Full, fluffy facial caterpillars not only frame your face and accentuate your best features, but they also take years off your mug too. And while we can’t all be born with a set as ridiculously perfect as Cara Delevingne’s, at least you know there are approximately 7392 products out there that can dramatically enhance what you’ve got.
No doubt you’ve tried brow powders, pencils, gels and waxes – but what about eyebrow extensions? Sure, it sounds a bit whack at first and you’re probably visualising bushy, John Howard-esque monstrosities, but rest assured brow extensions can be just as subtle, natural-looking and fabulous as a good set of lash extensions.
And how the heck would I know? That would be because the lovely Danielle Kurukchi, owner of Final Touch Brows, decked me out with a brand new set of face fuzzies (which included a trim and tidy-up):
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After
And here’s a close up for you:
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After
How does it work?
The process is very similar to lash extensions; the individual brow hairs (which are made from synthetic hair fibres) are attached to your natural brow hair and/or skin by a brow technician who will carefully beef up your brows and fill in any noticeable gaps. These clever whiz kids can even extend your eyebrow tips if yours are on the short side.
Does it look weird?
As you can see in the pics above, the result is actually quite natural. The fake brow hairs felt a little coarser to the touch than my natural hair, but when I was looking in the mirror I had a seriously hard time picking the fake brow hairs from the real ones.
So is this the next big thing in beauty?
Danielle’s company is the first to bring eyebrow extensions to the Aussie market, so it’s hard to say if this service will take off in a truly epic way like lash extensions did, but Danielle is already overwhelmed by the response she’s had so far. “The response has been phenomenal!” says Danielle. “There has been such a demand within the industry for this kind of solution for women who have barely-there brows and wish to define their brows with a more natural-looking remedy.”
Will it work on everyone?
In short, yep. “The beauty of the eyebrow extensions is that they can be applied to anyone, even women who have lost all their brows,” says Danielle, who frequently works with ladies who are brow-less as a result of cancer treatment. Whether your brows are naturally full with a couple of little gaps, or seriously over-plucked or suffering from Sperm Brow Syndrome, this treatment will work on you.
How long does it last?
One to two weeks, depending on how careful you are with your extensions. As with lash extensions, you need to be gentle with them; avoid scrubbing them when you cleanse your face and steer clear of oil-based makeup or skincare products when you’re wearing extensions.
Where can I get it done?
You can find your nearest salon offering brow extension services here.
How much will it cost me?
Expert to pay between $30 and $85 depending on how sparse your brows are and how many hairs need to be applied.
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Lauren x
Would you be willing to give brow extensions a go, Primpers?