Brow blocking can seem tricky, and like a lot of work, but it really isn't. There are several ways and techniques that can be used to block eyebrows, and depending on why you're blocking brows, some may be more effective than others.
A technique that a lot of drag queens, and theatrical performers use, that is quick, easy, and inexpensive is using a water soluble glue stick, that is the way I will be describing for you here.
All you'll need for this technique is a water soluble glue stick (I like Uhu brand glue).
Loose powder (Covergirl loose powder is my favorite. Baby powder is another great, inexpensive option),
Foundation (I use Make Up For Ever's panstick foundation, it is a caster oil based cream foundation stick, with great coverage.
You will also need a powder puff, and a foundation sponge.
Now for the fun part, the application.
*First make sure the brows are clean and dry, wipe out any products that may be on the brow, moisturizer, etc.
*Take your glue stick and place glue through the brow, going against the natural hair growth direction (from outside, in.) This will make sure the brows are fully coated in glue and stick down a lot easier.
*Now go over the brows in the opposite direction (nose to ear) and flatten the brown against the skin. It helps to add pressure while you're applying the glue, the pressure helps press down the brow, and keep it flat against the skin.
*Once the brow is coated in glue, take your loose powder and powder puff and lightly press on a generous amount of powder to cover the glued brow, and help set the glue quickly, right after lightly pressing, re powder the puff and press quite firmly against the brow, getting the hair as flat against the skin as possible, and make sure all the hairs are set down. I like to lightly run my finger back and forth over the set brow to see if there are any hairs sticking out or glued areas that haven't been set.
*I usually do 3 layers of glue and powder, to ensure that the brow is securely set, but how many layers you do will depend on how full of a brow you are working with.
A technique that a lot of drag queens, and theatrical performers use, that is quick, easy, and inexpensive is using a water soluble glue stick, that is the way I will be describing for you here.
All you'll need for this technique is a water soluble glue stick (I like Uhu brand glue).
Loose powder (Covergirl loose powder is my favorite. Baby powder is another great, inexpensive option),
Foundation (I use Make Up For Ever's panstick foundation, it is a caster oil based cream foundation stick, with great coverage.
You will also need a powder puff, and a foundation sponge.
Now for the fun part, the application.
*First make sure the brows are clean and dry, wipe out any products that may be on the brow, moisturizer, etc.
*Take your glue stick and place glue through the brow, going against the natural hair growth direction (from outside, in.) This will make sure the brows are fully coated in glue and stick down a lot easier.
*Now go over the brows in the opposite direction (nose to ear) and flatten the brown against the skin. It helps to add pressure while you're applying the glue, the pressure helps press down the brow, and keep it flat against the skin.
*Once the brow is coated in glue, take your loose powder and powder puff and lightly press on a generous amount of powder to cover the glued brow, and help set the glue quickly, right after lightly pressing, re powder the puff and press quite firmly against the brow, getting the hair as flat against the skin as possible, and make sure all the hairs are set down. I like to lightly run my finger back and forth over the set brow to see if there are any hairs sticking out or glued areas that haven't been set.
*I usually do 3 layers of glue and powder, to ensure that the brow is securely set, but how many layers you do will depend on how full of a brow you are working with.
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^ One layer of glue and powder. |
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^ 3 Layers of glue and powder. |
Once you have both brows glued, powdered and set, now it's time for foundation.
If you're in a hurry, like I often am, you can foundation the rest of your face in between layers of glue and powder, it helps speed things up, so that by the time you're setting your final layer on the brow, all that's left to cover in foundation is the brows.
Once you have covered the brows with foundation, take your foundation sponge and blend in the foundation over the brows to blend in with the rest of your skin.
*NOTE* do not use a sweeping motion to apply foundation over the brow, that will stretch out the skin, and can cause the glue to crack, use a patting motion to apply the foundation to the brow area.
Once the whole face is covered in foundation, take your loose powder and powder the entire face, making sure the brow area is well powdered, so that it is very well set, and stable for you to work with drawing on a new brow, and doing eyeshadow.
Once you've successfully blocked the eyebrow, you may notice, especially if you have dark colored hair, you can still slightly see through the block and foundation, not to worry, eye shadow, lashes, and any other makeup you're using on the eye will help to completely hide your natural brow.
If you're going for the blank canvas look, and not applying shadow and such, you'll need patience to layer foundation and powder to successfully camouflage the brow.
Best of luck, and remember, practise makes perfect!
PS. Don't worry about struggling to wash this all off, because the glue is water soluble, it washes right off. I use a makeup/baby wipe to remove all the makeup, then wash my face, with a little scrubbing on the brow, with my regular face wash, and it comes right off. No special removers needed.
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