Microblading 101: 12 Eyebrow Styles and How to Know Which One is Right For You

Microblading allows you to achieve your desired eyebrow shape while maintaining a natural look. During the treatment, your esthetician uses microscopic needles to make tiny incisions to form and fill in your brow, altering — and improving — your look.

The best part? 

Unlike standard eyebrow grooming, which needs regular maintenance, when you get your brows micro-bladed, you can expect your new look to last anywhere from 12 months to 2 years, with a far more natural result. But if you’re committing to a brow for two years, you should focus on choosing the right brow shape and getting a qualified esthetician to complete the job.

Why is the Right Eyebrow Shape Important?

Your eyebrow shape can help define and lift your face, enhancing your appearance. The result is a more youthful and elegant countenance. However, eyebrows can also have the opposite effect. If you don’t select a flattering eyebrow shape instead of appearing runway-ready, you’ll look aged, worn, and wrinkly. Given that you can easily change your eyebrow styles, if you want to give yourself an instant confidence boost, consider microblading. But before you do, research the eyebrow styles that will best suit your appearance.

How to Know Which Eyebrow Style is the Right One For You

The right eyebrow style will depend on the shape of your face. As a rule, your eyebrow shape should be the opposite of your face shape. So, if you have a long face, aim for rounded eyebrows and vice versa. 

But before you start using your face as a guide, use a pen or pencil to determine the structure of your eyebrow. 

Placing a straight pen on the edge of your nostril and having it align with the inner corner of your eye, you’ll know where the start of your brow should be. 

Then, using the edge of your nostril again, place the pen at an angle, so it covers the center of your eye. This is where your arch should be. Finally, move the pen to the outer corner of your eye to determine where the tip of your eyebrow should be.

12 Different Eyebrow Styles

There are literally a dozen eyebrow styles you can choose from when microblading, but before you select a style because it looks good on someone else, choose an eyebrow style that works best for your appearance.

Hard Arched Eyebrows

Hard arched brows work best for people with square faces, as the arch complements the angular nature of the shape, helping to define those features. 

S-Shaped Brows

Another excellent eyebrow style for those with a square face, s-shaped brows have a slight dip in the center before moving on to a hard angle.

Tapered Brows

This eyebrow style is most flattering on those with oval and diamond face shapes as it starts thicker in the front and gradually gets thinner toward the tail, without much definition.

Diagonal Brows

Perfect for those with round faces, a diagonal brow — one that is lower in the front and higher at the tip — gives excellent definition to the face.

Thin Brows

Before you wince at the idea of thin brows, in certain cases, this brow style can be flattering, especially for those with oblong faces.

Thick Brows

Thick brows complement a variety of face shapes, especially those with square and round faces.

Round Brows

Round brows are perfect for those with oblong, diamond, and oval-shaped faces, as they have an arch but with limited definition.

Straight Brows

Given that they have no definition, straight brows can work on every face shape as long as they are the right length and thickness to complement your features.

Peaked Brows

Commonly associated with microblading, peaked brows open and lift the face, providing excellent contour to the face.

Queens Brows

If you want to open your face, consider microblading your brows for them to appear higher up on your face. Typically a tapered brow works best for this purpose.

Long Brows

If your face is wide, long brows can help make your features appear proportionate.

Short Brows

If you have a small face, short brows give you excellent definition without distracting your eyes.

Although microblading your brows are all about your eyebrows, the eyebrow shape and style should depend on your face shape and personality. You can discuss what shape would look best on your face with your San Diego microblading expert.