3 Perfect Eyebrow Shape Ideas For Oval Face Shapes

The right eyebrow shapes for oval faces can do wonders to accentuate your facial features. They are the secret behind every great makeup look.. Whether thin and well-defined or bushy and bold, eyebrows can instantly transform your look from drab to fab. But the shape of the eyebrows varies for different face shapes. Whether long, round, oval, square, or diamond-shaped, every face has a suitable eyebrow shape. In this article, we discuss a couple of perfect eyebrow shapes that compliment oval faces perfectly. Scroll down to check them out.

Keep in Mind

• Brow Map: Brow Map Use a pencil or brush to map the brow to know where to begin, create the angle, and end the eyebrow while shaping them.
• Stick To Symmetry: Brow Map Maintain symmetry by starting and ending the brow on the same level. Mark it during brow mapping.
• Hairstyle: Brow Map Try side bangs, side-swept bangs, and curtain or piecey bangs for arched eyebrows. Try a fringe to reduce the width of the forehead for straight eyebrows.
• Celebrity Reference: Brow Map Check out celebrities with oval faces to find newer eyebrow shapes and complementing hairstyles to suit you.

Identify Your Face Shape

An oval face shape is often seen as ideal because it allows for a variety of styles. So, how do you decide on the eyebrow shape that will work with your face? Follow these simple steps and you’ll be all ready for those perfect eyebrows.

• Round: Face is widest at your cheeks.
• Oval: Forehead is wider than your chin. Protruding cheekbones and narrow oval chin.
• Long: Long face shape has the same width for cheekbones, forehead and jaw line. Just like oval face shape, long face has a narrow oval chin too.
• Square: Faces that have the same width for cheekbones, jaw line and forehead. The face has a square jaw line, which is a striking feature of this shape.
• Heart: Similar to oval face shape, but chin ends to a point in heart face shape.
• Diamond: People with this kind of a face have angular features with the face being wider at the temple. The forehead is also short.

By understanding the right eyebrow shape for your oval face, you can enhance your facial proportions. Oval faces are versatile but selecting the correct brow shape can draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones. In this section, we explore how the right brow can create balance in your overall look.

Best Eyebrow Shapes For Oval Face

An oval face is considered ideal. People with oval faces are lucky since it is easy to create many hairstyles and eyebrow shapes that work for them. Celebrities like Julia Roberts, Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, and Emma Watson have oval faces. When it comes to selecting an eyebrow shape for people with this face shape, the classic high arches and soft angled eyebrow shapes are the way to go. These two shapes suit the proportions of an oval face and look well-balanced.

1. Soft Angled Eyebrow Shape:

The soft angled shape is defined but kept rounded. They have angles that are not sharp but have soft curves. The brow peaks are soft and subtle. The shape comes in low, medium, and high arches. They can be made ultra-thin, thin, medium, or thick. For daytime looks, you can go for thin and lower arches. For a dramatic look, you can go about with thick, high soft angled brow shapes. Soft angled shapes with small arches are preferred; since they make brows look more feminine. When the arches are high it makes you look younger. Those with strong cheekbones can go with thick brows to complement the face structure. Those with small eyes can have low arches and those with big eyes should have high eyebrows. However, care should be taken so that you don’t angle your brows sharply or highly.

Elaine Heng, a blogger, embraced Korean beauty by adjusting her eyebrows to suit her oval face. On her blog, she discusses how she proceeded with it: “As both my eyebrows have always been shaped into high arches since the age of 20, I needed an expert to help me to change it to a shape that best suited my face shape as highly arched eyebrows are not suitable for my oval face shape (i).”

How To Achieve?

A soft angled shape makes the brow look delicate and soft. It is easy to create soft angled eyebrow shapes. The shape goes straight and then softly curves around at the top and down of the eyebrows. Use a lighter shade of brow pencil to get the shape. But you can alternatively use a brush. The brush makes the pointed edges soft and makes the brow look soft and natural. This shape tends to make you look tall, if you have an oval face shape. You can pretty well try the eyebrow stencils, which are available online.

Quick Tip

When shaping the eyebrows with pomade, fill the arch with small strokes, focusing on individual hair. Avoid drawing harsh lines. This will give the eyebrows a natural, symmetrical, and fuller look.

2. High Arches:

World-famous celebrity Megan Fox has one of the best eyebrow shapes. She usually prefers having thick, high arch brows, which makes her oval shaped face sexier. Lifted arches help to open up your face. This eyebrow shape works perfect for those with oval shape. This shape can be tried on full and thick brows too.

How To Achieve?

Use your eyebrow liner or a brow pencil. The liner or the pencil must be of the color of your brows to offer a natural look. To create a high arch, find the natural height of your arch. Then with small strokes, draw a line from bottom inner and the outer brow to the top of the arch. This will create a high arch. Then shade your eyebrows with a brown eye shadow using an angle brush. This makes your brow look natural. Use your concealer to make your shading look clean. Finally, use a flat brush with a concealer to clean any eyeshadow fallout on the top and bottom of your eyebrows.

Quick Tip

Avoid thin high arched eyebrows for an oval-shaped face. It fails to highlight the facial features, unlike the thick arched eyebrows.

3. Feathered Brows

Emulate the coveted feathered brows of trendsetter Megan Fox for your round face. Megan often opts for feathered brows as they help enhance her features with their soft and wispy appeal. Feathered brows lend a more relaxed and effortless vibe, creating a flattering frame for various face shapes. This style works particularly well for those desiring a more laid-back, yet refined appearance.

How To Achieve?

Begin by using an eyebrow pencil or brow gel that matches your natural brow color. To create feathered brows, use short, upward strokes to mimic the appearance of natural hair growth. Focus on creating a softer, less defined arch for a more relaxed feel; a light touch is key to achieving the feathery texture. Finish by grooming the brows with a spoolie brush to blend and soften the overall look.

Tips To Follow

The following points apply to all types of eyebrows:

• The eyebrow should always begin at the bridge of the nose. You can hold a paper along the side of the nose bone to find the exact place.
• Centered arch of eyebrows should be avoided. Thus, it is always recommended to maintain at least two third inches.
• Never over-pluck or shorten your eyebrows.
• The eyebrows should always have a sharp tapered end, which helps in lifting your eyes.
• You can make your eyebrows slightly elongated as long as the tail does not end lower than where the forehead begins.

Below are some celebrities with oval face shapes. Note the eyebrow shapes they have worn to complement a look. Read on!

Celebrity Inspiration

Celebrities with oval face shapes are often seen experiencing with various eyebrow styles. Here are a few examples and how they shape their brows:

1. Rihanna

Rihanna’s oval face allows her to pull off a variety of brow styles, but she frequently goes for a bold, slightly arched brow. This accentuates her eyes and adds an edgy vibe to her look.

2. Jessica Alba

With her oval face shape, Jessica Alba often opts for softly arched eyebrows that enhance her natural bone structure. The gentle arch elongates her face and keeps her look defined.

3. Beyoncé

Beyoncé typically sports fuller, well-defined brows with a slight arch that complements her oval face. This shape frames her eyes beautifully and gives her a polished yet natural appearance.

4. Megan Fox

Megan Fox’s eyebrows are often shaped with a high, defined arch. This adds definition to her features and complements the balanced proportions of her oval face.

For those with an oval face shape, the ideal eyebrow shape is generally a soft or moderate arch that follows the natural brow line without being too flat or overly arched. This helps maintain balance, keeping the features looking proportional.

Infographic: 2 Perfect Eyebrow Shape Ideas For Oval Face Shapes

Eyebrows can make or break a look; they shape one’s facial appearance. To get those perfectly slanted eyebrows, you need to determine the shape of your face first. If your face is round and you have prominent cheekbones, you are most likely an oval-faced person. Scroll down to the infographics below to find out the two perfect brow shapes for oval-faced individuals.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any special techniques for shaping eyebrows on an oval face?

Maintain a balance between the length of your face and the width of the eyebrows. Go for a curved arch for an oval face. Your eyebrows should end at a length where the outer corner of your eye is directly above it.

How can I prevent over-plucking my eyebrows on an oval face?

Do not pluck your eyebrows very often. Once they have grown suitable, draw a boundary with a pencil to understand their natural shape. Pluck the hairs that fall outside this boundary.

Are there any tips for grooming eyebrows on an oval face?

Brushing your eyebrows and trimming the hair with extra growth is a great way to keep your eyebrows in shape. Use a gel to set the brows.

Illustration: Perfect Eyebrow Shape Ideas For Oval Face Shapes

Image: Dall·E/StyleCraze Design Team

Find out which eyebrow arch suits your face shape the best. Watch this video to learn how to shape and groom your brows for a flattering look.

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