Eyebrows are designed to protect our eyes fromsweat, dust and debris, strong light. Due to the muscle that the eyebrows have, they can actively move, helping us express emotions, both positive and negative, joy, surprise, fear and others. The facial expression depends on the shape of the eyebrows, regardless of their movement. Therefore, the shape must undoubtedly be in harmony with the oval and features of the face, the shape of the eyes and many other factors. Eyebrows have hair, the thickness and color of which depends on the characteristics of the body. The color of the eyebrows should also be in harmony with the color of the hair, eyes, skin. By nature, the color of the hair and skin match, or the eyebrows are slightly darker than the hair. However, today, getting carried away with dyeing hair on the head, you should not forget about the eyebrows. After all, black thick eyebrows will not suit a blonde, and thin and light ones will not suit a brunette. Too thick eyebrows will not be difficult to correct, pluck and give them the desired shape. But if the eyebrows are thin, the number of hairs is small, what to do then? How to make eyebrows thick, dark, and shiny? To achieve the optimal effect, you should devote no less time to your eyebrows than we usually devote to hair, or, for example, facial skin. To do this, you only need 10-15 minutes a day, as well as a minimum of money, and at home you can turn your eyebrows from thin and colorless into beautiful and thick. The main principle of eyebrow care will be stimulating their growth, strengthening hair follicles, giving the hairs elasticity, silkiness and shine. When choosing care products, it is not necessary to chase expensive advertised drugs. It is worth trusting the experience of our mothers and grandmothers and using folk recipes for masks and compresses, nourishing products prepared at home.
Combing and massaging the eyebrows
Regular, daily brushing and massageeyebrows will help make them thicker, improve blood circulation in the skin, which, in turn, can effectively transport nutrients to the bulbs. This promotes hair growth, makes the hair itself thicker, darker and more elastic. In addition, the brush massages the skin well, exfoliates dead cells, and prevents hairs from growing in. Combing and massage can be supplemented with various nourishing products, the recipes for which we will give below. Combing should be done with a hard brush, which can be a toothbrush, or a mascara brush, which should be thoroughly washed. Eyebrows are combed first against the hair growth, and then in the direction of growth. When combing, you can observe the loss of individual hairs, but this is only for the better. After all, vigorous combing helps to get rid of weak hairs, after which new, stronger ones will grow in their place. Massage of the skin of the eyebrows should also be done daily. It is point pressure on the eyebrows with the pads of the fingers. The movements should be directed from the bridge of the nose to the temples, along the eyebrow line. You can lightly pinch the skin or make vibrating movements. This is an excellent tool not only for stimulating hair growth, but also for relieving headaches, fatigue and eye strain.
Masks for growth and denseness of eyebrows
Using a rich arsenal of naturalcosmetics that nature has gifted us with, you can achieve good stimulation of eyebrow growth, give the hairs thickness, strength, elasticity and shine. The best means for this will be eyebrow masks, regular use of which will give the desired result.
- Mask made of marigold tincture
You can easily make calendula alcohol tincturebuy at a pharmacy, but you can also make it yourself. To do this, pour 1 tbsp. of dry crushed calendula flowers with 10 tbsp. of vodka, let it brew in a dark, cool place for at least a day, and preferably 2-3 days. The finished tincture should be filtered well. Before use, the required amount of calendula tincture is diluted with boiled water in a 1:1 ratio, a cotton pad or a piece of bandage or gauze is moistened in it, applied to the eyebrow area and held for at least an hour. The procedure should be carried out 2-3 times a week until visible results appear.
- Mask with rum or cognac
It is necessary to mix 1 tbsp.rum or cognac with 1 tbsp. castor oil, heat the mixture in a water bath, without bringing to a boil. Soak cotton pads or gauze in the mixture, apply to the eyebrow area, put a towel on top so that the mixture does not dry too quickly. Keep the mask on the eyebrows for about 20-30 minutes, it is better to do it at night, and repeat the procedure 2-3 times a week.
- Mask with figs
You can buy dried figs in any supermarket.You also need to buy milk, preferably with a high percentage of fat. Dried figs should be thoroughly chopped in a blender, boiled in milk until a homogeneous mushy mixture is formed, cooled. The gruel can be applied directly to the eyebrow area, and it is better to cover it with special paper for compresses on top, which is not subject to impregnation. Put a towel on and keep the mask for 20-30 minutes. The procedure should be repeated at least 2-3 times a week.
Oily eyebrow compresses
Vegetable oils are a universal remedy forof the whole body. It helps to improve the skin condition, stimulate hair growth, provide intensive nutrition to hair follicles. Various oil compresses are good for eyebrow thickness and growth, especially with the addition of castor and burdock oil, which have proven themselves well in hair care.
- Compress of olive, castor and linseed oil
Mix equal amounts of the above thoroughly.oils. Oils can have different densities, so some mixtures are difficult to mix until smooth. To do this, warm the oil mixture slightly in a steam bath, then the oils will become liquid and mix well. Soak cotton pads in the oil mixture, apply to the eyebrow area. Put special compress paper or parchment (baking paper) on top, wrap with a bandage and apply a warm dressing. The paper will prevent the bandage and dressing from absorbing the oil. Keep the compress on the eyebrows for at least 20 minutes, then remove excess oil from the eyebrows.
- Compress of almond, peanut and peach oil
Prepare the mixture in the same way as in the previous recipe.The oils are taken in equal quantities. The oil mixture can be stored for a long time in a cool, dark place. However, before use, it should be slightly warmed and shaken. This can be done by lowering the bottle of oil into hot water. Warm oil in the compress will work more effectively. The compress should be made similar to the previous recipe. Wrapping the compress with a warm bandage or towel also enhances the effect.
- Compression from jojoba oil
This is the most valuable oil used in care.for skin and hair. This unique product is a bit like butter, as it thickens considerably when solidified and becomes whitish. Its structure can also be compared to that of beeswax, only much more liquid. Jojoba oil contains various amino acids and proteins necessary for hair growth. The oil saturates the skin and hair follicles with moisture and nutrients. It is so well absorbed by the skin that it leaves no excess that needs to be washed off. To prepare the compress, you need to take a small amount of jojoba oil and heat it in a water bath. You can add a few drops of essential oil – orange, lavender, rosemary. Make the compress similar to the previous recipe.
Eyebrow and makeup correction
As already mentioned above, the correct formEyebrows give expression to the entire face. Eyebrows that are in harmony with the rest of the facial features can give a unique charm, draw attention to the eyes, and even make them larger. Also, beautiful eyebrows can distract attention from the flaws on the face. To give the desired shape to the eyebrows, they need to be corrected. In beauty salons, this procedure can be performed by a specialist. However, you can pluck your eyebrows yourself at home. It is best to correct the eyebrows after a bath or hot shower, or you should steam your face a little beforehand. Then the pores will open, and the hairs will be removed much less painfully. First, you should comb the eyebrow upwards so that the extra hairs are clearly visible. They need to be plucked along the growth line, starting from the bridge of the nose and moving towards the temple. After removing all the extra hair, you need to wipe the skin with a disinfectant solution or alcohol tonic. A radical measure to give the eyebrows the desired color and shape will be tattooing. However, if you are not ready for such measures, then you can dye your eyebrows with a special dye for eyebrows and eyelashes. You should not use hair dye for this, as it is aggressive for the delicate skin of the eyelids and can cause an allergic reaction. You can also create visually thick eyebrows with the help of makeup. You should use a special eyebrow pencil with a brush, choose it according to the color of your hair, and apply it in short thin lines that imitate hairs. It is also good to tint your hair with shadows - gray or brown, this will give them additional width and volume. We recommend reading: