When it comes to brows, bigger is better. Gone are the days of over-plucking and tracing on pencil-thin lines – beautifully full, thick eyebrows are back, and everybody wants in on this beauty trend. The proof is in the selfie; with almost six million #brow Instagram posts to date, it’s clear that ladies everywhere have caught this bold-brow fever. 

Products such as semi-permanent peel-off tattoo tints have increased in popularity as women go above and beyond for the perfect pair, with this year seeing a 15% increase in brow tinting and microblading at salons. Eyebrow makeuphas taken centre stage once again, and we think it’s here to stay.

HISTORY OF THE THICK BROW TREND

The thick eyebrow trend dates back to the 1950s, when Audrey Hepburn changed Hollywood’s vision of beauty with her perfectly defined, full brows. Layering strokes of eyebrow pencil, she accentuated her naturally thick eyebrow shape, adding narrow, dainty ends for a feminine finish. 

The 1970s saw an au naturel take on brows, as the hippie movement had women stick to the eyebrow shapes they were born with for a softer look. It wasn’t until the 1980s that power brows made it to the mainstream, when Madonna lead the way with her wild, bushy set. Accentuated with upward strokes of a spoolie brush, dark, unruly eyebrows were the look of the decade. But styles were set to change, and both the 1990s and noughties saw us plucking our skinny arches down to super-fine lines.

Thankfully, the brow revolution is in full force once again.

HOW TO GET THICKER LOOKING EYEBROWS

Thick eyebrows are the goal, but can you achieve them naturally? While some are blessed with bushier brows, years of overplucking have left many of us with sparse hair growth. 

It may go without saying, but if you want to increase fullness, drop those tweezers! Withstand the in-between stage and your eyebrows should grow out in around 12 weeks. Can’t bear to say goodbye to your tweezers just yet? Use them in soft light to prevent overplucking.

For a natural eyebrow product to encourage hair growth, castor, coconut and olive oil could help you reach your thick eyebrow goals. Petroleum jelly can also help; like oil, it locks in moisture to provide a hydrating barrier thought to stimulate growth and nourish hairs. Simply apply your chosen product with a cotton bud or mascara wand before bed. 

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