Say hello to Alison

Here we feature a different woman in the Brow Confidence community and ask her about her first brow experiences, the lessons she’s learned, and her top brow tips.

Meet BC woman Alison Rice, a Group Publisher who adores her feathered, full, manicured brows.

Name: Alison Rice
Age: 32
Occupation: Group Publisher POPSUGAR, Who What Wear, Byrdie and MyDomaine Australia.

1. Tell us about your first brow grooming experience?

I’ve got many waxing horror stories and nurtured many-a-tadpole eyebrows back to life. But my first brow grooming experience was pretty bad because the wax was so hot it burnt my skin and left a mark. I continued to put my skin through that until I met Lien. I found her through a ZFB blog post (but didn’t we all find just about everything through her?).

She then gave me a diagnosis which included spending six months growing them out before I saw her. Torture, but six years later and people stop me in the street to ask where I get them done. My brows are my pride and joy.

2. What is your current brow routine?

I am big on brow maintenance. Lien taught me how to trim and where to pluck between appointments (I only see her once every four-five months now).

Each morning I’ll get rid of any strays, then brush them up before using the Kevyn Aucoin Precision Brow Pencil. I lightly feather it on then brush the product through my brows thoroughly to break any sharp lines. I spend about five minutes getting the product amount and shape right, and if they are off, then I have a bad day. I haven’t found a brow product that is as effective as the Kevyn Aucoin pencil, although I do rate the IT Cosmetics one for a softer look.

When it comes to trimming, I do this once every five or so weeks. I brush them up and use manicure scissors to gently trim my top brow line. I find removing that length adds fullness and they also become way easier to shape.

““My brows are my pride and joy.””

**3. What does brow confidence mean to you?**

It means being able to walk confidently into any room and knowing my face is open and bright. Brow Confidence is also about opening up beauty dialogue between women. I love talking about my brows, and how Lien has really changed not only my face – symmetry and openness – but also my approach to beauty.