An Expert's Guide on How to Grow Eyebrows at Home

We've said it once and we'll say it again: the eyebrows are the windows to the soul, not the eyes. Over the last couple of years, thin eyebrows have been making a comeback, but despite all of the constantly changing trends, one truth remains: strong, bold brows will never go out of style.

Whether you find yourself casually wanting to make a big change and opt for a bushier look, you're a '90s baby looking to finally embrace the times, or someone who is taking a lot of stock in all of the "eyebrow blind" TikTok videos, there are plenty of different reasons you might be wondering how to grow eyebrows, and whatever the reason, we promise we won't judge. While we're crossing our fingers that the reason you find yourself here has nothing to do with an unfortunate waxing or tweezing accident (check out our list of best brow salons to avoid that in the future), the fact is — sh*t happens.

Luckily, there are plenty of fixes, and although they can be time-consuming, the results are worth it — you just have to be patient. Trust us, we know from experience that growing out your brows can be a frustrating, if not traumatizing, experience. Because of that, we spoke to Jared Bailey, global brow expert at Benefit Cosmetics, for some tips and tricks on how to grow bushier eyebrows — and how to maintain them — at home. Keep scrolling to learn more.

Jared Bailey is a global brow expert at Benefit Cosmetics.

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Yes, we know we sound like an annoying parental figure, but it's true: growing out your brows is a process, and it takes time, so patience is key. "Hair on your brows is like the hair on your head: it grows in a cycle," Bailey tells PS. "Depending on how healthy your hair follicles in your brows are, it can take a full 12 to 16 weeks to see the fullest potential in your hair growth." It may be a while before you see real results, but it'll definitely be worth it in the end when your brows are thick and full, and you can stop Googling "how to grow out eyebrows" every single day.

Though hair growth in general is normally a long process, you can speed up the growth of your brows by incorporating topical products and serums into your skin-care routine. Bailey recommends using products with ingredients that promote healthy hair growth, like keratin and soy proteins. One of our editors has had luck using Neubrow, as well as an eyebrow mask.

You can also try to incorporate a product with castor oil in it and brush it along your eyebrows nightly before going to bed.

The most important step when it comes to how to make eyebrows bushier is to refrain from tweezing for at least several weeks. But even though tweezing isn't recommended, trimming is because it's an important part of maintaining the desired shape of your brow. "Every brow, no matter how thick or thin, will need to be trimmed from time to time," Bailey says. "Take a clear gel and brush the brow hairs upward toward the hairline and out toward the temple. Let the gel dry completely, then only trim the ends that are sticking too far out past your desired shape."

If you do still need to groom your brows, or at least make them look presentable before you're done growing them out, Bailey recommends using what he calls the "hide and enhance" method. "First, use a full-coverage concealer and gently pat it over the brow hairs that are still growing in to conceal them for the time being," he says. "Next, enhance your brow shape with a micro-lining pencil. Choose a shade that's a true match to your natural hair color and tone, and make tiny flicks in areas that need more support during this grow-out phase." When penciling in your brows, always leave space between each stroke so your brows look more realistic.

If none of these options sound realistic for you and you're looking for a quick fix, there are a few alternative routes you can take. Eyebrow extensions add temporary length and fullness to the eyebrows. However, they won't last more than three weeks maximum. You can also consult with a brow technician about eyebrow lamination, which helps add fullness to sparse brows by chemically treating and restructuring the hairs. If you're looking for a more permanent option, you could go the microblading or powder brows route.

Danielle Jackson was a former assistant editor for POPSUGAR Beauty.

Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.