Raise your hand if you spent your younger years plucking your eyebrows down to a thin line. Like so many of us, you might be regretting it now that bold, bushy, full brows are having a major moment. If you're struggling to grow out over-tweezed eyebrows that still seem determined to stay slim and straight, you're not alone. Here are our best tips for growing out your brows — and a few ways to fake the look while you wait.
From over-tweezed to trending brows
The transformation from over-tweezed brows to the full, wide Cara Delevingne look takes time. That said, it's absolutely possible. What's important to keep in mind is that everyone has their own individual growth cycle.
For some people it takes three months to grow the hairs back; for others it can take up to a year. Years of over-tweezing can leave hair follicles in a resting phase, which means you may need to give them a little extra encouragement to get going again.
How long does it take to grow out your eyebrows?
How long it takes to grow out your eyebrows depends on your own growth cycle and how much you've plucked in the past — anywhere from a few months to close to a year. Read on to find out how you can support the process and give your brows the best possible conditions to thrive.
Things to stop doing if you want your brows to grow
The very first step is to leave your eyebrows alone — stop anything that might be getting in the way of growth. If you're still over-tweezing, now is the time to put the tweezers down. And stop picking or scratching at the brow area altogether.
Shaving might seem like an easier, less painful alternative to tweezing. We get it. But don't even think about it — a regular razor is a big no. It's far too easy to remove more than you intended, and over time it can affect the shape entirely. Give your brows the space to grow undisturbed.
Simple tips for growing out your eyebrows
There are several ways to support your brows as they grow back. Here are some straightforward, effective tips to help you on your way to fuller, trending brows.
Speed up growth with an eyebrow serum
A brow serum is a great option for giving the process a boost. Xbrow Eyebrow Serum is a product that genuinely delivers results. By helping to increase the natural volume, strength, and length of your brow hairs, it supports your eyebrows in reaching their full potential.
The serum has been shown to be completely safe in clinical testing. It contains the active ingredient biotin peptide, which supports brow hair growth, along with:
- hyaluronic acid
- vitamin B5
- B vitamins
- niacin
Together, these ingredients strengthen and nourish, and help keep the skin around your brows healthy.
Diet, lifestyle, and stress — how they affect your brows
Both an unhealthy diet and chronic stress can prevent your eyebrows from growing to their full potential. A healthy lifestyle can make more of a difference than you might expect.
Try to:
- keep stress levels as low as possible
- prioritise sleep and recovery
- include nourishing foods in your daily diet
Eggs, avocado, salmon, and nuts are all worth adding to your plate — they're all rich in biotin, a vitamin that naturally supports hair growth.
Let the skin around your brows rest
This goes hand in hand with leaving your brows alone and treating them gently. Go easy on makeup in and around the brow area, and consider skipping it altogether from time to time.
Also avoid applying heavy, rich creams around the brows — these can clog hair follicles and prevent growth. Opt for lighter products instead, and give your skin a break every now and then.
Exfoliate and brush to stimulate hair growth
Gentle exfoliation and brushing are a good way to stimulate hair growth, and work especially well when done just before applying your brow serum.
Start by exfoliating the skin around your eyebrows:
- use a clean, dry, soft toothbrush
- move it gently back and forth over the brows for a couple of minutes
This removes dead skin cells and encourages hair growth. Follow up by brushing through your brows with a clean mascara wand — this boosts circulation and helps oxygen and nutrients reach the root of each brow hair.
How to style your brows with makeup in the meantime
You can absolutely fake the trending brow look with makeup while you wait for your own hairs to fill in. Using an eyebrow pencil, fill in any sparse areas by drawing small, fine strokes in the direction your brow hairs naturally grow.
When filling in the full brow, try an ombré effect:
- make the outer edge more defined — either with more layers or a slightly deeper shade
- use a lighter hand towards the inner corner, closest to the nose
This creates a natural impression of thicker, fuller brows without looking overdone.
Microblading — when you want a more lasting solution
If you've tried all the tips above, or simply don't have the patience to wait, microblading can be a more permanent route to fuller brows. It's a technique where semi-permanent pigment is applied using a fine, blade-like tool to create the appearance of natural brow hairs.
It is a relatively costly treatment, and although results are said to last up to a year, some top-up with a pencil may still be needed. It can also be uncomfortable, so it's not for everyone. Take the time to think it through properly before booking an appointment.
Xbrow Eyebrow Serum — the shortcut to fuller, trending brows
With Xbrow Eyebrow Serum, you can leave the days of over-tweezed brows behind. Easy to use and effective, it supports brow growth in a gentle, consistent way. When you combine it with the tips in this guide, you're giving your eyebrows the best possible chance to grow back fuller.
Put the tweezers down and let your brows do their thing — they're worth the patience. Before long, those thick, full eyebrows you've always wanted will be within reach.
If you'd like to dive deeper into how to get genuinely full, trending brows, take a look at our complete guide: Thicker and Fuller Eyebrows — The Complete Eyebrow Guide.
