At-Home Eyebrow Treatments
Use a natural oil or eyebrow growth serum to make your eyebrows grow. All of these products can speed up the growth of your brows. Not only are they moisturizing, but they’ve also been proven to help them become thicker faster. Pick whichever product works best for you and your needs, or use one one night and another another night—don’t be afraid to experiment. Castor oil: This natural product stimulates hair growth but could cause hair matting and skin irritation. Olive oil: This natural product triggers hair growth while moisturizing hair follicles. Coconut oil: This natural product seals in moisture, and despite there being little scientific evidence, many believe it stimulates hair growth. Tea tree oil: This natural product moisturizes skin and is antibacterial. Although, studies haven't been conducted to back up hair-stimulating gains. Petroleum jelly: Vaseline moisturizes the skin around the brows to promote a safe, hair-growing environment. Eyebrow growth serum: These commercial products are specifically designed to trigger hair growth for thicker brows, using hair-stimulating vitamins and peptides as their leading ingredients.
Perform a patch test before applying the product. If you’ve never used your chosen product on your skin before, do a patch test to rule out any allergic reactions. Put a swab of product on the back of your wrist or the side of your neck. Wait 4 to 6 hours, wipe off the product, and check for any redness, swelling, or irritation. If your skin looks completely fine, the product is safe to use on your brows. If you have a reaction or feel any burning or itching, thoroughly wash off the product and try something else. Growth serums, castor oil, and tea tree oil are the most commonly known to cause skin irritation, but reacting to any of the suggested products is possible.
Wash your face before putting the product on your brows. Cleanse your skin in the evening, paying close attention to the area around your eyebrows. Use cold water to remove your cleanser thoroughly, and pat dry with a cloth or towel. Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser that doesn’t contain alcohol for the best results. Exfoliate your brows with a soft, unused toothbrush or exfoliating face scrub after washing your brows to further stimulate hair growth.
Apply your chosen product to your brows. Use a cotton swab or the product’s provided applicator to paint a pea-sized amount of product onto your eyebrows. If you don’t have a cotton swab or applicator, no worries! Massaging the product in with clean fingers is a great option. Plus, the extra massage can help stimulate hair growth even more. Consider heating up your chosen product (aside from eyebrow growth serum) before applying it for a soothing, spa-like sensation. Avoid getting the product in your eyes. If some does get in your eyes, don’t panic. Calmly flush your eyes with clean water.
Leave the product on your brows overnight and wash it off in the morning. The longer you leave the product on, the more it’ll seep into your skin, working its moisturizing and hair-stimulating magic. When you wake up, gently wipe the product off your brows and cleanse your face as normal. Use cool water to rinse your face and brows, making sure no product or cleanser remains. Don’t have time to sleep with the product on? No worries! Try putting the product on while you get ready for the day and washing it off before doing your makeup or heading out the door. Longer is better, but a small amount of time is better than nothing.
Stimulating Brow Growth
Avoid plucking or waxing your eyebrows for at least 12 weeks. It can take up to a year for your brows to fully grow in, so do your best to leave them alone for at least 3 months. That means no plucking, tweezing, waxing, or threading. Basically, the less you touch and groom your brows, the faster they’ll grow. Use an eyebrow pencil and/or eyebrow powder to fill in brow patchiness while they grow. Apply concealer around your eyebrows to cover any stubble or out-of-place hairs.
Brush your brows with a spoolie brush daily. Combing your eyebrows helps stimulate hair growth. So, obtain a spoolie brush and gently comb your brows every day. Not only will this help them grow, but it’ll also leave them looking tame. Don’t want to buy a new spoolie brush? Clean an old mascara wand with makeup remover to use instead.
Exfoliate your brow area 3 times a week. Exfoliating your eyebrow area helps stimulate hair follicles and encourage growth for thicker, fuller brows. Purchase an exfoliating facial scrub or make your own. Wash your face, then apply the scrub to your brows. Massage the product in using circular motions, rinse it off, and you’re done. Be mindful of how often you exfoliate, as exfoliating too often can cause skin irritation. As a general rule, don’t exfoliate if your skin is red or tender.
Eat foods rich in biotin, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins E and A, and lactic acid. The vitamins and minerals in these foods can benefit hair growth, promoting luscious locks and bushy brows. Try including more of these foods in your daily diet to help those eyebrows grow: Salmon, chicken, turkey, and lean red meats Brussel sprouts, spinach, kale, and broccoli Carrots, sweet potatoes, and avocados Almonds, walnuts, eggs, and olives
Exercise daily to improve your circulation. Believe it or not, the more you get that blood pumping, the faster your eyebrows will grow! Daily moderate and low-impact exercise is a great way to keep your body, hair, and skin healthy. Plus, it can help distribute your hair’s natural oils and make your brows look healthier. Schedule in a daily walk after lunch or dinner to gently move your body. Try an at-home yoga flow or weight lifting routine to build those muscles. Head to the gym to jog around the track or swim a few laps in the pool.
Manage stress to encourage hair growth. Stress can cause all kinds of side effects, including slowed hair growth or increased hair loss. If you’re under a lot of stress, do your best to try and reduce it. Talk to a therapist, vent to a friend, or schedule alone time into your day. The less stressed you are, the faster your eyebrows will grow. Try meditating or journaling every day to become one with your emotions. Spend some time in nature when you feel overwhelmed to reconnect with yourself.
See your doctor if your brows don’t grow. Hormonal disorders, allergies, prescription medications, and other health conditions can cause slower hair growth or even hair loss. So, if you’ve left your brows alone for a year and haven’t noticed new growth, reach out to your doctor. They’ll be able to point you in the right direction, whether that’s changing a medication, diagnosing a chronic condition, or referring you to a dermatologist.
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