Learning how to shape your eyebrows can feel like an intimidating task. In this article on How to Shape Eyebrows we will show you step-by-step how to go about tackling the task at hand.

While no one would consider eyebrow tweezing and shaping to be 'fun' it can dramatically alter your appearance. A well thought out and executed eyebrow shaping can enhance your eyes and can bring shape to your entire face. Below we will walk through the steps for shaping your brows.

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Have a magnifying mirror that you can easily view your face and place it in front of you. Ensure that your face is makeup free before you begin.

Hold a straight edge, like an eyebrow pencil or ruler, vertically in front of your face. Line up your chosen straight edge from the outermost edge of your nose with the inside of your eye. This line will determine where you start from, so mark it with an eyebrow pencil. Repeat this step with your other eye.

Angle the straight edge so that it lines up with the outermost edge of your nose and the outermost edge of your iris. It is important that you look straight ahead into the mirror while doing this. Wherever the line intersects with your eyebrow is where the peak of your arch should begin. Mark the spot with your eyebrow pencil. Repeat with your other eye.

Angle the straight edge further so that it touches the outermost edge of your nose and also passes along the outermost edge of your eye. This will tell you where your eyebrow should end. Mark the spot. Repeat with your other eye.

Connect the marks you have made upon each eye as a guide. Begin at the innermost point and end at the outermost point of your eyebrow.

You can determine the thickness of your brows based on the strength of the rest of your features. Those that have thick hair and strong features should also have thicker brows to match. If you have a more delicate set of features go with more delicate brows. Balancing your features is key.

1. You should also tailor brow thickness and shape to correspond with your face shape.

2. Round Face - emphasize your arch to draw attention away from the width of your face.

3. Long Face - make your brows flatter and do not emphasize the arch. This look gives your face a horizontal dimension to compensate for its length.

4. Angular Face - rounder brows will soften the sharp angles.

Regular shaping of your eyebrows will bring dramatic changes to your facial features without breaking the bank. It can feel tedious at times but it is well worth the extra effort when you consider the fabulous results.