10 Do's & Don'ts for Healthy, Beautiful Brows

For my first blog entry I am going to pick a subject closest to my heart. It is the subject of eyebrows. Having had bad brows until I went to esthetics school I can sympathize with people who have photos of the 'what was I thinking brows'. Granted the styles of brows have changed significantly over the years you can never go wrong with a well shaped brow that compliments the shape of your face. Compiled below is a list of brows do's and don'ts that I have acquired in my 20 plus years (who's counting??) in the beauty industry.

✅ Do’s for eyebrow maintenance

1. Do follow your natural brow shape

Work with your bone structure and natural growth pattern instead of forcing a trendy shape.

2. Do tweeze in good lighting

Natural light is best to avoid over-tweezing.

3. Do brush brows daily

Use a spoolie to keep hairs tidy and train growth direction.

4. Do trim carefully

Brush hairs upward and only snip the very tips if needed.

5. Do exfoliate the brow area

Gentle exfoliation prevents ingrown hairs and buildup (1–2× weekly).

6. Do moisturize

Hydrated skin supports healthy hair growth.

7. Do use growth serums (if needed)

Great for sparse brows — apply consistently.

8. Do maintain a schedule

Wax/thread/tweeze every 3–6 weeks depending on growth.

9. Do cleanse brows properly

Remove makeup and oils daily to avoid clogged follicles.

10. Do use sunscreen

Especially important if you tint, laminate, or wax — prevents fading and irritation.

❌ Don'ts for eyebrow maintenance

1. Don’t over-tweeze

Remove hair one at a time & step back from the mirror often — less is more.

2. Don’t use magnifying mirrors excessively

They allow you to see hairs that aren’t noticeable normally → over-shaping risk.

3. Don’t wax or tweeze right before/after sun exposure

Skin is more sensitive → higher irritation or lifting risk.

4. Don’t trim too much

Over-trimming creates holes and uneven growth.

5. Don’t use dull tweezers

They break hairs instead of removing them cleanly.

6. Don’t pick at ingrown hairs

This can scar the follicle — exfoliate instead.

7. Don’t forget about your brows

If you have lash extensions - it's all about balance

8. Don’t tint or laminate over irritated skin

Wait until skin is calm and healed.

9. Don’t follow DIY trends blindly

Soap brows, shaving, or at-home lamination can cause damage if done incorrectly.

10. Don’t ignore professional shaping

A professional baseline shape makes home maintenance much easier. I hope this was helpful. If you have any beauty questions please do not hesitate to email me. It might just end up on my blog! Kristen xo