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    What color should I do my eyebrows?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Generally, your brows should be one to two shades darker than your hair and less vibrant. So if your hair is a dark blonde, a cool light brown would be a great choice.
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    What color eyebrow pencil should I use?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Select a color 1-2 shades lighter than your brows. This will allow the pencil to blend in and prevent your brows from looking heavy or severe.
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    Are eyebrows supposed to be lighter or darker than your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Brows should generally be slightly darker than your hair color. However, lightening your brows a few shades can soften your features and may be a good option if your hair is very dark.
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    What color should I do my eyebrows if I have blonde hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Blondes generally look best with light brown eyebrows. Make sure to choose a cool ash shade; warm colors look very unnatural in the brows.
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    When you specify color of hair, is that your natural color or the highlighted/colored tint?
    Madison Buckwalter
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    Generally you would match eyebrow color to the color of your roots, assuming your hair color is natural.
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    I have medium to dark brown hair. What shade is best for my eyebrows?
    Madison Buckwalter
    Community Answer
    When matching eyebrow color to natural hair color, it is best to match to the color of your roots. If you are still unsure, always lean towards the lighter end. So in this case, I would recommend a medium brown color so that it isn't too overpowering. You can always choose something darker later, but it takes longer to grow out dye than it does to simply re-dye it.
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    I have gray hair and gray eyebrows. What color should I use on my eyebrows?
    Community Answer
    Light brown. You want them to be just barely visible for a more natural look.
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    My complexion is fair, but my hair is black and brown. Which type of eyebrow pencil suits me?
    Belle K.
    Top Answerer
    Use a brown; it won't make your skin too light and won't make your hair look too dark. A slightly dark medium brown should look good.
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    Eyebrows for blue hair?
    Community Answer
    Black eyebrows look the best, as they are a neutral color to go with anything. A darker shade of blue would look good too.
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    I have white hair and a fair complexion. I'd like a slight grey brow, or should it be brown?
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    A brown brow would probably be too dark. Try the slight grey. If worse comes to worst, you can dye brown over the grey.
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