How to trim eyebrows as a novice? 10 Days of Hot Topics and Complete Guide
Discussions about "eyebrow shaping for newbies" have been soaring on social platforms recently. According to data monitoring across the entire network, the following are the most talked about eyebrow shaping related topics in the past 10 days:
| Ranking | hot topics | amount of discussion | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eyebrow shaping tool selection | 285,000 | Xiaohongshu/Douyin |
| 2 | Eyebrow design tips | 192,000 | Station B/Weibo |
| 3 | Common eyebrow shaping mistakes | 157,000 | Zhihu/Kuaishou |
| 4 | Painless eyebrow shaping method | 123,000 | Douyin/WeChat |
1. Basic tool preparation (a must-read for novices)

According to the recent popular video recommendations of beauty blogger @小TU美makeup, novice eyebrow shaping needs to prepare the following tools:
| Tool name | Purpose | Recommended brands | price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| eyebrow trimming scissors | Trim eyebrows that are too long | Tweezerman | 50-80 yuan |
| spiral eyebrow brush | Combing eyebrow direction | MUJI | 15-30 yuan |
| Eyebrow razor | Remove unwanted hair | shell seal | 20-40 yuan |
| eyebrow pencil | Outline eyebrows | Shu Uemura | 100-200 yuan |
Two and three-step positioning method (the latest popular techniques)
The latest positioning method demonstrated in Douyin’s hot topic #eyebrowsgoldenratio:
1.brow positioning: Vertically upward extension line of the nose wing
2.Mei Feng positioning: The extension line from the nose to the outer edge of the pupil
3.Eyebrow tail positioning: The extension line from the nose to the outer corner of the eye
Note: Recently, many beauty accounts have emphasized that the popular trend in 2024 is the slightly raised eyebrow shape with "the tail of the eyebrow slightly higher than the eyebrow".
3. Detailed eyebrow shaping steps (beginner-friendly version)
Based on the tutorials at Bilibili that exceeded 500,000 views in one week:
| steps | Operational points | Common mistakes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sort out | Use a spiral brush to comb in the direction of growth | Reverse combing causes hair breakage |
| 2. Prune | Use the scissors flat against the skin to trim the excess length | Scissors angle is too large |
| 3. Frame | First use an eyebrow pencil to draw the ideal eyebrow shape | The frame line is too thick |
| 4. Repair | Use an eyebrow trimmer to remove stray hairs outside the frame | Touching too hard and scratching the skin |
| 5. Check | Correct edges with cotton swab dipped in lotion | Ignore symmetry checks |
4. Compilation of recent popular questions and answers
Zhihu's popular question "What should I do if my eyebrows are damaged the first time?" The highly praised answer suggested:
1. Stop pruning immediately
2. Use eyebrow powder to temporarily fill in the gaps
3. Wait 2-3 weeks for eyebrows to grow naturally
4. Next time, it is recommended to go to a professional counter to have your eyebrows trimmed first.
5. Eyebrow shape trends in 2024 (from Weibo beauty V)
| face shape | Recommended eyebrow shape | Curvature suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| round face | High eyebrows | The eyebrow peak angle is 25-30 degrees |
| square face | Arc eyebrow | Rounded transition between eyebrow peaks |
| long face | Straight eyebrows | The tail of the eyebrow does not droop |
| diamond face | Meteor eyebrows | Eyebrow tail naturally extended |
Things to note:
1. Recently, many dermatologists have reminded you to avoid using irritating skin care products immediately after eyebrow shaping.
2. Xiaohongshu hot post suggestion: It is best for novices to operate under natural light during the day.
3. Douyin’s popular tip: Apply hot towel for 5 minutes before eyebrow trimming to reduce pain.
By integrating recent popular content across the internet, we hope this guide will help novices safely complete their first eyebrow trimming. Remember to bookmark the recently popular hashtag #eyebrows without overturning to get more dynamic tips!
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