3 Steps to Amazing Arches

This season, bold arches just about stole the show on the runways this fall, and stars are swapping their pencil thin brows for a fuller, more natural look too (Ahem! Beyonce, Meghan Fox and Jennifer Connelly). Brows are so vital because they frame the face and add an instant, natural-looking refinement. Keep yours expertly groomed and exquisitely shaped with a few easy-to-use tools, and quick, simple steps to get your own pair of perfect arches. To find out how to shape and pencil your way to the perfect pair, check out Beauty Muse’s 3 key steps:

1. Shape them: if your brows are naturally thick (firstly, lucky you!) but maintenance is somewhat easy. Make sure you focus on keeping your brows manicured: about every few weeks, devote some time to regular upkeep, ideally by a professional, then continue this shape at home and keep them clean and in-check, ideally with a pair of tweezers.

3. Tint them: When you dye your hair a drastic colour, it is crucial you follow suit with your brows to complement your hair, and further emphasize your brows. However, this is not a DIY experiment: make sure you go to a salon and have a professional dye your arches. Blondes should stick to deeper tones (too light brows look pale, thus draining out the face; brunettes generally should go slightly lighter to soften the features).

2. Fill them: With the right products (and a little practice), everyone can create this seasons look of full brows. The trick is the correct colouring; remember, blondes should go about 2 shades darker than their natural brow hair colour, and brunettes should go one to two shades lighter. Using feather strokes fill in holes, gaps and create the shape of a perfectly arched brow, using any products intended for brows (waxes, shadows, pencils--the list goes on). No need to worry if yours aren't perfectly symmetrical (no ones are!). Beauty Muse tip to remember: brows aren't meant to be identical twins, just sisters.