Katrina is Boston’s brow expert! She’s a two-time winner of Allure Magazine’s “The Best of the Best,” and a graduate of the Damone Roberts (“The Brow King”) Master Eyebrow Class. She showed me how to make my over-plucked brows look great again. Email Katrina at [email protected] or call 781-710-6865 to book your lesson, brow shaping, brow or eyelash tinting – or all of the above! – at her beautiful Newbury Street studio – Brenda XO
By Beauty Editor Katrina Hess
Eyebrows are the frame for our faces. Well-groomed eyebrows can give you an instant eyelift, make your eyes the focal point, and give the illusion of a more lifted, youthful face.
Brow Color
Preferences vary when it comes to brow color. Some people like them lighter than their hair, some like them to match their hair, and some like brows that are darker than their hair. Look for products that match the color of your brows as closely as possible.
Katrina’s faves: The cruelty-free Damone Roberts Brow Pencils, Brow Shadow Duos, and his clear and color Brow Gels
Powder Application
Apply your brow powder first to the center of your eyebrow, then to the end of your brow close to your outer eye, and finally to the beginning of your brow close to your nose. You want to start at the center of your eyebrow because this is where you can lift your entire face and create true definition.
For Full Brows
To create a fuller look, apply your brow makeup of choice – pencil, powder or gel – moving back and forth as detailed above. Finish with a spoolie brush, sweeping up and over your brow from the inner corner to the outer corner.
Tip: You can find spoolie brushes at the drugstore, Ulta, or amazon.com for under $10.
Soften Your Brow Color
Whether you want to soften your natural brow’s color or you used too much color, simply use translucent powder to diffuse the depth of color. Translucent powder will also make pencils, gels, and powders last longer. Simply dip your spoolie brush into loose powder, tap off the excess, and gently brush it through your brows.
Katrina Hess is a licensed Cosmetologist, which is rare among makeup artists. She’s a local beauty legend whose experience and expertise spans the globe. Katrina has been featured in top beauty and fashion magazines, newspapers, magazines, and TV programs. Katrina’s won Boston Magazine’s “Best of Boston Makeup Artist” 5 times, and Allure Magazine’s “Best of Best Brow Shaping” twice. At her Newbury Street salon Katrina offers unique products that are organic to high-end. Katrina volunteered for 15+ years for the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good…Feel Better” program. See how Katrina can help you maintain healthy skin and learn easy beauty routines, and much more, at www.katrinahess.com