How Us Mere Brow Mortals Can Get That Much Closer To Lily Collins’ Mega Brows

Emily In Paris has inspired us all to up our brow ante

Updated on8th October 2020 at 7.13am

Please tell us you’ve watched Netflix’s Emily In Paris? If you have, we hope you are as obsessed with the show as we are. And if you haven’t, it’s definitely worth a watch when you’re in the mood for some light-hearted, feel-good escapism. As you’ve probably guessed from the name, the 10-part series follows Emily (a twenty-something American) in Paris as she embarks on an exciting new job venture. And while new friendships, love interests and a clash of cultures will have you totally hooked, it’s Emily’s eyebrows (aka Lily Collins') that have Grazia HQ talking.

Brushed-up, full and perfectly groomed - Lily’s arches tick every single box on our eyebrow wish-list. Seriously, they are beyond beautiful and it’s not until we started watching Emily In Paris that we truly, truly appreciated them in all their brushed-up glory. Asides from obvious brow-blessed genes, we’re predicting that Lily calls upon some tools and pencils to keep those arches in tip-top shape.

Firstly, a brow pencil. If you have any sparse areas or want to build depth of colour, this is the product to call upon. We’d suggest a skinny pencil like Anastastia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, £23, that can be used to create super-fine, hair-like strokes. Or, try an angled pencil like BBB London's Ultimate Brow Archer, £22, to create slightly thicker, feathered strokes.

Next up, a brow gel. No matter how thick or thin your brows are, you can totally achieve that brushed-up finish a la Lily with a little help from a brow gel. Designed to fix and hold the hairs in place, you can opt for a clear or tinted wax to comb through your brows in an upwards and outwards direction. Try Glossier’s Boy Brow, £16, it’s a best-seller for good reason.

Finally, invest in a brow treatment. Great brows don’t grow overnight but, with the help of a targeted serum, you absolutely can boost the regrowth speed. We love Revitabrow by Revitalash, £115. It’s expensive but it really does work. For a more affordable option, give The Body Shop Brow & Lash Gel, £10, a whirl.