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Why Microblading Your Eyebrows Is Better Than Tattooing

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Tattooing is Not the Solution

When people seek a more permanent solution to their eyebrow woes, they typically seek services like eyebrow tattooing. However, did you know there’s an even better, more permanent solution? A solution that will not only guarantee your brow-longevity but will ensure a natural and flawless look? Eyebrow microblading.

Microblading eyebrows, or 3D Eyebrow Embroidery, is a permanent makeup technique that falls under the guidelines of tattoo artistry. Unlike tattooing, which fades in color after a few years, microblading provides longevity (lasts about a year) and maintains a natural, fresh looking brow.

As you can see below, the results of microblading eyebrows are simply breathtaking.

You see, eyebrows that are tattooed fade over time because when the color is applied to the brow, the color deposits so deep into the skin’s tissue, it’s on the level of your blood vessels and any changes in your chemical balance (new medicines, hormones, or even sun exposure) influence the color. Typically, this distortion of color will result in the appearance of purple, blue or pink-hued brows.

Why Choose to Microblade Your Eyebrows

Microblading your eyebrows is much more gentle than its counterpart and doesn’t damage the hair follicle, offering a balanced and more realistic look while maintaining color and vibrancy.

And while it’s true, microblading your eyebrows won’t last nearly as long as eyebrow tattooing, which would you prefer— time, or quality?

Learn More

Want to learn more about my amazing eyebrows services? Give me a call at VarvaraBrows and I’ll be more than happy to help (201) 724-5895.

You can also learn more about my products and services by visiting my website at vavarabrows.com.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram at @varvarabrows to see my amazing work and to stay in the know on all things eyebrows!

 

The Best Eyebrow Shape for Your Face Type

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Like haircuts, when it comes to eyebrows, all shapes do not fit one size. While getting perfect eyebrows depend on a number of factors, what it really boils down to is matching your eyebrows with the dimensions of your face.

Knowing what brows look best for your face type and how to properly shape them, will not only emphasize your best features and make you look younger, but it’ll build your confidence and deter the use of unnecessary makeup.

But how do you determine approximately what brow shape makes sense with what face type?  Below is a list of the best eyebrows shapes for each face type out there, so you can find your dream, golden arches.

WARNING: Our philosophy is that while a face type can give an eyebrow specialist feelers for what brow shape best suits the person, ultimately, the specialist has to navigate many different factors of the brows to get the perfect, natural looking, custom shape for each client. But that’s an article for another day.

Square Faces

eyebrow shape for your face: square face

When it comes to square faces, the jaw line is the strongest feature. Therefore, it’s priority to balance a strong jaw with a strong brow, or to soften the appearance of the jaw
with soft curves. Angled brows, for example do a great job at creating this balance.

When getting your brows done, or a thicker stronger colors and shape with balance. Think Robin Wright.

Round Faces
eyebrow shape for your face: round face

As mentioned in the name, round faces create a rounded, more widened look, and the last thing you need is for your brows to make your face look any rounder.

To give your face a longer look, create a higher arch and stay away from arches that have a more rounded look. Think Kate Upton.

Oblong Faces

eyebrow shape for your face: oblong face

Opposite of the round face, the oblong face appears to long in length, therefore the idea eyebrow look will be take make the face appear shorter. To achieve this look, aim for a brow that has more of a flat look (not to high of an arch, but not a extremely low arch). Creating a flat look will give balance to your face and make the jaw line appear smaller. Think Jennifer Connolly. 

Heart Faces

eyebrow shape for your face: heart shape face

Heart faces have a lot of curves, especially near the jaw area. To balance the shape of the jawline and to feature your beautiful heart shape, it’s best to round out your eyebrows. In doing so, you’ll achieve a beautiful natural look that creates a very soft and elegant look. Think Reese Witherspoon.

Diamond Faces
eyebrow shape for your face: diamond face shape

Diamond faces have sharp angles at the highest peak of their faces; the cheek bones. The goal with diamond faces is to make the face appear less wide.

To do so, curve the eyebrow and it’s widest point, to make the face appear more slender. Think Halle Berry.

Oval Faces

eyebrow shape for your face: oval face shape

The Oval face is one of the most universal shapes and can virtually handle any eyebrow shape. However, be mindful that because the face is already oval, you want to stray away from brows that will make your face look more rounded. 

Soft angled eyebrows are idea in creating a soft balance and bringing out your best features. Think Jessica Alba.

Learn More

Want to learn more about our amazing eyebrows services? Contact us and we will be happy to help!

You can also learn more about our products and services by visiting our website at vavarabrows.com.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @varvarabrows to see our amazing work and to stay in the know on all things eyebrows!

Eyebrow Trends Around the World

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When we in the USA think of eyebrows, we think of beautifully shaped and thick arches. While some have been born with perfect furry caterpillars, some are unfortunately still praying to the eyebrow gods for theirs to grow in. In the meantime, we are left with certain methods such as 3D microblading and brow penciling. Take a look below at some of the eyebrow shapes trending around the world. Maybe you can adopt one of these styles that works best for your unique features and complete the look you’ve always wanted.

Number 1: Western Europe

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Shaggy eyebrow look

The feathered look is found mostly in Western Europe. It gives off an effortlessly chic vibe. These feathered brows are simply combed up and out with a few short strokes of brow powder and topped off with brow gel.

 

Number 2: Middle East and Eastern Europe

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Middle Eastern well-defined eyebrows focus all the attention to the eyes

Number 3: Korea

Traveling East, we will find more of the bold and angular type brow. In the Middle East, the eyes play an important role as the focal point of the face, and therefore, the eyebrows must stand out. This look is also very popular on Instagram among makeup artists.

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Korean eyebrow shaping with a straighter look

In Korea, you will see that majority of the population is obsessed with straight brows. This trend has been going on for over five years and is still an ongoing style today. The straight brow look simulates that youthful look we’re all yearning to keep forever.

Number 4: Australia

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Beach eyebrows from down under

A trend that most likely started in Australia and is making its way to Europe, the “beach” eyebrow consists of lightening the shade of your eyebrows without bleaching them. The key to achieving this look is to comb your brows with eye primer to coat the hairs and then fill in with a brow pencil that’s a shade lighter than your hair.

Five Eyebrow Shaping Mistakes to Avoid

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eyebrow mistakes to avoid

Eyebrows have evolved over the years, and so has eyebrow shaping. From pencil-thin arches of the 1920s to fuller brows of today, we are wearing our brows differently. With eyebrow inspiration being seen at every corner of the internet and television, we have developed an obsession for the perfect eyebrow shape. While social media influencers and A-list celebrities have a stylist under their wing, we are left to our own devices and have been making quite a few mistakes that we do not know about. Here are a few common blunders you or your friend may have been making:

Number One: Ignoring your natural arch

Everybody has a natural arch; there is no reason to fight it. Work with your natural shape and tweeze with it in mind. The ideal way to find your natural arch is to use a highlighting pencil and trace the upper and lower lines of your brows. The point where both lines rise upwards is where your arch is.

Number Two: Over-plucking from above your brow

This eyebrow is over plucked and the shape is lost

You should avoid slimming your brows down by tweezing from the top. All shaping should be done from below for a more natural look. You want to proceed with caution or visit a specialist if you have even the slightest doubt about doing it yourself.

Number Three: Piling on layers of eyebrow makeup

The make up makes the eyebrow shape looked tattooed, cake-y and fake.


The quote, “Patience is a virtue,” could be very useful in this particular situation. Filling in your brows is very much different than putting on lipstick. If you want realistic, natural-looking brows, you must take your time. Try using lighter, short strokes instead of pressing down and dragging lines across. Take the time to practice if you’re heavy handed and soon enough, you’ll get the hang of it.

Number Four: Matching your brow color to your hair

Eyebrow and hair shades do not have to be an exact match to look good. While there are some people who bleach both parts, it’s not a very ideal solution. A quick fix would be to pick a shade of brown with a slight tint that compliments your hair color. If you have blonde hair, you can go several shades darker. That is how most natural light blondes look.

Number Five: Aiming for symmetry

The human body is nowhere near perfect when it comes to symmetry. Your eyebrows aren’t naturally symmetrical either. Aiming for perfection in the comfort of your own home can result in over-plucked, thin eyebrows. If you’re searching for close-to-perfection, a brow expert with many years of experience under his/her belt is the only way to go.

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