3 Ways To Draw On Your Eyebrows - WikiHow

Skip to ContentQuizzes

• PRO Courses Hot Guides Tech Help Pro Expert Videos About wikiHow Pro Upgrade
• QUIZZES All Quizzes Hot Love Quizzes Personality Quizzes Trivia Quizzes Taylor Swift Quizzes
• EDIT Edit this Article
• EXPLORE Tech Help ProAbout UsRandom ArticleQuizzes Request a New ArticleCommunity DashboardTrendingForums Arts and EntertainmentArtworkBooksMoviesComputers and ElectronicsComputersPhone SkillsTechnology HacksHealthMen's HealthMental HealthWomen's HealthRelationshipsDatingLoveRelationship Issues Hobbies and CraftsCraftsDrawingGamesEducation & CommunicationCommunication SkillsPersonal DevelopmentStudyingPersonal Care and StyleFashionHair CarePersonal Hygiene Quizzes Love Quizzes Personality Quizzes Fun Games ForumsArts and EntertainmentFinance and BusinessHome and Garden Relationship QuizzesCars & Other VehiclesFood and EntertainingPersonal Care and Style Sports and FitnessComputers and ElectronicsHealthPets and Animals TravelEducation & CommunicationHobbies and CraftsPhilosophy and Religion Work WorldFamily LifeHolidays and TraditionsRelationships Youth
• LOG IN

  Log in

  Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. Facebook Google wikiHow Account No account yet? Create an account
• RANDOM

• Home
• Random
• Browse Articles
• TrendingNew
• Quizzes & Games
• All QuizzesHot
• Love Quizzes
• Personality Quizzes
• Fun Games
• Dating Simulator
• Learn Something New
• Forums
• Courses
• Happiness Hub
• Explore More
• Support wikiHow
• About wikiHow

• Log in / Sign up

Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow

• Categories
• Personal Care and Style
• Hair Care
• Facial Hair
• Eyebrows
• Defining Eyebrows

How to Draw on Your Eyebrows Download Article Co-authored by Melissa Jannes

Last Updated: March 28, 2025 References

Download Article

• Creating Eyebrows from Scratch
|
• Defining Light Eyebrows
|
• Fixing Over-Plucked Eyebrows
|
• Expert Q&A
|
• Tips

|Show more |Show less X

This article was co-authored by Melissa Jannes. Melissa Jannes is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Maebee's Beauty Studio in Philadelphia, a single practitioner space providing quality services with individualized attention. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in Pennsylvania. This article has been viewed 1,010,502 times.

Eyebrows frame the face and are an important part of how we express emotions. Because of this, subtle changes to their shape and color can drastically impact someone's look. Whatever your reason for drawing on your eyebrows, there many different techniques you can use to achieve the perfect look!

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 3:

Creating Eyebrows from Scratch

Download Article

1. 1 Prepare your canvas. Before applying any makeup, your face should be cleaned, moisturized, and dried. If you wear a full face of makeup, make sure the following steps are finished before starting your brows:
   • Begin with a layer of makeup primer. Primer will prevent your makeup from smudging and help it to last longer. This is extremely important when trying to maintain the illusion of natural eyebrows on bare skin.
   • Sponge on a light layer of foundation. Follow up by adding concealer to any problem areas you want to cover up. Blend well with a makeup sponge or your fingertips.
   • Many people use only bronzer or only blush, but if you use both start with the bronzer. Once these elements are ready, you can move on to drawing your brows.
2. 2 Pat translucent powder over your eyebrow area. Powder will help set your foundation and concealer. It also helps to ensure your skin is nice and dry. If there is too much moisture when you draw them on, your eyebrows may start to run.
   • Apply a generous amount of powder with a powder brush. Wait about 5 minutes, then dust any excess off.
   Advertisement
3. 3 Mix black and brown eye shadows together to closest match your current hair color. You will be using this mixture to draw on the base of your brow. A combination of black with one or more shade of brown tends to look the most natural. A little bit of black powder in a light brown mix will make the lighter shade look more convincing, while some brown will soften the harshness of pure black.
   • Avoid shimmery or metallic eye shadow. This may look pretty around your eyes, but it won't look natural on your brows.
   • If you have red hair, then you might want to add some red eye shadow into the mix.
   • Avoid using flat out black eye shadow, even if you have black hair. It will look too stark on your face. Opt for a dark ash or dark brown instead.
4. 4 Create the basic shape with the eye shadow mix. Use a small slanted makeup brush to form the base of your eyebrow. Use your brow ridge as a guide for your eyebrows' shape. Drawing drastically away from your brow ridge will make your eyebrows look less realistic. Otherwise, you can experiment with different shapes before deciding which looks right for you.
   • If you don't have a small enough makeup brush, you can use a cotton swab instead.
5. 5 Use a pencil to add individual "hairs." Use a black-brown eyebrow pencil sharpened to a fine point. Draw small lines from the bottom of your eyebrow outline feathered away from your nose. A few stray "hairs" that don't perfectly line up with your brow outline will keep your eyebrows from looking too perfect and more like real eyebrows.
   • If you have light-colored brow or red hair, a brown pencil might look more natural. Avoid using anything too dark, as it will look fake.
   • Re-sharpen the pencil as often as needed in order to keep the point nice and sharp.
6. 6 Brush on a thin layer of cosmetics lacquer or sealant over your new eyebrows. The sealant will keep your drawn on eyebrows smudge free for up to 24 hours.
   • If you find that the sealant gives your brows too much of a shine, add another dusting of translucent powder. The powder will mattify and remove the sheen.
Advertisement

Method 2 Method 2 of 3:

Defining Light Eyebrows

Download Article

1. 1 Keep your eyebrows well-shaped. Even if your natural brows are all but invisible, it is important to keep them well-groomed. By keeping your eyebrows professionally shaped, you will have more definition to work from. Wax, pluck, or thread them on a regular basis.
   • Even if you aren't happy with your natural eyebrow shape, try taking as many cues from it as possible when drawing on new ones. Drawn on eyebrows based on real brows will look much more natural than brows created freehand.
2. 2 Brush eye shadow onto your eyebrows. Lightly load an angled cosmetic brush and drag it along your brow. Start from the outside edge and move in towards your nose against the hair grain.
   • Unlike when you're working from scratch, eye shadow here is meant to create the illusion of thickness with your natural brow hairs. You will be working with a much lighter shade here. If your skin is pale and your hair is light, use a neutral taupe. If your skin and hair are darker, use a neutral dark brown instead.
3. 3 Define your main brow shape with an eyebrow pencil. Use your existing eyebrows as a guide when determining a shape. Fill in your brow using small, light strokes until you're happy with your eyebrows' shape and thickness.
   • It is very important to match your brow pencil closely with your hair and complexion. Try to find one that is close to your natural hair color but a few shades darker.
   • If you dye your hair, it may look more natural to match the hair on your head rather than your existing brows.
   EXPERT TIP

   Melissa Jannes

   Licensed Esthetician Melissa Jannes is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Maebee's Beauty Studio in Philadelphia, a single practitioner space providing quality services with individualized attention. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in Pennsylvania. Melissa Jannes Licensed Esthetician

   Use a highlighter pencil to define your brows even further. Draw a line underneath your brow with a highlighter pencil, then blend it down into your eyeshadow. That touch of highlight can make your brows look sharper.

4. 4 Avoid overextending your eyebrows' tail. Hold an eyebrow pencil from your nostril diagonally to your brow. The point where the pencil intersects with your brow ridge is where your eyebrow should end. Extending beyond this spot will make your eyebrows look less natural.[1]
Advertisement

Method 3 Method 3 of 3:

Fixing Over-Plucked Eyebrows

Download Article

1. 1 Grow them back. The first thing you should do to fix over-plucked eyebrows is to stop plucking and waxing. The best way to achieve a good brow shape is to let them grow out for about a year or so.
   • Using a brow razor to shape will help stimulate growth.[2]
   • If you absolutely can't stop tweezing, let your brows grow for at least three weeks before plucking again. Too-frequent plucking can damage your follicles, causing permanent damage.[3]
2. 2 Fill in patches. Many people have small bald patches within their eyebrows, but chronic over-tweezers may find them particularly worrisome.
   • Use an eyebrow pencil or dust on powder with an angled brush. Pick a pencil or powder that is close to the same shade as your natural eyebrows. Layering with both can create a more natural look.
   • When using a fine pencil, fill in with multiple light strokes to mimic the look of individual hairs.
   • Delicately brush off excess pigment with a clean makeup brush.
   • Add another layer of pigment and do another brush-off. Repeat this process until your eyebrows are as dark as you'd prefer.
   • Set your brows with gel to keep the makeup from rubbing off as you go about your day.
3. 3 Use tinted brow mascara. Just like mascara for eyelashes, brow mascara (sometimes called brow gel) enhances eyebrows by coating individual hairs, making them appear longer, darker, and more defined. Pick a gel that's closest to your natural hair color, and brush it on going from your nose to your arch. Brow mascara also works to shape your eyebrows and keep them in place all day.[4]
   • Make sure that you use tinted brow gel, and that the color is close to your hair color. Clear brow gel will only define your brows without tinting them.
Advertisement

Expert Q&A

Search Add New Question

• Question What is the best way to draw on eyebrows? Melissa Jannes Licensed Esthetician Melissa Jannes is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Maebee's Beauty Studio in Philadelphia, a single practitioner space providing quality services with individualized attention. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in Pennsylvania. Melissa Jannes Licensed Esthetician Expert Answer Use a highlighter pencil to define your brows even further. Draw a line underneath your brow with a highlighter pencil, then blend it down into your eyeshadow. That touch of highlight can make your brows look sharper. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2
• Question How do I go about shaving my eye brows? Community Answer Get a thin razor and go along the out sides to shape them. You could also get them professionally done. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 10 Helpful 29
• Question How do I draw eyebrows where there are none? Gwack Community Answer Go slow, and make small strokes. Try to get a natural shape and get an eyebrow pencil that could mimic hairs. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 33

See more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement

Tips

• If you are trying to achieve a natural look, avoid creating sharp angles or boxy points. If your eyebrow's natural arch is quite dramatic, however, you shouldn't smooth it down.[5] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• If you're having trouble freehanding your eyebrow's basic shape, try using an eyebrow stencil as a guide. These tools are widely available at most stores that carry cosmetics. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• When you are finished, compare both eyebrows straight on to ensure they are fairly symmetrical. Don't worry about any minor differences as no one's natural eyebrows match perfectly. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published Name Please provide your name and last initial Submit Thanks for submitting a tip for review! Advertisement

You Might Also Like

How to Apply an Eyebrow Pencil For Beginners How toDo Your Eyebrows How toFill in Eyebrows How toExtend Your Eyebrows How toApply Brow Gel How toGet Perfect Eyebrows How toApply Eyebrow Powder How toGet Thick Eyebrows How to Reshape Your Eyebrows: Plucking Alternatives How toUse Eyebrow Pomade to Define Eyebrows How toChoose Eyebrow Color How toShape Eyebrows How to Get Darker Eyebrows The Cheap, Fast, and Easy Way to Tint Your Eyebrows Advertisement

References

1. ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/how-to/a42963/reasons-your-brows-look-bad/
2. ↑ https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/11/12/regrow-eyebrows_n_2117886.html
3. ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a20657/fix-chola-brows/
4. ↑ https://imabeautygeek.com/2014/10/06/how-to-fill-in-eyebrows-and-how-to-use-maybelline-brow-drama-tinted-brow-gel/
5. ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/how-to/a42963/reasons-your-brows-look-bad

About This Article

Co-authored by: Melissa Jannes Licensed Esthetician This article was co-authored by Melissa Jannes. Melissa Jannes is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Maebee's Beauty Studio in Philadelphia, a single practitioner space providing quality services with individualized attention. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in Pennsylvania. This article has been viewed 1,010,502 times. 9 votes - 78% Co-authors: 47 Updated: March 28, 2025 Views: 1,010,502 Categories: Coloring Eyebrows | Defining Eyebrows Article SummaryX

Before drawing your eyebrows on, brush translucent powder over the area to help set and dry your skin. Mix various shades of eyeshadow until you match your current hair color, then draw it onto your brow ridge with a brush to create the basic eyebrow shape. Draw on individual hairs with a black-brow eyebrow pencil. Finally, brush a sealant over your eyebrows to keep them smudge-free for 24 hours! For more help, including how to define light or over-plucked eyebrows, read on... Did this summary help you?YesNo

In other languages Spanish Italian French Russian Chinese Indonesian Vietnamese Thai Korean

• Print
• Send fan mail to authors

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,010,502 times.

Reader Success Stories

• 

  Anna Roberts

  Jan 7, 2017

  "I've always had bushy eyebrows, and couldn't stand them. Now as an adult I still can't deal with..." more

More reader stories Hide reader stories Share your story

Did this article help you?

Yes No Advertisement Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Co-authored by: Melissa Jannes Licensed Esthetician 9 votes - 78% Click a star to vote Co-authors: 47 Updated: March 28, 2025 Views: 1,010,502

Anna Roberts

Jan 7, 2017

"I've always had bushy eyebrows, and couldn't stand them. Now as an adult I still can't deal with..." more

Alana Stevens

Aug 16, 2016

"I only started wearing makeup. This was really helpful for me."

Sarah K.T.

May 28, 2017

"All of them were great, thanks for sharing."

Francois Jemini

Jun 1, 2017

"I know how to draw eyebrows now." Rated this article:

Anonymous

Oct 18, 2016

"The little details helped." Share yours! More success stories Hide success stories

Quizzes & Games

What Makeup Should I Wear QuizTake QuizMakeup Quiz: Discover The Perfect Stye For YouTake QuizWhat Is My Makeup Type QuizTake QuizWhat Color Should I Dye My Hair QuizTake QuizWhat Eyeliner Type Looks Best on Me QuizTake QuizMy Lookalike GeneratorGenerate

You Might Also Like

How to Apply an Eyebrow Pencil For BeginnersHow toDo Your EyebrowsHow toFill in EyebrowsHow toExtend Your Eyebrows

Featured Articles

21 Common Hand Signs & Gestures (& What They Mean)170+ Best Useless Facts That Sound Like LiesIs He Interested In Me Quiz15 Signs Your Ex Misses You (and What to Do About It)How to Observe Hanukkah (From Candle Lighting to Latke Frying)165+ "You Are Special" Quotes For Friends, Family, Partners & More

Trending Articles

Let Us Rate You 1-10: Attractiveness Scale QuizHow Much Do I Mog QuizAm I Annoying QuizHave I Met My Soulmate Yet QuizHow Nonchalant Am I QuizHow Weird Am I Quiz

Featured Articles

115+ Brain Teasers For Adults & Kids (With Answers!)When Will I Get My First Kiss Quiz17 Believable Excuses to Miss Class At the Last MinuteHow to Speed Up Your Slow-Performing Mobile DataHow to Get a Nice BodyIce Cream Personality Test

Featured Articles

How toDress for WinterNicknames for Your Girlfriend: 125+ Funny, Sweet & Clever IdeasHow to Give Someone a Great GiftWhat Would My Life At Camp Half-Blood Be Like QuizThe Best Hairstyles for Guys with Big Foreheads22 Best Ideas for Scary (and Funny) Pranks

Watch Articles

How toWrap a Round GiftHow toSteam in an OvenHow to Make Plant-Based Meat: 4 Incredible RecipesHow toClean a Silver Necklace4 Easy Ways to Open a Can of SodaHow toPart Your Hair

Trending Articles

Can We Guess If You're Single or Taken?How Would My Fandom See Me If I Were a Fictional Character QuizWho's My KPop Lookalike QuizAm I a Furry QuizHow toMake OutThe World's Hardest Riddles (for Kids & Adults)

Quizzes & Games

What Should I Draw QuizTake QuizDear Peachie Makeup QuizTake QuizWhat Does My Hair Color Say About Me QuizTake QuizWhat Skin Type Do I Have QuizTake QuizHow Old Do People Think I Look QuizTake QuizAm I Balding QuizTake Quiz

• Categories
• Personal Care and Style
• Hair Care
• Facial Hair
• Eyebrows
• Defining Eyebrows

wikiHow Newsletter You're all set! Helpful how-tos delivered toyour inbox every week! Sign me up! By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy.

• Home
• About wikiHow
• Experts
• Jobs
• Contact Us
• Site Map
• Terms of Use
• Privacy Policy
• Do Not Sell or Share My Info
• Not Selling Info
• Contribute

Follow Us

×

Don’t miss out! Sign up for

wikiHow’s newsletter

Subscribe You're all set! X --488