After researching the top-rated eyebrow pencils on the market and asking makeup artists for their expert recommendations, we spent 30 hours putting the 38 of most popular eyebrow pencils to the test in our Manhattan-based lab. Our team of InStyle editors filled in and defined their brows with each formula, analyzing the pigment, ease of application, texture, and shade range of each. We also judged how brows looked overall. At the end of the trial, we gathered insights and narrowed down our list to the top performing brow pencils. The directions are easy: warm it up in your hands, tear the strip in half (you only need one half at a time), apply it to the hair you wish to remove, smooth it down in the direction of the hair growth, then rip it in the reverse direction. Aside from adding the ideal amount of pigment, the formula also helps condition and promote brow growth over time thanks to nourishing grapeseed oil and vitamin E. Truthfully, it was difficult to pinpoint a con, we wish the color range was more expansive. With only five shades to choose from, many people will have to miss out on this stellar product. Where this type of beard filling pencil is better than the hair building fibers, is that it lasts longer on the beard and doesn’t come off quite as easily. Although it’s temporary, it’s still water-proof and sweat-proof, and will last typically anywhere from one to three days.

To avoid breakage and achieve a more precise look, consider a retractable pencil with a fine tip. "Big chunky pencils or ones that need to be sharpened can be inconsistent," Healy says. "It's easier to manipulate a pencil with a retractable tip." And, according to Professional makeup artist Kelli Anne Sewell, pencils with slanted tips offer more versatility (think: filling in and drawing on hairs) than slimmer counterparts. We particularly like Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer Triangular Brow Pencil for its slanted tip that is still precise enough to create hair like strokes as well as define the arches. Oftentimes, however, achieving a perfectly symmetrical look is unrealistic. "I actually prefer for brows not to be totally symmetrical as it accentuates each person's natural beauty," Sewell says. "I do my brows looking at a far away mirror to make sure they complement each other. They don't need to be perfectly alike." How can you find the right eyebrow pencil color to match your eyebrows?If you know what a brow contouring pen is in women’s makeup, this is basically the same thing but for filling a man’s sparse beard. Eyebrows will look fuller then they have more hair at the top. Maintain a masculine appearance by starting from the bottom and working your way to the top. You don't need to be concerned about some of those higher hairs. Don’t Wax! If you're between two colors, Healy suggests going with the slightly lighter one. "You don't want your brows to be too dark. If anything, I'd rather see a brow that's unfilled than a brow that is way too dark because it looks inauthentic," he says. While not as thin as the Brow Wiz, we found that the slanted triangular tip of this pencil was extremely versatile. Beyond seamlessly drawing on soft, hairlike strokes, we were also able to use this to shade in sparse areas of our brows with minimal effort. Because of the duality, we consider this pencil ideal for all types of brows, including thin and patchy arches. Since it’s natural keratin, Toppik fibers also look exactly like real beard would, and with its 23 different color options, you are surely going to find one that closely matches with your beard to further enhance the natural look.

It is the main reason for men to take an active role in their eyebrow health, especially as they age. When you get older, your hair doesn't grow in the same fashion as it was you were young. How to use it: Brush brows up to determine which hairs need trimming, turn scissors sideways so that lower curve is at brow bone. Use the precision tips to isolate and gently lift hair to be cut Eyebrow suits your face when you trim them well. A new shape can alternate your aesthetic, so you should keep them going naturally. Toppik is by far the most effective beard filler there is, and in most cases the best option for temporary beard boost. When used properly, the results are insanely good (as you can see from the before-after picture above), but when used without caution or with wrong color shade, it can be very very easy to make your beard look unnatural.How long do the results last: As temporary fillers, you shouldn’t expect a beard filler to last long time in between applications. Typically 1-3 days is the absolute max, with the keratin fibers lasting for about a day and beard pencils up to three days. How the eyebrows look can really tell a lot about a person because they give an impression, either subliminal or literally,” added Von Freudenberg. “So a brow that is groomed right can make you look more confident, put together and more approachable.” What To Know About Men’s Eyebrow Grooming

When you see the differences in your eyebrow. Get some fine scissors and gently trim them so that they are all the same length. Tweezers Pencil eyebrows don’t have to look fake, over-drawn or unflattering. With Charlotte’s magical, easy-to-use eyebrow pencils, you can effortlessly create a natural eyebrow look every day!There are two ends on this beard filler, one is the actual beard filling pen which is used to literally draw lines on your beard, and the other end is the beard filling pencil/brush which is used to add the color directly to your pre-existing beard hairs. Choose the right color: Beard fillers vary a lot in their color selection, with the keratin fibers offering up to 23 different shades, and some of the beard pencils only having two colors to choose from. You need to see what you are doing. Make sure to do this in front of a mirror so you can accurately see and get all of your eyebrow hair equal in length. Eyebrow Pencil After taking one look at the color options, we noticed that the range skewed dark, with the blonde hue looking more like an ashy brown. Huda Beauty seems to be constantly innovating their products, so we hope that they add more lighter options soon.