Would You Shave Your Brows In The Name Of Beauty?
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by Stella Rose Saint Clair
Published Dec 03, 2012
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Unwanted facial hair is something many of us give no thought to, waxing, plucking, and zapping away, but what about shaving your eyebrows? They say that the brows make the face, but what happens when you take them away?
Jared Leto learned all about it after recently shaving off his arches for a role as a transexual in upcoming film Dallas Buyers Club. As alien as the transformation may be, we must say—we are impressed by how it’s brought out his eye shape and bone structure. When he’s not shooting, Leto remains browless, sometimes using thick rimmed glasses to distract from the loss above his lids. Is Leto’s hairlessness hot or maybe just a tad harrowing? Is the world ready for the browless face of the future?
On the other hand, brow-shaving doesn’t always amount to an empty expression. Just ask the rotating contestants of Ru Paul’s Drag Race who appear regularly on the show with clean-shaven faces before painting and plastering their brows back on. Daily eyebrows are chosen to suit a mood, match an outfit, and follow a contour line. Seeing drag stars like Sharon Needles make such drastic brow transformations on the regular makes us wonder if we’re missing out on makeup possibilities simply by being afraid to pluck?
We’re asking you! Would you shave it all off to draw it back in? Would you brandish a bald brow like a boss? Is eyebrow shaving the way of the future or is it best left for the few? Let us know below.
Poll
Is the no-brow look for you?
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A. Edgy and unique—YAY
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B. Put down the tweezers—NAY
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Mar 06, 2013
Mimi T.
I would rather do what my drag queen friends do,and that is cover the natural brow and paint on a new face :)
Mar 01, 2013
Gareth S.
I shave my brows off and draw them on daily to fit my mood or where I'm going etc...
Feb 26, 2013
Amelia C.
I think there are some that can pull that look off and some that can't. I think it depends on the shape of the face.
Feb 24, 2013
Nina K.
I keep mine shaved off. I love the way my face looks without them, and you know what? Most people don't even notice I don't have eyebrows.
Feb 22, 2013
Laura N.
I did that for over a year! It was very fun. Being able to change EVERYTHING everyday was inspiring. Swimming was rough, haha. I would have to frequent touch ups at the club after dancing my night away. all in all I am glad I did. :D.
Feb 19, 2013
Shea W.
I sacrifice my brows occasionally. I like the diversity I have with my make up. Look at rose shock and sphirex they draw there brows on daily with fab eye make up.
Feb 18, 2013
Naaz H.
Only for a billion $
Feb 16, 2013
Kelli M.
In the name of beauty would I or more so do I endure things for "beauty's" sake? If I kept my brows natural I'd look like unibrow on Austin Powers lol so would I shave em...yep it's not that extreme.
Feb 10, 2013
Willow B.
I've thought about it as I hv no "space" for conventional eye makeup it would give me a larger canvas.
Feb 08, 2013
Lindsey C.
Nah... Unless everyone in the whole world now does that lol. :)