sanscripts.: How To Lighten Your Brows

When I first started dying my hair lighter, something had to be done about my clashing black brows. They did not match at all and the clashing color drew too much attention to them. If you've ever been in the same situation, or just wish to get lighter brows, here are a few of your options!

1. Trim.

Using a small comb or clean mascara wand, comb your brow hairs upwards and trim with scissors or a razor. When the hairs are less dense, it's easier for them to appear lighter. Be very careful though! The only thing worse than clashing brows are brows with spots you accidentally hack off :P If your brows are thick/long and you wish to use the following two to three methods, then you probably want to do this first!

e.l.f brow comb, razor from Daiso

2. Brow powder.

There are powders that are specifically made for certain hair colors, which are quite handy and saves time with having to choose the right color on its own! However, you can also use an eyeshadow, just make sure it's not too light or dark, and use a small angle brush to apply. This doesn't change the color much though unless you've trimmed them first. Powder is great for a natural look!

NYX Eyeshadow Single in ES06 Dark Brown & small angle brush from Walmart

3. Brow pencil.

Pencils are great for a precise arch, and altering the color as well! As long as you work in short, light strokes, you can change your brow color without it looking too harsh. Again, trimming first is probably best if you want to use solely this method.

Revlon Brow Fantasy Pencil in Brunette

4. Brow mascara.

It coats your brows with your desired color. Personally, I haven't used this product much, but I do hear good things about it. If you don't want the commitment of bleaching your brows, this is your thing to try. I've only tried the gel side of the brow pencil I have, and it's also a quick way to lightly fill in sparse areas with color!

Revlon Brow Fantasy Pencil in Brunette, gel side

5. Bleach.

My personal favorite is to simply bleach your brows using a facial bleach kit like those shown below. (Don't use a hair bleach though, this is probably really damaging if it gets in your eyes and may be too harsh for your skin!) It's the quickest way to lighten your brows with results that last quite a while - around a month, in my case. They wouldn't make your brows that bright, golden, bleach blonde like I used to think... As long as you don't leave it on for too long! For me it gives a light brown color.

All this method requires is following the instructions which typically consists of merely mixing together the bleach and activator, applying onto your brows, waiting for ~10 mins, then washing off!