Natural remedies, targeted products, and the right habits — we tell you how to make your eyebrows thicker and maintain their natural look.
How to make eyebrows thick and natural
Thick, expressive eyebrows with a beautiful arch are the dream of many. Ever since Cara Delevingne, Lily Collins, Emilia Clarke turned them into their own beauty calling card, fashion has definitely turned to the side of super thick, defined and perfectly laid eyebrows. There's even a special term for it. Fluffy brow is the modern definition of voluminous, soft, combed-up eyebrows.
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There's just one caveat: not everyone is born with equally thick hair. And in the 1990s and early 2000s, a completely different trend was the thin, thread-like eyebrows. Those who survived that era often still face the problem of slow or uneven regrowth due to excessive plucking in the past.
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Fortunately, there are many solutions: from professional reconstruction with hair follicle stimulation to extensions. But if you want to make your eyebrows thicker in a natural way, without significant costs and radical procedures, regularity and proper care are enough. With a systematic approach, the first noticeable results appear after about three months: first, the growth of vellus hair increases, then new hairs appear, gradually thickening the arch.
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5 ways that really work
1. Comb your eyebrows with castor oil
While rosemary oil is often recommended for hair growth, castor oil is the undisputed favorite for eyebrows. Simply apply it daily, gently massaging it in with a brush or a clean mascara wand lightly dipped in the product. Over time, it can significantly strengthen hairs and improve their density.
Castor oil is obtained by first cold pressing the seeds of the castor oil plant, a plant native to tropical regions. Its thick, slightly viscous texture is due to its high content of ricinoleic acid, which has strengthening properties. This is why it is ideal for restorative eyebrow care.
2. Use a special serum
Brow-care is the new skincare today, and the right serum can make a big difference. One of the well-known products in this category is HubbaBrow from Benefit Cosmetics. According to the brand, after just 12 weeks, the product noticeably improves the appearance of the arch, helping “sleeping” follicles to become more active.
The formula contains vitamins, plant extracts and rice protein, which nourish and strengthen hair over time. The thin applicator allows you to precisely target areas with “gaps”. It is important to remember: any serum works more effectively if it is carefully applied with a brush using massaging movements. This stimulates microcirculation and enhances the effect of the active ingredients.
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3. Try eyebrow lamination
Lamination is a great option for those who want to instantly get a neat, disciplined and shiny shape. The effect lasts for about three weeks, and the procedure itself lasts 30–40 minutes. It is recommended to repeat it no earlier than after two months, because the process uses a chemical solution (safe, but not abusive). The procedure consists of two stages: a special cream composition is applied to the hairs, combed in the desired direction and covered with a film for the duration of the product's action, and then washed off. In home care, it is important not to wet the eyebrows for 24 hours to consolidate the result. The effect resembles a “counter-curl”: the hairs are fixed in a raised position, which creates the illusion of a thicker and more natural arch. This is an ideal temporary solution while serums and oils gradually stimulate the growth of new hairs.
4. Don't get carried away with tweezers
Tweezers are there to clean up the shape, not to completely reformat it. Even if you are tempted to “fix” the line, it is important to remove only those hairs that go beyond the natural arc. The goal is to restore natural density, not to create a new artificial shape. It is worth looking at the overall picture, and not at individual, seemingly “extra” hairs. They are the ones that will help you achieve the desired density and harmonious contour over time.
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5. Try henna dyeing
Plant dyes have a so-called “substantive” effect – they not only color, but also physically envelop the hair, thickening it. Henna contains pigments and natural components (including plant proteins) that bind to the keratin of the hair. An even shade visually adds thickness and makes the arch clearer, and the hairs feel denser to the touch. This is an easy way to enhance the effect, especially if the eyebrows are light or have an uneven color.
The main thing is consistency.
Thick, natural eyebrows are not the result of a single product, but a combination of patience, regular care and the right habits. Oils strengthen, serums stimulate, lamination shapes, henna visually thickens and together they gradually return the arch to its maximum natural beauty.
Based on material from: Vogue.it