All About Brows

Ever since my favorite brow gal moved out of the area, my brows have been kind of a wreck. Some days they’re wavy, other days they’re horizontal. And once in a blue moon, they’re perfectly arched, colored, and groomed. Amongst all the iterations of my brows, I continue to be on the prowl for the ideal brow product. Maybe this is why they’re consistently inconsistent? Anyway I thought I’d give a little synopsis of the brow products I’ve tried over the years:

1. Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade: this is the stuff I always come back to and I’m not entirely sure why. Maybe it’s because it’s familiar, I’ve become well-versed at using it, and the application is quick. However, I do feel that the pomade is a little heavy/harsh and the end product is more “sleek” than everyday brows. I’m looking for a more basic, everyday look which is why I continue my search.
2. Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil: if you’re lazy about your brows like I am, this isn’t the product for you. Since I basically have peach fuzz for brows, I have to use this pencil to carefully draw them and envision what they “should ” look like. The end result is akin to your GPS route after you’ve been lost for 30 minutes.
3. Billion Dollar Brows Eyebrow Powder: my aforementioned eyebrow lady recommended this brand years ago and at the time I really liked it. Back then I was using a lighter color but I’d love to revisit this brand with their taupe color since I’m not the faux platinum blonde little thang I once was. I do like the look of powder and it is relatively easy to apply.
4. Sephora Retractable Brow Pencil: the employee at Sephora suckered me into purchasing this one and so far I’m pretty happy with it. Apparently this product is made in the same facility as the Anastasia products. Why this has relevance? I do not know but it’s what pushed me to buy the product. That saleslady knows what she’s doing! The pencil is waterproof, easy to use, and the taupe shade is a good match for me. Above all, the price ($12!) certainly fits the bill.
5. Benefit Gimme Brow Eyebrow Gel: do you remember when the Victoria’s Secret Miracle Bra came out? Well you had to have a little something to work with in order to witness that miracle. I feel the same away about this brow gel. When you only have peach fuzz to start with, miracles ain’t gonna happen. I love the concept and think it would work well for those with naturally fuller brows but it’s a no from me dawg.

For a blonde like me with barely there brows, I truly think the best solution is to get microbladed. I’ve been dying to do it but it feels like I’ll be either pregnant or nursing for the foreseeable future so hopefully one day I’ll come back here with a microblade experience update. Until then, let the hunt resume!