Lack of Eyebrows
|
|
Problem:
My eyebrows are very thin and go from the inner corner
of my eye to maybe พ the length of my eye (right where
they should be arching). I draw in the rest with a brow
powder, but if I sweat or sleep, the half of the eyebrow
that I've drawn in disappears. I've thought about
tattooing them. Do you have any other suggestions for me?
Solution: There are two potential solutions to
your dilemma, and thankfully neither involves committing
to a tattoo! The first option would be to continue to
use the brow powder you like, but setting it with a brow
sealant after the product has dried. These sealants are
primarily alcohol with some potent film-forming agents,
and they tend to be water- and smudge-resistant. Try
BeneFit's She-Laq ($24) or, better yet, a clear brow gel
such as those from Cover Girl or Max Factor.
Another option is to use a matte finish, waterproof brow
or eye pencil to draw on the sparse portion of your
natural brow. Although I am not a fan of brow pencils,
there are some great ones out there that show a marked
improvement over traditional hard or greasy brow pencils,
though the best of these are rather expensive. Try
M.A.C.'s Eye Brow Pencil ($12.50), Christian Dior's
Powder Eyebrow Pencil ($21), or Lancome's Le Crayon
Poudre for the Brows ($19.50). You may find that using
the pencil and painting over the line with a dab of brow
sealant is your best bet for worry-free wear.
Nevertheless, do keep in mind that it's unrealistic to
expect makeup to stay perfect if you happen to fall
asleep!
I am leery of makeup tattooing, but when you have no
eyebrows hair at all, it is not an option to dismiss
outright. Though I have seen some really bad makeup
tattooing (cosmetic surgeons make a lot of money
removing those mistakes), I have also seen some great
successes. With some careful shopping and interviewing
you may find a talented technician who could work slowly
and artistically and give you the results you are hoping
to see every morning when you wake up and look in the
mirror. |
|
