If you want to quickly get rid of pesky eyebrow hair, tweezing is by all means the best option to consider. Not only is it a fast and cheap way to remove unwanted fuzz but also obtain the smoothness that lasts for long. Still, despite its numerous benefits, tweezing can also be quite traumatic, especially if you have sensitive skin. There are lots of eyebrow plucking tips that can make this procedure safer, easier, hassle-free, and more enjoyable. And below are some of them.
Use the Right Tools
The success of any cosmetic procedure is largely contingent on the effectiveness of tools you select. And tweezing is no exception.
The best way to pluck eyebrows is to remove hairs from the root, which is only possible when you grab them correctly. And for this, you need a pair of high quality tweezers that allows easy and precise removal of eyebrow hair. One of the universal solutions might be round-tip tweezers made of stainless steel that allow you to handle even the finest and most delicate hairs with expert precision. There are also dedicated slant-tipped tweezers that are ideal for grabbing and pulling out the super fine hairs. Slant edges minimize the probability of scratching or pinching yourself during the hair-plucking session.
All in all, it’s up to you to select the tool that will help you create killer eyebrows without irritating your sensitive skin. You may want to shop around at first to find the tweezers that will suit your specific needs, as well as hair and skin type. Make sure your preferred tweezers are ergonomic, easy-to-use, and made of medically approved materials.
Useful tip. How often should you pluck your eyebrows? That’s the question lots of people ask their brow masters. And while there’s no universal answer, as a rule of thumb, you may want to tweeze your brow hair every week or two. If you’re extremely diligent and eager to maintain a flawless shape, be prepared for plucking some individual hairs every day, which, nonetheless, isn’t the best idea for hyper-reactive, sensitive skin.
Keep it Clean
It’s not a secret that sensitive skin is more prone to breakouts, allergies, and inflammation. So, make it your rule to keep the skin around the tweeze zone clean. Start with something as simple as washing your face. The warm water will help you remove excessive grease and bacteria, open pores, and relax hair follicles, which is conducive to plucking eyebrows without pain. Blot your face dry and pat your skin before getting down to tweezing.
Disinfect your tweezers with rubbing alcohol or any other disinfecting solution. You would want to refrain from using aggressive anti-bacterial solutions on your skin and not to overdry it. That said, mild antiseptics that come in the form of hydrating gels or lotions may work well on sensitive skin. How do you make tweezing even less painful? Apply hypoallergenic numbing creams wherever needed to perform your hair-plucking job with ease.
Select Suitable Lighting
When it comes to tweezing, good lighting is essential to get the best results. Inadequate lighting can make it difficult to see the hairs you want to remove, which can result in an uneven or incomplete job. That's why you should always stand in front of a mirror with adequate lighting coming from the front, which will allow you to see your face clearly. Ideally, you should use natural lighting, especially when the sun is shining, such as when standing in front of a window. This allows you to see every hair, including those that may be difficult to notice.
Tweeze Gently Yet Decisively
Grab your eyebrow hairs properly and pull them in the direction of their growth. For this, place your instrument at the root of each hair you want to pluck and pull gently but not too slowly. For more precision, keep your tweezers angled as close to the base as possible. To grab all those little hairs and reduce unpleasant sensations to the minimum, hold your skin out when plucking. Don’t dig in or pull violently. Once finished, apply a derm-approved moisturizer to prevent hairs from growing in.
Over time, you’ll figure out more eyebrow plucking tips and make your eyebrow tweezing routine a breeze. Still, if you need more information or expert opinion on this topic, contact your eyebrow master to learn more about how to make tweezing less painful and safer.
