Académie Française de Beauté Capillaire

Feathered brow makeup is a technique used to create natural-looking, textured eyebrows resembling the appearance of feathers. This technique is particularly popular for achieving a soft, full, and defined brow look. Here’s how you can achieve feathered brows:

1. Prepare Your Brows: Start by ensuring your eyebrows are well-groomed and trimmed to your desired shape.
2. Outline the Shape: Use a brow pencil or pomade that matches your brow color to outline the desired shape of your eyebrows. Follow the natural arch of your brows for a more natural look.
3. Fill in Sparse Areas: Using either a brow pencil, brow powder, or pomade, gently fill in any sparse areas of your eyebrows. Use short, feathery strokes to mimic the appearance of natural hair growth.

4. Create Texture: To achieve the feathered effect, switch to a brow gel or a clear brow wax. Using a spoolie brush, apply the gel or wax to your eyebrows in an upward and outward motion, following the direction of hair growth. This will help to separate and define individual brow hairs, creating a feathered appearance.
5. Blend: After applying the gel or wax, use a clean spoolie brush to gently blend the product into your eyebrows, ensuring a seamless transition between the filled-in areas and your natural brow hairs.
6. Set with Brow Gel: To keep your feathered brows in place all day, finish off by applying a clear or tinted brow gel. This will help to set the hairs in place and provide long-lasting hold.
7. Optional Highlight: For added definition and dimension, you can use a highlighting pencil or brow highlighter to accentuate your brow bone. Apply the highlighter just below your eyebrow arch and blend gently with your finger for a subtle glow.
8. Clean Up Edges: Use a small concealer brush or a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover to clean up any stray hairs or smudges around the edges of your eyebrows for a polished finish.

Remember, practice makes perfect! Experiment with different products and techniques to find what works best for your brow shape and desired look.