Beauty Tips & Guides

How to Grow Out Over-Plucked Eyebrows

A patient, friendly guide to letting over-tweezed brows recover and fill back in — written from a personal beauty journal perspective.

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Posted 30 September, 2013

Why thicker brows are back

Gone were the days of sporting a pair of thin, well-arched brows. Although some people still love eyebrows with an arch, many prefer to follow the latest Korean trend of having thicker, well-groomed brows. Partly because it looks softer and more youthful, the fuller shape has become a popular look.

The first step: stop plucking

If years of tweezing have left your brows sparse, the most important change is also the simplest: put the tweezers away. Letting every hair grow undisturbed gives your brows a real chance to recover their natural shape.

Be patient. Brows grow back slowly, so results are measured in weeks and months rather than days.

Help your brows along

  • Avoid further plucking or waxing while you wait for regrowth.
  • Use a spoolie brush daily to train hairs into a softer shape.
  • Consider a nourishing serum if your brows need extra support.
  • Fill in sparse areas lightly with a brow pencil or powder to keep the shape looking polished as they grow.
  • Visit a professional if you want to set a flattering new arch.

With time and gentle care, brows can return to a fuller, more even look that suits today's softer beauty trends.