Triangle face, brow guide
Eyebrows for a triangle face
A triangle face is widest at the jaw, so the brow can draw the eye upward. A higher arch and a fuller brow do that.
A flat, thin brow leaves the top of the face quiet and lets the jaw dominate. The aim is to give the upper face its own line.
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What works, and where it sits
A triangle face needs weight at the top. A higher arch, a fuller brow and a lifted tail all draw the eye upward, while a flat or thin brow leaves the jaw as the strongest line.
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Higher arch
A visible peak above the outer third of the eye lifts the eye line and draws attention away from the jaw.
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Fuller brow
A full brow gives the upper face weight. It balances a strong jaw without competing with it.
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Lifted tail
Keep the tail level or slightly lifted rather than dropping towards the cheek. A lifted tail adds width at the temple.
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Defined peak
A soft but visible peak gives the brow a shape the eye can follow upward. Keep the edges soft so it does not look drawn on.
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What works against it
None of these is a rule. They are the choices that tend to undo the balance the rest of the page builds.
A flat, straight brow
It leaves the upper face without a line and makes the jaw look wider by comparison.
A thin, over-plucked brow
It reduces the weight at the top of the face, which is the opposite of what a triangle face needs.
Questions
Questions about eyebrows
What brow shape suits a triangle face?
A fuller brow with a visible arch and a lifted tail. It draws attention to the upper face and balances a wide jaw.
Should a triangle face avoid straight brows?
A completely flat brow does less for the face. A soft arch gives the eye a line to follow upward.
How thick should the brow be?
Fuller than average. A thin brow leaves the top of the face light and lets the jaw dominate.