I Spy Eyebrow Excellence!

When it comes to celebrity fashion and style, most people focus on the clothes and hairstyles worn by the stars. A celebrity wearing a certain designer on the red carpet can make the career of a designer. However, clothes and hairstyles aren’t the only items currently trending in popularity. One of the biggest fashion trends of the past few years has been thanks to model Cara Delevingne and her very fashionable eyebrow enhancement.

Cara Delevingne Eyebrow Enhancement Impact

Rather than going for a plucked and thinned look, Delevingne’s eyebrows are thick and bushy and a huge hit in the fashion world. In fact, the influence of her eyebrow style on fashion is known as “The Cara Effect”.  In a study of 2000 women conducted by the beauty retailer feelunique.com, a majority of the women in the study showed a preference for the bushy eyebrows made popular by Cara Delevingne. The style is not being adopted solely by everyday people who read fashion magazines. Many other celebrities have jumped on the eyebrow trend including Emma Watson, Beyoncé, Rita Ora, Megan Fox and Kate Middleton.

Fashion experts say that eyebrows are now a big part of the daily beauty routine for many women. This trend has led to an increase in sales for products that highlight, as well as stimulate the growth of, the eyebrow area. It’s not just the “bushy” appearance that helps the look stay on trend. It’s also the fact that the look is more natural while still being a well-groomed feature. Strong brow definition and a thicker style are two of the main features of this eyebrow fashion.

How to Get Cara Delevingne Eyebrows

How does a person attain this coveted eyebrow style? There are a couple of ways to achieve Cara’s eyebrow excellence:

• The first solution is visiting a salon for the application of tiny fibers to the eyebrow area one at a time. The process starts by removing any stray hair through the use of tweezers.  Following the tweezers, a dark tint is put on the eyebrows that are remaining in order to give them a fuller look. After the dark tinted dye is securely in place, the synthetic fibers are applied to the eyebrows. Depending on how much needs to be applied, the entire process can take anywhere from one to two hours. One important tip to remember is not to get the face wet for 24 hours after the treatment. Also, consulting with a stylist is vital because not everyone has the facial features to pull off a thick straight brow like Cara.
• Eyebrow transplants are sometimes used to fill-in thin eyebrows in order to help them stand out. An eyebrow transplant is when hairs are removed from the back of the head individually and then implanted into the eyebrow area. The transplant helps a patient get the fuller brow look they desire while still maintaining a natural appearance. An eyebrow transplant is a relatively straightforward procedure with no prolonged hospital stay or recovery time required after the procedure.  Approximately 250-400 individual hairs are needed per eyebrow to achieve a natural, healthy-looking brow. Each hair is transplanted in the natural growth direction of the other hairs of the brow which ensures that they lie flat against the skin. The hairs are also placed tightly together to get an even look. To prevent scarring of the head or the brows, ultra-fine needles are used to remove the donor hair follicles. The procedure involves transplanting the hairs from the donor area to the brows. A local anesthetic is administered before the procedure commences to avoid discomfort. Following the procedure, patients are able to return home immediately. Patients should be able to resume their daily activities within two days but exercise should be avoided for a few days. There could be some slight bruising and swelling for a few days. It can take a little while for the full results of the procedure to become evident but the final results are mostly permanent. During recovery, some of the hair will shed normally. New hair will continue to grow so patients should clip or trim them on a regular basis. If left unchecked, the transplanted hair might grow into an irregularly shaped brow so it's important to implement a regular maintenance routine. Eyebrow hair has a tendency to thin as a person gets older. Also, too much plucking of the eyebrow hair can lead to eyebrow hair that does not grow back if the follicles are damaged. Both of these eyebrow issues can be solved with an eyebrow transplant.

Cara Delevingne Eyebrows and Social Media

While Cara Delevingne’s impact on the eyebrow trend is undeniable, some credit needs to go to the world of social media. The hashtag #EyebrowsOnFleek helped start the trend and also keeps it high in popularity. Kim Kardashian posted a photo to Instagram using that hashtag and the photo of her bleached brows caught the attention of beauty fans everywhere.

It remains to be seen how long the bushy eyebrow style remains a big deal in the fashion world. One of the fun things about this trend is that many people already have bushy thick eyebrows so they are halfway there in terms of achieving the ldesired ook.  A visit to a stylist at their favorite salon might be all they need to get eyebrows like a supermodel!