Makeup and cosmetic treatments are designed to enhance natural beauty, and the same applies to styling your brows!
Each person's face is unique, with different face shapes and features. So, when you style your brows, you will get the best result when you take your face shape into account.
While there are no absolutes in brow styling, this guide will give you an idea of the best brows for your face shape that are fabulously flattering!
Why Face Shape Matters for Brow Styling
Your face shape plays a big role in how your brows should look. The right brow shape balances your features and can even give the illusion of symmetry where it’s needed. Understanding your face shape is the first step in finding the eyebrow shape that will flatter you the most.
Different Face Shapes
Your face probably falls within one of these eight different face shapes.
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Round
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Long
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Square
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Oval
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Heart-shaped
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Diamond
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Rectangular
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Triangular
Best Eyebrow Shapes for Different Face Types:
The rule of thumb for brow styling is to choose a shape opposite your face shape. We've listed the best eyebrow shapes for different face types to make choosing your style easier and included a basic brow shaping tutorial for each.
Round Face
If your face's length and width are more or less equal, and you have soft, rounded features, the goal is to elongate and add definition. In your case, the perfect brows for a round face are those with high arches. This shape creates the illusion of a longer face and sharpens round features. Avoid rounded brows because they can make your face look rounder.
Pro Tip: For perfect brows for a round face, use the Belo Lash Bold Hold Eyebrow Styling Wax to lift and lock your arch in place.
Long Face
When your face is almost twice as long as it is wide, you want to use your eyebrow style to make it more balanced and proportional. A flatter, straight brow works wonders for shortening the appearance of a long face. Avoid high arches as they exaggerate the length.
Pro Tip: Keep your brows sleek and tidy with lash tweezers for precision clean-ups.
Square Face
Square faces have strong, angular jawlines. Your brow style should help soften these sharp angles. The best brows for your face shape are slightly curved or soft-angled. The gentle curve balances the sharpness of the jawline and brings harmony to your features.
Pro Tip: Try the Bold Hold Dual-Ended Brow Brush for effortless blending and precision for styling and shading.
Oval Face
Oval faces are naturally balanced and slightly longer than they are wide. Lucky you! There’s no need to manipulate your face shape with eyebrow styling. A soft-angled brow with a slight arch is universally flattering. Keep it natural to highlight your face’s inherent symmetry.
Pro Tip: Use the Bold Hold Styling Wax and Dual-Ended Brush Duo to define and groom your brows.
Heart-Shaped Face
Heart-shaped faces have wider foreheads and narrow chins. The goal here is to balance your forehead and draw attention downward. The best option is straight brows with softly rounded arches.
Pro Tip: Pair a pencil with your styling wax to gently fill in the gaps.
Diamond Face
If you have a diamond-shaped face, you have wide cheekbones, a pointed chin, and a small forehead. To create balance, a slightly curved or rounded brow may help to soften the angles and bring harmony to your face. Avoid overly sharp or flat brows, as they accentuate angularity.
Pro Tip: Use a lash wand to create a seamless finish.
Rectangular Face
Like long faces, a rectangular face is almost twice as long as it is wide, but the jaw is more well-defined. Fuller, non-structured brows with curved arches are the best option for softening your forehead's appearance.
Pro Tip: Use a brow pencil to fill in any gaps or make your brows look fuller.
Triangular Face
If your jawline is wider than your forehead, fuller brows will soften your features. Low, curved arches are ideal for a triangular face. To create the best brows for your face shape, should avoid tapering the tail but keep it full, pointing outwards and slightly downturned.
Pro Tip: Keep our Dual-Ended Brow Brush on hand to tweak your brows when necessary.
Mapping Your Brows
You’ve identified your face shape and the brow style that will suit you best, but how do you know where to start, create the arch, and end? Use a spoolie brush or brow pencil and follow our easy 3-step mapping method:
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Place your pencil straight up next to the side of your nose. Where it meets your brow bone is where your brow should start.
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Next, place your pencil diagonally from the side of your nose, lining it up with your pupil’s outer edge to find where the arch should be.
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Finally, angle the pencil from the side of your nose to the outside corner of your eye to mark where you should end the brows.
The Best BELO Babe Brow Styling Tips
Once you’ve determined the best brow shape for your face, it’s time to perfect your technique. Follow these simple tips to level up your brow game:
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Start afresh: Always start with clean brows. Gently exfoliate your brows to remove dead skin.
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Measure for precision: Use a brow pencil or brush to check where your brows should start, arch, and end. This ensures your brow shape suits your face and creates a believable arch.
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Fill wisely: Use light, hair-like strokes to fill in sparse areas for a natural look. Avoid overfilling to get a cleaner finish.
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Set with wax: Our brow wax is perfect for locking your brows in place, keeping them polished all day long.
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Avoid over-plucking. Less is more when it comes to tweezing. Remove only stray hairs and let the rest grow naturally.
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Use an eyebrow stencil: If you doubt your skill for creating perfectly even and natural-looking brows, use an eyebrow stencil with your products.
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Don’t overextend the tail of your brows: This can make your brows look droopy and sad.
Get Beautiful Brows That Flatter
Your eyebrows are uniquely yours, and styling them to complement your face shape can make a world of difference to your overall look.
With this brow shaping tutorial and BELO’s tools and products, achieving flawless brows is easier than ever!