Designing the Perfect Brow

Have you ever wondered why we have eyebrows?
What are their purpose and function?
Why would anyone have two (or for some, one!) patches of hair over the eyes?
According to Sadr, Jarudi and Sinha, the eyebrows may be remnants of our evolutionary ancestors (2003).
Our primate ancestors had hair all over their faces and, slowly, the amount of hair on the face was reduced. Being that the eyebrows survived our evolutionary history, they must be around for a purpose.
However, the eyebrows arguably play a far more important role in communication and the revelation of emotions. Furthermore, studies have shown that the eyebrows play a key role in facial recognition. Today, cleanly trimmed eyebrows have come to be associated with beauty. Many women tweeze or wax their eyebrows and even men have gotten into the habit of trimming their unwanted brow hair.

Communication

How do people use the eyebrows to communicate non-verbally?
What roles do the eyebrows play?
What messages can be sent through eyebrow gestures?
Research has shown that eyebrows play am important role in non verbal communication.

Facial Recognition

The eyebrows play an inherently important role in face recognition, as well as aiding in discriminating between male and female faces.
Researchers found that eyebrows aided in facial recognition because they are a constant feature; they remain a stable facial feature.

Anatomy and Physiology of the Hair

Types of Hair

Hair formation actually begins before birth.
The shape size, and normal function of the hair follicle is genetically determined, as well as secretion activity and the depth of the hair shaft.

Stages of Hair Growth

How much hair you have is predetermined by genetics.
Hair growth is also affected by age and hormones.

Reshaping and defining eyebrows can be an art form in itself.

Well groomed eyebrows can frame and complete the face.

Ideal Brow Shape Activity

Using the measuring guidelines shown below print the face template and practice creating the ideal brow.

The objective when working with any face shape is to create symmetry and balance. The Oval face shape has been considered the most desirable, because it provides a background for the precise proportion of the other facial features.

This standard shape was determined by overlapping the various face shapes. The converging lines gave birth to the oval face. However, other facial shapes are just as attractive.

We must work to enhance the clients face shape and highlight the features that are most pleasing.

The client consultation is the time for the practitioner to set the most professional image and inspire confidence in the client.

The consultation should be the time to inform the client about what the procedure entails and what to expect, as well as give tips for better results.

As with any profession, it is essential to have the proper tools to provide the best service to your clients.

The proper tools will help you maximize efficiency and make it easier to perform the service.

Preparation

Preparation is as important as the service it self.
Good lighting is important to a waxing treatment area. Incandescent lighting is the most flattering and is the closest to natural light
Choose music that is relaxing and not offensive. This helps to relax the client and put there anxiety about the procedure at ease
The treatment table should be at a height that is comfortable and healthy for the back and spine.

Waxing can get messy, so the treatment table should b e protected with a fitted sheet and covered with a paper-liner.

Clients can be particular about hair removal services. Hair removal is a personal service and good results are important to clients.
The most common problem with hair removal is poor technique.
We have included step-by-step procedures for you to follow when practicing specific techniques

When it comes to brow design, trimming is not something that is usually done. I personally feel that trimming can help make your job a lot easier.
When you trim long, and unruly hair, it helps you asses the hairs that you intend to remove, it also eliminates the chance of long hairs that were meant to remain from falling into the wax.
You will also notice some peoples eyebrow hair naturally grows in a downward fashion, when you trim these brows it can create the arch in itself and you may not need to wax.

Eyebrow waxing is the most commonly requested service. Applying the wax as well as learning hand coordination takes practice. Once you have mastered the waxing technique and clients feel comfortable and satisfied, they may very well consider waxing other areas of the body or returning for other treatments.

Tweezing can be performed before or after waxing. I prefer to tweeze after waxing to remove any stray hairs that were left behind and to begin sculpting the shape of the brow.

Choosing fill-in color is both an objective and subjective decision.

It is based on the esthetic point of view of the professional and the client, coupled with some color guidelines.

Filling in sparse brows with pencil and powder can add that sense of balance to the brow.

The pencil can help you design a flattering shape while the powder will dull the shine and give a more natural appearance to the look.

Highlighting the brow with concealer can give a bold and defined finish to the eyebrows.

Choose a concealer that is a shade lighter then the clients skin tone.