Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
Eyebrows do more than frame your face. They protect your eyes, help you communicate, and even make it easier for people to recognise you. Here’s a simple look at why brows matter—and how to care for them.
What Is the Purpose of Eyebrows?
1. Eyebrows Protect Our Eyes
Brow hairs and the brow bone help divert sweat and rain away from your eyes. This keeps vision clear and reduces irritation from salt, water, and dust.
Because hairs grow outward toward the temples, they channel moisture to the side instead of straight down. Brows can also soften bright light and catch tiny debris before it reaches your eyes.
2. Eyebrows Allow Us to Communicate and Express Emotions
Small brow movements say a lot without words. A single raised brow can signal curiosity; both raised can show surprise. These expressions are natural and helpful in everyday communication.
3. Eyebrows Allow Us to Recognise People
Brows act as key landmarks for facial recognition. Many people identify someone more quickly by brow shape and spacing than by other features.
Factors Affecting the Appearance of Your Eyebrows
1. Genetic Factors
Traits like thickness, colour, and natural arch are largely inherited. Some people naturally have fuller or finer brows; others have hair that grows straighter or more curved. Health and age can also influence density over time.
2. External Environmental Factors
Habitual over‑tweezing or frequent waxing can thin certain areas and change your shape. Skin or brow injuries may affect growth as follicles heal. Be gentle and give brows time to regrow between shaping sessions.
Eyebrow Aesthetics and Cosmetics
Brow style has shifted across cultures and eras. Trends come and go, but the goal today is usually to enhance your natural shape in a way that suits your face.
Historic practices ranged from shaving or thinning brows to painting higher, thinner shapes—seen in parts of historic Japan and the Elizabethan era. Thin, highly plucked brows returned in the early 1900s and still pop up in cycles.
Cosmetic techniques have evolved too. Options include adding or removing hair, adjusting colour with eyebrow tinting, or subtly changing the apparent position of brows to match current styles.
Everyday tools—pencils, powders, gels, and brushes—can fill sparse areas and define edges for a soft, natural look.
Today you can choose from manual methods like threading, tweezing, and waxing, plus advanced services such as eyebrow transplants, Eyebrow Lamination, as well as Henna brows or microblading. A trained brow specialist can help you choose an approach that suits your skin and goals.
Ready to Shape Your Brows?
Curious to try a clean, precise shape? Our brow artists in Edmonton use fresh cotton thread, hand‑held, to remove hair at the follicle with minimal contact. Most brow threading appointments take about 10 minutes, and results typically last 2–4 weeks. Learn more and book your Eyebrow Threading today.
FAQ
How long does brow threading take?
About 10 minutes for most brows, depending on hair growth and your desired shape.
How long do results last?
Typically 2–4 weeks. This varies with your hair growth cycle and aftercare.
Is threading suitable for sensitive skin?
Threading uses a single, fresh cotton thread and minimal skin contact. Mild temporary redness can happen and usually settles within a few hours.
Threading vs. waxing vs. tweezing—what’s the difference?
Threading removes multiple hairs with a hand‑held thread for crisp lines; waxing uses warm wax and removes hair with a strip; tweezing targets single hairs. A professional can help you choose what fits your skin and goals.
Locations
Booniedoon | 160 83 St NW &, 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 4E3
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