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@shanus

mcducky — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:50:04 GMT

Hello! Read your post on how to make eyebrows better looking using the white primer....WOW my eyebrows have never looked better. Thank you!

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SurferWife — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:53:45 GMT

@mcducky

Shanus always gives great beauty advice. I always look for her response first on beauty posts.

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Shanus — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:50:19 GMT

@mcducky @SurferWife You both warmed my heart on this very cold NC morning.

I always welcome questions. Just page me.

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:04:43 GMT

@Shanus

You're awesome like that, always willing to share your expertise with others!

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author — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:21:52 GMT

I did try the brow tip from @Shanus and it is awesome!

I use Lancome lash primer so it is at hand anyway, doesn't take but seconds to swipe thru brows as well as lashes, and wow, what a difference. Makes a smooth base for brow powder and gel, no dark spots where you inadvertently apply too much pressure or product.

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Shanus — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:46:58 GMT

Re: Brows. About a year ago, my once thick, all dark brows, began sprouting a few grey hairs. I've been dying them w/ JUST FOR MEN (the one for beards and mustaches). I use a combo of equal parts Blonde and Lt. Brown...it comes out a lot darker than it looks in the picture on the box. You need to mix less than a thumbnail amount of each and the boxes last forever. The tubes come with a cap to keep them closed tightly. It stays on for 5 minutes.

The grey hairs are covered and the "dye" seems to make the brow hairs appear thicker and find little hairs you didn't know you had.

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Harpa — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:12:33 GMT

I tried your technique this morning.

You rock @Shanus !

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Shanus — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:03:59 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
I tried your technique this morning.
You rock @Shanus !

@Harpa Wow! Getting swelled head here.

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AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:52:49 GMT

@Shanus

This is a question about the Just for Men for beards --- since I have really sensitive skin, do you think this would bother me to use on my eyebrows? Also, if not, are there any specific tips you could give me regarding how to use it for eyebrows? Thank you!!

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Shanus — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:42:15 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@Shanus
This is a question about the Just for Men for beards --- since I have really sensitive skin, do you think this would bother me to use on my eyebrows? Also, if not, are there any specific tips you could give me regarding how to use it for eyebrows? Thank you!!

@AngelPuppy1 You only leave it on 5 minutes...so maybe try 3 minutes the first time. You can always do it again in a day or two if if it darken enough or cover. I use a spoolie instead of the huge brush they include for beards. Just remember to use a shade lighter than what appears on the box. With my dark brows, Blonde and Lt. Brown (mixed equally) in enclosed plastic tray works. Only squeeze out a very tiny amt. of color and the other "deveolper". I also have wet cotton pads waiting when time's up so I can wipe the color off each brow. I also keep several q tips at hand to wipe any dye that seems to go too far beyond my brow shape.

The first time I was a bit timid, but after that, no issues.

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:57:38 GMT

@Shanus

My brows are so light right now you can barely see them! I hope they have a really light shade. I want my brows to be noticeable but not be ---- BOING!!! I appreciate your tips for this as it makes me feel list daunted about it. If I don't like the results, is there any way to remove it? Thank you very much. Happy holidays to you and yours, as well!

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Shanus — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:26:48 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 I'm fairly sure blonde is the lightest color. Leaving it on for only 3 minutes instead of 5 should be OK. It comes off a little each day with your facial cleanser anyway...fades. I suppose if you think the shade is too pronounced, you could just scrub with some cotton and your cleanser. If hesitant, just continue with your brow pencil or a brow gel.

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:28:03 GMT

@Shanus

Thank you --- as you can tell, I am a chicken about these things! I appreciate your advice and your patience, as well! I realize it's hard to give advice when you don't know the person or can't see them!

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Shanus — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:32:01 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 There's hesitation anytime you try somwting new. I suggest you try it on a day when you have a week when you have nowhere special to go in case you really don't like it. Note: If you think it's too dark (don't know how blonde would be), you can always put a little beige eye shadow on top to lighten it until it naturally fades.

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:02:29 GMT

@Shanus

Well, these days I'm mostly not going any place so I can pretty much try it any time! Good idea about the eye shadow! ~~ sorry, don't know why this type got so large!