32 photos of celebrity eyebrows to imitate
Eyebrows literally come in all shapes and sizes. Eyebrows can be defined by their volume (from extremely thick to extremely thin) or shape (from straight to arched, rounded to S-shaped). Both have an important impact on the style and finish of the eyebrow.
Fortunately, celebrity brows come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Of course, it is worth noting that celebrities may resort to tinting, lamination, microblading, henna and tattoos, waxing and threading, makeup products, and professional estheticians and stylists. In other words, if you want to change your eyebrows, always consult a professional. Below are 32 photos of celebrity eyebrows to imitate.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's eyebrows are straight and thick horizontally, but she brushes them upward for a little volume. There is no angled arch, but there is no need to shy away from straight eyebrows.
Bella Hadid was born with thin eyebrows (sometimes extremely thin), but they have a fairly rounded arch that can be shaped either sharply or softly and effectively. Don't despair if your eyebrows are thin.
Angelina Jolie is a great example of someone who has embraced her natural brow shape over time. Thinner eyebrows make for a slightly more “unpretentious” brow.
Kate Beckinsale's eyebrows are very rounded, which suits her face perfectly. If your brows are patchy or can be “filled in” a bit with brow products, Beckinsale is a great example of how to gently and naturally draw in brows with a soft brow pencil or pomade.
Elizabeth Taylor's dark, dramatic brows (to match her dark, dramatic hair and striking heart-shaped face) have a truly stunning arch and thick width. If you like your eyebrows to be the center of your face, you can go dramatic with a pomade, or use a more “permanent” (tattooed) solution if you know you like your eyebrows.
There was a time when everyone admired Lily Collins' eyebrows: a pretty striking shape with a nice arch and cool taper. This exact look isn't for everyone, as it requires thicker brows, but darker colors work well with the dramatic shape.
If you have super straight brows (and lament your inability to create dramatic arches), fear not. Natalie Portman is probably your biggest source of inspiration, and she has curated them so carefully that they are still slightly angular. If you have a heart-shaped face, this gentle shape is very complementary.
Hailee Steinfeld's eyebrows are thick and S-shaped (so named because they are angular and slightly “S” shaped), but still quite soft and natural. Instead of over-emphasizing the thickness, she brushes up her brows and does not try to fill in the areas where the hairs are a bit thin.
Queen Rihanna is a beauty maven for many reasons, but one of my favorite things about her look is her constant embrace of sharp, thin brows. This look is a bit softer than she sometimes does, but it still plays to her natural shape.
Jessica Alba has been an eyebrow icon since the early 00s when she got her break in Dark Angel. For those who don't have great eyebrow volume (myself included), this brow thickness is ideal.
If you like a brow shape that is heavy on volume and drama, then Zendaya's stenciled S-shaped brows are the way to go. They are incredibly long and well-shaped, with only about a half-inch gap between the brows in the middle. If you have an angular face, angular eyebrows can actually be very enhancing.
Dua Lipa's brows are already cool with their upward shape and striking thickness, but she enhances them by brushing the hairs upward. This is one of the few examples that show that thin patches are not the enemy and can create a more “natural” look.
It's hard to get a more angular look than Anja Taylor-Joy's steeply angled high arches. However, she goes above and beyond by dying her hair darker and combining it with a deep lip color. The effect is to draw attention to her striking features, and it succeeds.
Taylor Swift's fabulous brow shape is not always seen well, as she often bangs and bangs. But even though it's light (and here a bit sparse), it's a cool tall arch shape that blends beautifully with her signature cat eye.
Much like her mother Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber is blessed with both volume and shape, not to mention a rich brunette color. Gerber fills in her eyebrows and brushes them for a more angular look.
Model Jasmine Sanders is known for her gorgeous curls, and her thick brows are part of her aesthetic. By keeping the color naturally dark and matching her visible roots, the brows help “ground” the look and bring focus to her face.
Embrace thinner brow shapes. Charlize Theron's dark blonde brows don't need as much emphasis. If your brows are similarly angled or rounded, you can achieve a similar look by brushing up your brows to fill in spots and draw attention to their natural shape.
Kate Upton's brows are long, full, and gently arched. She wisely chooses dark eye makeup so that her eyebrows blend in with the rest of her look.
Lana Del Rey often goes for a well-defined look with sharp eyeliner and lip liner. Here, however, she softens her brows and uses a similar color to her hair to bring out a more subtle contrast. If you are a fan of heavier makeup, you might want to try these lighter eyebrows.
This is drama. Zoe Kravitz has thick, upturned eyebrows. By keeping the rest of her makeup fairly simple, the volume of her enviable eyebrows takes center stage, making her eyes look intense in the best possible way.
Julianna Margulies has had the best eyebrows since the “skinny eyebrow era” of the 90s and 00s. The soft, round shape mitigates the intensity of the color, and she doesn't aim to completely shape them.
Jennifer Connelly had very thick, straight eyebrows from the beginning of her career. Rather than moving away from that shape, Connelly has drawn her eyebrows in further, making them appear fuller and more dramatic. For those who want to maintain the same look as they age, keeping the same brow volume and shape is a smart tactic.
Hello, steep arches. Solange Knowles has a great brow shape. By keeping the eyebrows themselves a little less thick and dramatic, the arch is not overly exaggerated (keeping them thick and soft avoids looking like a caricature from the 1920s).
Audrey Hepburn's signature tapered eyebrows and matching pixie gave her the dramatic yet sweet look she was known for. With natural brow volume, tapered brows are easy to achieve. [26] [27] It is safe to say that Keira Knightley helped usher in the “thick eyebrow” era of the 00s. Her eyebrows are lighter and a bit more uneven than the 20's iteration of the thick brow trend, but I actually like that. They look authentically wild and are an integral part of her face.
Zoë Saldaña makes a great case for a thinner, shapelier brow without venturing into “pencil thin” territory (if you have similar brows, Saldaña should be on your Pinterest board). This lovely round shape is both voluminous and slim at the same time.
Penelope Cruz's secret is that she rarely messes with her natural tail arch eyebrows. So whenever she is on the red carpet, she looks exactly like herself. In fact, she takes the time to grow her eyebrows out and make them even “fluffier.”
One person whose eyebrows I admire is Gigi Hadid. Her brows are so natural, partly due to the fact that they are brightly colored and slightly asymmetrical, that she has made them part of her aesthetic. The result is a healthy brow that is eye-catching (no pun intended).
If you have thick brows and steep arches like Jourdan Dunn (and the angular features to match), lean in. These brows are carefully molded, with no wrong hairs visible at all. These well-groomed brows make for a very precise and chic look.
Katharine Hepburn's thick, arched eyebrows were quite modern for their time (they were quite thin before the 40s) and matched the gorgeous angularity of her face. In particular, they framed her eyes beautifully and gave them a special intensity.
Shay Mitchell's eyebrows are essentially works of art. They are thick but not overly bushy, mostly straight across, with a modern tail arch for shaping. Regardless of the thickness of the eyebrows, this is a gorgeous and easily imitated shape.
Before we knew how to shape and accentuate eyebrows, Brooke Shields was a shining beacon of the 80s and a role model of what a good brow should look like. What I love about this look is that it's really wild and unmanaged, with her natural shape and even some hairs that bounce throughout.
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