The Mystery of the Universe

One of my make-up gurus (and I have many) Bobbi Brown says that the Secret of the Universe is concealer.  I agree and especially if you want a flawless look, color corrector, concealer AND a good (not obvious) foundation is essential, of course all over an eye cream. 

But...the greatest mystery in the universe are two strips of hair above the eye (according to Wikipedia - don't quote me) that prevent moisture, sweat and rain from getting into the eyes.  No too sure about that.  Have gotten plenty of sweat seep into may eyes in the hot humid weather of South Florida.

Eyebrows have gone through major (remember the pencil thin look of the 70's?) and minor changes.  From Clara Bow's look in the 20's to the bushy, natural look sported by Julia Roberts in the 90's and the perfect eyebrow look that became my envy - Brooke Shields.  

For decades cosmetic methods have been developed to alter their size, shape and look.  Hair was either added or removed, the color change or a change in the position of the eyebrow altogether. 

I wanted beautiful, thick eyebrows.  I wanted to learn how to color them in naturally and not look like Pagliacci.  Alas, my eyebrows were sparse, thin, unruly.  I would never have that perfect look.  

I searched for someone to shape my eyebrows without the usual waxing or threading methods because I use Retin-A.  One pull of the hot wax and not only does my hair come off the brow bone, but so does my skin.  I needed someone who would hand tweeze, a rarity nowadays.  

Fast forward to an eyebrow guru, I encountered..... Turns out, I had been doing it all wrong!!!  Whereas I thought I didn't have any eyebrows, she found them for me!!!!!

On my first visit, we sat down and she was so full of excellent tips and information, I wanted to jot them down.  (Luckily, in spite of my age, I remembered most of them.)

Perfect eyebrows can be had, ladies!!!  It is a learning process! She revealed the mystery of the universe.  You outline your top eyebrow with four lines - from the - tip to the arch, then from the arch to the end.  You do the same underneath the eyebrow and fill in the lines  BAM! A V8 moment - instant eyebrows.  

If you have never been to an eyebrow expert that can point you in the right direction I encourage you to find one and keep up you eyebrow care.  Of course, if you are in the area of South Florida and Miami, I encourage you to call for an appointment, you won't be disappointed!    http://www.beautyandbrowlounge.com

More on eyebrow care soon.