Throughout the years, our eyebrows, much like fashion, have undergone various trends and phases. There was a time when thinner eyebrows were a must-have while another trend called for thicker, bolder brows. Regardless of your preferred style, it’s safe to say that eyebrows have come a long way. Fortunately, the latest trend is all about embracing natural and simple brows. Similar to other current beauty trends, the latest eyebrow trend aims to keep maintenance low. Say goodbye to overplucking and frequent waxing, and hello to effortless beauty.
Many celebrities and beauty enthusiasts have been embracing straight eyebrows. This look is easy to achieve and maintain. Jamie Long, who is a lead brow stylist at HD Brows, explains that many famous personalities such as Meghan Markle, Lily Collins, and Ariana Grande have recreated the look. To get straight eyebrows, you need to lift the tail of the brow slightly to open up the eyes and lift the face. This will keep the eyes looking youthful and fresh. Straight eyebrows are perfect for people with thin, long, short, or thick brows, as they complement almost anyone. All you need to do is groom your brows in a way that fills in your arch to get as close to a straight line as possible.
Straight across
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Straight brows are a subtle way of making a big statement. To get this look, you only need to groom down the hair near your arch to create more of a straight line. You can also quickly fill the area underneath your arch to minimize its steepness. Because straight brows have been atypical, this brow shape creates the perfect contrast on any face shape. Consecutive brows are the ideal way to create a new look without any drastic changes to your eyebrows.
Keep your arch minimal
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If you’re thinking about getting rid of your eyebrow arch, it can be a daunting task. To make this transition easier, try keeping a minimal arch that will still give you a straight eyebrow shape but with a sense of your current shape. Keeping a minimal arch can also help to open up your face by lifting that section. Since it’s difficult to prevent your eyebrows from growing in a natural arch, maintaining a minimal arch towards the end of your brow is an ideal way to achieve this look.
Thin, straight brows
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Since the start of the reemerge of Y2K fashion, one beauty trend that still creates controversy is thin eyebrows. Once a hallmark of the 2000s beauty trend, thin eyebrows are starting to see their way back into the beauty world. The best way to invite thin eyebrows back into your beauty routine is by having them shaped straight. Thinner and straighter eyebrows are low maintenance and flatter almost any face shape. If the return of thin eyebrows frightens you, shaping them straight will help them become less overwhelming.
Minimal high point
Like other variations of straight eyebrows, adding a small high point to your brows will help give you a youthful appearance without altering much about your brow design. The small higher point gives the eyebrows a natural and subtle lift, creating a more youthful and refreshed appearance. Adding a middle high point helps to frame the eyes, enhancing their natural beauty. This straight eyebrow trend will complement various face shapes, and adding this middle lift will help you use the brow design you may already have.
Straight and tapered
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If you prefer a straight eyebrow look, it doesn’t mean that you cannot add some shape to them. You can add more definition to your brows by tapering the end of the tail. This slight taper can make it seem like you have a more defined arch, which can give your face a more youthful appearance. The straight and tapered shape provides a natural and polished look, making them suitable for both formal and casual occasions.
Short and straight
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There’s no longer a need to have long eyebrows to have a chic makeup look. Short and straight eyebrows are a classic and timeless option that can complement your facial features. Naturally, some may have trouble growing longer eyebrows. However, short and consecutive eyebrows are the best way to keep facial symmetry and maintain a clean look. They are easier to maintain, and you can keep them trimmed regularly. Short and straight eyebrows have a timeless, classic look that never goes out of style, so you will never have to worry about changing trends.
Natural and straight
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There’s no better way of keeping a natural look than naturally groomed eyebrows. Straight brows are already accessible to avoid high maintenance on your brows, but keeping them naturally kept will ensure you don’t need to worry about them. This combination of natural and straight gives a sophisticated and polished appearance to the face and can balance your facial proportions. Additionally, they’re versatile and can easily go with various makeup styles. Considering most beauty trends revolve around enhancing your natural features, this eyebrow trend is the perfect place to start.
