Big beauty questions
We all want to look youthful, but why have surgery when softer options can be just as effective – and much cheaper? Husband-and-wife team Dr Aamer Khan and skin care specialist Lesley Reynolds argue it out in the pages of best…
QMy eyebrows have started to fade and I’m losing definition in the eye and brow area. How can I create a natural effect? I find tinting makes it look unnatural. Hannah,Northampton
ADR AAMER SAYS: A brow transplant can help restore patchy brows. Individual follicles from the back or side of the head are removed and placed into the brow area to add density and shape. The results are not immediate, as it takes two to three months for the new hair to grow, and up to six months for a well-defined eyebrow. The new brows need trimming about once a month as the hair continues to grow as it would on your head.
At £3,500, it’s a long-term investment.
LESLEY SAYS: There are plenty of ways to make your eyes sparkle again. Eyebrow enhancers are the latest buzz product to bring the brow area back to life and will help make them appear thicker and more defined. Rapidbrow Eyebrow Enhancing Serum, £37, contains a blend of protein peptides and natural ingredients to help encourage healthy hair growth. Of course, brow make-up helps. Try a pencil, powder or ‘filler’ to define the brow area. Choose one that’s a shade lighter than your hair colour and with feathery strokes, fill in the patchy areas. I like Benefit Gimme Brow+, £22.50, which contains tiny microfibres for a natural-looking enhancement. As for getting back definition to the rest of your eyes, a good eye concealer, like Diego Dalla Palma Zero Dark Circles and Imperfections, £15.50, can instantly knock off years. Choose a shade lighter than your skin tone and apply right into the corners of the eyes to lighten and brighten. Greying lashes could also be a contributing factor. Choose mascara that will not only darken, but also thicken and fatten. Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara, £10.99, helps lift and separate tiny lashes.