Tinting Brows and Lashes

It may be necessary on a long-running production to shape and tint brows and lashes for continuity purposes.

Eyebrow shaping

To shape eyebrows, work under a good light and use a pair of tweezers that meet well at the tip.

Remove all the make-up on or under the brow. Wipe the brow with toning tonic. This should also be done during the procedure to remove stray hairs and cool the brow. Gently stretch the skin between two fingers and pluck the hairs in the direction of growth. Hair should mainly be removed from below the brow. Stray hairs between the brows and the temples may be removed so long as they do not form part of the main arch. Strong, long or discoloured hairs in the brow may be removed if their removal does not ...

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