Eyebrows are one of the most visible parts of one’s face, the thicker they are, the more smashing you look.When it comes to brows, bigger is better. Moreover, over-plucked thin eyebrows are no longer in vogue as beautifully full, thick eyebrows has been in for quite some time now on the beauty scene and I don’t think it’s going away soon.
While some women are fortunate to have bushier eyebrows, others naturally have sparse and scanty eyebrows or self-imposed thin brows as a result of years of over-plucking.
Although bringing back your eyebrow hair can’t be achieve overnight, it is important to note that to increase the fullness, you have to get rid of those tweezers or use them sparingly to avoid over-plucking. Also there are some home remedies that can assist in growing thick eyebrows naturally; BEBE AFRIKANA presents to you some of these remedies to enhance the process.
ALOE VERA
Aloe Vera comprises of aloenin, an important component that stimulates hair growth.. It is strong and potent for growing long-lasting thick or voluminous eyebrows. Aloe Vera gel is non-sticky and gets absorbed rapidly, so it can be used several times a day. Remove the outer layer of the aloe vera and scrape out the gel. Massage the gel into your eyebrows till it’s well incorporated. Preserve the remaining gel in the refrigerator.
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LEMON
Lemon comprises of Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Folic Acid and other important components which stimulates rapid eyebrow hair growth. Massage a portion of sliced lemon onto your eyebrows, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Do not expose your eyebrows to sunlight for two hours after applying this remedy, as it can lighten its natural color.
EGG YOLK
Egg yolk is a great source of keratin protein and biotin which are both very important nutrients in stimulating rapid eyebrow hair growth. You can achieve an amazing result if you use twice a week. Remove egg yolks from the white, then whisk the yolk until it’s very smooth. Rub on your eyebrows using a brush, leave for 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
CASTOR OIL
Castor Oil is made up of antioxidants, fatty acids, proteins and vitamins that aids in nurturing hair follicles. It stimulates hair growth and guarantees a thick and strong hair strand. Rub a few drops of castor oil into your eyebrows with your fingertips and leave it for 30 minutes, then clean with a makeup remover, and rinse your face with warm water. Ensure that this is done daily for maximum result.
ONION JUICE
Onion juice is made up of Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Sulfur, Selenium and minerals which are vital for hair growth, and facilitate rapid and compact growth of eyebrow hair. Cut the onion into pieces and blend to form a paste. Strain to get the juice, and then apply the juice on the eyebrows using a Q-tip. Let it sit for an hour before rinsing off with a cotton ball dipped in concentrated lemon juice
MILK
Milk is enriched with two vital proteins that aid the growth of healthy hair. Dip cotton ball in milk and gently rub on your eyebrows. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse off with water. In order to achieve maximum result, you have to do this daily.
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil acts as a conditioner as well as a moisturizer and is its good for boosting blood circulation. The fatty acids present in coconut oil synergize with the natural proteins present in hair to prevent it from breaking The lauric acid found in it works as an antimicrobial agent, blocking infection of hair follicles. The different proteins as well as nutrients like vitamin E and iron in coconut oil stimulate healthy and thick eyebrows.
Soak a cotton ball in coconut oil and massage on your eyebrows. Leave it on overnight and wash off the following morning. Rinse with a face wash in the morning.
PETROLEUM JELLY
Petroleum jelly softens and preserves moisture in the eyebrows. The petrolatum component stops moisture from escaping, and therefore keeps the skin moisturized. This therefore aids in stimulating the eyebrows hair growth and also its volume. Massage petroleum jelly on the eyebrows and leave it on overnight and rinse off with lukewarm water the following morning. To achieve maximum result, try and do this every night.
OLIVE OIL
Olive oil comprises of vitamins A and E which promote hair growth. Massage Olive oil on your eyebrows and leave it on for few hours, then rinse off with soapy water followed by lukewarm water. This can be done at least once a day in order to achieve desired result in a short period of time.