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    At what age should I start to shape my eyebrows? I feel like I should, but I'm only 13.
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    It's totally up to you (and your parents). If you don't feel comfortable doing it yet, you should wait, but I'm 13 and I had it done at a salon and it was no big deal. Now I just pluck them at home to maintain the shape.
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    What if my eyebrows are short and have bare spots in them?
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    Try not to make them any shorter by plucking too much off the ends (especially the tail). You can create the illusion of length by making your eyebrows somewhat thinner and more arched. If you have bare spots, fill them in with a pencil or powder. Or, be proud of them, as they're distinctive.
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    How can men shape their eyebrows?
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    A natural man's brow is typically thicker and fairly straight. All this means is that men can shape their eyebrows just like women, but should beware of making their eyebrows too thin or too arched.
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    What should I do if I only have mascara?
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    You can clean an old mascara brush and use it as a eyebrow brush. Use brown or black eyeshadow to fill in your brow, if you have some.
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    What is the best way to ask my mom to take me to a salon without it being too embarrassing?
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    Straight up ask her, she won't care! All you need to do is say, "Hey Mom, I think I need a little touching up. Would you mind taking me to a salon?"
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    One eyebrow is shorter than the other and it won't grow, what shall I do?
    Community Answer
    Pluck the other one to the same length, if it not too short. Otherwise, fill it in with an eyebrow pencil.
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    Do I shape my eyebrows before tinting them?
    Community Answer
    Tint your eyebrows before shaping them to avoid irritation.
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    What would a man wanting to get a more feminine arched shape have to do to accomplish this?
    Community Answer
    You can follow the same guidelines. It might be best to get your eyebrows shaped by a professional at a salon, then maintain them on your own afterward.
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    What should older women do about the loss of eyebrow hair?
    Community Answer
    Frequently applying Vaseline or vegetable oil to your brows may help them grow out and thicken.
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    What if one is plucked differently from the other?
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    Allow the eyebrows to grow back. After they look even, try to reshape them.
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    I have thick eyebrows, but they aren't long enough to do anything with them. I have tried drawing the lines/dots, but it doesn't seem to help. What can I do to get my eyebrows shaped nicely?
    Community Answer
    Try using a stencil. This will help you get a nice shape that you can fill in using a pencil or powder.
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    How do I apply lipstick?
    Misty Ocean
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    All you have to do is pucker up your lips, and lipstick away. If you get any on your skin, just use your fingernail to scrape it off. Just make sure to get your cupids bow.
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    Why does my hair keep growing back so fast?
    Community Answer
    It's just the way your body works. There is little you can do about it.
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    How can I pencil in my eyebrows without it looking like a five year old used marker pens?
    Community Answer
    There are some great online tutorials you could watch to help you get the hang of it.
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    What do I do if my eyebrows are too far apart?
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    No one is perfect. My eyebrows can barely be seen. I am sure your eyebrows are fine, but you could try filling them in with a brow pencil.
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    How can I shape really thick eyebrows?
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    You can try using the plucking method. If plucking is too painful, try covering part of your eyebrow with a concealer that matches your skin tone. This will make your eyebrow look thinner.
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    What can I do to make them both even and look identical?
    Community Answer
    Pluck them by moving back and forth between them instead of tweezing one and then the other.
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    How do I draw on eyebrows?
    Community Answer
    Follow the same steps mentioned in the article as a guideline for your brow shape, then use a brow gel and setting powder to complete (E.L.F's brow kit is perfect for beginners).
  • Question
    How long does it take for eyebrows to grow back out after trimming?
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    It usually takes 3-4 days until you begin to see the new hair growth, but it also depends on your hair growth pace.
  • Question
    How can I know when to stop plucking?
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    After plucking a few hairs, let go and look in a mirror to see you're not over plucking. Continue doing this until you're happy. Or, using a pencil, draw a line under your brow. Pluck the stray hairs underneath the line that you've made. This way you're staying within the limit.
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    How often should I pluck my eyebrows when shaping them?
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    Eyebrows grow at different rates for different people, so it's totally up to you! When you see the hairs growing back and think they need to go again, just pluck them.
  • Question
    Can I do my eyebrows and still look natural?
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    Yes. When applying eyebrow makeup, use the product lightly. Try drawing them in lightly at the beginning of your eyebrow and then drawing the rest a little darker.
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    What is the best way to keep track of tweezers? I constantly misplace mine.
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    I would recommend buying a little nail set from the drugstore. Tweezers are usually included and they come in a cute little pouch that it's much more difficult to misplace. Look for one in a bright color so you can easily find it in your handbag.
  • Question
    How do I get my eyebrows done professionally?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Call a salon that does brows, schedule an appointment, and go in to get your brows done.
  • Question
    I've always gone a bit over-the-top with stuff, like shaving my legs when my mum told me to only shave my top of my lip. She doesn't trust me anymore. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    You could always try getting it done professionally. Also, try asking your mum if she'll give you another chance.
  • Question
    When the end of the eyebrow is noticeably above the beginning of the eyebrow, it can give you a fierce, almost angry look. What does this mean?
    Community Answer
    People just have different shapes of eyebrows, and yes, different shapes of eyebrows can sometimes appear to express certain emotions even if the person has a neutral facial expression. Eyebrows like those you describe can, indeed, look fierce or angry, simply because that is the shape that most people's eyebrows go into when they make an angry face.
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    How do I shape thin and short eyebrows?
    Community Answer
    You can use makeup or you can get them micro bladed or tattooed on to give them fullness and shape.
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    It hurts whenever I try to pluck my eyebrows, what can I do to help that?
    Community Answer
    Buy a numbing cream, they can be found at most pharmacies. Apply it to your skin and wait for it to start to tingle, then pluck your hairs out.
  • Question
    Should I highlight my eyebrows if I have extra, unwanted hairs?
    Community Answer
    It depends on the look you are trying to go for. If you are looking for a more natural, "I don't care" look, you can leave the hairs there, but if you are more clean cut, I suggest you remove the unwanted hairs before highlighting.
  • Question
    How can I make sure that I don't mess up?
    I like sushi
    Top Answerer
    Don't overpluck. Take it easy at first or look into booking an appointment with a professional.
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