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  • Question
    How do I tweeze my eyebrows?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    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.
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    How do you get rid of a unibrow?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    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.
  • Question
    How long does it take for eyebrows to grow back after being shaved off?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    It can take a few months before they have completely filled in, but you should notice substantial regrowth after about 6 weeks.
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    What will happen if you shave off your eyebrows?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    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.
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    What can I do if I waxed all of my eyebrows off?
    Community Answer
    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.
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    Can I use a normal razor, or do I have to use a specifically designed razor for eyebrows?
    Community Answer
    Use an eyebrow razor, as a normal razor is dangerous to use near your eyes, and it will not give you detailed brows.
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    Can I draw eyebrows using an eyebrow pencil and an old mascara?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    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.
  • Question
    Is it easy to cut oneself using the razor? I want to try using one, but I'm too scared that I might end up hurting myself.
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    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.
  • Question
    Does shaving eyebrows depends on the shape of the face?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    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.
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    Which one is better to shape the brows: razor or waxing? I recently waxed my eyebrows shapes, and it came out fine.
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    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.
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