A few weeks ago, I saw a post about Miss A: a makeup store dedicated entirely to selling $1 makeup. $1?! Who would sell their makeup for $1? I thought. Turns out, Miss A is like a super cheap version of Sephora—without the feel of being a super cheap store. They carry their own brand, … Read more
Dear Megan, What’s the best eyeliner for brows? Anonymous, via Quora If you really did mean eyeliner, well, you can do that. I’m not sure what the answer is in that case. I haven’t really tried any eyeliners on my brows recently. I do know of a really great multi-purpose pencil kit by BHue Beauty … Read more
Hi Megan, I’m a college student on a budget, so I try to save as much money as possible on makeup. Can I use eye shadow to fill in my brows? – Nikki G. Ohh.. this is a good question! It gives me “instagram makeup hack” vibes. Sure! You can use eye shadow to fill … Read more
Looking back on popular makeup trends over the last century, one thing I’ve noticed is that eyebrow trends have (literally) had their ups and downs. Things like a bold red lip and long lashes have remained a staple in women’s beauty, but eyebrows have seen the greatest change over the years. It may seem like … Read more
One of the questions I received this month on Quora was: “Why do women’s faces look wider in photos without makeup? Even if you look at celebrities without makeup, somehow their faces look wide and sort of flat.” While many answers focused on contouring–which is a big part of the “flat” and wide face” piece, I … Read more
It’s hard to remember a time before Anastasia Beverly Hills iconic brow products became a staple in every makeup lover’s collection. Since 1997 Anastasia and her daughter Claudia have defined the eyebrow game like no other company (see: my other long love letter to the ABH brand). Many have tried to match Anastasia’s success but … Read more
Dear Megan, I saw that WINK contains Squalane. What is it? I’ve read online that squalane comes from sharks? Is WINK still vegan? – Danielle E. Yay for new customers (and new readers)! You help shed light on issues that many might have missed. Some of you might not have realized that the WINK changed … Read more
A few months back I posted a blog called “How to Make Thin Brows Look Fuller..Instantly“. It was a hit. It was one of the most read blogs of the summer. In that blog, I talked about how to achieve feathered brows. But I was only a beginner when it came to feathery brows. Since then, … Read more
Dear Megan, I recently heard of brow tinting. Is it safe? How long does it last? Can I do it myself? – Patricia C. Brow tinting seems to be waning in popularity with the rise of semi-permanent brow tattoos – or “3d microblading” – but brow tinting is a great option, especially if you’re: allergic … Read more
Dear Megan, What are some tips for eyebrow plucking? – Madison While I generally push for more brows, not less, we all know that things can get pretty hairy pretty fast, especially if you’re using a brow enhancer like WINK to help them. In any case, I have a lot of experience–good and bad–with plucking … Read more