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Eyebrow help

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itwasmadeofelm · 23/12/2024 09:24

I have very, very sparse eyebrows. I pencil them on daily, sometimes twice daily to keep them looking fuller. I'm starting to resent the time it takes to do this and consider something different or more long term. A lot of friends have had micro blading but I think it ends up looking like a bad tattoo, and I honestly couldn't take the first week or so of it settling down. Are there any other options? Any game changing products that will give me a fuller look? I've fallen for the "create extra brow lines" type pens and brushes before but it just does the same thing as a pencil, fills in the gaps. I'm in my 40's now and just can't be arsed with the constant maintenance.

When I say very sparse, I mean very, very, have about 6 hairs on each brow sparse.

All advice welcome!

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TheLongRider · 23/12/2024 09:48

If they are pale I would dye them a shade lighter than your hair colour. That will show the smaller hairs that are present. I dye mine at home every month, it takes no more than 10 minutes. I would use an eyebrow mascara with extra fibres to cling to the existing hairs to make them look fuller. If that doesn't work, then microblading might be your only option.

useitorlose · 23/12/2024 11:05

Try nanoblading instead, it's a finer needle and a more natural look. Lasts about 18 months.

itwasmadeofelm · 23/12/2024 13:17

Thank you. I'm dark haired and eyebrow haired; I dye them at least once a month but it makes no difference! Will look up nanoblading.....

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