How to Draw Eyebrows

Eyebrows define the face and are an important part of how we express our emotions. Because of that, small changes in the shape and color of your eyebrows can have a big impact on your facial expression. ^{[1] X Research Source} People choose to draw eyebrows for a variety of reasons. Some people feel unsatisfied with their natural brows because they are too pale to be seen or have a nice shape. Others have lost their eyebrows because of illness and simply want to keep the original eyebrow shape on the face. Regardless of the reason, you can use a variety of techniques when drawing eyebrows.

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Basic eyebrow drawing

Prepare for makeup. Before applying makeup, your facial skin should be clean, moisturized and no longer wet. If you are applying full face makeup, be sure to complete the following steps before drawing your eyebrows:

Start with a primer. Primer will keep makeup from smudging and not drifting for a long time. This is extremely important when you want to keep the natural eyebrow contour on the skin.
Next, use a makeup sponge to spread a thin layer of foundation. Then add concealer on the area of skin that you want to cover. Spread the cream evenly with a makeup sponge or fingertips.
Many people only use bronzer or blush, but if you want to use both, apply the highlighter first. Once you’ve completed these steps, you can move on to drawing eyebrows. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Apply a little colorless powder on the brow area. The powder will help keep the foundation and concealer in place. In addition, powder also makes the skin look smooth and dry. If the eyebrow area is wet, the eyebrow line will drift. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Combine black and brown eyeshadow to create a color that closely resembles your hair color. You will use this color combination to draw the eyebrow base. Combining black with one or more brown tones will often produce the most natural looking color. A little black eyeshadow combined with light brown will make the pastel look more natural, while the brown will soften the roughness of the jet black. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Create a basic eyebrow shape with eyeshadow color combinations. Use an eyebrow brush to create the shape of your eyebrows. Draw along the brow bone to help you shape your brows. If drawn away from the brow bone line, your eyebrows will look fake. On the other hand, you can try different brow shapes before deciding which one suits your face.

If you don’t have an eyebrow brush, you can use a cotton swab instead. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Use a pencil to add individual “hairs”. You will need a pointed dark brown eyebrow pencil. Draw small lines from below the eyebrow line away from the nose position. A few “hairs” that aren’t completely aligned with the brow line will make the brows not so perfect and look like natural brows. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Brush a very thin layer of shadow over your newly drawn brows. The gloss layer will keep the eyebrows from smudging for about 24 hours.

If you feel the gloss makes your eyebrows look too shiny, you can add a layer of colorless powder. The powder will create a matte effect without any shine. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Shaping pale eyebrows

Maintain eyebrow shape. Even if your natural brows aren’t bold and hard to see, it’s important to keep them neatly trimmed. By keeping the eyebrow shape neatly trimmed, you will have a clear limit when drawing. Therefore, you should pluck or wax the outer eyebrow growth. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Even if you’re not satisfied with the natural shape of your brows, try to draw in the glaze while shaping your new brows. Drawing eyebrows according to their inherent shape will look more natural than without a pattern.

Apply eyeshadow on eyebrows. Use an eyebrow brush to apply eyeshadow and brush along the brows. Start at the outer edge and work your way towards the nose, in the opposite direction of hair growth.

Unlike the basic eyebrow drawing, the eyeshadow here is used to create a thick feeling for the natural eyebrows. You will be choosing a lighter shade of chalk in this step. If you have fair skin and light hair, use a neutral gray-brown color. If you have dark skin and hair, replace it with a neutral dark brown. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Shape eyebrows with eyebrow pencil. Use natural eyebrows as the limit when shaping eyebrows. Apply eyeshadow on brows in small, light strokes until you are satisfied with the shape and thickness of your brows.

Choosing an eyebrow pencil color that closely matches your hair and skin color is very important. ^{[10] X Research Source} You should try to find one that is similar to your natural hair color but slightly darker. If you dye your hair, choose a color that is close to your current hair color instead of your current eyebrow color for a more natural look.

Avoid lengthening the tail of the eyebrow. Place the eyebrow pencil slanting from the tip of the nose to the eyebrow. The point where the pencil meets the brow bone is the end of the eyebrow. Stretching beyond this point will make the brows look unnatural. ^{[11] X Research Source}

Fix over-trimmed eyebrows

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Raise eyebrows. The first thing you should do to fix over-trimmed eyebrows is to stop plucking and waxing. The best way to have a beautiful eyebrow shape is to grow your eyebrows back for about a year.

Using an eyebrow razor to shape will stimulate eyebrows to grow back. ^{[12] X Research Source}
If you really can’t stop plucking your eyebrows, try to wait for them to grow back in three weeks before plucking. ^{[13] X Research Source} Frequent eyebrow plucking can affect hair follicles, creating long-term damage. ^{[14] X Research Source}

Fill in the gaps. Many people have gaps in their brows and this is even more worrisome with over-trimmed brows.

Use an eyebrow pencil or brush with an eyebrow brush. Choose a pencil or powder that is the same color as your natural brow color. Filling your brows with both of these products will make them look more natural.
When using a sharp-pointed pencil, draw thin lines that resemble natural brow hairs.
Cleverly brush off excess color with a clean makeup brush.
Add a layer of color and continue brushing away the excess color. Repeat the process until your brows are as dark as desired.
Use extra gel to keep your drawn brows from drifting throughout the day. ^{[15] X Research Source}

Use colored eyebrow mascara. Like eyelash mascara, eyebrow mascara (sometimes called eyebrow gel) accentuates brows by enveloping individual hairs, making them appear longer, darker, and more defined. Choose a gel with a color close to your natural hair color and brush from the tip of the eyebrow to the end. Eyebrow mascara is also effective in shaping and keeping the shape of the brows throughout the day. ^{[16] X Research Source}

Advice

When finished, compare both brows to make sure they are drawn fairly evenly. Don’t worry about small differences because no one has exactly the same natural eyebrows.
If you’re having trouble drawing the basic shape of your brows, try using an eyebrow stencil as a model. ^{[17] X Research Source} This type of device is available in cosmetic stores.
If you want to make your eyebrows look natural, avoid creating sharp corners or square points. However, if your eyebrows have a natural curvature, don’t try to draw them horizontally. ^{[18] X Research Sources}

Steps

Basic eyebrow drawing

Shaping pale eyebrows

Fix over-trimmed eyebrows

Advice

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