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Find your ideal archIf you haven't given a second thought to
your brows lately, it's time to think again. Well-shaped brows can accentuate
good bone structure, flatter different eye shapes and even take years off your
face. While popular brow silhouettes may come and go (think Brooke Shields in
the '80s or Madonna in the '90s) a classically arched, well-groomed brow (not
pencil thin or penciled in) is still the most flattering. For inspiration
turn to the screen goddesses of days gone by: Think Elizabeth Taylor circa 1960,
Vivienne Leigh and Ingrid Bergman. These bombshells understood the power of the
brow and used it to shape their faces (and careers).  Shape
Up
First step, determine the shape of your face, and the best
look for you will follow. There are six basic face shapes: oval, round, long,
square, heart and diamond. To determine what yours is, pull hair back and search
for certain defining characteristics. For example, a forehead that is wider than
the chin distinguishes an Oval face; a Round face is usually almost as wide as
it is long and widest at the cheeks.
Mapping a New Look
It's been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Eyebrowz.com
takes this theory to the next level, offering up over 75 eyebrow stencils inspired
by the superstar shapes you love. Is your face Round like Gwyneth Paltrow? You'll
easily emulate the thin width and low arch of her brow with the Gwynnie inspired
Eyebrowz Stencil Kit. Need a lift? Get Demi's look- the medium arch and thick
width of her brows provide an instant face-lift. Other celebrity offerings include
Denise Richards, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Salma Hayek, Tyra Banks and dozens more.
 Finish
what you start
Many people know that a well groomed brow should
begin but they completely neglect where the brow ends. Use your fingers to form
a triangle along the edge of your nose and the inner corner of eye - that's your
starting point. To find you photo finish, place fingers diagonally from the edge
of nose to the outer corner of the eye. Your eyebrows should end where to the
tip of your finger ends.
Seek professional help
There
is a reason that celebs such as J Lo and Madonna pay literally thousands of dollars
to have their brows shaped by the country's best. Some things are better left
to a professional. Keep in mind that even an occasional visit to an arch artisan
can keep you on track. You can maintain your look between visits with a little
basic maintenance.
A few favorite spots for beautiful brows in New
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