If the eyes are the window to the soul, then the eyebrows are their frame. Eyebrows are one of the most important features to enhance your look and frame your face, making eyebrow maintenance a critical step in any beauty routine. However, with a plethora of makeup and care products, including pencils, pens, gels, threading, waxing, tweezing, microblading, and more, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what’s best for you and your lifestyle. That’s why we’ve created this ultimate brow guide to help you understand the most popular eyebrow grooming options: eyebrow waxing, eyebrow shaping, and permanent eyebrow makeup.

Eyebrow Waxing

One of the most classic and popular choices for eyebrow grooming is eyebrow waxing. This technique involves applying a gentle, warm facial wax to unwanted hair around and between the eyebrows, and then quickly removing it using a cloth strip. This leaves behind clean, crisp lines, pulling hairs out from the root. Because of its deep penetration, eyebrow waxing offers long-lasting results — you can typically go up to four weeks between appointments.

For best results at your eyebrow waxing appointment, show up with clean skin devoid of any lotions, makeup, or other products. Avoid any harsh skincare treatments or prolonged sun exposure in the days leading up to your appointment, and make sure the hair is long enough for the wax to properly grip. Let your esthetician know if you’re taking any medications, have any skin conditions, or are on your menstrual cycle, as these can all affect skin sensitivity and the waxing process.

Eyebrow Shaping

A step beyond eyebrow waxing, eyebrow shaping is an all-encompassing service that utilizes waxing, tweezing, and trimming to create the ultimate brow shape for your face. Whereas eyebrow waxing typically removes stray hairs, eyebrow shaping will create the ideal brow arch, tail, and thickness to complement your facial features and aesthetic goals.

You can opt for eyebrow shapes that soften, define, or lift your features. You can go bold or do something soft and natural. Using all the methods listed above, your esthetician will transform your eyebrows into a precise and tidy shape that highlights your preferred features and evens out your facial symmetry.

Permanent Eyebrows

If you want to add more brow hairs rather than remove them, permanent eyebrows are a great solution. This semi-permanent treatment, also known as microblading or brow tattooing, involves depositing pigment beneath the skin’s surface to create the illusion of fuller, perfectly shaped eyebrows. The results last for months or even years, giving you a low-maintenance beauty routine that will help you feel confident and put together every day without effort.

During your permanent makeup appointment, your technician will work with you to map out the color, shape, and thickness that best suits your face. Once you’re happy with the results, they’ll use a fine blade, similar to a tattoo gun, to deposit the pigment. The pigment is deposited more superficially than tattoo ink, however, leading to its semi-permanent results rather than lifelong commitment. The results are immediately fuller, perfectly-styled brows that gradually and naturally fade over time.

Whether you want to treat yourself to permanent eyebrows, eyebrow waxing, or expert shaping, your local nail salon in Newport Beach can provide spa treatment solutions that make your daily beauty routine easier and leave you feeling more confident day-to-day. To learn more or book an appointment, contact Newport Nails online or visit us at The Landing or one of our other convenient locations today, and let us know how we can service your permanent makeup and waxing needs.