Curves Ahead: The 6 Eyebrow Shapes

The minimal peak and longer tail suits those with an elongated face.

Do: Keep the shape soft and slightly angled.

Don’t: Add too much of an arch – “this will shorten the tail and make your eyes seem smaller,” warns Hannah Terrett, Benefit Australia’s national brow artist. 

No longer just a relic of the tweezer-happy ’90s, “slim brows are actually ideal for anyone with unpronounced features,” says Terrett.

Do: Add bulk and tone with a brow tint.

Don’t: Try straight or exaggerated arch shapes. 

A dense brow texture has a youthful effect.

Do: Administer some maintenance to add dimension and polish.

Don’t: Try this if your eyes are naturally small. “The heaviness will swallow them,” explains Terrett. 

“A gentle arch complements a rounded face shape,” says Terrett.

Do: Maintain fullness to match the softness of your face shape.

Don’t: Round the shape too much, and steer clear of harsh edges and crisp lines. 

“This is the most commonly requested shape as it adds height and has a lifting effect on the eyes,” explains Terrett.

Do: Keep the arch softly angular.

Don’t: Go for clean lines or make the arch too pointy, which can look severe. 

“The soft curve and sculpted line looks best on heart-shaped faces,” says Terrett.

Do: Keep the arch soft and gradual.

Don’t: Allow the arch to become too exaggerated – this distorts the eye shape and can look aggressive.