Analysis of the Eyebrow Shape of Men for Semi-permanent Makeup Design

Abstract

Purpose: With the contemporary shift in men’s attitudes about their appearance and personal grooming, demand for semi-permanent eyebrow makeup is increasing. The ability to design esthetically pleasing, natural-looking eyebrows has become a competitive skill that makeup artists specializing in semi-permanent eyebrow makeup should consistently demonstrate.Methods: Herein, we measured the eyebrow shapes of 300 Korean men in their 20’s and 30’s. These measurements were used to determine the typical eyebrows forms that are representative of men’s eyebrows.Results: The average width, thickness, and arch peak of the eyebrow were 55, 8.3, and 4 mm, respectively. The direction, thickness, and width of the eyebrow and the distance between the eyebrow and the eye were the most important aspects determining eyebrow shape. Based on the eyebrow form features, male eyebrows were divided into three categories: standard, straight, and upward.Conclusion: According to these form features, individual eyebrow shapes can be evaluated and adjusted with the standard type. Additionally, these measurements can be used to improve the esthetic design of semi-permanent eyebrow makeup.