Where to get a new French eyebrow

Martin uses a microneedling technique, creating small hair-like strokes with pigments just below the surface of the skin, mimicking the natural direction and length of the eyebrows. The sensation is similar to a scratch, and the area may be a little sore for a few hours afterwards. Saunas, cardio exercise and harsh cosmetics with any acids should be avoided for 48 hours after the procedure as these may irritate the “wounds” which may scab over and take about a week to heal. Eyebrows will look approximately 50 percent darker for a week after the procedure before the color sets.

Martin offers a follow-up consultation four weeks after treatment to adjust the brow if necessary. Results can last up to three years, but an annual top-up (£800) is recommended.

For aging eyebrows
The delicate eye area is often the first area to age as the orbital bone expands and the soft tissue of the temples becomes sunken, causing the eyebrows to press inward. The Bright Eyes treatment (from £900; drmedispa.com) aims to counteract these problems using two types of hyaluronic acid fillers that are precisely injected to lift the brows and brighten the under-eye area.

Dr Munir Somji, who has clinics in London and Essex, injects Restylane Volim (a hyaluronic acid filler that has larger molecules than some other brands so it distributes evenly under the tissue, minimizing lumps and unevenness) into the temple and tail area . brows. Somji then applies Restylane Eyelight, a thicker hyaluronic acid gel designed for precise injection, into the tear trough area. It has a reduced water-binding capacity, which minimizes under-eye puffiness and brightens dark tear troughs.

After treatment, bruising and swelling may occur for a few days, but the effect lasts from 18 to 24 months.

For permanent fix
Dr Bessam Farjo, former president of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, has been working on hairline restoration for 30 years and is one of the few specialists in the UK offering eyebrow transplants (from £3,000; Farjo.com), a specialist procedure. which is becoming increasingly popular among men and women.

“Eyebrow transplantation must be very precise because eyebrows grow in a herringbone pattern and grow at different angles,” Farjo explains. “The inner hair near the nose grows upward, but towards the tail of the eyebrow it grows sideways. On the upper edge of the eyebrow the hairs grow outward and downward, and on the lower edge they grow upward, converging with each other in the middle of the eyebrow. The implantation should reproduce this pattern.”

Each hair should be styled so that it curls toward the skin and not outward to prevent the eyebrows from looking unkempt. Farjo often uses FUE (follicular unit excision), a procedure in which the scalp is numbed with a local anesthetic and a puncturing instrument is used to collect hair follicles from the back of the scalp, approximately 3-4 mm below the skin to remove the root of the follicle. Tiny needles are then used to pierce the eyebrows in a herringbone pattern, and Farjo implants the harvested follicles.

Patients can expect scabs and bruises to appear about a week after treatment, and new hair growth to become viable in about three months. The results are permanent, but the only caveat is that new hairs grow much faster than eyebrow hairs, so monthly trimming is a must.

For a chic update
Boasting an understated, classic appeal, French girl with eyebrows Dr Surbhi Virmani’s method (£700, cosderm.co.uk) offers a new direction in eyebrow shaping. The two-pronged approach produces straighter brows, often sported by French stars such as Léa Seydoux, Eva Green and Lily-Rose Depp. This eyebrow has a straighter horizontal line, a youthful and attractive shape, without a curved tail.

“French Girl Brow helps lift your brows without looking prominent or raised, and it also improves the quality of the skin around your eyes,” says Virmani. “I first use targeted ultrasound to stimulate collagen production. I then carefully insert single strand fibers containing one strand of PDO (polydioxanone). They are made from the same material as absorbable threads, but do not have barbs like other threads, so they will not flutter under the delicate skin of the eyelids.” The threads act as a suture, picking up eyebrows and loose skin. Patients should prepare for possible bruising and swelling for about a week after treatment, but the effects last for approximately 12-18 months.

For tired eyes
Dr Sebagh’s no-downtime Ultralift Eye Treatment (£180; drsebagh.com/clinic) is a 30-minute treatment that temporarily revitalizes tired eyes. First, the cosmetologist cleanses the face and applies high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) waves. The eye area is often difficult to treat with HIFU due to the large heads of the machine, but Dr. Sebah ordered two special heads to fit the shape of the patient’s eye area. The first head works on the sides of the eyes, increasing blood flow and stimulating collagen production, making the skin firmer and tighter, while the second head works under the eyes, draining fluid (usually caused by periorbital edema, a common problem caused by poor diet, late nights). , alcohol or allergies).

This is followed by a facial massage around the eyes to improve circulation, relax muscles and prepare the skin for the application of Dr Sebagh’s own brand of serum and eye cream, infused with peptides and hyaluronic acid. Effects are best seen approximately three to six weeks after treatment, and for optimal results, Dr. Sebah recommends three treatments spaced approximately six weeks apart.

To adjust the fashion
At the new West End salon on Avery Row, Blink Brow Bar chairs are upholstered in Liberty fabrics, and the team offer a range of on-trend grooming options (shades from £20; bbb-london.com).

“Eyebrows are about balance. It’s important to get the thickness and length right to avoid brow tadpoles or surprised looks,” says founder Vanita Parthi. “Ombre brows, like nails, are in demand, but rather than bleaching your brows, which can permanently damage the texture of your brow hairs, I would suggest letting our team show you how to achieve this look using our Dream Brows Palette, which gives You have two shades of brow powder that can be combined to create an ombre effect. Try a lighter shade at the beginning of your brow, then use the color that best complements your brows, from the arch to the tail.”

Brow lamination (£60), a 40-minute procedure that softens the hair follicle using a chemical treatment, is also increasingly popular and helps redirect and shape brow hairs to your desired shape so you get the fullest fullness of your natural hair. height. Unruly, coarse brows can be straightened and smoothed, thinning brows can be lifted to appear fuller, and gaps can be hidden. Results last for about eight weeks.