ABH BROW WIZ VS. NYX MICRO BROW

I have been enjoying filling in my eyebrows to give them more shape and dimension. I use either the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz or the NYX Micro Brow Pencil. Both are high quality products I absolutely love, so I thought I would write a quick comparison on the two.

ANASTASIA BROW WIZ- GRANITE

Naturally, this was the first product I decided to try out when diving into the world of brows. I was instantly in love with how it allowed me to easily create a defined shape as well as a fuller, natural effect. It glides on easily and has a creamy consistency. I don’t find that it is completely buildable, but if you are going for more of a natural look, or just looking to add some depth to your already full brows, it is perfect. It has a retractable fine tip with a spooly on one end. I did have some issues with the pencil breaking off quite easily, which is a bit upsetting considering it is $27. This is definitely a high-end product but I have found myself purchasing it time and time again because it really is a great product!

NYX MICRO BROW- BLACK

I have heard a lot of great things about the NYX Micro Brow Pencil, and had to try it out when I saw the price. I absolutely love it and found myself reaching for this rather than my Brow Wiz, which was quite surprising! It is highly pigmented and requires a light hand to apply. It has sort of a waxy consistency but still allows for a creamy application. It has a retractable fine tip identical to the Brow Wiz allowing for a precise application. I found that the pencil was a lot stronger than the Brow Wiz. It did not ever break during application, which really shows the quality of the product for such an inexpensive price. I do however wish the spooly was a tad bit thinner like the Brow Wiz. Of course this is a great drugstore steal for only $12!

Overall, both these products are worth trying out. They are great for defining and filling in the brows, and definitely last all day long once set with a brow gel. It’s really about what you’re budget is. Because I fill in my brows everyday, I prefer to use the NYX Micro Brow pencil to save a couple of bucks. On those days where I am going out to a special event I opt for the ABH Brow wiz. Nonetheless, both are great products!

 

GROOMING THOSE BROWS

Now I’m sure we all remember those days where you got a tad bit carried away with plucking and were left with half a weirdly shaped brow. Let’s avoid repeating those horrifying mistakes and get this right! Here are a few things to keep in mind when grooming your brows.

CHOOSING YOUR SHAPE

Everyone has a different eyebrow shape. They can be arched, angular, straight, long, short, etc. What ever shape you may have, be confident and rock it! I would recommend keeping the natural shape of your brows and just cleaning it up to make it more defined. Besides, you can always use make up to sculpt and add depth later on.

METHOD OF REMOVAL

You can wax, thread, or pluck your eyebrows. Personally I find that threading has the best results. It has great precision and gives you the cleanest look. It can be a bit uncomfortable at first, but like any other hair removal technique, you get used to it over time. There is a little redness afterwards but that will quickly disappear in a matter of minutes.

There are a bunch of places to get your eyebrows threaded in Scarborough for extremely low prices. I specifically go to Laddi’s Beauty Parlour located at 5200 Finch Avenue East. It’s only $3 and the ladies do a wonderful job! Definitely check this place out – it’s one of the best!

MAINTENANCE

I thread my eyebrows once every 4-6 weeks. Between threading, I pluck them with a tweezer to prevent them from getting too unruly. I only pluck the bottom of the brow to keep it looking as clean as I can. I never, I repeat never touch the top of the brow because it can go horribly wrong. One pull in the wrong place and you’ll end up with a bald spot that will take forever to grow back (trust me I’ve learned). I leave that part up to the professionals to thread for me.

Shaped eyebrows can transform your whole look. Clean and defined brows not only frame the eyes but it really opens up the face, giving you an instant brightening effect. I’ve definitely had those times where I’ve gone months without doing my brows and when I finally get to it, I come out looking fresh and awake. It really does make a huge difference!