Messy eyebrows, the new trend

If our eyes are the window to our soul, our eyebrows are undoubtedly the frame that defines our expression. Eyebrow design has left an indelible mark on the history of beauty, changing over time: from the extremely thin eyebrows or drawn eyebrows of the 20's, to the well-defined arch of the 50's, the natural look of the 70’s, the thick, untidy look of the 80’s and the extreme plucking of the 90's, to become what it is today in the 2020’s, where thicker, more defined eyebrows are now in fashion.

This year, beauty trends continue along carefree lines of freedom. The Lion Mane or messy eyebrows trend has arrived to prove that natural is now, more than ever, a sign of sophistication. Make no mistake though: that “wild” look involves a lot of technique and is far from being “messy”. Would you like to try it?

What are messy eyebrows and why are they in fashion

What goes around, comes around in fashion, and after years of excessively defined, rigid eyebrows, today’s aesthetics embrace volume and texture. Messy eyebrows consist of boasting natural looking hair, combed upwards, with a thickness reminiscent of youth and freshness.

In fact, fashion media have already highlighted how perfection on the catwalk has been left behind, and replaced by a wilder, more genuine look. Moreover, they also confer an immediate lifting look to our eyes, opening them wider and rejuvenating our features. They are also the direct response to the success of eyebrow lamination, a semi-permanent treatment that precisely seeks that effect of stretched, “chaotically” arranged hairs, achieving thicker, defined and arranged eyebrows for 4 to 6 weeks.

Indispensable products for messy eyebrows

This look can be easily achieved without having to go to a beauty salon, and you will only need a few specific items to achieve it.

Remember, the key is not to pluck hairs out, but rather to give them structure and set them in place:

• Precision definition. If you have thin areas in your brows, a brow liner is ideal to draw in “hairs” where there aren't any, thanks to the ultra fine tip. 
• Extreme hold. For the Lion Mane look to last all day brow gel is the star product. 
• Colour and body. For people who want a longer-lasting solution to forget about daily make-up, brow dye helps to confer a denser appearance from the base. 
• Intensity. If your hair is a dark colour, there are some specific brow liners that can fit in with your preferences.

Step-by-step: how to comb messy eyebrows

Achieving this style is easier than you might think, but it does require following a logical order so as not to go from the “trend” to a “completely messing it up”. This is what you should do:

1. Clean and comb. Wash your face. Use a clean comb to comb your eyebrows upwards and outwards, following the natural direction of growth, but forcing them into a slightly more vertical angle.
2. Strategically fill in. So now you’ve decided you want messy eyebrows, but how should you do them to make them look thick and natural? The secret is not to fill them in as in one single block. Instead, use the brow liner to trace fine lines upwards in the gaps, imitating the direction of your brow hairs.
3. Set them upwards. Apply brow gel from the roots. The expert tip is to press the hair against your skin slightly while combing to achieve an effect similar to brow lamination.
4. Final touch. When your brow hairs are in place, use your fingertips to gently press them towards your temple, so that the look ends up being wild, but stylish at the same time.

As you can see, the trend this season is not perfect symmetry, but enhancing your more natural personality. Dare to break away from past trends and have fun with this free style, because all told, the most attractive look is always the one that makes you feel more comfortable with yourself.