Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Shaving Your Eyebrows

Is it safe to shave your eyebrows?

Safety first, of course. So how safe is shaving your brows, really?

Brow expert, brand founder, and self-proclaimed brow king Joey Healy says it’s safe, as long as you do it with care and use the right tools and products.

He does caution, though, that it’s a choice you’ll want to be pretty positive about first.

“You really should consider why you would shave your brow entirely, since it’s a radical move. It’ll definitely change your entire look, so it’s not something to take lightly,” he says. “They will grow back, but it will take time.”

Alison Angold, a beauty and massage therapist, agrees eyebrow shaving is generally safe.

Angold points out, though, that the area of skin underneath the brow is more sensitive than other areas we usually shave, since it’s thinner and lies directly on the brow bone.

This means there’s an increased risk of nicks, cuts, and bleeding.

She also notes there are several other effective options for hair removal, like tweezing or waxing, preferably done by a professional.

“The eyebrow is a small area,” she says. “Shaving here is harder, so you’ll need to be precise.”

How does shaving affect your eyebrows?

When you shave anything, Healy explains, you’re not removing the hair from the root. Instead, you’re cutting the hair at the surface where it breaks through the skin.

“You’ll see stubble very quickly, because you’re not removing the hair in its entirety,” he says.

Angold also says regrowth will appear coarse and “stubble-like.” Hairs are likely to be spiky and grow directly out of the skin, instead of laying flat, which may cause an unnatural look.