Why do you lose your eyebrows?

Of all the things you might lose in life, your eyebrows probably aren’t top of the list. Yet it happens to many people – one day you look in the mirror and your once-thick caterpillars have suddenly gone missing, leaving you wondering where they went and why. It’s a strange experience, but fear not: we’re here to shed some light on this mysterious phenomenon.

What are eyebrows anyway?

Before we can understand what makes them disappear, let’s remind ourselves what eyebrows actually are. According to this source, the primary function of eyebrows is to prevent sweat from running into our eyes by diverting it elsewhere on our forehead or face. But beyond that they serve little practical purpose – unless, of course, you happen to be a supermodel for whom thick well-groomed brows have become an essential fashion accessory.

The Science behind eyebrow loss

There could be several reasons why someone experiences hair loss from their brow line;

Ageing

As with any part of our bodies as we get older, time takes its toll and sometimes manifests itself in unwanted ways – including dwindling brow hairs. Our hormone levels change which affects growth patterns, meaning generally there’s just less hair growing on our faces overall.

Medical Conditions

Several medical conditions can cause eyebrow loss such as; anaemia , lupus erythematosus. Most interestingly however renowned trichologist Philip Kingsley MBE explains when excessive worry over prolonged periods causes physical stress causing ‘deeper-set wrinkles’ therefore affecting “the health at blood-vessel level”. Healthy blood supply plays a dominant role in encouraging healthy hair follicles.

Diet & Nutrition

Poor nutrition influences every bodily system because food provides the essential building blocks of life. A diet low in protein and vitamins, specifically biotin , is highly unfavorable for hair growth – including the ones on your face! Pay particular attention to biotin rich foods such as eggs, almonds even chicken liver.

Can pulling out eyebrows lead to permanent loss?

Perhaps one day you were sat in class or idle at work playing with a single strand only to suddenly yanked out a dense patch which felt satisfying up until others pointed it out? Well, don’t beat yourself over the head more than once because unlike punting your phone into oblivion this isn’t irreversible. If tweezers continue longer than we recommend however; damage can be done encouraging new har follicles not to produce strands anymore resulting in sparse brows or even alopecia if continued considerably!

Eaking Your Eyebrows

The truth remain that our current beauty regime might actually contribute towards eyebrow shedding most times unwittingly;

Choosing Wrong Products or Tools

With so many types of products available today, there’s an enormous chance something may provoke allergic reactions leading to hairs falling off! Also stop using damaged tools like blunt razors/hard brushes offering too much friction as they can injure follicles necessary for healthy hair growth.

Too Much of Everything

More often NOT ‘extra’ does NOT mean better especially when dealing with chemical based products that contain active ingredients such as ammonia – reactive agents being harsh and affecting hair health stemming from cuticle lowering inhibiting Vitamins water flow neccessary for life giving proteins.

What Are The Best Treatments For Loss Of Eyebrow Hairs?

Now you want them back yes? Worry not these tips will get eyes fluttering again;

Topical Treatments

Miarozznia recommends trying Clinique’s Brow Building Primer before dabbing some powder onto brows (use a shade lighter). Use primer again after dusting brow shadow concentrating particularly on brow tails. Voila, fuller brows! or perhaps try a product with proven results such as RevitaLash’s advanced eyelash conditioner that can double up for your eyes.

Professional Care

Should these pointers not help get the desired result you could always consult your local hair salon where they will pull you in and out of chairs to whip something up tailored to individual preferences whether tattoos (Microblading) false length attachments/ tinting.

As it turns out, there are many reasons why eyebrows might disappear – some more easily fixed than others. Fortunately, regardless of what causes eyebrow loss, there are plenty of ways to regain an enviable set of arches. So fear not if you’re currently experiencing diminished eyebrow volume: the outlook is bright and bushy-tailed – quite literally!

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