The Evolution of Eyebrows: Threading and Tinting

Over the years, trends for eyebrow shapes have changed drastically. The constantly evolving styles in makeup have been a direct contributor to this phenomenon.

It might be a little controversial because on one day something is considered a beauty standard, and on the other day, the total opposite is deemed prettier. Contradictory to that statement, as humans, we are subjected to constant change, and what appeals to us today may not interest us forever. That is natural and inescapable.

What started as intensely threaded and tweezed brows in the '90s ended up as natural bushy eyebrows in 2021. And this transition has been quite interesting.

More than a decade ago, celebs like Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Aniston rocked these skinny and long eyebrows as it gave them a clean eyelid space and a romantic vibe.

In 2021, however, things have been quite different. Now, almost everyone displays their thick, luscious brows that give them a raw but defined look. You can see it being flaunted by celebrities like Zendaya to Kim Kardashian. If you are a frequent user of social media, this trend is pretty hard to miss. The brow trend also has its categories like ombre brows, geolifts, and believe it or not, soft unibrows!

In this article, you will read about all the ups and downs that occurred in the "game of the brows," from the 1920s till now. Read further to learn more.

The Evolution of the Brow Over the Years

The concept of heavy makeup or the "full-face" surged in the 1920s. Makeup had become more accessible, and they came in their little boxes of compact and lipstick tubes.

Photographs had no color back then, but you could still notice the emphasis they put on the brows.

The brow norms of the 1930s were a little out of the box. Here's why. Women nearly shaved their entire brow to draw on a thin arched line. This was meant to bring attention to the feminine features of the models and give them an illusionary facelift.

In the 1940s and 50s, when color pictures and movies were more common, women went back to their natural brows. Minimal tweezing and simplicity had become the standard by then.

But by the 1960s, everyone was back to tweezing their eyebrows thin and high. This was mainly done to bring attention to eyes, (to quote: "our eyes are the windows to our soul") which were generously adorned with mascara and other fancy things.

After that, it was a constant game of ball where the beauty industry shuffled between thick and thin eyebrows until the 2010s. The time when Instagram had just taken centre stage in the world of social media. In this period, all the attention was brought to the influencers and "glam gurus" with their natural but well-groomed brows.

Finally, we come to our present time, 2021, when fluffy brows seem to be in favor. Most women have inclined to this look as it gives them the "no-makeup makeup look." 

It could also be somewhat related to the acceptance of body hair on women by the present generation, which is something we love to see.

Eyebrow Threading

This eyebrow grooming method was a thing a few years back, as it provided a quicker alternative to tweezing. And since most women loved their brows nice and skinny back then, it was popular.

It involves the use of a cotton or polyester thread which is used as a lasso to remove unwanted hair from the roots and give the brows their desired shape.

Eyebrow threading is still a regular service in salons these days. Despite the whole natural fluffy brow trends, some people prefer defined and sharp brows rather than an untamed forehead.

Eyebrow Tinting

Eyebrow tinting is the process of filling in and darkening eyebrows temporarily using semi-permanent dyes. This is an actual boon to people who love thick, dark brows but unfortunately have slim and light ones.

There are plenty of alternatives like eyebrow pencils and brow serums, but tinting can last way longer. It also saves time as you don't have to draw on a whole new brow every time you go out.

If you are someone who has damaged brow hair growth because of tweezing it to oblivion during all those years, eyebrow tinting can help you keep up with the trends. Now, you won't feel like your eyebrows disappear every time you click a photo with a tacky filter!

So, whether you choose to pursue the ongoing trends or create your own sense of style in the cosmetic category, Pink Is In Salon is a phenomenal choice for a helpmate. We have several combos and packages for eyebrow threading, eyebrow tinting, and everything you would expect from a well-established beauty salon. Book your appointment now!

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Written by Chelsea Muller