
When it comes to the hair on your scalp, conditioner is used to make it softer and shinier. In some cases, it can even promote hair growth. The same logic applies to your brows. Though you can always buy a store-bought brow conditioner like the RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner Serum, household items like coconut oil can do the job equally well. If you want to promote hair growth, try a brow gel infused with castor oil. This can moisturize your brows and give them a thick and full appearance, all while promoting hair growth by killing off the fungi and bacteria that can inhibit it.
Exfoliate
Dead skin cells can accumulate near the brows. This can cause irritation and inhibit hair growth, so exfoliate your brows at least twice a week. One homemade remedy you can try includes coconut oil and crushed sabja seeds, the latter of which can prevent skin infections with its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. You can also mix olive oil — which can also promote hair growth — with sugar or sea salt, along with a drop of your favorite essential oil for a relaxing scent. If you don’t want to go through the trouble of making your own, you can try the all-natural Elke Brow Scrub.
Finally, don’t forget to get your brows professionally shaped so they frame your eyes perfectly and get you as Instagram-ready as possible. Following these tips will likely achieve visible results in as little as two weeks — so stick to your grooming schedule religiously!
