Eyebrow slit, previously called as eyebrow cut, is a cool trend where a slit is created on the eyebrow just for the sake of fashion.
This trend first started in the 80s and 90s era but again in recent years this trend is getting common and liked by many.
It is more common and liked by young generation.
The slits made on brows comes in different styles and suits every person differently.
It can be done by oneself or professionally as well as at the salon. Eyebrow razor is also available to be used for slitting.
Let us look more at what are factors related to it.
Is hygiene important while doing the process?
In case if you are using the razor then always first disinfect it with some antiseptic.
If you are getting them done at salon then ask them to use a new razor or disinfect an old one.
Any risks involved in procedure?
Be sure to do this process very carefully because if not being careful you may end up giving you deep cut on skin which may affect your hair growth in future.
No hair regrowth - a myth or reality?
In an experiment, participants were observed to get the regrowth of eyebrows at the slitting points but every person is different and in your case, you might end up with no hair growth on this area for life. So, if you do not want to take risk and also wants to do it so you may get a fake one.
What to do in case you feel slow to zero regrowth of brows?
Following are some simple and natural ways which would help in hair regrowth.
1. Apply castor oil and message:
After getting this done, one should keep messaging brows with castor oil daily with lighter hands.
2. Drink sufficient water:
Make sure to drink sufficient water daily per dietary requirements.
3. Take Biotin rich food:
Eat food containing Biotin because this is the vitamin that helps in hair growth.
Get it done by the experienced professional
If you opt to get it done at the salon so always go to the professional and experienced person for the procedure because it might seem a little and easy procedure but little carelessness can cost you with the eyebrow lost at slitting point/s forever.
Should we let children do it themselves?
As It involves the electric clipper, razor and at times even scissor for the process of making a slit, also it is the process which has to take place near the eye socket so it should never be allowed to children to do this process on their own.
Many ideas are available nowadays online about getting this look at home and thus children can take risk of doing it so it is necessary to bring children in confidence and tell me how much it can become risky.
How to fake them
If you are not allowed by parents for getting them done, you are too young for it or you just do not want to get the real one then alternative option is available and that is to fake it.
Simply, you have to take concealer on a narrow flat ended brush and just carefully target the area where you want to show slit by applying concealer there in slit shape to fake it.
Does it have some relation to LGBT?
Normally slitting your eyebrow does not signify anything and does not have any meaning.
But LGBT community on TikTok made it a trend by slitting their eyebrows to signal each other.
Otherwise, if you get it done it will not necessarily mean that you are from LGBT community.
How to hide slit?
Part your hair and comb few hairs in case if they are fringes or bangs in front of your slit and spray them with hair fixing spray.
Amount of time shaved brow takes to grow
Hair regrowth at shaved part of brows usually takes three to six months.
Celebrities having eyebrow slits
Many celebrities have adopted this trend and got slits on brows.
Mentioning few celebrities who had this.
- Zain Mailk
- David Beckham
- Jason Momoa
- Brooklyn Beckham
- Tom Hardy
- Neymar Jr.