Our Ultimate Guide to Growing Out Your Brows

Author: Sahra Sabri

Updated: March 27, 2025

Eyebrows are an essential feature that enhance our appearance, playing a significant role in defining the face. Recently, thicker brows have become a highly desirable trend. If you’re struggling with sparse brows, don’t worry—we’re here to help. Many factors contribute to having thin or sparse eyebrows, such as genetics, overplucking, medical conditions, aging, or hormonal changes. But don’t lose hope! We understand your frustration and will guide you on how to restore your beautiful brow hairs and boost your confidence.

In this blog, we’ll explore the natural cycle of eyebrow growth, effective ways to treat sparse brows, and tips for maintaining your unique brow shape. If you’re aiming for thicker, fuller, and more defined brows, read on to discover everything you need to know about brow regrowth.

 

The Science Behind Brow Growth

Similar to scalp hair, eyebrows follow a natural growth cycle that typically lasts between 12 to 15 weeks. During this period, your brows go through three distinct phases before reaching their final shape.

 

Understanding the Brow Hair Growth Cycle

Before diving deeper into the regrowth process, it’s important to understand the three phases of eyebrow hair growth. Knowing these phases will give you insight into the time required for regrowing brows. Here’s a breakdown of the cycle:

• Anagen: The growth phase, where brow hairs develop and typically reach a certain length within 30 to 45 days.
• Catagen: A short transitional phase that occurs at the end of the anagen phase, lasting about 2 to 3 weeks.
• Telogen: The resting phase, lasting 3 to 4 months, during which about 14% of the eyebrow hairs remain before shedding begins.

Understanding these phases will help you maintain healthy, full brows, enhancing your overall appearance.

 

Common Factors That Affect Brow Growth

Have you ever wondered why your eyebrows don’t grow at the same pace as the hair on your scalp? The answer lies in several factors.

Many elements can contribute to sparse or thin brows, including:

• Genetics
• Overplucking
• Unhealthy diet
• Stress
• Aging
• Excessive tweezing

These factors, if unchecked, can stop eyebrow growth over time, affecting brow hairs and even causing them to not regrow.

 

Tips to Regrow Your Brows

If your brows have been overplucked or if you’re aiming to achieve fuller brows, here are some effective tips to help:

 

1. Stop Overplucking

We understand the temptation to keep your brows neat and defined, but overplucking can damage the follicles. Avoid tweezing more than necessary and allow your eyebrow hairs the space to grow back naturally in the correct direction.

 

2. Set Realistic Expectations & Be Patient

As we’ve explained, eyebrow growth follows a cycle with distinct phases. Give your brows time to heal and return to their natural shape. You may need to wait several weeks or even months for full brow regrowth. Patience is key to achieving beautiful brows.

 

3. Prioritize Brow Care

Avoid using harsh treatments like abrasive scrubs or exfoliants, which could cause brow hairs to shed prematurely. Keep your skin around the brows healthy and free from chemicals.

 

4. Use Eyebrow Growth Serums to Encourage Regrowth

Eyebrow growth serums can help accelerate brow regrowth by stimulating follicles and encouraging the production of thicker brow hairs. At Brau, we offer premium products like Brow Maximizer, Lash & Brow Booster, Eyebrow Renewing Serum, all of which support the growth cycle and help you achieve thicker brows.

 

5. Apply Natural Remedies

Consider natural treatments like castor oil, coconut oil, and aloe vera, known to nourish and strengthen brow hairs. Castor oil, in particular, is rich in fatty acids that help improve hair growth. Apply a few drops onto a clean spoolie and gently massage it into your brows. The best time to apply is at night for optimal results.

 

6. Manage Stress

Stress can have negative effects on your physical and mental health, contributing to hair loss, including in your brows. Stress management practices such as yoga and meditation can improve eyebrow growth by reducing its impact on your overall health.

 

Grooming Tips While Growing Out Your Brows

 

Strategic Tweezing

Our top advice for allowing your brows to grow back naturally is to refrain from tweezing for at least 6 weeks. During this period, resist the urge to shape or touch your brows. After this time, you can tweeze stray hairs that fall outside your natural brow shape.

 

Filling In with Gentle Makeup Products

While you’re waiting for your brows to grow back, makeup can help fill in sparse areas. We recommend using brow gel, brow powder, or eyebrow pencils to achieve a fuller look. For those looking for a semi-permanent option, microblading or brow tinting are excellent choices.

 

Professional Treatments to Enhance Your Look During Regrowth

It’s always a good idea to consult a professional brow expert if you’re concerned about the regrowth of your brows. At Brau, our expert brow artists will guide you through the regrowth process and recommend treatments tailored to your needs. We offer semi-permanent treatments like Brow Lamination and Brow Tinting, which can give you a fuller, more defined look while waiting for your brow hairs to grow back.

 

FAQs

How long does it take to grow out your eyebrows?

Like the hair on your head, eyebrow hairs follow a growth cycle that lasts around 3-4 months. Full regrowth can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on your unique growth cycle.

 

Does Vaseline help your eyebrows grow?

Vaseline can help promote eyebrow growth by keeping the follicles healthy and moisturizing the skin around the brows.

 

Does massaging eyebrows make them grow?

Gently massaging your brows daily can stimulate blood circulation, encouraging follicles to remain active and promoting eyebrow growth.

 

Which oil is best for eyebrow growth?

Castor oil is one of the best oils for encouraging eyebrow growth. Its rich ricinoleic acid content helps improve circulation and stimulates follicles, leading to thicker brows.

 

Book a Free Consultation with a Brau Expert

At Brau, we’ve helped many clients grow out their brows and achieve their desired look. We offer personalized consultations to guide you through the process of regrowing your eyebrows, providing tailored advice on the best products and treatments to promote eyebrow growth. Book a free consultation today with one of Brau’s brow experts and let us help you restore your full, defined brows.