Long before fluffy brows took over social media, Audrey Hepburn was already proving that natural, softly structured brows were timeless. Her brows framed her famous doe eyes without overpowering them, creating a look that still feels modern decades later.
Here’s how to recreate Audrey’s signature brow style.
Step 1: Put the Tweezers Down
The first rule of Audrey brows? Don’t overpluck.
Audrey embraced a fuller, softer shape that worked with her natural bone structure rather than against it.
Step 2: Brush the Brows Upward
Using a clean spoolie, brush the brow hairs upward and slightly outward. This instantly creates lift and gives the brows a fresh, youthful appearance.
Step 3: Fill Sparse Areas Lightly
Using a brow pencil or powder one shade lighter than black, fill only where needed.
Use soft, hair‑like strokes rather than drawing a solid brow.
Step 4: Keep the Shape Straight
Audrey’s brows weren’t dramatically arched. Instead, they followed a softly straight line with only a subtle curve toward the tail.
Think elegant, not exaggerated.
Step 5: Soften the Front
Lightly blend the front of the brow with a spoolie. Audrey’s brows always looked natural and feathered, never harsh or blocky.
Step 6: Set Everything in Place
Use a clear brow gel to hold the hairs upward while maintaining softness and movement.
Step 7: Pair with Audrey Makeup
For the full Audrey effect:
- Triangle eyeliner
- Feathered lashes
- Fresh skin
- Soft lip colour
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If you’re wondering whether you’ve filled your brows enough, Audrey’s answer would probably be: “Stop one step earlier.”
The magic of Audrey Hepburn’s brows was that they looked like brows, not a separate makeup department.
