A little shaping goes a long way–-changing the shape of your eyebrows can instantly enhance your features. But before start tweezing away haphazardly, use our handy guide to figure out what eyebrow shape flatters you the most.

 

Face shape	Typical features	Suggestion	Effects
	Wider forehead compared to the chin High cheekbones	Low arch	Flatter eyebrows will compliment a shorter face. Keep the arch as low as possible to enhance your features.
	Plump cheeks Full face shaped like a circle	High arch	High-arched eyebrows will give the illusion of a narrower face. This will help a round face look sharper by giving width and expression to the eye.
	Prominent jaw line Solid bone structure Flat cheekbones Wide forehead	Strong arch with rounded end	High-arched brows elongate a square face. The rounded end makes the face look smoother.
	Elongated appearance Prominent chin	Flat eyebrows	Flat eyebrows will make the face appear shorter by giving more width. Be careful to not extend the eyebrows past the end corners of the eyes.

Methods:

There are various ways to create the perfect eyebrow shape. Depending on how dramatic you want to look, pick the approach that best suits you.

Trimmers: This tool is perfect for grooming long hairs and achieves a neater appearance without any removal of hair.

Tweezers: The most commonly used eyebrow shaping equipment are tweezers. It is perfect for removing stray hairs.

Eyebrow wax: There are both hot and cold waxes that remove hair. This can be hard to control, however it is a quick way to create a new eyebrow shape. Sensitive skin may also be irritated by the method.

Eyebrow stencils: Stencils are available in many shapes. These are pre-waxed strips which are easy to apply. Be sure to pick the right shapes

Thread: Eyebrow threading can groom eyebrows without causing any pain to the skin. The thread is twisted and rolled along the hair of the eyebrows resulting in a very straight eyebrow line.

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School is now in session and it’s time to look your best!  Here are a few tips on looking ultra chic and feminine for the new year.

SKIN

A new school year is a fresh start, so revitalize your skin with Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar ($18) at Sephora. With one use, it gently exfoliates, hydrates and protects your skin, leaving you with a healthy glow. Also, spray some of Anna Sui’s Dolly Girl ($38) for an innocent but flirty scent of jasmine, cinnamon, musk and magnolia.

EYES

There is a great range of eye shapes and sizes amongst Asians, but we have come up with two ways to make any eye twinkle. Apply a glittery white eye pencil such as Shu Uemura’s Drawing Pencil in Me White ($18) or Anastasia’s Eye Lights Shimmer in Sand Shimmer ($21) at the inner corners of your eyes and along the bottom to brighten up your look. To make your eyes appear bigger, outline your upper eyelids with Clinique’s Crème Shaper for Eyes in Starry Plum ($15), Dior’s Crayon Eyeliner in Precious Violet ($25), or Smashbox’s Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner in Navy Blue ($22)

EYEBROWS

If you aren’t a fan of tedious plucking and shaping, give yourself a young and natural look by keeping thicker eyebrows. But make sure you let it grow neatly by using some friendly tweezers such as Tweezerman ($20) from Sephora or get them threaded ($15-40) at a salon. Although shaving your eyebrows seems like an easier and quicker alternative, they will look messy within a week.

CHEEKS

Don’t let your sun-kissed glow fade away with the summer! Keep your skin looking healthy by applying these sweet colored blushes. Try Bobbi Brown’s Stonewashed Pink Cream Blush ($22), Nar’s Blush in Torrid ($25), or Benefit’s Sheer Cream Blusher in Hush! ($18) for a dewy finish.

LIPS

Say good-bye to bold red lipstick and say hello to natural lip color! Urban Decay’s Envious Lip Stain ($17), M.A.C.’s Viva Glam Lipstick V ($14), Cover Girl’s Continuous Color Lipstick in Almost Nude ($6), or Nar’s Lipstick in Morocco ($24) will leave your lips looking velvety and feeling soft. Don’t forget to protect and give your lips a tingling sensation with Burt’s Bees Beewax Lip Balm ($3)!

HAIR CARE

The warm, toasty sunshine may have damaged your hair over the summer, so bring back the lustrous shine to your hair with silk amino acid-packed Redken’s All Soft Shampoo ($10) or Kerastase’s Bain de Force ($30).

HAIR STYLE

Try a framing your face in a different way and let your bangs grow long. Part it to the side and tie a low pony tail. Before you tie your hair, give it a light wave for a gentler look or simply keep it straight for a more sophisticated feel.

NAILS

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean you can’t sport rich, summery colors. Adorn your nails with an energetic shade like Sephora’s Orange nail polish ($2), Maybelline’s Seashore Darling ($3), OPI’s Los Cabos Coral ($13), or Chanel’s Nail Color in Paparazzi ($20).

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