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Eyebrow Styling Tips from Ziba Beauty Serramonte

Ziba Beauty Serramonte Center presents Eyebrow Styling Tips! Making sure that your brow style is on point, both punctuates your look and starts your day off right. Eyebrows frame the most important feature on your face and enhance your overall facial structure. There are 2 simple steps to beautiful brows: Shape and Finish. 1. Eyebrow Shape The artistry of gorgeous brows comes down to good ol’ geometry. Shaping your brows is all about assessing angles and the placement of your facial features and contours – which means your perfect brow shape is special to YOU and YOUR pretty face. This is why the help of a professional Brow Artist is key to getting your brows in shape. It’s easier, fool-proof and far safer than the dreaded tweezer. So how do you get beautiful brows designed specially for you? Two ways: Eyebrow Threading Threading is a clean and chemical-free hair removal technique that uses thread (not exactly the kind you sew with but similar) to remove hair. Thread is wrapped around the hair and pulls it out directly from the follicle. It’s a highly specialized and effective treatment that is extremely precise, gentle on the skin and only takes 5-10 minutes. Unlike waxing, which requires the hair to be a certain length, threading can remove very short and fine hairs without breakage. Eyebrow Waxing Similar to threading, waxing pulls hair directly from the root. If you prefer waxing, choose a natural recipe that is equally effective and less irritating, like Ziba’s. With this service, the wax is smeared on top of the skin, then hardens around the hairs and is swiftly lifted to remove the hair. 2. Brow Finish Similar to the way mascara finishes your eye makeup, brow makeup finishes the eyebrow. Brow crayons, pencils, pomades and highlighters are great for filling in and enhancing what nature gave you. They can also extend the life of your shaping treatment! Before you finish your brows, take a minute to understand your options. Flip through any magazine or scroll through Instagram and you’ll spot (and probably covet) the bold brows on friends, celebs, and influencers. Full brows are in and the trend seems here to stay, so embrace it! Luckily almost anyone CAN achieve a bold brow. Here are 3 ways to achieve the look: Bold and Angular Brows This styling technique is all about accentuating your brow arch. Create a crisp, solid line along the base of the brow with a brow crayon and blend with a brow pomade working from the bottom up to the top. Finally, fill in any patchy areas of brow with a brow crayon. Use a highlighter above and below the brow line to really define the brow. Feathered Brows This is a natural look with a focus on texture. First, fill your brows in with a true match brow crayon. Then, using a brow crayon that is one shade darker than the crown, flick upward through the brow creating the look of little hairs, especially at the inner brow. Natural Brows For this brow style, the goal is to create a fluid perimeter with less emphasis on crisp lines. Play up the shape of your brow with volume and color using a brow crayon and pomade. Your best accessories are the brows you are born with. Style them right and walk out the door with confidence. Visit Ziba Beauty Studio at Serramonte Center for your eyebrow threading and shaping, waxing and henna needs, with expert beauty artists. Serving Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Colma, Brisbane and nearby areas.

Ziba Beauty October 8, 2018

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How to Style Your Brows

For many of us, styling and accessorizing is a lot of fun. We do it everyday when we get dressed, fix our hair and/or brighten up the house with fresh flowers, new throw pillows or coffee table books. However something you might be missing – or underemphasizing – is perhaps the most important of all – your eyebrows! Making sure that your brow style is on point, both punctuates your look and starts your day off right. Eyebrows frame the most important feature on your face and enhance your overall facial structure. There are 2 simple steps to beautiful brows: Shape and Finish. Shape The artistry of gorgeous brows comes down to good ol’ geometry. Shaping your brows is all about assessing angles and the placement of your facial features and contours – which means your perfect brow shape is special to YOU and YOUR pretty face. This is why the help of a professional Brow Artist is key to getting your brows in shape. It’s easier, fool-proof and far safer than the dreaded tweezer. So how do you get beautiful brows designed specially for you? Two ways: Threading Threading is a clean and chemical-free hair removal technique that uses thread (not exactly the kind you sew with but similar) to remove hair. Thread is wrapped around the hair and pulls it out directly from the follicle. It’s a highly specialized and effective treatment that is extremely precise, gentle on the skin and only takes 5-10 minutes. Unlike waxing, which requires the hair to be a certain length, threading can remove very short and fine hairs without breakage. Waxing Similar to threading, waxing pulls hair directly from the root. If you prefer waxing, choose a natural recipe that is equally effective and less irritating, like Ziba’s. With this service, the wax is smeared on top of the skin, then hardens around the hairs and is swiftly lifted to remove the hair. Finish Similar to the way mascara finishes your eye makeup, brow makeup finishes the eyebrow. Brow crayons, pencils, pomades and highlighters are great for filling in and enhancing what nature gave you. They can also extend the life of your shaping treatment! Before you finish your brows, take a minute to understand your options. Flip through any magazine or scroll through Instagram and you’ll spot (and probably covet) the bold brows on friends, celebs, and influencers. Full brows are in and the trend seems here to stay, so embrace it! Luckily almost anyone CAN achieve a bold brow. Here are 3 ways to achieve the look: Bold and Angular This styling technique is all about accentuating your brow arch. Create a crisp, solid line along the base of the brow with a brow crayon and blend with a brow pomade working from the bottom up to the top. Finally, fill in any patchy areas of brow with a brow crayon. Use a highlighter above and below the brow line to really define the brow. Feathered This is a natural look with a focus on texture. First, fill your brows in with a true match brow crayon. Then, using a brow crayon that is one shade darker than the crown, flick upward through the brow creating the look of little hairs, especially at the inner brow. Natural For this brow style, the goal is to create a fluid perimeter with less emphasis on crisp lines. Play up the shape of your brow with volume and color using a brow crayon and pomade. Your best accessories are the brows you are born with. Style them right and walk out the door with confidence.

Ziba Beauty December 19, 2017

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Eyebrow Crush

The perfectly rounded eyebrow is an elusive creature. Very few can pull it off, very few have it down to perfection. Very few that is apart from Ziba Beauty’s first eyebrow crush of 2017: the stunning Gigi Hadid – model, blonde, beauty and general stunner. When she’s not gracing the red carpet or pouting on Instagram, Gigi and her gorgeous eyebrows can be spotted with her equally good looking siblings. Her and sister Bella Hadid are currently two of the hottest names on the fashion scene. With former One Direction member Zayn Malik by her side, Gigi is one to watch as her modelling career goes from strength to strength and her eyebrow game keeps us all open-mouthed with envy. Gigi has a natural and mostly untouched eyebrow shape. Great if you’re a super model but not so easy to achieve when you have unruly brows and need a helping hand every few weeks. GET THE LOOK A rounded eyebrow shape is great for those of us with round or heart-shaped faces. The Gigi look will take a bit of time to achieve and you may need to grow your current shape out first. Our artists can help you through this growth period by keeping your brows neat and getting rid of any stray hairs. If you already have a rounded brow shape, avoid pencilling in too much as Gigi’s eyebrow look needs the natural touch. Strong lines are fine for the super arched brow, but not when creating a softer rounded effect. A high brow arch will compliment a round face, giving a mini facelift effect. The arch will help open up your eyes and draw more attention to the rest of your features. If you need some tips about what brow shape best suits your face, come in and see us. As the Brow Authority we love to help clients find the best eyebrow shape for their face. Let our artists improve your eyebrow game. With so much experience at our fingertips, we asked our Artists if there are any defining characteristics, when it comes to brows, that give insight into a client’s personality. After all, there are organizations and many highly trained specialists who, devote their career to the study of facial expressions and characteristics – so there must be some truth to it! Here are a few of the most common brow types and what our Artists had to say about them.

Ziba Beauty February 14, 2017

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DECEMBER EYEBROW CRUSH

So your boyfriend is the prince of England, you star in a hit show and you’ve made a couple of awesome films. Could life get any better? Definitely…..especially when Ziba Beauty crown you December’s Eyebrow Crush of the month. Meghan Markle not only are you a princess in the making, but you’re the queen of the natural eyebrow arch. We salute you and those gorgeous brows. Meghan has always stood out in the lawyer drama Suits, but in the last few months she’s become a globally recognized name having stolen the heart of cheeky Prince Harry. Depicting the strong female character Rachel Zane on our screens, Ms Markle is way way more than just a pretty face. She’s someone worthy of admiration as a new advocate to UN woman and an accomplished editor of lifestyle website thetig.com. Her not-so-secret relationship with the red-haired prince set tongues wagging earlier this year, but its her natural elegance, simple look and amazing body that set her apart from the typical princess in waiting. Meghan’s naturally arched brows are the perfect compliment to her oval shaped face. Her brows look elegant and untouched – but we all know a lot of work goes into looking that flawless. GET THE LOOK So how do we get some of that Markle Magic? Meghan is a great example of making the absolute best of your natural features and has often spoken about staying away from too much makeup when not on set. With eyebrows like hers, there’s no need for excessive shaping or coloring in as they are the perfect frame for her big brown eyes. Meghan’s day-to-day make up look includes moisturizer, concealer and a dab of highlighter. She tends to go for a natural lip color and her amazing hair flows in soft waves around her face. Is it any wonder she’s bagged herself a prince? But this isn’t someone who needs a knight in shining armor or a prince charming as her talents have proved her to be a woman worthy of attention and an eyebrow queen all on her own. On your next visit to Ziba Beauty, ask any of our artists how to get that arch just right. It might require some patience and a few weeks of growth but we’ll have you as close to Meghan as we can get. With so much experience at our fingertips, we asked our Artists if there are any defining characteristics, when it comes to brows, that give insight into a client’s personality. After all, there are organizations and many highly trained specialists who, devote their career to the study of facial expressions and characteristics – so there must be some truth to it! Here are a few of the most common brow types and what our Artists had to say about them.

Ziba Beauty December 19, 2016

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LET US MANSCAPE YOU

Call it man-scaping, male grooming or plain old hair removal, these days it’s not just women that need a little bit of eyebrow love. More and more men are searching for a solution to that monobrow and realizing the importance of tidy brows. Here at Ziba Beauty, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a hairy boy or have a loved one with a manbrow in need of urgent attention, read on to find out why threading is man-friendly and all important. It’s not just for girls Get that thought straight out of your head. Threading is a quick and convenient way to whip those brows into shape, for any age and any gender. Our eyebrow artists can thread away that clump of hair sitting in the middle of your brows within seconds. If you want a clean, shaped brow we can do it. If you want a natural, untouched look we’re your go to salon. Just explain what you want to see on your face and let one of our team work their magic. Step away from the razor A lot of men rely on their trusty razor to clean up their brows. Stop! Back away from the blade! Who wants a five o’clock shadow on their forehead as well as their chin? Eyebrow hairs will grow back just as quickly as your beard if you resort to shaving them off. The hairs will return thick and spiky. Not a good look. Yes it hurts, but just for a second. Promise! Ok, we’re not going to lie. Threading is not exactly pain free, but the pain lasts seconds and the results last for weeks. Also, you’re in the hands of an expert so he/she will make sure to thread as much or as little you would like. If you’re man enough to get a tattoo or have your chest waxed ready for the summer sun, you’re definitely not going to run away screaming from a piece of white cotton! Ask for our advice, we don’t bite Trained in the Art of Threading, our team are here to help. They will talk you through the best look for your face and whether you need a tidy up or a reshape. Be brave! If you’re a first timer and don’t want to stick around the salon for too long, our top tip is to keep your brows thick, remove excess hair in the centre and then head to the nearest bar for a beer. Simple. A tidy brow can make you look younger The majority of men don’t use concealer or foundation on a daily basis so a threading session can be a helpful way to create a younger, tidier look. Removing dark, out of place hairs from your eyebrows help to frame the face and open up the eyes. Those are just a few reasons why we believe threading is for men as well as women. So don’t be shy. Our salons are male and female friendly and we cater our services to meet your needs. Hope to see you soon! With so much experience at our fingertips, we asked our Artists if there are any defining characteristics, when it comes to brows, that give insight into a client’s personality. After all, there are organizations and many highly trained specialists who, devote their career to the study of facial expressions and characteristics – so there must be some truth to it! Here are a few of the most common brow types and what our Artists had to say about them.

Ziba Beauty December 10, 2016

Beauty & Trends

Our Eyebrow Crush

There are plenty of things that Beyoncé does right. Whether she’s putting a ring on it, slaying it or generally working it, there seems to be no end to this queen’s talent. And for November, Mrs Carter can do no wrong as we crown her Ziba Beauty’s eyebrow crush of the month. Ziba Beauty specializes in brows. Threading them, shaping them, tinting them and above all appreciating them. Eyebrow Crush is our new monthly feature where we find the most beautiful brows for you to admire and emulate. This month we are in love with Lemonade and all things Queen B related. Especially those fabulous brows. Over the years Beyoncé’s look has grown more confident and cutting edge, but her eyebrows have stayed classically arched and unapologetically natural. No matter how daring her make-up look or how crazy the outfit (and some of them have definitely been crazy), this diva’s brows are her crowning glory. Slightly arched and always natural-looking, Beyoncé’s brow shape compliments her oval face. We love the way her brows are always slightly darker than her hair, off-setting her amazing almond-shaped eyes. These pictures show the Beyoncé eyebrow timeline perfectly. From 2009 to earlier this year, you can see that whilst her look changes, those brows remain natural and flawless. GET THE LOOK Queen B’s make-up artists tend to choose the brushed-up look for her brows. This is natural look and can be difficult to pull off unless your eyebrows are shaped regularly. They might be au natural but grooming here is the key. Stray hairs won’t cut it and will make your eyebrows look plain old messy rather than naturally thick. Next time you visit one of our expert threading team, keep your eyebrow shape a little bit thicker than usual so you can develop Beyoncé’s arched look. Once you’ve got the shape, use our Multi Task Brush to groom your brows. Brush in an upwards motion to copy her style. And if you can’t wait for those eyebrows to grow, use our Brow Trio to lightly darken the skin behind the brow and create a thicker, fuller look. Voliá! You’ve got it. So who is your eyebrow crush? Let Ziba Beauty know so we can all have a little bit of eyebrow envy!

Ziba Beauty November 8, 2016

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The Best Eyebrow Shapes to Flatter Your Face

Like haircuts, eyebrow shapes aren’t one-size-fits-all. Your perfect brows depend on the dimensions of your face. And the right arches can not only emphasize your eyes and make you look younger, they can even let you get away with wearing less makeup. “The right brow will help open up the entire eye area and work to improve the face’s overall symmetry,” says celebrity eyebrow stylist Joey Healy (Kyra Sedgwick is a client). “The perfect brow will make you look fresh, rested, young, healthy, and overall, more attractive.” Do we have your attention yet? So how do you go about learning how to shape eyebrows? For starters, your unique face shape plays a role in determining which eyebrow shape works best for you. We asked Healy to break down the best brows for a range of different face shapes, so you can find your own golden arches. Square A square jaw accents the angularity of your face, so softly rounded brows are the way to go. “Make sure your brows are not too angular,” says Healy. “But beware of making brows appear too round; you don’t want to over pluck and create rainbow-shaped brows!” Round “If your face is round you want to make sure your brows are very angular,” Healy advises. “Because there is a lack of definition in a rounder face, the perfect angled brow can bring out and define facial bone structure that is lacking or not present.” For round faces, a higher arch is flattering. Long “A long face is characterized by features that are vertically stretched out,” Healy explains. “In this case, it is important to extend the tails of your brows east-to-west to really play up horizontal features.” “I always suggest that the tails of brows extend beyond the corner of the eye, but a long face should make it a point for tails to extend a bit longer. It is important to beware when sculpting the tail, however, as allowing it out too far will drag the eye down and make it appear droopy.” Heart Sorry, aspiring Cara Delevingnes. “Although bold brows are in this season, a heart-shaped face will definitely want to steer shy of this trend,” Healy says. “ Because of the petite jaw line and emphasis on the upper portion of the face, it is important to keep brows well-manicured and exceptionally groomed. That being said, a thin brow is never in! The idea here is to create a shape that is controlled and never bushy. This tight brow on the top hemisphere of the face will serve to balance the smaller chin and jawline of the bottom half.” Oval A classic, balanced brow is perfect for this well-proportioned face shape. Just make sure you follow Healy’s three rules for all face shapes (see below). All Face Shapes No matter what face shape you have, there are three golden rules to follow when it comes to your brows, according to Healy. 1. The head of the brow should begin at the bridge of your nose. “This point can be easily found by vertically holding a pencil up to either side of your nose bone.” 2. The arch of your eyebrows should be about two-thirds of the way out, Healy says. “One of the biggest mistakes I see day to day is a centered arch. This gives the dreaded ‘rainbow’ shape!” 3. Don’t cut your brows short. “The tail should, at the very least, end on an imaginary line from the corner of the nose to the corner of the eye,” Healy says. “You can allow it to extend slightly further as long as that tail doesn’t end lower than where the head begins (this can make the eyes look droopy). Make sure your tails always taper to a crisp point to best lift the eye.” Written By: Wendy Rodewald Source: Stylecaster.com Did you know that the experts at Ziba Beauty are trained to analyze your face shape through their 6-week certification program in the Art of Threading. Visit a studio near you to get the best eyebrow shape for YOUR face today!

Ziba Beauty August 16, 2016

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BEAUTY BUZZ: TOP BROW SHAPES THIS SUMMER!

BEAUTY BUZZ: TOP BROW SHAPES IN JUNE as seen in Elle | Daphne Groeneveld as seen in beautyeditor.ca Brows are often left untouched, but one look at Zendaya, Cara Delevingne or Khaleesi and you’ll instantly be reminded of the powerful effect of bold, defined arches. And lucky for us, there are about a zillion ways to shape and define them in order to achieve supermodel status. But what shape works best for your face? YouCam Makeup is releasing its latest Beauty Buzz: Brow Edition, which reveals the top eyebrow shapes tried on in June on its app. #1 Straight Slope Bold with a gentle upwards slope, it adds just enough definition for a polished, defined look that flatters every face shape. Tried on by 198,548 people in June 2016. #2 Softly Rounded A straight brow can look severe, but gently rounded ends create a softer look that is equal parts bold and beautiful. Tried on by 153,521 people in June 2016. #3 Impeccably Arched High arches introduce sharp angles that add a vertical lift to the face. Tried on by 131,964 people in June 2016. #4 Soft and Feathered The feathered base and low slope of the arch subtly define individual hairs and gently frame the eyes. Tried on by 108,501 people in June 2016. #5 Tight Brow Trace a long, wide arch that follows the entire length of the brow bone for subtle definition. Tried on by 107,811 people in June 2016. Adapted from: YouCam Makeup

Ziba Beauty July 25, 2016

Beauty & Trends

IN THE PRESS: BROW SET MAKES MARIE CLAIRE’S DESK DRAWER MUST HAVES IN CASE OF A BEAUTY EMERGENCY!

Leave it to Marie Claire to pull together every woman’s dream line up when it comes to must have’s in a beauty emergency! Our Brow Set gives invisible hold, taming even the most unruly brows. Regardless of how frazzled you may feel,Brow Set will keep your brows looking perfectly in-control.

Ziba Beauty October 29, 2015

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BROW TREND ALERT: STATEMENT BROWS ARE IN!

If Paris Fashion week is any indicator – bold, beautiful statement brows are the “IT” accessory of the year! Eyebrows are poised to be the hottest trend in makeup, framing the face and accentuating the look of timeless, natural beauty. So, how do you acheive and maintain statement brows? First, statement brows are all about the right shape. Thicker, natural-looking brows give a more youthful appearance to the face, so resist any temptation to go thin with your eyebrows. If you have overshaped your brows, allow them to fill in for 2-3 weeks, and then reshape to a fuller appearance. You also want to ensure you have a smooth, uniform, arching brow. Whether its a rounded brow best for square faces, or a more angled brow to compliment a round or oval face, the idea is thickness that gently tapers towards the tail of the brow. Once you have achieved the ideal shape, a great brow finish is the key to maintaining a statement brow. Here are our top 3 recommendations from the brow artists at Ziba Beauty: Groom: Unruly brows happen, and just like the hair on your head, brow hair can be tamed too! We recommend the Multi Task Brush as the ideal grooming tool. Separate brow hair with the comb, groom your brows into place with the bristle brush, and blend brow powders or pencils with the angled tip brush. Define: If you have naturally thin brow, choose The Brow Trio to create a natural brow. Brow powder paints the skin behind the brow, so it adds an instant dimension that is still natural looking. If you are looking to fill in or correct your brow, The Brow Crayon may be your best choice to create fine, hairlike strokes that mimic your natural brow. We love both by our Ziba Signature Collection. Hold: Once you have groomed and defined your brows, to keep them in place all day, you need hold. The Finish Wax is a soft wax pencil that keeps brows in place all day without being sticky or stiff. These three easy steps will gaurantee statement brows that stop traffic. Enjoy!!

Ziba Beauty October 2, 2015

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