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How to Get Your Dream Eyebrows in 3 Easy Steps

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If you’re having flashbacks to your high school tadpole brows, fear not! Shaping your eyebrows has evolved past the over-plucking of the early aughts. The once-scary DIY beauty project is easier than you think. We’ve ditched thin and angular for eyebrows that are bolder, freer, and fuller.

As someone who never really touched her brows as a teen (shoutout to my mom for forbidding me!) I thought mine were in pretty decent shape—until I visited Sania’s Brow Bar in New York City to see expert Sania Vucetaj. Vucetaj, who has groomed the iconic eyebrows of celebs like Sarah Jessica Parker and Rihanna, immediately noticed that my brows were not living up to their fullest, fluffiest potential. The culprit? My skincare routine.

“Don’t get any creams, lotions, moisturizers, foundation, sunscreen, serums, oils, anything on the brows,” she cautions. “That suffocates the follicle. That’s why you’re getting shedding, and they’re falling out. They’re getting lighter in color.” If your brows are recovering from any thinning or over-plucking, Vucetaj advises the same. “You have to go around your eyebrows [with the product]. It takes six months to a year to grow them back.”

Ahead, Vucetaj breaks down how to get your dream eyebrows at home.

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Step 1: Assess Your Shape

Stick to the natural shape of your eyebrows. Using your tweezers as a guide, hold them up to your eyebrows to measure where to begin. “The top bridge of your nose, you align it with your tweezer,” Vucetaj says. “It’s not [at the widest part of your nose]. A lot of people think it’s there, but it’s the top bridge.” For the tops of your brows, Vucetag recommends holding the tweezer and angling it the same direction up to the peak.

The easiest way to find your arch? Take one finger and lightly pull up. “With the arches, you just lift slightly the arch,” Vucetaj says. “It can help you figure out how much or how little of an arch you want. If you want higher, you know to do that.”

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For removing stray hairs, tweezing is the way to go. “The whole point of tweezing is that you’re pulling by the root and the hairs grow back later over time,” Vuetaj explains. “A razor is just an easy fix for a day. Waxing stretches your skin. Threading breaks the hairs, so you get snapped hairs and ingrowns. So there are reasons why I stick to just the tweezing technique. The precision is everything. Every last hair makes a statement.”

M.A.C Tweezers Slant, $36.00, maccosmetics.com

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Sania’s Brow Bar Slant Tip Tweezers, $25.00, saniasbrowbar.com.

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Tweezerman Classic Slant Tweezer, $23.00, tweezerman.com.

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Step 2: Align and Tweeze

Shaping comes down to a few simple guidelines: your natural brow shape, enhancing what you already have, and never over-doing it. “The rule of thumb is every four to six weeks to tweeze. No more than that,” Vucetaj explains. “People are trying to figure out shapes too much, and the best bet is stick close to what you have. Just a cleaner, tidier version of it. Make sure you like the shape, and then tweeze just a few strays outside of the shape. Less is more.”

Most importantly: step away from the magnifying mirror! “Get rid of any magnifying mirror, worst thing ever,” she adds. “You see too much. It’s playing games with you. You’re sacrificing the shape for the sake of a few hairs that people normally wouldn’t see.”

The Tools

Only trim if you need to! Vucetaj barely used her scissors on my brows. “Trimming is last,” she says. “You have to be careful to get the right scissors. It’s important that the blade is long, because if they’re too short, you have to keep stopping and chopping, and that’s how you get them uneven. We brush them up very lightly and trim only where needed. You don’t trim the arch at all.”

Anastasia Beverly Hills Scissors, $22.50, sephora.com.

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Tweezerman Brow Shaping Scissors and Brush, $14.86, amazon.com.

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Step 3: Fill Your Brows

And finally, it’s time to fill ‘er up! To keep the look natural, avoid a heavy hand when filling in the center of your brows. “Wherever it’s more sparse, you just add a little more pressure,” Vuectaj says. “Trace the top of the brow and trace the bottom. If you want a little more prominent arch, just add a little more color and brush it through. Lightly fill in the middle. That’s how you keep it from looking like a tattoo.”

The Products

Vucetaj always recommends using a brow pencil or powder for filling in your brows. “Once you find the color that you like, fill your brows to wherever you think they’re good. Step back. Maybe take a picture, make sure they look even, and then you can proceed to tweeze just a few hairs and fill with the pencil. That’s what I always tell my clients.”

Hourglass Cosmetics Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil, $34.00, hourglasscosmetics.com.

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Sania’s Brow Bar Angled Mechanical Pencil, $30.00, saniasbrowbar.com.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo, $23.00, sephora.com.

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Jennifer Lopez Joined Ben Affleck In L.A. With Kids For Thanksgiving

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On Wednesday night, Jennifer Lopez arrived in Los Angeles with her 13-year-old twins Max and Emme. The family was likely there to join Lopez’s boyfriend, Ben Affleck, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lopez recently returned from the much colder climate of British Columbia, Canada, where she was filming her latest project, The Mother.

J. Lo touched down in her private jet wearing a teddy fur coat from Coach’s Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, and a pair of Ugg boots. Classic airplane outfit, celebrity style. Lopez and Affleck originally dated in 2002 and broke up in 2004. Their romance was rekindled earlier this year, soon after Lopez ended her relationship with baseball player Alex Rodriguez. The new couple went official in July, while celebrating Lopez’s 52nd birthday abroad.

Affleck’s most recent relationship with Ana de Armas ended in January after about a year together. He had divorced ex-wife Jennifer Garner in 2015 after being married for almost a decade. Garner and Affleck had three daughters, Violet, Seraphina, and Sam.

Before traveling back to the U.S., Lopez posted a story to Instagram Reels about how grateful she was to be headed home.

“Hey everybody, it’s my last day here shooting on The Mother out in Smithers in the snow, it’s been beautiful, but tonight I’m on my way home,” she said, as she walked through the wild landscape in a black coat and beanie.

“I’m so excited for Thanksgiving! I hope everybody has an amazing weekend with their families and their loved ones, there’s so much to be grateful for this year. I’m on my way!”

This is the first major holiday of the year since Lopez and Affleck reunited, so it’s likely to be a big one for both families.

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Everlane’s Black Friday Sale is Packed With Winter Essentials

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This is not a drill: Everlane just kicked off its Black Friday sale. Now through Monday, November 29, the direct-to-consumer brand is offering 20 to 40% off its cozy sweaters, minimalist activewear, and popular jeans. If you’re not super familiar with Everlane, let me spell it out for you: this is a big deal.

The e-tailer might be known for making sustainable, ethically made clothes and accessories at a fair, affordable price, but Everlane rarely has sales beyond its Choose What You Pay section. So, if you want to stock up on cute basics for less, now’s your time to shop.

And, in true Everlane fashion, the brand is taking this opportunity to give back. Everlane is partnering with Rodale Institute and help U.S. farmers transition their farmland to regenerative organic—and donating $15 per order to the cause. A great sale that gives back? I’m sold.

But, hurry! These deals are going to sell out fast, so you won’t want to waste any time filling your e-cart.

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1

The Cloud Turtleneck

$150 $105 (30% off)

Sweater weather is officially here, so why not pick up a few fresh layers? This turtleneck is the S’s: snuggly, stylish, and on sale. 

2

The Authentic Stretch High-Rise Skinny Jeans

everlane

$78 $58 (25% off)

Looking for a great pair of jeans, minus the markup? Everlane’s classic skinny style is not only super stretchy, but it’ll look good with everything from chunky sweaters to silky blouses.

3

The ReNew Teddy Slippers

everlane

$65 $39 (40% off)

Why limit the shearling trend to the upper half of your body? These plush slippers will give even your most worn-in sweats a stylish edge.

4

The Chunky Cardigan

everlane

$110 $77 (30% off)

Sure, this may not be the cardigan Taylor Swift was talking about. But, with an exaggerated collar and ribbed finish, this style would definitely score top marks from the singer herself. 

5

The Canvas Utility Boots

everlane

$115 $59 (40% off)

Brave the cold weather in style with Everlane’s chic boots. The canvas uppers and thick sole make these an ideal, all-weather option.

6

The Lofty-Knit Henley

everlane

$150 $105 (30% off)

Made with a nubby blend of merino wool, alpaca, and recycled nylon, this henley is perfect for a cozy night in, yet stylish enough to wear in public.

7

The Perform Bike Shorts

everlane

$45 $22 (51% off)

No, you can never have too many stretchy pants. Everlane’s bike shorts ooze major Lady Di vibes — for under $25, no less.

8

The ReLeather Court Sneakers

everlane

$110 $66 (40% off)

Made with recycled leather, these refresh sneakers will serve up major curb appeal — and Mother Nature’s seal of approval. 

9

The Field Dress

everlane

$100 $60 (40% off)

Found: a fun, flouncy frock you can wear year-round. For a wintry take, pair with opaque tights and your favorite chunky boots.

10

The Cozy-Stretch Wide-Leg Sweatpants

everlane

$150 $75 (50% off)

With a straight-legged silhouette and wool material, it’s safe to say these are the chicest sweatpants we’ve ever seen. To sweeten an already enticing offer, this pair is half off.

11

The Organic Cotton Flannel Popover

$80 $56 (30% off)

Everlane reimagined the traditional flannel with a cropped silhouette, voluminous sleeves, and a slew of minimalist colors.

12

The Studio Bag

everlane

$275 $192 (30% off)

Large enough to fit all your essentials, but not too big that it’ll weigh you down, Everlane’s Studio Bag is the perfect everyday purse.

13

The ReNew Long Liner

everlane

$158 $118 (25% off)

House Stark was right: winter really is coming. Made with recycled materials, this liner is a great layering piece that’s considerably chicer than the yesteryear’s Michelin Man-worthy parkas.

14

The Felted Merino Beanie

everlane

$50 $30 (40% off)

All set on clothes? Pick up this cheery beanie, which is 40% off its original price.

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29 Winter Fragrances That Exude Main Character Energy

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