3. Foundational knowledge
Now that you have a solid grasp of the basics we will begin to unpack all of the essential theory components you will need as a brow artist. Some of the information in this module may be a refresher for you, and other sections could be a totally new learning experience! Before we can begin practising and refining our brow enhancement skills, we must understand why we do things a certain way. Gorgeous brows do not happen by chance – there are a lot of factors that sit behind achieving the perfect looks for our clients.
As a skilled brow artist, you will need to have a thorough knowledge of:
- Layers of the skin
- Skin types
- Face shapes
- Eye shapes
- Eyebrow anatomy
- Hair histology
- Eyebrow shapes
- Golden ratio
- Brow mapping
- Hair removal methods
- Colour theory
- Skin types and tones
- Contraindications and when to refuse service
- How to identify contra-actions and ways to reduce them
- Patch testing
As you can see from the broad range of knowledge areas above, our job is not as simple as removing a bit of hair and applying a brow bone highlighter! In this module, you will learn all of the theoretical concepts and principles that underpin what we do day in and day out as brow artists. As you work through each lesson in this module, be sure to take plenty of notes so you can refer back to them later.
Before we get started, watch the videos linked so that you can see and understand the true power of eyebrows. The first video, in particular, has some super interesting facts about the importance of eyebrows: