Brows: 4 mistakes that harden your face

Brows structure the face more than any other detail. Well shaped, they open up the eyes and rejuvenate; poorly done, they harden. Here are the four mistakes I correct most often.

1. Making them too thin

A too-thin line ages you and freezes your expression. Better to respect the natural growth and fill the gaps than to redraw everything.

2. One single, too-dark colour

A natural brow isn't uniform: lighter at the base, denser toward the tail. Choosing a shade slightly lighter than your hair and working in small strokes looks real.

3. Too much product at once

Pencil or pomade go on in light, hair-by-hair strokes. A heavy hand creates a "drawn-on" effect you notice immediately.

4. Forgetting to brush and set

Brushing upward before and after shapes the brow. A clear setting gel holds everything in place all day, without stiffness.

In short

A good brow is barely visible: it simply sets off the rest of the face. It's a matter of placement and restraint.

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