Great-looking brows maketh the woman according to our style director Louise Hilsz, who shares her quest for a fluffy, boy brow to frame her beautiful face - here’s her journey.
To say I am brow obsessed is an understatement. I was born with fine, blonde brows and have always dreamed of luscious, naturally thick, boy-looking brows. I even stopped plucking them when I was 20 (I’m now 38) because I knew I could potentially be thinning my best assets. So, I have searched for enhancement in many places. First, I tried microblading, and then an ombré soft powdered treatment by the amazing Emma Grundy from Leora (the best cosmetic tattooist in the business in my mind). I then started going to the fabulous Annie Bargiacchi from Annie’s Beauty Room. Every eight weeks, I invest in a lamination treatment (which is essentially brow perming), which I love, but it can make your brows fragile. While it’s one of my favourite beauty treatments, my quest for a bigger, thicker, bushier brow was always out of my reach. Until I discovered Revitabrow Advanced Eyebrow Condition after being recommended by Annie, a serum-like conditioner, which I call the ‘brow elixir of life.’
Revitabrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner, SIZE 3.0mL (4 month supply) $159
What’s in it?
This conditioner is already an award-winning formula, but it puts all that into perspective when I saw results. Made with BioPeptin Complex, which is a protein boost for anorexic brows, lipids, biotin, and green tea extract, as well as vitamin B5 or panthenol (hair loves this stuff). Together, these ingredients condition and strengthen brows while protecting against breakage and boosting growth. Did I mention this conditioner also boosts hair flexibility and shine while delivering dream, beautiful fluffy-looking boy brows to boot?
How to use it?
First thing in the morning after a shower on clean brows. Remember that oil-based makeup removers and cleansers can leave behind a film that may create a barrier between your brows and the brow conditioner. So wash off any residue. Apply a few short strokes onto each eyebrow.
The Result
My problem was chasing the perfect brow. I am investing in serial lamination treatments as I love the full length look. But after some time, I needed to mitigate the brow hair breakage with a brow growth booster. I believe pictures always speak louder than words, and as you can see, the results are real.
How did I use it?
I have applied Revitabrow conditioner every morning for eight weeks, I keep it with my face serum, so I don’t forget to use it daily. The transformation has been amazing. I am just as obsessed with my brows now as I was when I wanted them to be full and fluffy - that said, you do need to be vigilant with this conditioner, and it will work; needless to say, I am one happy customer. Who said seriously good beauty products don’t work?
Here are my top tips
Record the date you start using this product, the brush often looks wet and it’s deceiving how much you are applying or how much is left in the tube. If it’s run out, you will see less hair growth.
Apply to your brows after you have cleansed your skin. I have my morning coffee or style my hair while waiting for it to dry then apply my skincare and makeup.
For an extra boost, apply the serum before bed as well.
I use in combination with my brow tattoo and lamination for a extra full look.
If you love a regular lammy like myself try the Revita Lash and Brow Masque Ultra-Reparative Treatment (another recommendation by my brow Guru Annie). Designed specifically for people who get regular lifts and lammy’s, it keeps them healthy and strong between treatments. The RevitaBrow conditioner stimulates the new growth and the masque nourishes and protects the hair.
Before & After
Hilsz’s laminated brows by Annie’s Beauty Room before and eight weeks after using Revitabrow Advanced Eyebrow Condition. This product was gifted.
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