Despite the good information contained therein, I found the style and format of this book to be unappealling; for me, this detracted from the book's utility. I was surprised to learn that the book was published in 2000, as it has a very dated look and feel to it. When pictures are used (black and white only), the very overdone and made-up appearance of the women is reminiscent of the 1980s, and the quality of the photos is poor. Most of the illustrations are in the form of simple line drawings; they were easy to understand but not at all enjoyable to use. If you are looking for some basic guidelines on brow grooming, this book is likely to be helpful, but keep in mind that the book is just that--basic.


Brow Wow!   January 28, 2001
 41 out of 44 found this review helpful

This is a purse sized book jam packed with information about eyebrows! The eyebrows frame and "set off" your face. This book teaches you simple steps to help you choose a brow shape that suits your facial shape ie square, oval, round etc. and facial features ie nose shape, distance between the eyes etc. The writers explain different methods to remove unwanted eyebrow hair, and how to shape the brows into the desired style. Each part of the anatomy of the brow is explained and details on how to shape it properly are covered. I had never thought about the shape of the inner part of my brow that is near my nose for example. But the authors cover different effects you will achieve by shaping this in different ways. The book also includes a few celebrity pictures and their brows and explains how to achieve the look. The book is written in a friendly, easy to read manner - entertains as it educates. A good buy!


I Wish I Read This Book When I Was 15!   October 12, 2005
 26 out of 27 found this review helpful

I never realized the impact that properly groomed and trimmed eyebrows can do for a face until I read this book. I had never given much thought to my eyebrows other than to make sure they didn't overgrow and look ugly. However, I was never satisfied by my eyebrows and always found them lacking. It was the weak link in my made-up face. After reading this book and buying a few inexpensive supplies, I'm happy to say that I know what to do for my brows and I love the finished look my makeup now has. (And I didn't need to use stencils!)

The information obtained in this book makes it possible for any woman to have neat, attractive eyebrows that are best shaped for her own face. Nancy Parker also advises on what to do if you have more pronounce facial features, such as widely spaced eyes or a dominant nose. She also helps you figure out which type of eyebrow makeup will work best for your existing brows to get the look you want. (Brow powder vs. brow pencil, what color, etc.)

Because this book reads so quickly, you'll be off and ready to do your own eyebrows before you know it. However, please take the time to you make your plan of action before you start plucking (or waxing) away - it will be so worth it! Stencils are not required.

The b/w photos are nothing sophisticated, but they serve the point of showing the impact of what brows can do.

After reading this book, I've never been able to look at brows the same again now that I know how much they can affect the face. I now see the brow effect in every model and magazine ad I come across.

Beautiful Brows is a great book for the average laywoman who wants to gain knowledge on how to manage and make beautiful her own eyebrows. It's worth the modest price for a lifetime of beautiful brows.


Is that even me?   February 23, 2006
 21 out of 21 found this review helpful

This book is very easy to follow. My brows have never been so beautiful! All along, I knew I was doing something wrong, I just didn't know what...then, along came this book!

While I agree with some of the reviewer's about the 'unappealing format' of the book (would it have killed them
to make it a little bigger? how about some color pictures?), I can't argue with it's efficiency! If you are trying to decide between this book or another brow manual, go with this one. You won't regret it.


A brow wake up call   April 24, 2001
 13 out of 13 found this review helpful

I feel like I just woke up. After reading this book, I now see what brows can do. I see it everywhere and I can't believe I never saw this before. The book challenges you to "look closely at the face of every truly beautiful woman you see". Right away, I flipped through the closest fashion magazine I could find and nearly fell off my chair. The book was right - every single beautiful woman had beautiful eyebrows.

The book warns what "a big beauty mistake" it is to ignore "the humble eyebrow" and now I see what it has cost me. My blond brows have driven me nuts, and this book has just delivered me from years of struggle. It is packed with info and I have learned how to successfully darken and redefine my brows into a shape that is perfect for me. My brows look great - I can see it and others tell me that's the case. (I never thought I would ever hear people tell me that!) This is an excellent book.