How Do I Grow My Brows Back In?

So you may have tweezed one hair too many for a decade, or your previous waxer may have gotten a little carried away. With full brows being in for a couple years now, I’ve seen many clients that want to add more back in to create a natural, full brow. Brow rehab is a thing, and I’m here to help you on your journey!

What can you expect when you are needing to grow your brows back in? Each hair on your body goes through a growing, resting and falling out phase. When it falls out, another hair is set to take its place. For brows, it could take 6 to 12 months for one brow hair to return. And because you don’t want to keep a hair that isn’t next to and in line with the other hairs that are apart of the current brow, it could take up to a year (or maybe a little more) to transform your brows.

This awkward stage will be minimized. We will work together and communicate what you like and don’t like about your brows. Then I will show you the brows that are in question and we’ll make a decision of how much awkward one can take. During this process, I encourage you to throw your tweezers away. Hide them. Out of sight, out of mind. Do not tweeze any brows so that I can see what is coming in, where it is coming in, and find your natural shape. This makes my job much easier AND (bonus!) helps you to get to your natural full shape sooner!

If brows are being stubborn, then I encourage you to use a growth serum to help speed up that process. Because it can take time for each hair to grow in, it is important to cultivate patience. Also, you’ll still want to keep up regular brow appointments (usually between 3 and 4 weeks). When we keep paying attention to something, it’s remarkable how that encourages them to grow in sooner.

Waxing versus tweezing. Another thing to note here is that when you wax, you are doing more damage to the follicle of the hair (which is great if you don’t want hair clear down on your eyelid.) Tweezing doesn’t have the same effect on the hair follicle. So if we are wanting a hair in the brow shape, but it’s too awkward to keep for now, I will continue to tweeze it versus waxing. Which is also another reason why you need to get rid of those tweezers!!!

If you’ve tried for months (or years) without success to grow your brows back in, it may be time to consider permanent makeup. Since we know every brow has it’s place, adding a little to the head of the brow, or the underneath side can make a world of difference. When choosing a permanent makeup artist, be sure to check out their portfolio, ask about their training and certifications, and make sure that you communicate and feel comfortable about the brow shape BEFORE they begin the service.

If you are ready to change your shape and even just fine tune what nature gave you, let’s get going today!

Don’t forget to

Breathe. Let Go. Relax.

Zoey Jolley, LE

Pretty Little Lashes

I am blessed to work on gorgeous women everyday! Facials, waxing, and lash lifts are some of my favorite services to help clients with. There are so many fun options with me that it's sometimes hard to choose.

Have you heard this proverb before? "Eyes are the window to the soul." It's a good one. So much light and life of a person's face are found through the eyes. Whether you are happy or hurting, it's hard for the eyes to hide that.

Why not accent your best facial feature? Two ways to do that are through the framing (which are the brows - and another blog post coming a website near you soon) and lashes. Most women have incredible eyelashes! There are a couple of things that we can do to enhance them and ways that we can protect what we already have.

1) Curl Then Apply Mascara

Never apply mascara and then use a curling tool. This will make your lashes more susceptible to breaking and falling out because it can cling to the curler.

2) Be Picky About Mascara

Let's have a chat ladies. With so many options, how do you really choose a great mascara? I've been searching and trying new ones every couple months. Waterproof mascara can be more drying, which can dry out the eyelash itself. Replace your mascara every 3 months to avoid infections and lash mites. (Yes, they are a real thing.)

3) Remove Each And Every Day

Do not forget to remove each night. Do not pass go and collect $200. This rule seems simple, but is often not followed. If you don't remove the mascara and eye makeup properly, it can make your lashes become stiff... which again can lead to falling out and breaking off. A recipe that we all want to avoid. My FAVORITE lash cleanser is the newest to hit the RevitaLash line called Micellar Water. It's really delightful and my favorite product for 2018.

4) Use A Lash Serum

A lash serum or conditioner will condition your lashes to help them be at their optimal health. What does that look like? It looks like fuller more beautiful lashes. RevitaLash Advanced keeps eye health and safety at the forefront. Which translates into peace of mind.

5) Try A Lash Lift

Lash lifting has been all the rage for the past 2 years in the United States and can definitely enhance what you already have. This treatment is done by placing the eyelashes on a curved rod and applying solution to natural lash which lifts and then sets the curl. This can be dramatic for clients with lashes that tend to grow straight out or even slightly downward. I have seen incredible results and would love to help show you what this service could do for you.

Have more questions? Let's set up a consultation and I can personally answer them for you!

Don't forget to Breathe. Let Go. Relax.

Zoey Jolley, Licensed Esthetician

Update Your Makeup Look

With anything in life, we become comfortable with our looks. Like your favorite pair of jeans or bangs that you've had since high school, change can be hard. We try on a new outfit at the store and then immediately put it back because it feels different and you aren't sure. Bring the "honest" friend of the group to the store, and they'll let you know if you can pull it off. But what about your makeup? I'll be your "honest" friend and guide you through making some changes!

First things first. There are some things that you should probably stop doing. The top on my list is blush that goes from the apples of your cheeks all the way back to your hair. Blue might be your favorite color, but you probably shouldn't wear it as your eyeshadow or eyeliner anymore. OR colored mascara. If you are wearing a super light concealer under your eyes, it's time to exchange that out. Lastly, but maybe most important, brows are big and bold right now. Thin and slender is out.

So now that we have the what not to dos, let's focus on what to do and how to make sure you can pull off new makeup!

Blush

Place lightly but directly to the apples of the cheeks and meld it into the contour. (Don't worry... we'll get to the contour part.)

Eyeshadows

Matte is in and so are neutral colors. You can add in a little glimmer and sparkle, but blending is paramount.

Mascara

Black, brown/black, or brown is all that you need. If you put mascara on your bottom lashes, it will actually drag down your face. Still not sold? Do you mascara normal on one eye and then don't add the lower lashes to the other side. Then take a picture and evaluate.

Concealer

Pick a color that is brighter, not lighter. Too light actually looks white. Trust me, it doesn't look good.

Brows

This may take time to grow back hair, but in the meantime, you can lightly fill them in with a pencil or eyeshadow with a brush (I prefer the eyeshadow) and use a spoolie (looks like a mascara wand without any product) to buff it out.

Contour

Contour will help your face look 3 dimensional. Place it in the natural shadows of your face, which includes the top of the forehead, underneath your cheek bones, under (not on) the jawline, and a thin line of each side of the nose. Make sure to buff and blend.

Still confused and not sure where to start? Make a makeup consult with me and I'll show you everything I know, answer your questions, and take a before/after picture for you so that you can see the difference. Embrace change and embrace your natural beauty. Let's enhance your features instead of covering them up!

Don’t forget to Breathe . Let Go . Relax .

Zoey Jolley, Licensed Esthetician