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    3 ways to pull off blonde hair with dark eyebrows

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    Ever wondered how to pull off blonde hair with dark eyebrows? Gwen Stefani rocks the look. So does Cara Delevingne. Oh, and Rita Ora does too. Obviously. But isn’t teaming dark eyebrows with blonde hair a huge no-no?

    Well, it used to be. But, as these striking celebs prove, blonde can look really good with dark eyebrows.

    But why should you break this age-old beauty rule? Well, light-coloured hair paired with fair brows can sometimes leave a lady looking a little washed out. By creating a contrast using darker brows, you breathe life into your complexion and create a focal point. It adds a whole lot more oomph to your face, really. Sidenote: this is precisely why it’s suggested you always have brows two shades darker than your hair colour, no matter what shade that may be.

    Are you a blonde wanting to rock darker brows? Or maybe you’re a brunette wanting to go blonde but thought it was a no-go zone? Whatever your situation, here are three quick makeup tips for partnering blonde hair with dark brows…

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    DARK BROW TIP FOR BLONDES #1: Keep your brows in tip-top shape

    If you’re going to sport contrasting brows to your hair colour, your eyebrows must be in good nick. This means growing them out if they’re thin and incorrectly shaped, and filling them in on a daily basis to ensure this focal point is looking its best.

    DARK BROW TIP FOR BLONDES #2: Make use of makeup

    There’s a reason why Gwen Stefani is always rocking a bold lip. And also why Rita Ora loves black liquid eyeliner. By making the effort to apply makeup on a daily basis, you’ll not only look ‘done’, but you’ll make your features pop, too. This is very important as it will balance out the contrast between your brows and your hair colour, and essentially prevent your eyes and lips from getting lost.

    DARK BROW TIP FOR BLONDES #3: Keep your hair root regrowth to a minimum

    Yes, regular trips to the hairdresser can be exhausting and expensive, but this look requires commitment. Because your dark brows are a similar hue to that of your regrowth, they will make the new hair growth more obvious than usual. Annoying, but true. Just be sure to apply conditioning treatment on a regular basis if you’re using bleach to keep your sunny strands as healthy as possible.

    Do you like the look of dark brows with blonde hair? Do you think it’s no longer a beauty no-no? Is it a look you’d sport?

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    clearcrystalwater 8 Jul 2019 6:43 PM

    It's a look I've always liked but I don't have platinum hair - my hair is anatural warm blonde colour with natural streaky bits in it. I do still tend to do my brows as they are quite blonde in colour and it makes them look much better and they ttend to match my warm blonde hair better too.

    tinakapoor02 21 Jun 2019 8:50 PM

    Fabulous

    Shop A Everyday 21 Jan 2018 3:43 PM

    Can look nice, a good contrast

    GeeJ 21 Jan 2018 11:48 AM

    Roots, the bane of my existence.

    sootyblack_14 20 Jan 2018 3:22 PM

    Some this suits and others it doesn't...

    Sootyhere 18 Jun 2018 3:02 PM

    exactly

    Susmat 20 Jan 2018 8:44 AM

    Had this look naturally when a kid; prefer my brunette with dark eyebrows look now

    You beauty 20 Jan 2018 8:35 AM

    To blonde or not to blonde,,ugh such a dilemma..

    Sally10 19 Jan 2018 5:35 PM

    I have blonde (highlighted) hair, and I always darken my brows - they are very fair, and I look too washed out otherwise - but not as dark as those in this article! I think the contrast is a bit too much with really black eyebrows. A bit of coloured eyebrow gel is enough for me :)

    Chrystalage 19 Jan 2018 3:23 PM

    I don't find the look at all appealing

    cityglenda 17 Jan 2018 10:17 PM

    I went Blonde for 2 years with dark brows. Thankfully my hairdresser was paying the bill because he said my dark roots grow through within 3 days.
    When he stopped paying, I for almost a crew cut and got it dark black. Yes Blondes do have more fun but too much upkeep for me.

    Trish_D 17 Jan 2018 7:16 PM

    Definitely not my favourite look.

    skincare junkie 17 Jan 2018 5:01 PM

    I think depends on how dark and how blonde

    ThisIsMe 17 Jan 2018 3:26 PM

    Hard to pull off I think, I wouldn't be able to do it!

    Sootyhere 18 Jun 2018 3:03 PM

    If you had the confidence these ladies have you might.

    jatz 16 Jan 2018 10:03 PM

    Some can look good but others it looks awful. I'm blonde but I couldn't go dark in the eyebrows as my eyebrows are light in colour and going dark I would like hideous.

    cosmoslyn 16 Jan 2018 9:11 PM

    i think it's just getting the balance right, like Rita does

    Simone 16 Jan 2018 8:38 PM

    Rita always looks fabulous, she owns this look!

    IndieAna 16 Jan 2018 7:25 PM

    I have dark brows and it looks fine when I have blonde hair, I just have to make sure they are well groomed.

    onlyoni 16 Jan 2018 4:56 PM

    I think it definitely depends on the person as to whether they can pull it off or not. I think a mix of light and dark blonde hair with dark brows would look great.

    Miss19 16 Jan 2018 4:24 PM

    I find that it works on some people but not everyone

    Thepinkshoe 15 Jan 2018 10:01 PM

    I think this looks works on them and if you ensure everything is neat and tidy then it works well. Might not be as nice if you can't be bothered putting in the extra effort.

    Temporary Princess 15 Jan 2018 9:44 PM

    I've actually been thinking of going lighter, so this is a good one to be aware of!

    Snailor 15 Jan 2018 9:21 PM

    I don't think you need to wear a strong lip colour and makeup always - if you have strong features then you can do nude lips and light makeup.

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