24 Tips to Get Natural Looking Brows

We reached out to some our favorite IG influencers and asked them to share their best tip for getting natural looking brows. Check it out!

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My best tip is to find a product that YOU work best with alongside your brow needs. Other than that, practice practice practice and trying new styles to see what fits your preferences. Small strokes are easier to blend than strong single lines.

Long term tip: if you want a complete brow makeover, start by letting your brows grow to their full capacity and shape as you please.

Carol Lago [@carollago]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/carollago/

A brow gel and a clean spoolie are the 2 must-have products for a natural-looking brow. Just brush the brow hair upwards and in place with the brow gel, let it sit for a while and then brush it again gently with a clean spoolie. It results in very natural yet fuller-looking brows. My favorite products for this tip are: Benefit Gimme Brow, Thrive Cosmetics Instant Brow Fix and Glossier Boy Brow.

SIFA-Chronic Illness+Lifestyle [@sifascorner]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/sifascorner/

My best tip for creating natural brows, well, that all starts with the product that you use. I’ve been obsessed with the benefit goof proof brow pencil, 24 hr brow setting gel, and/or brow powder. I like to make feathered strokes either with my brow pencil or my brush with my brow powder.

My second tip is to carve [my] brows out with my favorite full coverage foundation or concealer. Doing this allows me to wear my brows with or without a face full of makeup.

Ameerah | HMUA & WEB DESIGNER [@jolie_luxe]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/jolie_luxe/

Achieving natural brows has been a challenge for me as I don’t have much to work with. What I’ve really had to learn is the key for a natural look is a light hand and patience! I tend to be heavy handed, especially with my handwriting, so that was translating to my brows causing them to look harsh. I love using soap brows then filling in where needed with a pencil and finishing it off with a tinted brow gel.

MakeupByMegB [@makeupbymegb]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/makeupbymegb/

One of my favorite things to do is make the outline of the brow, then fill in the ends, then I use the spoolie to blend it out. After that I use concealer to cut it out and blend out the concealer with a fluffy brush or wet sponge. Another thing that is crucial to perfect brows is having a good thin angled brow brush like the Beauty Junkees pro Brow Brush! A thick brush will not get the precision that is needed for immaculate brows!

Lynnette [@littlelynni]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/littlelynni/

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My natural brow hack it to use a brow wax with brow powder and a setting gel. Having the powders adds dimension while letting your natural brow hairs shine. A light hand is ideal as well.

Beauty Influencer/MUA [@pinkyboicourt]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/pinkyboicourt/

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I have a few tips for creating a natural looking brow. 1st I would definitely recommend picking a pencil/gel pot that best matches your hair. 2nd Create realistic looking hair just filling in the empty spaces of the existing brow (follow the eyebrow ark) 3rd make sure you buff out any harsh lines using a spoolie.

Cake Up Lashes [@cakeup_lash]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/cakeup_lash/

I think one thing I’m finding best for the most natural brow is to go one shade lighter than my actual brow – no matter what brow product I’m using. It’s been a game changer when I go more natural with my makeup and want natural brow as well. My favorite go to is the Ulta Beauty brow tint in light- it’s very neutral and almost taupe so it looks insanely natural since it’s slightly lighter than my brows.

Kelly [@glamwithkelly]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/glamwithkelly/

I would say my favorite hack would be to brush through the brow hairs with a brow spoolie to evenly distribute the product and brush away any excess. It helps make the final product look less harsh and more natural 💕 I also love to carve under the brow with a concealer lighter than your skin tone to really lift/enhance

Kendall Alfred [@kendallalfred]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/kendallalfred/

To create natural looking brows it’s important to buff out any lines with a spoolie brush.

stacymariereviews [@stacymariereviews]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/stacymariereviews/

I love a natural brow look, I think it gives a more authentic look. When creating a natural brow, start with your favorite pomade, doing light strokes tracing the brow. After, take a brow pencil of choice and again, light stroke to fill it in. Don’t forget to blend, blend, blend! The more you blend the more natural brow you will achieve! Hope this tip works for you guys as much as it does for me!

Karen Carvajal [@dosesofkay]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/dosesofkay/

My best tip for creating natural brows is to brush up with a brow gel for texture this really helps to create a natural look.

Shea [@sheasbeautybar]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/sheasbeautybar/

My best tip for creating natural looking brows is to try not to stray too far from your natural brow shape. I clean up my shape, fill in sparse spots, and crisp up the edges but try to stick with the shape that grows naturally. Also, when shaping and filling, make sure to go back in with a spoolie and brush through to blend the hairs and product to create a more natural look.

Leopard Lace & Cheesecake [@tanyal527]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/tanyal527/

My best tip to creating natural looking brows, is too always make sure brow area is clean when grabbing the product, pat the brush behind your hand for a smoother application. With light strokes, create the like hair strokes, fill it in and brush off any access product. Finish off with some clear brow gel to set your brow hair.

glambyjossie [@glambyjossie]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/glambyjossie/

My tips are to always outline your eyebrows before filling them in, once you get the shape you like you fill in with a powder so it doesn’t look as dark, after filling in, use a concealer to shape to the final look.

🌹 Angelica 🌹 [@jelly64660]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/jelly64660/

My beauty advice for brows. Don’t over pluck!

Kimberly [@mommyinstilettos]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/mommyinstilettos/

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I mainly use a spooly to brush the brows first then use a brow pencil, draw and brush it in then I go in with some light handed pomade and make the front feather more out, and use a tiny amount of gel for the hairs that stick out of place and never pluck in the brow area, only the ones that are nowhere near the brow. I also get my brow hairs threaded every 7 to 9 weeks and still do this refill in sparse areas of the brow hair.

jenni [@blonde25]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/blonde25/

My tip for filling in brows is to create a line along the brow bone and use light brush strokes to fill in the brow so it looks natural!

thingsbytheberk [@thingsbytheberk]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/thingsbytheberk/

My best tip would be to find a good tinted brow gel with a small spoolie. Colourpop has a great, affordable one I’ve been enjoying. And I use that to brush through my brow hairs to hold them in place and then in the areas I’m sparse I apply more pressure to ensure the tinted gel touches my skin and… tints it, lol. The smaller spoolie allows for more precision so you end up with a very natural brow that still looks full and pretty defined.

Katie Marie | Beauty Blogger [@ladykaty92]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/ladykaty92/

My best tip for creating natural looking brows is to use Urban Decay’s Brow Blade pen in Blackout and either Milk Makeup Cypher brow gel, Lime Crime Smokey brow gel, or Elizabeth Mott Black brow gel to hold them in place.

Courtney Nawara [@phyrra]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/phyrra/

If you are blessed with full brows, a nice brow gel is all you need to get a polished look. The benefit brow gel, as well as Anastasia’s are both great products for this! But if you’re like me and have sad, sparse brows, a brow pencil can do wonders. I like using the Benefit’s ‘Precisely, my brow pencil’ and creating short hair-like strokes in areas I need it the most. Make sure to use the right shade, my advice is to either match the color of your roots or go one shade lighter. Top it off with a clear brow gel and you’re good to go!

Fatima [@fatima.r.mahmood]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/fatima.r.mahmood/

One of my favorite things to do with my brows is to set them so they last all day! I use a brow powder on top of the pencil and cream I used!

Ashley Bird [@makeupbyabird]. (n.d.). Posts [Instagram profile]. Retrieved June 24, 2020, from https://www.instagram.com/makeupbyabird/

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