Sally Foran: The best shape, colour and products for eyebrows after 50

Brow expert Kim O’Sullivan discusses the natural changes eyebrows undergo after age 50, including thinning and loss of pigment. The article provides advice on maintenance, shaping, and product selection to combat the effects of aging and past beauty trends.
Why it matters
Understanding the biological changes in hair growth helps individuals manage aesthetic concerns related to aging and menopause.
Kim O’Sullivan shares her tips on the most flattering look as we age
Never underestimate the importance of eyebrows. They have a significant effect on facial expression, balance, and definition. Even relatively modest thinning can make the face look more tired and less structured. There’s no beauty treatment that delivers quite the instant lifted effect as getting your brows done — they highlight your facial features, giving an almost facelift-like effect.
I asked brow expert Kim O’Sullivan to share her tips on the most flattering look as we age, from shaping and tinting to the products for creating natural-looking definition.
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