She said with a raised brow…
Microblading, powdered, high arch, 90’s brows, the list goes on.
Let’s talk fashion. Not sure about you, but I’ve always loved it. Trying to stay on top, or one step ahead of the looks while still keeping it classic has always been my goal. A big part of looking current is not only about your clothes and shoes, but also your accessories. We all recognize that jewelry, purses, belts or no belts, and even your phone and its accessories are a crucial part of being “in style” these days. But for many of us, our biggest accessories we have are actually from the neck up. Hair and makeup have always been an integral part of fashion, and one of my favorites for so many reasons. Even before I worked as a hairstylist, I grew up in the 80’s and my hair was huge! Fluffy and feathered, long and permed, the style intentionally mimicking that of fashion models or musicians. My hair was a force to be reckoned with and I wore it proudly. Hiding under all that hair was a face highlighted with pale pink and lilac eyeshadow and my all time favorite shade of pale lilac lipstick before it was discontinued. None of this would have looked the same without my Brooke Shields copy cat eyebrows. Thick and gently arched, those babies were on point! As the years passed I was always complimented on my natural brow shape when I was having them maintained by waxing. Kept on the fuller side and very natural looking, it was nothing I ever had to give much thought. Well that sure came to a screeching halt.
My grandmother and me in 1990. Drawing hair inspo from Gloria Estefan, still wearing my favorite “Lilas” lipstick, and my natural brows never looked better. ;)
Now let’s talk brows and aging. Ladies, you know how other women always say “just wait,” when referring to the dreaded hormone mayhem called menopause? Well, I always thought they must be exaggerating, or these are women that don’t like to put in the effort, or they must have just given up. Boy do I stand corrected! Menopause has wreaked havoc on me in so many ways. One of the most frustrating is the thinning of my eyebrows. I started noticing a couple years ago and now it’s to the point where I can’t leave the house without filling mine in if I want to look like myself still. Not only is it one of the first things people notice since it’s on your face, but it truly does make a big difference on how youthful you look. Determined to not give in; I have tried countless brow solutions out there, short of the more permanent micro-blading. I’m not saying anything is wrong with micro blading. As a matter of fact, I would have jumped on that bandwagon long ago if I wasn’t such a perfectionist that I don’t trust anyone to make my brows look exactly how I would like them. This part of my personality is usually a positive but if i’m being honest, can sometimes hold me back due to my fear of less than “perfect” results.
In walks The Brow Trio! Game changer, ladies!
This truly couldn’t be easier. The stencils make it so quick and easy, which for me is the name of the game! No “drawing” on strokes of hair, or having to free hand the shape. You simply pat the sponge in the jar of tinted pomade and while holding the stencil in place, you tap the color on with the sponge. The result is the most natural I have found. There is a slight learning curve. Take some time to play when you first receive your kit. It took me a bit to realize that I needed a more narrow and shorter stencil than the one that fit perfectly over my brows. The goal is to fill in vs to cover the entire area and also tapping the sponge takes less pressure than you would imagine for the best results. Also, the color they suggest is spot on. They even have some tutorials on their website with great tips. The whole kit is $38. and it has lasted me a few months already. Oh, and they offer a 10% discount for being on the mailing list. Moral of the story, great brows are possible at any age.
One last thing, there are so many people dealing with loss of brow hair for reasons besides menopause; thyroid, cancer treatment, over tweezing in the 90’s, to name a few. Sharing our stories with one another can only help. Thanks to Evelyn, I’m sharing mine with you.