Tips on Getting the Perfect Eyebrows

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then it stands to reason that the eyebrows are the curtains and depending on how your eyebrows look, you might want to keep those

curtains shut. Not too many people pay attention to their own eyebrows, when in fact, it's one of the first things we scan when meeting someone new, for business or pleasure. And just wanting to have good brows isn't enough, you must take matters into your own hands and do some leg work to achieve your desired look. But why exactly are the eyebrows so important? Besides having your ego deflated when you're mistaken for Groucho Marx, they complete your look and depending on the type you have displayed, they may actually help define your style. And Merissa, 27, Advertising HR Coordinator explains, If people won't take care of the hair on their face--what's the situation with the hair you don't see right away?"

Here are three steps to helping you get great eyebrows.

1. Have a clear idea of what you want, you don't want to show up at your appointment and say, "I don't know, I trust you. Do your thing." unless you really do.

Are you after a high arch or does a curve suit you better? Part of your homework is to do the research. Either go online and find photos of the perfect brows or flip through magazines that will show you a variety of styles; reference a good gossip magazine because they have the highest level of celebrity photos and will give you a plethora eyebrows to choose from. Don't be afraid to show up to the salon with your homework in hand--magazine cut outs of what you desire.

2. Know the shape you want.

According to Beauty Advices, a beauty-based website, there are four types of eyebrow shapes:

Angular shape

The angular shape is appropriate for those with round face. You can enhance this shape with shading and contouring of the eye makeup for elegance.

Rounded shape

The rounded shape is suitable for women with large eyes or wide forehead. The rounded eyebrows can enhance the eyes. The eyebrow should follow the frontal bone and be shaped to a taper.

Arched shape

The arced shape is very flattering for most women. It gives width and expression to the eye. It opens the eyes and help balance a prominent nose or a large mouth.

Low arched shape

The low arched shape works well for those with small forehead by giving the illusion of more length.

Once you hand those tear-sheets over to the expert, it's time to deal with reality. You might not have the brows to achieve your desired look. If you have a natural high curving arch--a la Mariah Carey, you might not be able to get the angular-shape that Paula Abdul sports. But you want to consult with the expert as to what will better-suit you and be flexible enough to let go of your idea of eyebrow Nirvana.

3. Go to a professional. Even if your friend is in the beauty field, you don't want a mishap to interfere in the relationship. Going to a professional will secure it's being done the right way and it will also allow for some honest feedback. Don't attempt to shape your own eyebrows unless you are comfortable with the end results whether they be positive or negative. Ask your friends for referrals, or visit the social networks for tips on experts in your area; take to Twitter or fiddle around Facebook--you always want to feel at ease when it's time for your consultation.

Whatever your experience with your professional, you want to post a review in order to tell others about the great service you got, or to warn them from a bad experience. Yelp.com or some other user-generated review board is ideal. Hopefully with the three listed tips, you'll be a step closer to having the eyebrows you want, and who know, instead of being mistaken for Oscar the Grouch's twin, you're sure to end up with a great set of eyebrows and and an extra boost to the ego. Those will be one pair of curtains you won't mind showing off.