One of the most expressive features of the human face, the eyebrows serve two main purposes: to keep moisture out of our eyes and to communicate. From waxing to plucking and threading to filling in, the time we spend maintaining our brows explains a lot about its importance. It might be interesting to know that one of the most intriguing highlights of the famous Mona Lisa painting is her fainted eyebrows. Aside from enhancing a person’s facial features, eyebrows have a number of tasks to perform. So without further ado, let’s take a deep dive into some of the interesting facts regarding eyebrows.
protect eyes
Eyebrows are not only meant to increase the style quotient, but also to protect our eyes from certain environmental factors. In addition to protecting our eyes and keeping moisture away, our eyebrows wick away sweat and dirt so they don’t cloud our vision.
Show emotions
Eyebrows can reflect emotions, even if we don’t want them expressed. Considered one of the body languages, eyebrows express our emotions non-verbally.
Eyebrows also turn gray
Rarely have we been told that, just like our hair, eyebrows can also turn gray as we age. However, eyebrows take time to turn gray compared to our hair. When faced with this, you need to increase your vitamin E intake.
A distinctive look
Eyebrows play a vital role in determining a person’s appearance. Studies have shown that it is difficult for people to identify another person when shown without eyebrows. Every aspect of eyebrows i.e. shape, thickness and color can have a major impact on how we appear to others.
History behind eyebrow enhancement
The trend of eyebrow enhancement dates back to ancient Egypt when people used carbon and black oxide to darken, arch and lengthen their eyebrows. In ancient Greece and Rome, the unibrow was considered the most beautiful feature.
On average, a person has 250 locks of hair on the eyebrows. This hair has different lengths, thicknesses and directions.
Eyebrows fall regularly
As with hair, a person can lose an average of 10 eyebrow hair strands every day. And it’s pretty common. The reason for this can be anything ranging from hormonal changes, skin conditions and nutritional deficiencies.
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