Hello girls, I've never used a pencil and didn't know they made powders but if you are dark haired like me a light mascara highlits and controls brows well for those that are limited on make-up supplies. Plucking is a must and I guess stencils are for those that have to darken their brows? I know my alternative isn't as professional but if you're on a budget and you use care it can work well untill you can afford otherwise.
Hi Girls. Great tips from all of you. On my clients, and myself I use eyeshadows with a stiff, angled eyeliner brush. Brow powders are a good option, but they are, in fact, eyeshadows repackaged. If you have eyeshadows in the general shade of your eyebrows you can use them, even combine different colors to get the perfect look. I find pencils are too waxy, and artificial looking. If you have brows that are sparse, just use the powder/eyeshadow to fill in, and and define them where needed. If your brows are a bit bushier than you would like, and you are unable to thin them, try using a clear mascara (lots of companies make them) to define and shape them. Sweep the mascara on your brow using upward, and outward strokes. This will serve to get the brow under control, and bring it in to a more desirable shape. You can also use tinted brow gels (MAC Brow Set is a favorite of mine) to define them. These are basically tinted mascaras, and come in a variety of colors. If you have regular mascara that matches your brow shade, go ahead and use that.