A Guide to Brow Shapes and Eyebrow Waxing
Eyebrow waxing is arguably one of the most common types of waxing services provided. While the process of receiving a wax is fairly simple, it’s important to know what you want from your waxing session. Combine it with a brow lamination to get the most out of one trip to Denver Waxing!
What is eyebrow waxing?
Eyebrow waxing is the use of a hot wax (we use hard wax at Denver Waxing) to remove unwanted hairs from the areas surrounding the eyebrow. By pulling from the root, hair removal lasts longer and grows back finer. During the process of removing the unwanted hair, a professional will also shape the eyebrow, allowing for the perfect brow look.
The benefits of eyebrow waxing
The benefits of waxing are simple. Let’s go over a few ways that waxing your eyebrows can create a positive impact on your day to day life.
First, let’s be real: your eyebrows are some of the first things people see when they meet you. Presenting yourself with the perfect brows shows those that you interact with that you care about your physical appearance and how you are presented to the world. Whether speaking with old friends or establishing new work relationships, having your ideal brows can make a subtle yet impactful impression on those around you with a great self-confidence boost!
Additionally, waxing your eyebrows is a great way to shape your face and accentuate certain features. Various face shapes can be elevated with an effective wax.
On top of all that, waxing your eyebrows can be more effective and less time consuming than the common alternative, tweezing. In just a 15 minute appointment, your eyes can be groomed, waxed, and moisturized without the need for further attention for the next few weeks.
Waxing vs threading
Outside of waxing, threading is another common practice used to remove unwanted hair around your eyebrows. Threading and waxing differ greatly in their methods of hair removal – let’s take a look at which is likely best for you.
While waxing uses hot wax and wax strips to remove hair, threading is the use of string to remove hairs in a quick, twisting motion.
While threading may benefit those who have side effects or are allergic to certain waxes, it is suggested that waxing may be more beneficial to not only the skin but your hair follicles in the long run. Threading can be considered more painful to some individuals than waxing, and, if improperly performed, can break the follicle rather than fully removing the hair at the root.
Overall, if you have sensitive skin it is important to speak with a professional and determine which method is the best fit for you and your needs.
Why should you go to a professional for eyebrow waxing?
Why should you go to a professional esthetician, you ask? Well to start off with, wax is hot! Making sure you protect your hair and skin the appropriate way also means making sure you don't burn yourself! In addition, wax is a pretty tricky substance. If you make a mistake when it comes to placement, you could be left with a misshapen and visibly ruined eyebrow.
Outside of the mistakes you could make that a professional could help you avoid, there is also the expert advice for aftercare that is customized to each individual and their needs. Working with a professional ensures success from all angles.
Different shapes for your eyebrow wax
So, we mentioned shaping eyebrows to best fit someone's face and eye shapes, but what does that mean? Let's take a moment to go through the most common eyebrow shapes you can talk to your esthetician about.
S-shaped eyebrows
S-shaped brows are brows that start higher up at the arch before dipping down into a minimal curve. While most eyebrow shapes have the front end and the tail at equal heights, people with S-shaped brows generally have the tail of the eyebrow above where their eyebrow begins.
Straight brows
Straight brows are pretty self explanatory – the entirety of the eyebrow continues straight from the beginning to the end of the brow.
Hard angled eyebrows
Hard angled eyebrows are arguably the most represented throughout fashion and the beauty industry. Hard angled brows have a very defined arch shape with a very pointed feel.
Soft angled eyebrows
Soft angled eyebrows share a lot of similarities with their “sibling” hard angled brows. Soft angled brows are still dramatic but hold less of a statement arch.
Rounded brows
Last but not least, rounded brows are brows with a very soft, rounded curve to them. With rounded brows, there is no defined arch.
Book your next eyebrow wax appointment with Denver Waxing
Now that we’ve gone through everything together, we hope that you feel confident and comfortable in booking an appointment with Denver Waxing. Give us a call for any questions you may have, or book online for your best waxing experience!