My HD Brow experience

Today even after being told by a lovely blogger I would be better off getting a simple brow wax and tint I decided I would just try it out at least once. The salon I went to was really lovely and the lady who does the HD Brows is very nice and you can tell she is committed to her craft. 

The eyebrow before picture

Well as you can see from my previous eyebrow posts (when I have not butchered them), I have an ok natural shape but they don't have that wow factor and are very pale. So the thought of being able to see them without pencilling them in was a good one for me. I should have had my brows tinted years ago. Makes such a difference.

Anyway I have not had any wax against my brows for at least a year if not longer. The session started off with my brows being tinted. We opted for a dark brown shade.  Though had the option to go darker. Then once tint was complete the shape was marked out and guides put in place before eyebrow shaping. This was followed by my eyebrows being waxed (ouch not felt that in awhile) then the odd bits tweezed off. She also did some threading to refine the shape but I could feel my hair line being threaded. Though as I looked at my before picture it could be just those odd bits of hair at the temple before my hairline and they were just removed to neaten up everything. My hairline is still intact so I am guessing.

HD Brows freshly done

With my friends discount for introducing me I only paid just over £18 plus I bought the Mii eyebrow pencil for £10. It was after I purchased it I realised I will be following my friend to the MAC store next week and could have invested in their Stud brow pencil which has been on my list of makeup items to buy for the longest.

Mii eyebrow pencil

My friends think my brows look amazing. They are definitely shaped well and different to my natural brow. I love the arch as it is not too severe. I can surely get back into the habit of having my brows done on a regular basis. I however right now will need to stick to a cheaper way of doing so. 

Eyebrows ruined and restored

Whilst getting ready to go out last night and eager to do my makeup, I thought i would shape my eyebrows myself. Usually my husband takes a fresh razor and gives them a nice shape. He usually refuses to let me tell him how to shape them. Well as he was not in yet I figured I would use my bikini trimmer, which I never use for the bikini area and shape my brows myself. 

shaved off eyebrow

I was not being as careful as I should be and ended up having one shapely brow and and one shaven off. Thankfully I have the E.L.F. eyebrow kit and loads of kohl pencils. I drew it back on the best I could. Now I know the end result does not look as perfect as some of the ladies I see on YouTube but in the dark no one could tell. I have learned my lesson. However I do want to be able to shape my brows myself so may have to watch some more tutorials. In the meantime, I will have to draw on my brow until the hair grows back.

somewhat fixed eyebrow

Brow shaping

I bought this product called Eylure Eybrow shapers in Boots. When I first used it my eye brows has been waxed a fortnight before and had some strays that needed removing. It worked perfectly. I just cleaned my brows with either white rum (thats the Jamaican in me. Over proof white rum has so many uses) or clean and clear or something similar. I was so amazed.

So with fully grown brows and faced with a night out with my girls to celebrate Shezza’s 3.0 birthday I thought I would have a go at a complete reshape. These things are like a very strong  sellotape. You get 3 strips which contain 21 shapers for different parts of the brow. I almost messed up my brows. Thankfully my husband has his uses.

He shaped them using a brand new loose razor. He told me he rescued my brows. So I guess I will still try to do them myself but also seek a professional of some sort.

Do you think he did a good job? I am wearing in the pic about 3 different shades of Barry M dazzle dust,( unsure of colour) numbers and Sleek Mascara. 

Lushes Lashes

I have tried wearing false lashes however the whole process does not agree with me. The individual lashes look gorgeous but the glue makes my eyes weep. Its the solvent in the air. They say that pain is beauty, I say that is just silly. Though they do look good. My lashes looked naked after I pulled those false things out. I was meant use an oil based moisturiser or lotion or remover.

Luckily I was able to read about Dior's Diorshow Backstage Makeup. The Mascara is absolutely wonderful and cost me £18. I went to Debenhams and the lady applied the mascara for me so I can see the effect and I was impressed. My lashes just look fuller thicker and lush. She also gave me some application tips. She said for easier application look down for bottom lashes and look up for top lashes.

Another mascara worth the money is Maybelline's Great Lash mascara. Various makeup tutorials on YouTube sing praises about it as do many magazines. I paid £4.99 in Boots for it. I love it. These two will be my staples from now on. Replacing Lancome and Rimmel.

Now if only I could master the liquid eye liner. Tips welcomed!