There are a few ways to thicken your eyebrows, some are homemade and some are professional.
- Using specialist hair growth serums.
- Using pencils, pomades, powders and other brow makeup products that fill in sparse areas optically.
- Using brow gels or mascaras to keep hairs in place and achieve a fuller eyebrow look.
- Using castor oil or coconut oil in order to stimulate hair growth.
- Permanent makeup, a type of brow tattoo.
- Microblading and microfeathering, a technique of semi-permanent makeup involving making little incisions with a hand-held tool.
- Microneedling, also known as a ‘vampire facial’, the procedure stimulates hair growth in sparse areas.
Not all methods will work for every skin type so before going for a new kind of procedure or brow treatment, it’s advised to consult a professional (dermatologist, beautician) to determine the best way to thicken eyebrows.
Sparse eyebrows – causes
- Excessive plucking or waxing: can cause damage to hair follicles which leads to weak hair that doesn’t grow back.
- Hormonal changes: the body changes during menopause or pregnancy might result in excessive hair and lash loss.
- Autoimmune disorders: disorders such as balding cause the loss of hair, eyebrows and eyelashes.
- Medication: some blood thinners and antidepressants might lead to hair loss.
- Genetics: patchy brows might be inherited from parents.
- Ageing process: brows can become sparse and thinner with your age.
How to thicken your eyebrows at home?
The most effective method of eyebrow thickening at home is using specialist eyebrow conditioners and hair growth serums.
Eyebrow serums promote the growth of new hairs and strengthen the ones that already grew. Good brow enhancers contain ingredients that nourish hair follicles and stimulate microcirculation which might accelerate hair growth as a result. The effects of regular use will be visible after less than a month.
Brow enhancers usually come in small tubes with special brushes for easy product application.
The best components found in brow serums:
- Biotin: helps strengthen hair and speed up hair growth.
- Vitamin B: improves skin microcirculation and stimulates red blood cell production that increases the amount of oxygen reaching hair follicles.
- Vitamin E: an antioxidant that nourishes the skin.
- Peptides: amino acids that stimulate the growth of new eyebrow hairs, blood circulation and help rebuild damaged follicles.
Using castor oil is a much cheaper way of thickening eyebrows. You have to wait for the effects a little bit longer than in the case of treatment with serum (about 8 weeks). Castor oil is a popular natural remedy promoting hair growth, including eyebrows. The oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E that help nurture hair and boost hair growth.
The application of castor oil is child’s play: you can use a clean spoolie brush after a used mascara or your fingers. Make sure you coat all sparse areas with the substance. It’s best to apply castor oil before bedtime on clean brows, leave overnight and wash in the morning.
