GQ | Do's and Don'ts of Male Grooming

What kind of eyebrow shape should I go for?

It goes without saying that your eyebrows are unique to your face, so your face should be the guiding factor here. Jaimineey Patel, head of training at Blink Brow Bar, says that, as a general rule: “Arched brows work well for round faces, as they add definition, rounder eyebrows compliment men with wide eyes and broader forehead and enhance the overall facial features.

“Flat yet thick brows are great for those with smaller eyes, as they emphasise the brows. Straighter brows are always popular with men with oval-shaped faces as they add balance.”

Where should I pluck to get the shape right for me?

As Patel says, go slow and plan ahead. “Mapping brows is a great way to determine shape before hair removal. Taking a pencil and placing it at the inner corner of your nostril, to mark the start of your brows. Then swivel the pencil to the outer side of the iris, that is where the arch should sit and then further swivel to the end of the eye to mark where the brow tails off. Use this mapping and outline the brows, then pluck only excess hair following the mapped out shape.

“Try to then put your tweezers down until you have full growth back to encourage a cycle for a cleaner finish when taking care of brows. Another tip is to get good grip tweezers and be careful to pull from the root to avoid breakage and stubble.”

Words by GQ.