Our faces are our primary visual cues for communicating, the eyes being the first point of connection. By defining and adjusting the brow, we’re clarifying and animating the messages we are conveying. With the advent of permanent makeup (PMU), achieving the perfect eyebrow design has become more accessible than ever. Let’s explore the art behind it.
Eyebrow Design
Designing the perfect eyebrows involves an in-depth understanding of skin types and identifying the appropriate PMU application to undertake. A skilled PMU artist will assess your face shape, bone structure, natural brow hair growth, and symmetry to create a design that enhances your beauty. Factors such as arch height, brow thickness, and tail length are considered to achieve a balanced and flattering appearance. Collaborating with your artist is essential to achieving your desired look and ensuring you’re both on the same page.
Eyebrow Shape
Your eyes are your messengers therefore your brow shape can have a significant impact on self-expression. Some popular eyebrow shapes to play with include:
1. Soft Arch: a gentle, natural arch that follows the natural curve of the brow bone. Soft and feminine and by far the most popular.
2. High Arch: a more pronounced arch that creates a lifted and defined appearance. Often conveys elegance and sophistication but can appear a little surprised or startled with poor application.
3. Straight Brows: known for its modern and youthful appearance, can help create a calm, balanced, and slightly intense look.
4. S-Shaped Brows: have a slight arch near the beginning and a deeper arch towards the tail. A unique, striking look for the daring.
Your eyebrow shape should complement your facial features and personal style. Your PMU artist will determine the most suitable shape based on your preferences and facial characteristics.
Eyebrow Colour
The right colour is crucial in achieving a natural, seamless look. It should sit in harmony with your hair colour, skin tone, and personality.
Key considerations:
1. Hair Colour Match: for a natural appearance, it’s generally recommended to match the colour of your permanent eyebrows closely to your hair colour. Shade and undertones should complement each other.
2. Skin Tone: warm skin undertones pair well with slightly cooler brown shades, while cooler undertones benefit from warmer shades. One of the best ways to determine your undertone is to look at the veins inside your wrists. If they’re blue or purple, you have a cool undertone. Green means a warm undertone. Can’t tell the difference? You probably have a neutral undertone.
3. Age: As we age, our hair density and eyebrow colour may change. Opting for a shade lighter than your natural hair colour can create a more youthful, subtle effect.
Your PMU artist may swab a few colour options onto your forehead to determine the best match. Their expert knowledge in colour theory will guide you towards the perfect hue.
Conclusion
By carefully considering eyebrow design, shape, and colour, you can achieve a bespoke, natural look that complements your unique features and style. Select a skilled and experienced PMU artist who can inform you of the treatments most suitable to your skin type, to ensure that you achieve the eyebrows you’ve dreamed of.
Embrace life barefaced with permanent brows by The Refinery.
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Words by Sheila Ferneyhough
