Four Ways to Get Big, Bold Brows
The hottest makeup trend on the runways proves that bigger is better.
10 years ago
Black & Bold
Inspired by: Sophia Webster S/S 2014 shoes collection.
Get the look: A brow that defines the face, while keeping things natural.
1. Start with MAC Prep and Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35 (B1,390) for a little coverage and a more natural look than normal foundation.
2. Apply a cream blush for a healthy add-on around your cheek bone, such as Le Blush Crème de Chanel color Inspiration (B1,650).
3. For the brow, we use black MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot (B990). With a brow brush shape the outer line first before filling in the middle. You can actually use your black eye shadow or black pencil liner in a pinch.
4. Add clear gloss to your lips to finish the look.
Brow and Shadow
Inspired by: Designer Geoffrey J. Finch for Antipodium S/S 2014 ready to wear collection.
Get the look: Go brown and glamorous with this dramatic look.
1. Pick a medium to full coverage foundation to get that flawless, fresh face (try Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus All-Smooth Makeup SPF 15, B1,700).
2. Instead of doing full-on smokey-eyes, cover the eyelid with bright blue glittery shadow (MAC Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow Bleuluxe, B1,750) and let the black pencil liner create the depth.
3. Use Benefit Brow A go-go Eye Shaping Kit medium color (B1,450) to shape your brow.
4. Finish the look with nude matte lipstick and make sure you never top up with gloss.
Boyish Brown
Inspired by: Designer Erdem Moralioglu for S/S 2014 jewlery, ready to wear and sunglasses collection.
Get the look: Go on a gender-bender with this androgynous look.
1. Like the Brow with Shadow look, this style needs perfect coverage to create strength rather than a soft, natural look. (Again, we like Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus All-Smooth Makeup SPF 15, B1,700)
2. Urban Decay Basics Palette (approx. B810) a safe choice, here. Apply Naked 2 color as a base and use Crave color with your eyeliner brush to draw a line along the lash lines (both upper and lower) then blend the outer lid to create depth.
3. Brow Envy Shaping & Defining Kit from Too Faced (B1,650) will lend a sophisticated dark brown color to support this look.
4. Finish up with nude matte lipstick and never top up with gloss.
Brow N’ Lips
Inspired by: Designer Jackie Lee for J.JS Lee S/S 2014 Ready to Wear collection.
Get the look: Yes, red lips work with bold brows, but we like these candy-pink lips even better.
1. For this look, your starter can be either BB cream or medium coverage foundation to get a flawless but still glowing finish. Our pick is Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation from Bobbi Brown (B2,200).
2. After touchup with translucent powder, softly apply the Bronzing & Highlighting Face Powder duo from Benefit (B1,100) because in this look you may need the sharp facial shape that you get from bronzer rather than a softer blushing cheek.
3. Use Light Brow Kit from Bobbi Brown (B2,000) to shape the brow, use the lightest color with the brow brush to make it natural.
4. Then finish the look with your favorite shades of pink.
Best Salons to Get Brow Waxing
Browhaus
3/F, Siam Discovery, 02-658-0344. www.browhaus.com. Open daily 10am-9pm
This street-themed semi-private salon nestled in Siam Discovery offers both threading and waxing. There’s no makeup service when you’re done but for B1,000 you can also have your brows dyed to match your hair color.
Price: B450 for classic threading and B600 if you also want it tweezed.
BareHare Wax Salon
Ekamai Shopping Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10, 081-100-7971. www.facebook.com/barehare. Open Wed-Mon noon-9pm
This girly pastel salon offers a customized brow design before starting the brow wax or 3D brow tattooing. Results are impressive, as if you had your brow wax at the very posh Anastasia, and it comes complete with makeup.
Price: B700 for normal brow shaping and B6,900 for permanent 3D brow tattooing.
Benefit Brow Bar
M/F, Siam Paragon, 02-610-7773. www.facebook.com/benefitcosmeticsthailand. Open daily 10am-10pm
Still the only cosmetics brand with a proper brow waxing bar besides their cosmetics counter. Despite the not-so-private atmosphere, the service is impeccable and is topped off with a full makeup service. This is probably the best pick if you’re doing it before your big date.
Price: B450 and B650 for brow & upper lips.
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