Men's Eyebrows and Permanent Makeup: Tattooing the Male Eyebrow

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Micropigmentation can replace eyebrow hairs lost over time by shaving or plucking, which can also cause the eyebrow to thin and turn gray.

Although models and movie stars can comfortably add eyebrow powder and eyeliner when needed, the average man doesn’t have the skill, time, or inclination. Permanent makeup is an inexpensive technique for enhancing the appearance of the upper third of the face.

Eyebrows affect the angles of the face and the eye appearance. Eyebrows can “lift” a sleepy eye or bring down a high forehead. Eyebrows can move the observer’s eye from a balding pate to a soulful expression. Eyebrows help locate the eye for that meaningful eye-to-eye glance.

Shaping the Brow

Male brows need fullness and length as opposed to the arch and delicacy of the female eyebrow. Hairs (if they are present) should be combed upward so that the lower brow border is visible. It is this shape that is the foundation. Starting the brow above this shape necessitates continuously having to pluck away growth. If there is no hair or minimal hair, the brow should be designed by hand starting immediately below or on the brow bone on most faces.

The breadth of each eyebrow, dependent on personal choice, should avoid any delicate line that mimics a female eyebrow. The arch height should be minimal. Some male eyebrows are straight across with a slightly lowered tale while others may have a gentle arch midway. They should not droop onto the lid. Length is from the inner eye to slightly beyond the outer canthus of the eye but again, it is preference.

Tattooing the Brow

Hair strokes may appear more natural if there is any base of hair or color. Shading the brow area gives the illusion of an eyebrow. Shades of brown are best since gray may tend to look bruised and black should not be used in the eyebrow area.