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So you got a littletweezer-happy when you were a teenager.

person with full eyebrows demonstrating how to grow back eyebrows

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Or maybe you’re stuck dealing with the result of abrow waxingorthreadingappointment gone wrong.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

At what point should you consider growing out your eyebrows?

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How long does it typically take for eyebrows to grow out?

Short answer: three to four months.

Your body is constantly making new hair, so most people do not notice the shedding and renewal.

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As with the hair on your head, aging and stresscan result in thinningof eyebrow hair.

Do eyebrow growth serums work and should you use them?

“However, the growth that they promote will fall out after discontinued use.

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Keep that in mind.

It’s all about commitment.”

(Also worth mentioning: The eyebrow serum has also earned more than 10AllureBest of Beauty awards.)

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“I also useNutrafolsupplements [backed by a third-party, placebo-controlled study] for healthy lashes and brows.”

(Note: You should always consult your doctor prior to taking a new supplement for any purpose.)

Dr. Zeichner also highly suggests using topical brow serums that contain peptides.

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Rogaine or Nioxin).

“An antioxidant is a must for all hair care to preserve integrity.

Microcirculation will help to reenergize the scalp for better growth.”

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Today, she has some of the fullest arches in the biz.

A pigmented formula with a thicker consistency helps fill in obvious holes, she says.

We’re fans ofTarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Brow PencilandAnastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Ultra-Slim Precision Brow Pencil.

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Moving forward, should you groom your brows at home or go to a salon?

When it comes to finessing your brows in the grow-out phase, we’re all for grooming at home.

Both Christine and Madron agree that it depends on your natural brow.

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“For the lucky ones, brows grow back fast,” she says.

Even people like me I haven’t tweezed my brows in years.

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Now, watch eyebrow microblading in action:

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