In this Venus guide you will find out everything you need to know about how to trim eyebrows, all from the comfort of your own home. Whether you'd like to spend less on professional beauty treatments you can do for yourself, you want to avoid having your eyebrows threaded or you simply want to learn more about the best way to shape eyebrows, this article contains everything you need.
Should You Shape Your Eyebrows at Home?
Although some people worry about how to trim eyebrows, the fact is that, with patience, you can achieve professional results without having to book a beauty salon appointment. Venus offers an entire range dedicated to dermaplaning at home which means you can obtain salon-like, glowing skin without having to leave the privacy of your home. Since dermaplaning tools can be used to trim eyebrows and shape eyebrow hair, shaping eyebrows at home is something everyone can do.
How to Shape Eyebrows at Home
1 – Cleanse
The first thing you need to know about how to trim eyebrows correctly is that grime, makeup and dead skin can all cause problems with respect to accuracy when it comes to various eyebrow shaping methods. However you choose to go about eyebrow hair removal, cleaning the skin in and around your brows will be crucial. Take care not to get any cleanser or soap in your eyes while cleansing, of course. Use the Venus Facial Hair & Skin Care Cleansing Primer with Olay which is ideal for the job. It is dermatologist-tested and acts as an eyebrow cleansing primer to help you get the best results.
2 – Pick the Right Tools
Using a clean spoolie to raise the eyebrows hairs you want to trim is a handy tool to have at your disposal. Some people opt for a pair of scissors instead of an eyebrow razor. If so, make sure yours is curved and very sharp to produce even results across each brow. That said, many people agree that shaping eyebrows accurately is best achieved with a razor. The Venus Dermaplaning Razor tool can achieve very accurate eyebrow hair removal results and it is also suitable for getting rid of so-called peach fuzz on the forehead and elsewhere on the face.
3 – Brush Your Brow Hair
If you want to know how to shape eyebrows the best way, then refrain from brushing eyebrow hairs in an upward direction. This can seem like it is easier to see what you're doing but may lead to patchy results once eyebrows are brushed back into their natural direction again. Instead, only brush the parts of each brow that are closest to one another up, angling them toward the sides of your face with the rest of your eyebrow hair left in its natural position.
4 – Trim Your Hair
Next, trim your eyebrows from the top working down. Use your scissors or eyebrow razor on as few hairs as possible with each stroke, ideally one hair at a time. Ensure your razor or scissor blades are sharp. Note that a Venus Dermaplaning Razor Blade can be exchanged in seconds to help keep you on track with accuracy. Wipe the blade clean from time to time to remove cut hairs and dead skin.
5 – Assess and Evaluate
Understanding how to shape eyebrows at home well means not rushing. It is all too easy to remove an individual eyebrow hair completely instead of just trimming it, for example. Don't proceed without stopping every few strokes to assess your progress. It is easier to go back and trim some more than to try and cover up a section of eyebrow that's been over-trimmed.
6 – Hydrate
Now you know how to shape eyebrows effectively, you should also bear in mind that trimmed and newly shaped eyebrows need to recover, ideally with our Venus Facial Hair & Skin Care Post-Shave Hydration Serum. Apply this serum, which includes hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and witch hazel, to help soothe your skin or use another moisturiser, preferably one made without dyes or fragrances.
7 – Touch Ups
If you have unwanted regrowth that you want to deal with between shaping sessions at home, then the Venus Facial Dermaplaning Trimmer is a discreet tool you can slip into your bag. Battery-powered and quiet, you can use it anywhere to touch up your brows when you don't have your razor to hand. After all, there are plenty of different ways to get eyebrows done!
Other Uses of Facial Razors
Facial razors, such as those in the impressive Venus dermaplaning range, can be used on other parts of the face as well as for shaping eyebrows. This is a good way to proceed for chin hair removal or, for accurate hair removal on the upper lip. Overall, dermaplaning is a face hair removal method that goes beyond shaping and trimming hair since it also provides exfoliation, offering instant, salon-like results for long-lasting, glowing skin.
FAQs About How to Trim Eyebrows
1- Is it Safe to Use a Razor on Eyebrows?
Yes, it is, as most professional beauticians would agree. However, if you want to know how to shape eyebrows with a razor safely, then bear in mind that using the proper tools is paramount. Don't attempt eyebrow hair removal with the same razor you'd use on your bikini line, for example. It isn't designed for this purpose and wouldn't be particularly hygienic.
2- What Are Some Mistakes People Make When Trimming Their Eyebrows?
Don't over-groom your eyebrows. Use your eyebrow razor to work with the natural shape of your eyebrows merely to reduce hair density and length. Knowing how to trim eyebrows naturally, like this, helps to avoid the common error of making your brows look overly arched which won't suit most people. Ensure your brows start directly over your nostrils and that the top of the eyebrow arch is somewhere over your iris, not to either side of it, another common mistake.
3- How Often Should You Trim Your Eyebrows?
When you know how to shape eyebrows properly, the need to trim them so often will diminish. In the end, the frequency of eyebrow hair removal differs from person to person. No more than once a week is necessary, and many people can go for several weeks if they've learned the most effective eyebrow shaping methods.
