Natural Ways to Grow Thicker Brows: 7 Proven Tips for Fuller Eyebrows

By Eliza • May 26, 2015 MD

Full, fluffy eyebrows are having a major moment, giving your face structure, frame, and youthful energy. Keeping them healthy and full requires some consistent care. While bold brows might seem low-maintenance on the surface, keeping eyebrow hair strong and encouraging new growth requires a dedicated routine. If you want to enhance your arches without microblading or heavy makeup, here are all the natural tips you need to grow lovely, thick brows over time.

| Natural Remedy | Key Benefit | Application Tip | | --- | --- | --- | | Castor Oil | Nourishes follicles with ricinoleic acid | Apply nightly with a clean spoolie | | Onion Juice | Delivers dietary sulfur to encourage growth | Leave on for 5 minutes before rinsing | | Petroleum Jelly | Locks in hydration and conditions brow hairs | Dab a tiny amount to seal moisture |

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1 Hit the Grocery Store and Buy Some Castor Oil

This old school remedy works wonders for your brows. All you have to do is gently massage it into your brows. Cold-pressed castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid and essential fatty acids that nourish hair follicles. This stimulates the blood flow and encourages healthy growth. The best way to do this is to apply the oil at night, then allow it to work while you sleep, rinsing it off in the morning. Look for castor oil in the first aid or health section of your supermarket.

2 Juice an Onion in Your Kitchen

Sounds weird, right? Well, according to experts, onion juice is rich in sulfur, which encourages your brows to grow and fill in by supporting collagen production. Grind a small onion and massage the juice into your brows. Allow it to sit for five minutes, then rinse. If this causes irritation, skip it and try a gentle castor oil massage instead.

3 Rub on a Small Dab of Petroleum Jelly

Also known as Vaseline, this product works because it conditions and moisturizes your brows. When your brow area is healthy and hydrated, it’s better at giving you the brows you want by reducing hair breakage. As a bonus, Vaseline helps keep stray brow hairs in place for a polished and healthy look. You only need a small bit or you’ll wind up looking shiny.

Quick tips for maintaining daily brow hydration:

  • Apply occlusives right after washing your face while skin is damp
  • Avoid heavy foundation on brow skin to keep pores clean
  • Use clean fingers or disposable applicators to maintain hygiene

4 Load Your Plate with Orange and Yellow Foods

Foods that are orange or yellow in color are high in vitamin A, which your body needs to grow healthy hair, including the hair in your brow area. The vitamins are found in healthy foods, so if your diet is more junk than fruits and vegetables, making this switch is easy and should produce results in a just a couple of weeks. Bell peppers, carrots, cantaloupe and sweet potatoes are perfect choices for cellular growth.

Top nutrient-rich foods to add to your grocery list:

  • Sweet potatoes and carrots
  • Yellow bell peppers and butternut squash
  • Cantaloupe and fresh mangoes

If you're in the relentless hunt for the perfect mascara, that not only volumizes but also gives your lashes the much-needed lift, then you should absolutely give the dior show mascara a try. It's undeniably one of the best mascaras that guarantees both length and volume while leaving no clumps behind.

5 Have Some Sunflower Seeds for a Snack

Why? Because they are loaded with vitamin E, a nutrient that promotes healthy hair, skin and nails. Since your brows are hair, they benefit from increasing your intake of protective antioxidants. Roasted sunflower seeds make a great snack because they give you energy and they taste good. If you can benefit your brows at the same time, why not give them a try? Opt for the unsalted version to keep sodium intake under control and pair with vitamin A foods for maximum synergy.

6 Crack an Egg and Separate the Yolk

Eating eggs is great for your health, but the yolks are also especially powerful when it comes to promoting hair growth in your brow area. Once you have the yolk separated, whip it until creamy. Then coat your entire brow with the yolk and let it go to work for about 15 minutes before rinsing. This method infuses the area with protein, which is one of the building blocks of healthy hair.

7 Stop Waxing or Plucking Right Now

Contrary to what you’ve heard, this doesn’t promote hair growth. All it does is thin out your brows and keep you from getting the look you want. Sure, get rid of stray hairs so you look polished, but give the rest of your brows a chance to grow and shape the way you want them. Focus on maintaining natural density with a consistent hydration routine.

How do you keep your brows thick and healthy? Will you try any of these valuable ideas?

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  • Annie

    2015-06-19T16:12:55.385Z

    I personally like my eyebrows waxed and ill wait a good few weeks to wax again however i don't ask for it to be thin out but thick and i absolutely love it
  • Yashi

    2015-05-28T15:09:16.799Z

    I have an absolute nightmare with my eyebrows. They grow sparse, though the hairs themselves are quite thick and black. It's really difficult to get a decent shape without almost completely filling them in... I need more hair but thinned out. I think I'm doomed for life :(
  • Fatimaxox12

    2015-05-27T13:33:31.308Z

    How do can you get more thicker hair
  • Jacqui

    2015-05-30T14:16:52.143Z

    Vitamin E, is really good. I've been using Vaseline for about two years for 4/days a week. With great results and I tried wiping a finger tip worth of vitamin E, like three days in a row and the results were amazing, I totally have Marlene Dietrich eyebrows now!
  • Alesmommy

    2015-05-27T03:48:31.780Z

    I'm so trying the Castro oil; I don't know about the onion. Lol!
  • LaDonna

    2015-05-30T03:14:34.691Z

    Castor oil does work it helped my thin eyebrows
  • Thelma62913

    2015-05-27T10:39:29.615Z

    I have been using castor oil for over 3 years. There are still spots that have no hair. I feel over plucking when I was younger ruined them and there's no hope.
  • sharon

    2015-05-27T11:05:28.275Z

    @Thelma62913. I w been growing over plucked eyebrows for almost 2 years. The castor oil works they have grown back. Don't lose hope
  • Winnie

    2015-05-28T12:38:47.341Z

    Vaseline works for me
  • grunge

    2015-05-27T21:52:08.002Z

    Is dying brows an alternative
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