Gone are the days of pencil-thin, overly-tweezed brows. Thick eyebrows are not just a trend; they’re here to stay. If you’re not naturally blessed with abundant eyebrow hair, fret not—having sparse brows is not a permanent fate. Here are some expert tips for growing thicker eyebrows or, at the very least, creating the illusion until you get there.
5 Expert Tips for Achieving Thicker Eyebrows
- Apply a Topical Product For an active approach to brow hair growth, Benefit’s National Brow & Beauty Authority, Autumn Estelle, suggests incorporating a topical product like Hubba Brow: Brow Enhancing Serum into your nightly skincare routine. “This serum improves brow volume in just four weeks, thanks to a unique blend of provitamin B5, Biotin, and Cassia Alata Leaf Extract—giving you brows that appear fuller and healthier over time.” Ensure your eyebrows are clean and dry when applying the serum for optimal penetration.
- Give Your Brows a Massage For a more homeopathic option that won’t cost a penny, Estelle recommends a nightly micro-massage. “Gently tap over each brow with your fingertips for about 30 seconds. Since every hair is connected to a tiny blood vessel, stimulating blood flow to the brow area can encourage healthy hair growth.”
- Fake The Look Using an Eyebrow Pencil Makeup can work wonders when it comes to creating the illusion of thicker eyebrows. Estelle suggests using a micro-lining pencil, which she calls “a sparse brow’s best friend.” Select a shade that matches your brow’s undertone and depth of color, and leave small gaps between each stroke for a natural look.
- Apply Brow Gel After using a brow pencil, Estelle recommends applying a fiber-based gel like Gimme Brow +. This gel provides a 3D effect to the brows. “It’s full of tiny microfibers that cling to the brow hairs, preventing them from looking fake or drawn on.” For maximum volume, backcomb your brows and sweep the formula from the start to the end.
If you’re short on time or prefer a more natural look without makeup, even a coat or two of brow gel can quickly enhance your lashes, making them look thicker. This takes only a few seconds but can make a dramatic impact on your face.
- Have Patience Growing your brows out, much like the hair on your head, takes time. “In fact, it can take a full three to six months for your brow hair to complete and restart a new cycle of growth,” says Estelle. If you’ve over-tweezed or gone wild with wax, exercise patience and allow your brows time to recover.
