1. Overplucking

Daily plucking is strangely satisfying for some, yet the pros warn against it. Tweezing about
once every three weeks is best. That way, hairs that may be on different schedules have time to
grow out, which will make your brows look more even. Overplucked brows don't frame the face
very well, the full eyebrow has been trendy for awhile and is showing no signs of going away.

2. Using an old pair of tweezers

If hairs are slipping through your tweezers or you're struggling to bring the two points
together, it's time to invest in some new tools. And don't let them get all gunky in your
makeup bag: Clean them with a dab of isopropyl alcohol after each use to avoid bacterial
build-up.

3. Taking too much off the sides

To avoid the dreaded unibrow, some women tend to overpluck the space between their brows. A
larger space between the eyes make the nose look bigger and eyes too far apart. The beginning
of your eyebrow should line up with the bridge of your nose — not the outer edge of your
nostril. The further in, the better. Don't overdo it when it comes to the outer brows, either.
To find out where your eyebrow should end, imagine a diagonal line from the corner of your nose
to the outside corner of your eye. It may help to use a pencil as a visual guide.

4. Making too much of an arch

Rainbow- or paisley-shaped brows leave a face looking perpetually surprised. Find your natural
arch by looking for your eyebrow's highest point, normally about two-thirds of the way from the
inside of your brow (it's not supposed to be perfectly centered). Tweeze below the brow to
create a lift. If you have lighter brows, use a brow powder to shade in the shape before
plucking to help you see what you're doing better. Then, pluck around that shape — but no more
than that.

5. Forgetting the top

As we said, tweezing below the brow can create a nice lift — but don't neglect the top. You
want a nice, thick brow, but there's a difference between thick and polished, and thick and
messy. Keep the above-brow area free of stray hairs, as they tend to look more noticeable
there.

6. Overusing your eyebrow pencil

Just a few feathery strokes with an eyebrow pencil can take your brows from so-so to gorgeous
and well-defined. Pick a brow pencil a shade lighter than your eyebrows. Brows that are too
dark look harsh and fake. Use light strokes to shade in any patchy areas, and trace the natural
shape of your brows. The point is to shadow, not draw in your brows. If a pencil is too much
for you, try using an angled brush dipped in a brow powder that's about a shade or two lighter
than your natural hair color.

7. Never seeing a brow professional

If you're at all unsure about your brow look, or made a mistake like overplucking and want to
fix it, get yourself to a brow bar. Even if you only see a pro once or twice a year, they can
help you find the natural shape of your brow and give you helpful guidelines for your at-home
routine. Eyebrows have the power to draw attention to the eyes, making them the focal point of
your whole face, and thus, can make or break your appearance.