Mexican District: The Ultimate Brow Authority on How to Apply Pomade Without Making a Mess

lunes, 18 de marzo de 2019

The Ultimate Brow Authority on How to Apply Pomade Without Making a Mess

To quote Meagan Good’s most recent Instagram post, “my eyebrow journey has been almost as interesting as my actual life journey.” Before getting mine microbladed two years ago, a tweezer or waxing strip had never touched them because they simply didn’t grow. And they still don’t, though the addition of semi-permanent ink has made daily maintenance a whole lot easier. There is however one small, but important exception and question: how am I supposed to apply brow pomade without looking as though I literally stamped brows onto my face?

Brow pomade isn’t necessarily needed every day, but when you want randomly want to hit Cara Delevingne-level definition, know how to use it is kind of necessary. So where do we start? Brow Queen and Founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills Anastasia Soare says to first identify a product that checks the following boxes: intense color payoff, waterproof, and long-lasting.

She adds that whatever you invest in should also come with a quality brush, especially for when you want to add individual hair strokes in areas of sparseness. For instance, ABH’s DIPBROW Pomade ($18) brush was specifically designed to handle precise application. Similarly, the new DIPBROW Gel ($18), a finishing touch that provides the coverage of a pomade, comes with an attached wand applicator that does the same thing. “Brush 12 is very precise thanks to its incredibly thin design and soft bristles,” she says. “The spoolie is also just the right softness and texture to blend the product to perfection.”

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Whether you want to combine pencil (like the cult fave Brow Wiz) with a pomade is completely according to your personal preference. Soare prefers using both on most days and setting with a clear brow gel. (Pro-tip: use a pencil to clean up the line and highlight the brow bone too.) Whatever the case, here’s how to apply just the right amount of pomade for brows that are ultra full, but still natural-looking.

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If you’re opting for DIPBROW Pomade (highly recommended), use Brush 12 to take a small amount of the product and mix it on the cap very well, almost like you’re cleaning the brush. Soare says to start by outlining the lower part of the highbrow.

“Then, from the highest point of the arch, carefully draw in individual strokes of hair. Continue this to the tails, applying a moderate amount of pressure. With the last remaining bit of product on the brush, apply to the center of the brows with less pressure,” she says. “Just like in natural brows, this area should be lighter than the arches and tails — filled in ombre. Use the spool to blend the product throughout and give a natural finish.” Also, if your pomade is waterproof like DIPBROW, keep it constantly refreshed with a drop of face oil.

In the meantime, here are more top-rated pomade palettes to take for a spin.