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The Only Way We're Plucking Our Brows Now

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Tweezing your brows is easy. Actually, that’s part of the problem. It’s so easy that you can accidentally pull one too many hairs and end up with uneven (or too thin) brows. Here is a simple trick to ensure that you never over-pluck again.

What you need: A brow pencil (or powder) and your trusty tweezers.

What you do: Fill in your arches as you normally would with the brow pencil. Once they’re at your desired thickness and shape, start cleaning up any stray hairs that fall outside of the line you just drew in. 

Why it works: By filling in your brows beforehand, you have a clear guide of where (and where not) to pluck so you never go overboard and accidentally pull a ’94 Drew Barrymore.


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Beauty Director

  • Oversees all beauty content at PureWow
  • Has over a decade of experience in writing and editing, both in print and digital media
  • Produces 'Youngish' newsletter, a guide to beauty in your 30s and beyond