Easy and a simple Brow mapping procedure for anyone to Follow.

It’s no secret having well-groomed brows has become more popular than ever.

Clients are looking for the perfect brows and are not settling for “brows are sisters not twins”! But now you can provide the perfect brows just by knowing the geometry of the eye area! Remember being in your maths class and thinking when you would you ever use geometry? Well, here is your chance!

Brow mapping is being used to help create symmetrical brows. Brow mapping evolved from mainly treatments like permanent make up such as microblading.

What is Brow Mapping?

Brow mapping is a technique used by brow artists to measure and balance the brows to achieve symmetrical brows. Brow artists will take measurements of the brows and eye area.

While measuring the area, marks will be left at certain points, the start of the brows, arch and end of the brow. This will help achieve the perfect shape for the client according to facial shape and the natural brow shape.

Why do you need to Brow Map?

The advantage of brow mapping is to minimise any mistakes during a brow treatment such as brow tinting or brow waxing. When brow mapping you can help the client visualise what you are going to achieve for them.

If you are presented with a client who may have brows that need re shaping, you can show them where the hairs need to grow back or the hairs that need to be removed.

Before mapping the brows and marking the brow area, I like to hold a waxing stick and show the clients the main  3 points that we will be working on. I like to call them the ABC points of brow area. A– is the start of the brow, B is where the arch of the brow and C is the end of the brow. By holding the stick at these points, the client will be able to visualise what shape you will be creating for them.

What services do you Brow Map?

As mentioned, brow mapping was originally used by permanent make-up artists for microblading. These days many brow artists are using brow mapping in services like brow lamination, brow tinting and brow waxing. Clients who have thin brows or brows may look scarce will want to have thicker brows by tinting them. By mapping the brows, you can show the client how they will look.

Allow for consultation time when completing a brow service or when completing any beauty treatment. You want to find out exactly what your client is wanting from the service and that you are both on the same page. It is important to meet your clients expectations of the service.

What tools do you need for Brow Mapping?

For services like brow waxing, tinting or lamination you don’t want to overcomplicate it, I like to keep it simple and easy so you can achieve the results your client is looking for.

There are many tools on the market and it can make you feel overwhelmed!

Using a brow pencil to mark the points in white or Inked string to mark the area are both great tools to have.

You can also use a head ruler or calliper to measure the points and ensure the measurements are even but not necessary for the above treatments.

How do you Brow Map?

Brow mapping is working with the anatomy of the face in particular the brow and eye area.

Ideally, to achieve the perfect brow shape is to have the brows start from the inner corner of the eye and the arch of the brow lines up with the outside edge of the iris.

The end of the brow lines up with the nose and the outside corner of the eye.

The perfect distance between the eyes is one width apart.

These easy-to-follow steps will help you map out the brows to create an even or balanced brows.

Step1

Look at the clients face analyse their features, look for anything that might need attention such as gaps in the brows or if one arch sits higher than the other.

A trained eye will see these immediately, this will come with time and experience.

Step 2

Start by identifying the beginning of each of the brow and then place a mark. This is done by lining the thread or a waxing stick at the rim of the nose to the inner corner of the eyebrow. Mark the centre of the eyebrow following the chin up through the cupid’s bow of the lip and up the nose to the forehead.

Step 3

Mark the arch of the brow by lining up at the rim of the nose straight to the iris of the eye. Ask your client to have her eyes open and look straight ahead to locate the middle of the iris. This is where you will find the point of the arch or where it should start.

Step 4

Mark the end of the brow. Again, starting at the rim of the nose line the thread or stick to the outer corner of the eye.

Here you have your 3 base points, the start of the brow, arch and end or the length of the brow.

You can then move on to connecting the dots to reveal the ideal shape of the brows.

Brow mapping shouldn’t be complicated and by following these simple steps you will be able to give your clients perfect brows that they will be happy with.

Happy Brow Mapping!