Perfect Brows at Home: Makeup Artist Tips

Collage of eyebrow shaping tools and women showcasing different brow styles and makeup looks.

Over the course of time, as everything else has, brows and brow shape have evolved. We’ve come a long way since the 20s — back then, brows were shaved off and drawn back in. Dramatized in the 40s by Joan Crawford, famous for Mommie Dearest, she was the queen of dramatic brows. Shortly after, Marilyn Monroe, American icon, had the ideal brow that was both full and wide set while simultaneously short and heavily arched. Brooke Shields had big and powerful brows in the 80s, followed by the super skinny brows of the 90s.

These powerful women didn’t let their brows fall short — brows are both prominent and powerful features of the face. They laid the foundation for what would become the brow obsession today’s women have found themselves lost in, trying to obtain the optimal yet not overdone brows we see in all of Kim Kardashian’s selfies.

Whether you’re maintaining your brows at home or preparing for your next salon appointment, learning to care for them yourself is a valuable skill. I would never suggest waxing or threading without previous training or experience — stick to plucking until you can make an appointment with your brow specialist.

The Japonesque Luxe Brow Kit, Pro Performance Tweezer Duo, and Pro Performance Touch Up Razors are all you need to create and maintain perfect brows at home!