Eyebrow Waxing | European Wax Center (2024)

FAQs

What wax is best for eyebrow waxing? ›

Hard wax has a stronger adhering power to the hair rather than the skin, making it ideal for those with sensitive skin and for use on delicate areas or deep-rooted hairs. It's ideal for use on the lip, chin, eyebrows, underarm, bikini and inner thigh.

How much does eyebrow waxing cost? The cost will vary depending on the region, but brow waxing in a salon typically costs anywhere from $15 to $30, says de la Garza. "But a specialist eyebrow artist can cost upwards of $40 to $100," he notes.

According to eyebrow experts, people with a sensitive skin type should avoid waxing. However, eyebrow threading can be an option for them. Even so, if you feel any irritation after threading; see a dermatologist right away.

If you're a beginner, take it slow. Our tip: Cut one hair at a time at a slight angle. Cutting multiple strands simultaneously and in a straight line will give you an unnatural, uneven, or sparse look. Now brush your brows downwards and cut the hairs that stick out below the bottom of your brow line.

Brow Gel: Brow gel provides a more natural and soft finish. It gives a subtle hold to the brows without making them appear overly stiff or heavy. Tinted brow gels can add a hint of color and fullness to the eyebrows. Brow Wax: Brow wax provides a firmer hold and a more defined look.

As the wax cools, it melts onto the top layer of the skin and grips at each hair strand. Once the wax is applied, a cloth strip is placed over the wax and pressed down firmly. After two to three seconds, the cloth strip is quickly pulled off in the opposite direction of hair growth.

The most important tip is to go for a brow shape that's opposite to your face shape—for example, square face shapes look best with soft, almost undefined arches. Sharp, angled brows will only emphasize harsh, angular lines on the face.

How Much Should You Tip When Getting Your Eyebrows Done? According to celebrity brow stylist Joey Healy, tipping 20% for eyebrow services — be it waxing, threading or plucking — is the way to go. There are instances where he recommends tipping more than 20%.

For ones with thicker and unshaped eyebrows, waxing will provide a good framework for a great brow and get rid of more hair quicker. Threading is a fine choice for ones just trying to keep a basic natural shape and get rid of a few short hairs.

What is a good age to wax your eyebrows? ›

Generaly 16 but can be younger as long as the parent a companies the child and is prepared to sign a consent form and disclaimer.

Your main focus should always be on waxing the hair below the brows because this is where you can enhance the natural contour — removing hairs above works to eliminate rogue hairs that are outside of the desired shape rather than alter the arch.

Apply your soft or hard wax in the direction of the hair growth, and always pull the wax off in the opposite direction of how your hair grows.

No extreme heat treatments (e.g. very hot baths or showers, saunas, steam rooms), swimming, sunbathing (including sun beds or any other exposure to UV light) for 24 hours. Try and avoid exercise or anything that makes you sweat for 24 hours. Do not apply any perfumed products to the area for 24 hours.

In this case, waxing is a smart choice — not only is it quick, effective, and easy to perform at home, but also leaves you with hair-free skin much longer than shaving.

Healy says his clients commonly shave the peach fuzz around their brows — including the dead center, the temple, and the forehead. People who shave their brows may do it simply because it's fun to change things up. This can also help clear the canvas, so to speak, if you like to draw or fill in your brows with makeup.

Start In Between the Brows

To figure out where the head of your brow should start, Healy says to "use the edge of the tweezer to line up with the bridge of the nose–this imaginary line shows you where the brows should begin. Anything in the middle of your two brows up until that point can be removed.