How to Find the Best Eyebrow Shape for Your Face

Your eyebrows are one of the defining features of your face. The way they are shaped can make you look more awake, more lifted, and even change the entire look of your face.

But one thing a lot of people miss is that your brows should be shaped based on your face, not someone else’s. You might have tried to copy a celebrity’s brows and notice it doesn’t look the same on you, and that’s because the  shape of your face is different.

Getting the perfect eyebrow shape for your face can make a huge difference in your appearance. Keep reading to learn what works best for your facial features.

Before we go into the perfect brows for your face shape, let’s look at how professionals approach brow structure and what they consider when shaping. According to celebrity brow artist Anastasia Soare, knowing your face shape will determine the best brow for your features. She explains that the natural state of your brow, the way your hair grows, can influence what shape will suit you.

Another celebrity makeup artist, Pati Dubroff, also talked on the importance of structure. She notes that your brow bone acts as a guide for shaping your brows. So instead of forcing a shape, she focuses on where the hair grows naturally, where the brow is sparse. All these adjustments can give the illusion of a lifted shape.

Best Eyebrow Shapes for Different Face Shapes

Square Face Shape

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If your face has an angular jawline and your proportions are fairly even, you likely have a square face shape. For this face type, softer brows work best. A gently lifted arch helps balance out the sharpness of the jawline without making your face look too structured. Keeping the brows relatively straight helps visually shorten the length of your face

Oval Face Shape

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For an oval face, the length is longer than width. In this case, the face is already balanced, so your brows don’t need too much. A light brow with lifted ends works best.

Round Face Shape

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With a round face, the width and length of your face are quite similar. A more defined arch works well here, as this gives the illusion of vertical length and balances the roundness of the face. Avoid rounded brows, as they highlight the roundness of your face.

Heart-Shaped Face

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For this type of face shape, the forehead is usually wider, while your chin is slightly pointed. A rounded brow will balance your facial features. Do not go for brows with angled arches, instead try a rounded curve that will soften the upper part of your face.

Rectangle (Oblong) Face Shape

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A rectangle face is similar to a square face. It is longer and less wide, having similar width across the forehead, cheeks, and jawline. To create a balance, a flatter brow shape is perfect. Keeping the brow horizontally as it helps to visually shorten the length of your face.

After understanding your face shape, the next step is brow mapping. Brow mapping is knowing where your brows should start, arch, and end based on your facial features. Chanel ambassador Jimena Garcia explained that brow mapping is about using your natural facial proportions: like your eyes and nose as a guide to shape your brows. Other factors like your hairline and hairstyle can also influence what brow shape works best for you.