Editor Trudi Brewer says fluffy; well-groomed brow will make or break your makeup look, not to mention add a youthful boost to your face. Here's how to groom an on-trend shape and style to your brows using three new, natural, brilliant brow tools to update any makeup wardrobe.
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Brow Lamination
An upright ‘90s-looking on-trend brow back, and over #21,000 on Instagram, brow lamination (see our review) is a god send for anyone who wants a no-fuss, well groomed- looking brow. This semi-permanent treatment offers perfectly placed, brushed-up brows that stay that way for at least two months. An in-salon treatment, it’s fast and effective, which involves restructuring brows and setting them into a new shape using a fixing product that helps straighten curved hairs and improve symmetry. Essentially it’s perming the brow hairs straight into a brushed-up shape that will also help to fill gaps and give the appearance of fuller-looking brows.
Nude by Nature Precision Brow Mascara, $30
A brow mascara or gel is the best way to keep your laminated brows in place all day. The latest has a brilliant petite precision brush to capture every hair regardless of how tiny, and it keeps brow hair standing to attention all day. The 100 per cent natural ingredients include candelilla wax and pro-vitamin B5 that help nourish brow hairs (they can become dry and brittle after multiple lamination treatments) and two shades Blonde and pictured below Brown.
Natural brows
A close second, and let’s face it, they also look laminated, is the untouched natural brow with #896,000 hits (the easiest look, because usually you are blessed to be born with defined brows like this) on Instagram. It’s a trend that is all about sticking to what god gave you and subtly grooming the shape to fill in any gaps while keeping that I-just-got-out-of-bed, minimalist look and feel to your brow style.
Nude by Nature Natural Definition Brow Palette, $40.
You get options with a brow palette, and powder is the best way to add definition and colour, fill in gaps and extend the brow tail without leaving the tell-tale signs of makeup behind. A luminous highlight shade accentuates under the arch, while the coloured shades help add depth and definition to your brown shape. The ingredients are 100 per cent natural but contain active ingredients like Australian Kakadu Plum, Quandong and desert lime. The double-ended brush, travel-friendly compact, and built-in mirror mean you can have great-looking brows anywhere or anytime.
Fluffy Brows
Feathered-looking brows have been on our radar for a few years, and with #517,00 hits on the gram, it looks like they are here to stay regarding trends. This look requires you to brush up the brow hairs (or have lamination) but leave them looking relaxed and natural (which requires less plucking, so don’t be tempted to tweeze out those strays under the brow) with a little bit of pencilling to fake those strokes where you need a few extra hairs.
Nude by Nature DEFINING BROW PENCIL, $25.
Once you find a creamy brow pencil, you stick with it, and this newbie is epic. The integrated spoolie brush on the end of the pencil helps groom and define the brows. At the same time, the colour is enriched with Australian macadamia vitamin E, jojoba and mango seed oils. These ingredients not only help keep the brow hair looking glossy the condition the hair at the same time. There are three shades, Blonde, Medium Brown and pictured here Dark Brown.
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