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Post by kimpossible on Apr 18, 2016 22:17:32 GMT
What the hell....I'm over 50 and I swear thought I've tried every make up, skin cream and mask possible. I've posted recently about my no wear mascara to work one day and was enlightened by the comments here and at work. Well, yesterday I go to get a mani-pedi and was getting my nails done. The manicurist asks me if I've ever gotten my brows professionally shaped. I said no..but I've used templates before, wax, threading, tweezers, etc. She politely but firmly told me I needed them shaped. Huh? Well, I gave in and allowed her to take me back, shape and wax them. LOL..she told me, "ohhh, you've been needing this for a long time, I can tell". Huh? I'm thinking to myself that I must look horrible, my brows are out of control, etc based on what she was saying. She even makes it a point to show a few customers and other manicurists how good my brows look when she was done. Huh? So I go to work today. Sitting in my early morning Managers meeting. Lady that I rarely see during the day is sitting across from me and says, "oh my goodness, did you get Botox?" Huh? I said, no..why do you ask? She says, "you look younger, more alert..what is it..come on, you must have done something". Huh? I tell her quietly after the meeting that I just got my brows shaped. She was stunned and said, "wow, if that's all it takes!" So now I'm feeling insecure about how bad I must have looked. I send a quick selfie to my sis who I know will be honest and she dies laughing and says, "don't believe her, you got suckered into a brow shape..you didn't need it!" I know my sis is honest...but really..could it have been that bad?  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2016 22:22:29 GMT
I'm 55 and I've done what you've been doing. I don't over-do the brows or make them pencil line-thin. I found a PERFECT brow pencil that actually looks like fibers when you draw it on--it's Dior and I get it in Universal Brown. GREAT for all kinds of blonde colors!!
See if more people notice your face. If so, then there's something to it, but I do know that perfectly groomed eyebrows make a HUGE difference in your appearance! Good for you.
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Post by papersilly on Apr 18, 2016 22:32:46 GMT
there is a local new weathercaster here in Los Angeles who had the straightest, thickest eyebrows you ever saw. she is in great shape and is very personable but man, those eyebrows. a few weeks ago, she looked very different. DH and I couldn't figure it out first. her face just looked...happier. then we figured out she got her eyebrows reshaped and they now have a nice arch to them. she doesn't look so harsh or grumpy anymore. it softened her face and made it look friendly and smiley all the time.
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Post by gar on Apr 18, 2016 22:35:46 GMT
Looking better doesn't mean you looked bad before:grin: Eyebrows are an easy way of giving your face a lift, that's pretty well known  |
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Apr 18, 2016 22:44:47 GMT
Nicely shaped brows can really improve someone's face IMO. I need to get mine done so bad, I always feel like I look better when my brows are groomed.
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Post by kimpossible on Apr 18, 2016 23:00:10 GMT
Well...I will take it as a compliment then!
Apparently I either look younger or like I invested in Botox!
Either way, thanks for the comments, nice to know it does make a big difference!
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Post by sasha on Apr 18, 2016 23:05:01 GMT
It really is almost an art form. One that can go overly wrong when women try to pencil it is; the young women are the worst! I was in Ulta the other day and nearly every one of their employees had these over penciled in eyebrows that looked ridiculous. In addition to tons of make-up on their faces!
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Post by liya on Apr 18, 2016 23:05:38 GMT
I always feel better after getting my eyebrows done. It's almost like getting your hair done but less obvious.
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Post by eleezybeth on Apr 18, 2016 23:08:50 GMT
I always look younger after getting my eyebrows done!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2016 23:32:47 GMT
Okay, after reading all of the responses, I have one quick question: When the professionals "shape" your eyebrows, what do they use? Do they wax, tweeze, thread??? Does it hurt or leave your eyebrow area red or swollen? Thanks!
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 18, 2016 23:34:00 GMT
Looking better doesn't mean you looked bad before:grin: Eyebrows are an easy way of giving your face a lift, that's pretty well known I have very sparse eyebrows, never plucked or waxed them in my life, just touched them up every morning with a brown brow pencil. Being over 50 now, I have started buying better makeup and getting it done by professionals.
I stopped by a Benefit Brow bar. I had my eyebrows waxed, apparently I did have hair there, just very pale! I use their Gimme Brow product, like a mascara for brows and their highlight pencil.
Wow! If you think it doesn't make a difference, just use it on one side! I am totally sold and use this product everyday. I KNOW I look so much better.  Corinne
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Post by anniefb on Apr 18, 2016 23:34:19 GMT
Hmm maybe I need to get mine done now  |
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 18, 2016 23:37:45 GMT
Okay, after reading all of the responses, I have one quick question: When the professionals "shape" your eyebrows, what do they use? Do they wax, tweeze, thread??? Does it hurt or leave your eyebrow area red or swollen? Thanks! They used wax strips. I must admit my eyebrow area was red and a bit swollen for 24 hours but not really painful. Considering it was my first time ever having wax anywhere on my body it was okay. Oh I also had my brows tinted. They recommend going back every 5 weeks.
Corinne
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 18, 2016 23:40:59 GMT
I definitely think it could make a big difference. But obviously don't know what you looked like before or after so who knows how much difference it actually made for you personally.  |
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Post by kimpossible on Apr 18, 2016 23:45:55 GMT
Yes she waxed...and I agree, I didn't think I had hair in certain areas, but it must have been very light. Not too red and not swollen. I had my brows waxed before and this particular person was very gentle..didnt hurt at all.
The two areas she shaped that made the difference is right at the top (added more of a curve if that makes sense) and the area closest to my nose, she thinned that out. I will definitely look into that Gimme Brow product.
I was also told, every 5-6 weeks to freshen it up.
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Post by Gennifer on Apr 18, 2016 23:59:33 GMT
I think eyebrows are the most important thing on your face that no one notices. As in, when they are good, you overall just look better, but no one really knows why. When they are bad (or untouched) you look worse, but no one really knows why.
IMO, every woman should have her eyebrows done, by a professional, until she knows what to do herself.
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Post by lisaknits on Apr 19, 2016 0:08:54 GMT
I'm feeling very insecure about my eyebrows!  |
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Post by penny on Apr 19, 2016 0:14:32 GMT
I find even small changes to eyebrows make a big difference to faces... I doubt you looked that bad before - it's probably just that eyebrows are a small thing that really change up a up...
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Post by perumbula on Apr 19, 2016 0:21:03 GMT
I love getting mine done at the Benefit bar at Ulta. The ones close to me have women with lovely brows doing the shaping. They have always done a good job. I can rarely afford them, sadly, since they charge twice what the local shops do. They do so much better at shaping though. I don't' know what it is, but the local shops just sort of clean them up. Ulta makes my brows look fabulous. They look great right now, because I treated myself to a Benefit brow wax on my birthday. |
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Post by Zee on Apr 19, 2016 0:22:14 GMT
Your eyebrows are the frame of your face. It's one of the most basic things you can do to improve your appearance.
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Post by peasapie on Apr 19, 2016 0:25:30 GMT
I think we need before and after pics...
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Post by jayfab on Apr 19, 2016 0:26:21 GMT
I'm feeling very insecure about my eyebrows! Oh man, me too. |
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Post by kimpossible on Apr 19, 2016 1:02:40 GMT
I think we need before and after pics... Yea right...I am not insecure about my before!!! |
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Post by compwalla on Apr 19, 2016 1:41:48 GMT
Yep. Eyebrows matter.
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Post by hennybutton on Apr 19, 2016 2:36:15 GMT
I love getting mine done at the Benefit bar at Ulta. The ones close to me have women with lovely brows doing the shaping. They have always done a good job. I can rarely afford them, sadly, since they charge twice what the local shops do. They do so much better at shaping though. I don't' know what it is, but the local shops just sort of clean them up. Ulta makes my brows look fabulous. They look great right now, because I treated myself to a Benefit brow wax on my birthday. You're going to hate me. You can get a free brow wax at the Benefit Brow Bar at Macy's the week of your birthday. I don't know if it applies at Ulta too. |
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Post by lucyg on Apr 19, 2016 2:41:37 GMT
I haven't had my brows waxed in a year. I can't stand it anymore. I'm calling her in the morning. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 19, 2016 2:47:40 GMT
I'm feeling very insecure about my eyebrows! LOL me too! And I wouldn't even begin to know where to go to get them shaped. With my luck it would go horribly wrong and I'd look worse than I did to begin with! |
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Apr 19, 2016 3:09:36 GMT
This is so funny.....I have been thinking FOR WEEKS that I want to have my brows done. I didn't know where to go (I know I sound lame). I need a "facelift" So I guess you guys are recommending the Benefit Brow bar I too am afraid they would come out worse. I just want a natural look. I really don't want to pencil them in. Help me, I'm just a mess
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Post by bosoxbeth on Apr 19, 2016 3:22:48 GMT
Eyebrow shaping and upkeep definitely makes a huge difference in our looks. I often look at people's eyebrows!!! LOL
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Post by alissa103 on Apr 19, 2016 3:26:55 GMT
I need mine done. I think I'll call to see if the brow bar can get me in tomorrow!
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