How To: Grow & Sculpt your eyebrows to perfection for under $10!

Hi & Welcome Everyone! 

This is my first tutorial on a topic I have found to be a hit on a day-to-day basis. Looking through magazines, I'm sure you notice celebrities with these gorgeous, fully formed, beautifully sculpted & perfectly colored brows! A lot of women find it is so darn frustrating to get that look.. but there are simple steps to follow and reasons for that frustration that I would like to explain. 

Here's what you'll need: 

1. Eyebrows- Ha! check (I'd hope..)
2. Patience- Seriously this is very important because if you're reading this, you've most likely over-plucked due to frustration (some under-pluck, which is the easier of the two to fix.. but both very fixable with patience)
3. An eyebrow brush:

*I purchased this brush at the dollar store along with tweezers, an eyebrow trimmer, nail clippers, and a file for $1!

 4. NYX "EYEBROW CAKE POWDER"

*This product is seriously the key to the brows! It is sold for around $5 in most local beauty supply stores & comes with a mini brow brush to apply the cake powder perfectly.. just for the record- its NOT "cakey"! 

5. Highlighter or silver/white/gold eyeshadow for underneath brow 

HUGE TIP: 

• Dark haired people should pick a color 1-2 shades lighter than the color of the hair on their head.
• Light haired people should pick a color 1-2 shades darker than the color of hair on their head
• NYX conveniently supplies two different colors in each set. So, if you're feeling a different brow color for your mood, that specific day, or your outfit, you have more than one option!  

Now that we've got that down, I'll walk you through the "How to" tutorial.  Take a look a this photo to get an idea of the "ideal" eyebrow, keeping in mind the where the Arch (B) is placed before we begin:

1. Make sure you have a clean face-like a painting, you always want a fresh palette.
2. Look in the mirror at the shape of your brow. The front of your brow should align with the upper bridge of your nose (A)
3. Brush your eyebrow with the eyebrow brush in an upward direction 
4. Fill in your brows BEFORE you pluck
5. Make one defining straight line at the edge of your brow with a dab of the powder. Gradually sweep brush over, following the natural shape you already have & focus on any imperfections after.

6. Since I do my brows daily, I do not need to pluck, but now is where I would. Use my brows for a guide as to where you should pluck. Otherwise, you can purchase an eyebrow stencil at at beauty retail stores for really affordable prices to get a better idea on the shape you'd like to achieve! 

***IF YOU'VE PLUCKED TOO MUCH ALREADY LEAVE THOSE AREAS ALONE. THERE ARE ONLY TWO THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR OVER-PLUCKED BROWS:

• LET THEM GROW IN ON THEIR OWN
• FILL THEM IN

7.  I always advise people to NOT pluck the top of their brows. This would make the arch look deformed. You can get a great looking arch from the bottom every time.

* If you haven't noticed how many times I've mentioned it already..the arch is the "money maker" of the brow! ;)

8. Clean up any areas of unwanted powder with a tissue or cotton swab 

9. Highlight underneath the brows with a "highlighting" cream or an eye-shadow. I prefer whites, silvers, or golds. It makes the eyes stand out and the arch look amazing. This step is the last step & is the finishing touch. The highlighter is the the push up bra to arch of the eyebrows. It gives your brows that "UMPH" that an under-wire bra would give to the boobies ;) 

Give me some feedback on how you liked my step by step tutorial. I did this kind of quick, because I wanted to get it out for today, so if I forgot anything or you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Thank everyone!

XO, T

Intro:

Hi!

My name is Toni-Noel DiMaria. I go by Toni, but everyone knows me as little Toni because I'm no taller than 4'10". Petite is the new tall; but tall is still beautiful. (; I'm a Cosmetologist, a graduate from Capri Cosmetology, Nanuet, NY. I am an avid follower of the latest fashion trends & styles. This is a judgement-free zone, no one should feel "silly" asking a question because learning takes trial & error! My goal is to make every woman feel gorgeous in any shape, size, look & skin they were given, because that's all we've got, ladies!

Unfortunately, I am temporarily disabled due to two motor-vehicle accidents, but I'm rehabilitating strongly & will return to work as soon as possible. As a Feminist, I strongly dislike people's negativity against women's intelligence..especially who find their passion in doing hair or makeup. Its a form of art, so please be courteous. In turn, I'd like to inform the public, I am also an inspiring journalist. Cosmetology is not my only fascination, I have a pending business/journalism degree as well! So, I have decided to combine my two passions & I am extremely devoted so please, help me get started!

The reason for making this blog is due to the high demand of friends/family/miscellaneous people asking me questions regarding every-day beauty tips & maintenance. Questions ranging anywhere from, how to make limp hair big, to getting big hair BIGGER! Not to, "toot my own horn" or anything, but, I AM THE TEASING QUEEN! ;) Another frequent question I have been asked is, "How do you put fake eyelashes on? What brand do you use? What glue works the best if I'll be out all night?" or, "Toni, will you just be my personal stylist? I'll pay you to shop for me--you know what looks right for my body-style". Eyebrow coloring and shaping is another topic I will most definitely hit on as well! I feel eyebrows are one of the most important features on the face, they do accent your eyes, ya know! 

With this being said, I have been subconsciously & physically jotting down notes any chance I get. I have began a process of reading, experiments, research, & always keeping in mind childhood lectures from my beautiful Mother, who has been in the industry for years, in top salons. Other credentials of mine have been taught with knowledge from high end stylist's & lessons from a variety of mainstream product knowledge classes. I am also very familiar with Professional product lines as well as the various uses of each product, of many brands. Some of which include, Redken, Wella, Bed Head (by TIGI), Pureology, Bumble & Bumble & many more. With everything combined, I've established some beautifully coordinated results with these products for all different looks that I would LOVE to share!

I really am THAT knowledgeable in a wide variety of "beautification", so feel free to voice your questions!

So, Without further ado, I will write up my first "real" post (& I promise it wont be as long as this intro!) Please, feel free to share my blog & PLEASE COMMENT BELOW WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR MY FIRST POST! 

I hope to hear from you all soon!!! :)

XO, T