Here's another video demonstrating exactly how to restore lost eyebrows with the aid of eyeshadow and pencil. (As comprehensive as my first video on this topic was, the recording quality could definitely have been improved - so, it has!)
If this is your first watch you might find my photo tutorial on recreating eyebrows a useful companion, too. Happy feathering and pencilling, amigos!
Hi Carly,
ReplyDeleteI came across this video on YouTube, when searching on 'fake eyebrows'. It's wonderful! Ok, so you've been doing them a long time and make it look so easy, but for the first time in years I'm actually tempted to have a go at drawing my lost eyebrows back on in the knowledge that they might just look good! Tomorrow morning I'm off to Boots to buy some new eye makeup and eyebrow pencil. And then I'm going to practice, practice, practice! I'm determined to sport some natural looking brows for my niece's wedding next week.
Thanks for the tutorials and inspiration!
Hey Sue - so happy this vid has been helpful to you! I live in the US now, and I miss Boots SO much - they just do everything a girl needs for getting her eyebrows back on :) (You've probably already seen, but I've also got a step-by-step tutorial here that recommends certain products, almost all of them from the mighty Boots the Chemist.)
ReplyDeleteIt might sound a little strange, but when I noticed I was losing my eyebrows I actually practised drawing a fake eyebrow every night on my leg or arm, just while sitting in front of the TV - it really helped for getting the shape and 'feathering' right (you get some odd looks if you forget to wash them off, mind). All the best for your niece's wedding - I recommend brushing a bit of translucent powder over the top of your new brows to reduce any shine in photos. If you need any further advice or tips, please don't hesitate to get in contact - I may be 8 hours behind, but I always try to reply pretty fast :)
All the best, Carly x
As someone who suffers from alopecia, I find these tips very helpful. Thank you for being so open, honest and confident about being the best you can be and helping others do the same.
ReplyDeleteHey Zoe - thank you! Really glad you've found these tips helpful. X
ReplyDeleteI'm sooo excited to have found your site and your youtube videos. I have Trich and have pulled my eyelashes and eyebrows out for the last 27 yrs. I am just now wanting to wear fake eyelashes, but found them difficult to put on not having eyelashes of my own. Your videos are just what I was hoping to find. You do an AMAZING job on your make-up and have inspired me to take a different approach in drawing on my brows now. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi there - so great you like the site! Fake eyelashes are the best; I was thrilled when I finally worked out how to apply them properly. Thank you for commenting! X
ReplyDeleteCarly, you do a brilliant job with make-up - your eyes and brows look great.
ReplyDeleteDid you ever consider having your brows tattooed on? I lost mine about 6 years ago - I tried make-up but was always smudging them when I got hot or went swimming and often ended up looking lopsided! So decided go to Sophie Thorpe www.sophiethorpe.co.uk who specialises in eyebrows. She's fantastic and produces a very realistic effect.
It's expensive, but worth the investment for me as I never have to think about my brows at all and no-one notices that they aren't natural unless I tell them.
Hi Carly, Germany is also watching you... :-) This is great and most helpful for my chemo which starts the day after tomorrow. I am so lucky, that my English is fluent, there are loads of helpful sites like yours in English, but nothing in German. However, I just pass on your videos, and even without understanding your comments, they are still v. instructive. Best, Susanne, Berlin.
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ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say thank you for keeping these tutorials up. I'm currently going through chemo and found them immensely helpful! I also live in the bay area - Pacifica- and was wondering if you live in the city?
Carly,
ReplyDeleteYour tips and tricks seriously have made me beam with joy! I now have full confidence in losing my facial hair knowing they are going to be lost within the next few chemo treatments. I do wish to know though what is that you have on your head in this video and where in the world can I get one?! I would love to hear from you! Thanks again for brightening my day!
Samae Smith
Hi Samae, I'm so glad this has helped you. The hat I'm wearing is by a UK online company called Suburban Turban (I've actually reviewed them elsewhere on this site), and the style is called 'Bea'. They deliver outside the UK and are incredibly helpful with any questions you have. Good luck! x
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I will order one right away! I was also wondering in your plain black cap you wear under your scarves. Is there a certain place you like to get those? I just cant seem to find one that doesnt look like I'm going out to play in the snow. Thank you so much! (:
Samae!
Hi Samae, the plain black cap I wear is from the same company Surban Turban (see my previous comment) and the style is called 'Kimmy'!
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