3 expert tips for creating perfect eyebrows

Joey Healy {prominent eyebrow stylist, professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician} made a special guest appearance earlier this week on Veria Living Live {on the Veria Living TV Network} to teach viewers how to master the art of the eyebrow in a special “ask the expert” segment. 

Joey's unique approach to creating the perfect brow has made him a favorite among celebrities and companies including Kyra Sedgwick, Aviva Drescher and Carole Radziwill of "The Real Housewives of New York", Andy Cohen of "Watch What Happens Live", Sean Young of "Blade Runner", the New York City Ballet, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bravo!, Neiman Marcus, Dress for Success, MTV and many more…

Joey Healy

check out Joey's 3 fabulous tips for creating the perfect brow, then watch the video to see the results!

#1: find your browbone!
many women have flat eyebrows, which shorten their face, but the the goal should be to elongate the face. to do this, use your brow brush to hold against the bridge of your nose {where your eyebrow should start}; put your brow pencil diagonal towards your outer eye ~ this is the bare minimum of where your eyebrow should end. you should create an arch 2/3 of the way out.

#2: color & tweeze!
use a brow powder or brow pencil for fixing gaps in the eyebrow. use a light hand, and color IN vs. OUT; Joey also advises to never wax! he believes tweezing gives better detail and less room for error.

#3: instant eye lift!
Joey’s "high rise" spotlight highlighter helps take 10 years off your face. highlighting the brow bone gives a youthful radiance; apply just below the arch of your brow for an instant eye-lift; it can also be used under the eyes to camouflage dark shadows!

visit joeyhealy.com for more info on all things brows, learn about his product collection, and book an appointment at one of his studios {if you live in or are visiting NYC}.

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beauty review: em by michelle phan arched defining brow liner

for an overall polished makeup look, brows are not to be ignored ~ it really does make a difference! if you're a fan of Michelle Phan, you'll be happy to know she has created the arched brow liner, part of her new beauty line, em. i have yet to try any of her palettes, but i'm loving this beauty gem and how it makes it so easy to create gorgeous, perfectly shaped brows.

when it comes to your eyes, brows certainly change up your look. arched works well whether you prefer a light, natural look or a full and bold brow. i myself have sparse brows, so i love a bold, fuller look; sure they're shaped the way i want, but they've never been thick {like my hair and lashes, go figure!}. this ultra-slim liner aides in shaping and defining, glides on smooth, is buildable in application,  and once it's on stays in place. the final outcome is simply fabulous {and there's a spoolie on the other end that allows for making those brows gorgeously groomed}!

available in 5 shades, i use em arched brow liner in brunette ~ not too dark and not too light on me. when it comes to choosing a shade, keep in mind that it's always best to go one or two lighter for dark hair and a shade darker if you're fair-haired.

i like to use everything from pencil to powders on my brows, so this automatic liner is also a good option {and no sharpening}. i love how the tiny point helps me creates a fine, hairlike lines, so my brows still look more natural, no mater how deep i decide to go with the color...

have you tried any of the new em products?? visit the website for more details as well as Michelle's website and YouTube channel {you'll also find links to all her social media sites there}.

product featured sent to me for review consideration; opinions are my own; pics taken by me :)

Robyn Cosio of Sally Hershberger Shares Some Helpful Beauty Tips

makeup artist and eyebrow specialist Robyn Cosio, of the Sally Hershberger salons in los angeles and new york, has amazing skills that set her apart in the world of beauty. she has not only worked with some of the most recognizable faces in hollywood (including Nicole Kidman, Kate Bosworth, Marisa Tomei, Christina Applegate and Cat Deeley), but she makes "everyday" women look amazing as well (and she's even written a book!).

Robyn has shared some fab tips with me that i just had to pass along. hopefully you'll adopt one, or all, of these easy-to-do tidbits to ensure you maintain your best look throughout this spring season and beyond.

take a look...

tip #1: never tweeze nude

"before you tweeze your brows, make sure you use a pencil to fill your desired shape. without a guide in place, you will always over tweeze! once you have the shape in place, simply pluck the hairs outside the line for perfect brows."

tip #2: let your lips speak

"bright red is hot for lips this spring and will command attention all on its own. adding eyeliner into the mix will make you look over the top and drown out your lip color. a gorgeous summer lip color and great brows are all you need to frame your face and stay on trend this spring!"

tip #3: add color to brows

"if your brows are looking pale, fill them in using a brow powder. avoid using a pencil as they can make your brows look fake and one dimensional. brow powders are softer and applied with a small brush (look for one that is stiff and angled) and help to give your eyes that extra pop. blondes should go one shade darker than their natural color to avoid looking monochromatic."

tip #4: sun, surf and mascara don't mix

"avoid applying mascara in summer when you spend more time outdoors and at the beach. the humid weather and water will cause your mascara to run. try having your lashes tinted – this is an easy way to keep eyes looking beautiful and eliminates the need to reapply waterproof mascara."

xo

Smashbox Tip: Look Ten Years Younger!

a fabulous brow tip from Smashbox! enjoy:

"it's all about brows!" says pro Smashbox cosmetics makeup artist Hank Hoffman. "when applying a brow product, like our uber-popular Brow Tech, the common mistake most women make is to start filling the brow at the beginning. the real trick is to start applying your product in the arch of the brow and moving out. the way to add ten years is to fill at the beginning (think densest) part of the brow. the way to take off ten years is to fill at the end."

xo

Celebrity Eyebrow Improvements

eyebrows are so important to the face. they can really make a difference! if you don't believe me, check out some of these celeb eyebrow makeovers :

TotalBeauty.com content:

Celebrity Eyebrow Makeovers

From pencil-thin to insanely bushy, see how stars like Madonna, Tyra Banks and Mariah Carey have tamed their unruly brows

Brows hold center stage in the beauty world, breeding "brow gurus" like Anastasia and more tweezing, waxing and threading techniques than ever. Why? Because they can make an amazing difference in how you look. Check out our gallery to see the improvements your favorite celebrities have made to their brows over the years and decide if you should step up your brow maintenance. Even if you have to lay off the tweezers for weeks ... it's worth it. See eyebrows

xo