So, you're an average dude, bombarded with images, whispers and mysterious words about manscaping - and to be honest you barely know what most of it means. Or, more importantly, what it means to you. Here’s the Waxing Guru, from Parissa Labs (the only waxing company to develop a brow groomer just for men), speaking the truth about fixing the furry forehead.
Let’s establish first who we're talking about here. The industry standard if you will, for the guy who doesn't want to log much time in the bathroom, but who also wants to be making sexy eye-contact on a regular basis. You're a step above washing your hair with bar soap yet still using your razor to split your one eyebrow into two. And you're reading enough men’s magazines to know that when you look at your face in the mirror, you realize a little housekeeping is in order.
Alright handsome – here’s what you need to know about fore-hedge trimming your Eyebrows:
- Lift & separate. Tame the Renegades - using an old toothbrush or comb, brush brows straight upward, anything longer than about 1/2" should be carefully trimmed with scissors. You'll need to do this roughly once/month. It's easy to do, and you can pick up a small pair at London drugs for about $12. They'll come in handy as you age, believe me.
- Two brows are better than one - Run your finger along the bridge of your nose up to your forehead, any brow hairs that cross this path should be removed. Also, it’s a good idea to stand back away from the mirror and take a good look – check to see if they are even, look for excess fine hairs that grow outward toward the temple or hairline causing dark shadow, and whether enough light able to get past them and into your eyes to make them sparkle.
- Options: Shaving - cheap, but very dangerous and way too easy to muck it up. Tweezing - cheap - but can be a little time consuming and irritating. It's worth it to spend a couple extra bucks for stainless steel tweezers that will last. It's worth investing in good ones. Tweezerman is a name you can trust and you can also grab those at London Drugs. Salon/waxing - you'll walk out looking polished and sculpted. If you're nervous about doing it yourself, this is the way to go. Be sure to ask questions, and you may discover some techniques for doing it yourself in the privacy of your own home next time. You will need to make an appointment and it will cost you anywhere from $15 - $30+ / month. Home/waxing – The best way to go, in my opinion. Very easy to do, and will cost you a fraction of a salon visit. For a simple and fast option, choose Parissa Brow Groomer for men. These pre-waxed strips are super easy to use and get the job done – fast!. Just press on and peel off. You'll get the hang of it in the first go. A kit will run you about $9 at London Drugs and last you about a year (that's less than a dollar a month).
Parissa makes the Men’s Brow Groomer, express wax strips especially for you guys. The advantage of waxing is that it lasts for weeks, the wax strip is transparent – so you can see exactly what you are doing, and they come with detailed photo instructions as well as a 24-hours careline for you to call for consultation and questions. Here’s a super fast how-to video for Quick and easy Gorgeous Guy-Brows - Aftercare. Once you’ve finished, make sure to soothe and clean your skin with azulene oil (included in your brow kit). Do not use soaps or astringents. Your skin may be a little pink or tender so I suggest doing it before you go to bed at night.
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Parissa Men's Brow Groomer Wax Strips are available at London Drugs.
