How to Hide Pulled Out Eyebrows (Trichotillomania)

Many people agree that one of the first things they see when they look at somebody is someone's eyebrows. Scarce or very few eyebrows pulled out due to trichotillomania can cause someone to become self-conscious and worried about how others will see their brows and what questions people will ask. Going to school or work with little to no eyebrows can be very embarrassing for some people. However, this wikiHow will give you different solutions for this situation.

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Wear a beanie and pull it down to your eyebrows.

  1. This is a casual way to hide pulled eyebrows. If you don't mind wearing a beanie, put one on and pull it slightly down over your brows. You can also do this with a cap by pulling it down so your eyebrows aren't very visible.
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Have your hair cut to create bangs.

  1. Because bangs are casual and they don't give the appearance that you're hiding something, they are a good option for hiding pulled-out brows for a long time. You can either go to a salon and get your bangs cut professionally, or learn how to cut your own bangs properly.
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Draw your eyebrows on.

  1. Follow along with an eyebrow drawing tutorial online to create fuller eyebrows, or draw them out on your own. If you can't draw your own eyebrows on, go to a salon or have someone else show you how to draw eyebrows on.
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Consider completely shaving off both of your eyebrows.

  1. Some people would rather have no eyebrows at all than very few eyebrows. This method is often too drastic for most people; however, if you are a bold person and willing to do this, go for it. Keep in mind, though, that you will likely have to keep shaving off your eyebrows regularly if you don't want them to grow back.
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Try using eyebrow wigs.

  1. If you have very few eyebrows and need completely new ones, try wearing eyebrow wigs. They are usually made of human hair and can stay on your face for up to 2-4 months if they are properly taken care of. [1]
    • There are also fake eyebrow tattoos you can use which often costs less than eyebrow wigs do, but they don't last as long as the wigs might.
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Grow your eyebrows back.

  1. Hiding eyebrows is a temporary solution. It may be best to find ways to let your brows regrow. This can be difficult, but with some alternatives to hair pulling and a couple lifestyle changes, your eyebrows will be back to regular in some time.
    • Eat a healthy diet, get good sleep, find alternatives to pulling your hair, and take multivitamins to get the extra nutrients you need. Consider taking some Biotin, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E vitamins to support hair growth. [2]

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    I need my eyebrows to grow back quickly. What do I do?
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    Eyebrows take a while to grow back, but to make them grow back faster, you should get adequate sleep and eat healthy. Try to stop pulling your eyebrows out by finding other things to do such as playing with a fidget toy, drawing, coloring, etc.
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    I just pulled out a lot of my eyebrows and I don't know what to do to cover them up!
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    If you have short hair, brush some hair down over your eyebrows to create bangs. If you have makeup, draw on your eyebrows. Or, you can wear a baseball cap or beanie and pull it slightly down over your eyebrows.
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      1. ↑ https://www.headcovers.com/resources/beauty/eyebrow-wigs/
      2. ↑ https://us.womensbest.com/blogs/beauty/how-to-grow-thicker-eyebrows

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