Q&A for How to Shape Your Eyebrows with a Razor

Begin by using a white pencil or powder to trace the desired brow shape. Work slowly, stepping back often to look at the overall shape you are creating. Grab the hairs as close to the root as possible and pull them out in the same direction as the natural growth pattern.

You can tweeze or wax the center of your brows to separate them. You may also want to consider permanent hair removal for this area.

It can take a few months before they have completely filled in, but you should notice substantial regrowth after about 6 weeks.

Shaving doesn't permanently damage your hair. If you shave your brows they should grow back just as they were, though the blunt ends may make them appear slightly fuller.

Growing back an eyebrow can take a while but avoid putting chemicals on it. Natural oils may help them grow back faster. In the meantime, you can try drawing them on.

Use an eyebrow razor, as a normal razor is dangerous to use near your eyes, and it will not give you detailed brows.

Old mascara would be dried out, too thick or chunky, and be expired. Mascara is good for about a month or two past its expiration date, but could give you eye infections after that. Stick with the brow pencil and get some clear mascara for the brows, or skip on both and get a tinted brow gel.

You'd have to use a razor made for shaving brows. It really depends on how you use the razor. I've never cut my face while shaping my brows, but keep in mind that you are working with a blade, so there's always a chance you can hurt yourself.

You can shape your brows to best suit your face shape, or you can just shape them the way you want. Hair frames the face just like brows frame the eyes.

Both are fine, it's up to personal preference. I personally like using a razor because I like to experiment with different brow shapes, but if you like waxing, that's fine, too.