Here’s how to do your own eyebrows at home - according to beauty experts

Salons in the UK are now able to offer eyebrow treatments, after being restricted from doing so during the lockdown period.

But if you’re struggling to get an appointment, or would prefer to tend to your brows at home, there are certain things you should and shouldn’t do when plucking, waxing and generally looking after your eyebrows, according to beauty experts.

Here’s what you need to know to get the perfect brows from the comfort of your own home.

What should I do before I start doing my brows?

Before doing your own eyebrows, you need to make sure the area is free of makeup and clean.

Health Practitioner and skin/beauty specialist Tammy Richards, at PureOptical, explains that “You should be makeup free when shaping your brows,” even from makeup that is not around the eye area.

“Any make up will give a false representation of the overall look of the face and mean that you are likely to remove more hairs than initially desired.”

What’s the best way to pluck or wax my eyebrows?

There are different techniques you can use when plucking or waxing your brows to get your desired shape.

Ms Richards explains that when plucking or waxing your eyebrow hairs, you should start from the lowest point of the brow and then work your way up.

Target the obvious hairs first and then work on the shape you want.

To achieve your desired eyebrow shape, and to avoid making any mistakes, Ms Richards explains, “An oldie but a goodie – my top tip is to draw your desired brow shape with an eyebrow pencil or liner and then remove the hairs that fall outside the line. This is fool proof and safeguards you from making any mistakes.”