Beauty Of 5: A Celebrity Esthetician On The Best Way To Get Star-Studded Brows

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In 2021, eyebrows are a really big thing. As everyone knows, not only are brows the facial feature that helps to frame your face most, but they’re also a simple thing you can clean up every day whether you’re working from home or heading out that will assist you in feeling put together. After all, since we all are wearing masks these days, brows are crucial because they’re the most important thing that gives our face structure that people can still see. Keeping that in mind, not only is having good brows really important, but the way that you get them is crucial as well. MadameNoire got the chance to get some tips from Rene de la Garza, brow technician to Cardi B and Lizzo, on the best way to go about keeping your face’s furry friends well maintained.

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Stay Away From “at Home” Brow Lamination Kits From Amazon

Last year, brow lamination was a big trend. During the process, clients get an “eyebrow perm” from a specialist who applies a cream onto their ‘brows that’s said to straighten them out and leave them semi-permanently shaped into place. Even though the process uses harsh chemicals and takes a little bit of know-how to get right, many “at-home” kits have popped up on the market.

Although some might want to attempt to do it themselves and take the risk, Garza emphasized that for optimal brow health, it’s better to stay safe rather than sorry.

“While brow lamination may seem tempting to try with all of the influencers laminating their own brows at home, this can cause long-term damage to the skin and brow hair,” he explained. “The lamination process involves perming your brows straight. Just like how you wouldn’t perm your own hair at home, the same applies for your brows! Instead, opt for a “faux lamination” styling product like my BROW NATURALE, which gives the look of a fluffy, laminated brow that conditions and softens with no harsh chemicals.”

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A Good Brow Pencil Is Your Friend

If your brows are on the sparse side, having a brow pencil should be a no-brainer. Being quick and easy to use, brow pencils are always a great alternative to pomades and powders for your brows, which can take a little longer to finesse, and a little more makeup experience to make them look right.

“Nobody has perfectly even, full brows, Garza shared, “but a good brow pencil can help disguise the little areas that need a little fullness!”

“I personally love using neutral colors in the brows to make the brows look more natural. It’s always best to take a light-handed approach to your brows, you never want to fill in your brows so much that you can’t see the natural brow hair texture. Check out my waterproof Precision Brow Pencils.”

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Leave Your Brows to the Professionals

Being tempted to touch and tweeze our brows is something everyone faces, especially now with brow technician appointments being harder to come by because of COVID restrictions. That being said, Garza shared that unless you’re tackling a uni-brow, it’s probably best to leave your brows to the professionals.

If the time does come when you do have to do some plucking at home, staying away from magnifying mirrors and opting to tweeze while looking into a regular one, should make it easier to touch up your brows without compromising their shape. Between appointments, Garza recommends Revitabrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner & Serum to help your brows stay healthy.

“Cleaning up the ‘uni-brow’ is totally fine,” he said, “but randomly tweezing your brows in the mirror is a fast track to ruining the shape. Brows are all about proportion, and removing even one wrong hair can totally throw off your angles!”

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Find a Brow Artist You Trust and Stay Loyal and Consistent

Following the last tip, Garza says that once you have a good brow artist that you trust, it’s important to stick to them as much as possible. According to him, because the interpretation of one brow artist regarding how you’d like your brows to look might differ from that of another, patronizing just one who you feel always gets the job done right is the way to go.

“As brow artists, we are creating art and as we all know, art is subjective,” he said. “A ‘high arch’ to one artist can mean something totally different to another artist. When I see a new client in my private studio, we begin the first session with an in-depth consultation and thorough brow mapping so I can be on the same page with my client’s #BROWGOALS. Be sure to book a follow-up appointment for 4-6 weeks after the initial session. This will keep you from being tempted to do your own brows!”

When you have to define your eyebrows within those 4-6 weeks, another trick Garza shared for emphasizing what you do like about your brows instead of what you don’t, is Kelley Baker’s Camo-Light Highlighter Pencil.

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Cleanse and Moisturize Your Brows

Even though you might cleanse your face once or twice a day, have you ever thought about specifically targeting your brows to make sure they’re clean? Speaking on a constantly forgotten step, Garza emphasized that thoroughly removing your daily brow makeup is just as important as removing any other makeup on your skin, especially if you want to avoid pesky eyebrow pimples and unhealthy brows.

“Brow care is just as important as facial care,” he said. “Don’t forget to double cleanse your brows along with your face. Removing brow makeup — pencils, powders, etc — prevents hair follicle congestion, which stunts brow hair growth. Following with a moisturizer like 100% Castor Oil keeps your hair from becoming dry, brittle, and coarse. It’s my go-to recommendation for moisturizing the brows because it smooths and hydrates brow hairs to strengthen, condition, and prevent breakage.”

You can follow René de la Garza on Instagram at @skinmaestro.

Beauty Of 5: A Celeb Esthetician On The Best Way To Get Star-Studded Brows