6 Secrets for Growing Thicker, Fuller Brows

Jessica Ourisman
May 02, 2018

Cara Delevingne and her trademark brows have sparked a full-on beauty revolution. Bid adieu to the over-tweezed arches of the ’90s in favor of a bolder set for a look that is here to stay. To achieve supermodel brow status, Christopher Drummond, celebrity-M.U.A. and the licensed esthetician at PFRANKMD Skin Salon, has the answers. Having worked with stars like Jennifer Lopez and Kerry Washington, the pro has earned himself a reputation as an eyebrow-sculpting genius. When it comes to brow trends, he knows all. From the reasons behind sparse growth to the most helpful supplements to take, here are six tips for growing thicker brows naturally.

1. Understand your issue. Drummond explains, “Ninety percent of my clients say they tweezed to get thinner brows back in the day and they never grew back.” He also names aging, pore buildup, and thyroid disease as other leading causes of eyebrow hair sparsity. Stay positive by first choosing the look you are after for brow regrowth. Focusing on a brow muse (Drummond’s is Margot Robbie) can help you keep focused and step away from the tweezers. (Photo via Dave J Hogan/Getty)

2. Consider supplements. Taking a skin, hair, and nail supplement containing biotin and niacin to stimulate follicular growth is an effective way to achieve success. Drummond is all about the power of beauty vitamins, including formulas that use natural remedies for hair renewal. He notes, “The key is to stimulate follicular growth.” Brit + Co Pick: Hum Nutrition Runway Ready Skin, Hair & Nail Repair Kit ($35)

3. Eat more omega-3s. Drummond explains, “Eat more omega-3 acids — mostly from fatty fish — or just take a fish oil supplement.” You can thank the fatty acids found in these supplements or naturally in fish for general hair health. Brit + Co Pick: Thrive Market Omega 3-6-9 ($15)

4. Use brow serums.With so many brow and lash serums on the market RN, it is important to choose one with the right ingredients. “What you need is a solution with castor oil, peptides, herbs, vitamins/minerals, antioxidants, and lipids,” advises Drummond. These helpfulactive elements target hair growth without relying on harsh chemicals or hormone-based solutions. Brit + Co Pick: Luna Nectar Moon Boost Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum ($60)

5. Show your brows some love. Grab a cold-pressed oil to pamper your eyebrows as part of your new beauty regimen.Drummond tells us, “At the very least, pamper your brows with cold-pressed oils [like] olive, rice bran, or grapeseed. You’d be surprised what a little TLC will do!” Brit + Co Pick: Shea Moisture 100% Pure Jamaican Castor Oil ($4)

6. Be patient. The hardest part is the wait. “Growing brows back takes commitment,” says Drummond. “It usually takes a month or two before you start seeing results. You must be patient!” Avoid the need to tweeze and shape while your brows take their shape. The fast-acting products can get to work in as little as one month, so don’t look for overnight success. Brit + Co Pick: NeuBROW by Skin Research Laboratories Brow Enhancing Serum ($100)

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5 Best Dry Foam Shampoos for Grease-Free Summer Hair

While summer is awesome for a number of reasons (hello, cute swimsuits!), the heat and humidity can do a number on your hair, making daily shampooing a necessity. Or so you thought. Dry shampoo is a beauty cabinet staple that has made every day hair-washing a thing of the past. Whether you spent the day walking around in 90-degree weather or you hit the gym for an indoor cycling class, dry shampoo will refresh your hair by sopping up excess grease, all without stepping foot in the shower. But if you thought you were limited to powder or spray options, you'd be wrong. Dry shampoo foam is here, and it's amazing. It looks like a mousse and cleans hair sans powder, meaning there's no chance of being left with bothersome residue. All you have to do is shake the can, pour a blob into your hands, and massage it into your roots. Here are the best products for dry shampoo foam we can't get enough of right now.

Ouai Waterless Dry Shampoo Foam

This waterless foam dry shampoo from Jen Atkins, hairstylist to the Kardashians, is the ideal option for those with thick, curly, coarse hair who don’t have time to go through the cleansing process every day. It cleans hair with diatomaceous earth, busting through oil and product buildup, as well as pumping up the volume on any mane that’s fallen flat.

Amika Phantom Hydrating Dry Shampoo Foam

Sometimes dry shampoo leaves your hair feeling, well, dry. But this foam option contains conditioning agents and sea buckthorn berry to ensure your locks, from root to tip, stay hydrated. If you have colored or dry hair, this is the foam dry shampoo for you to get nourishment.

Drybar Detox Whipped Dry Shampoo Foam

The brains behind Drybar know their stuff, which is why we’re not surprised the brand developed an innovative foam dry shampoo. After all, when you get a blowout, you want it to last as long as possible. This one is made specifically for those with scalps on the parched side, and with coarse, thick, or dyed hair. It relies on volcanic ash to absorb oil and vitamin B5 to cut down on friction when brushing.

Marc Anthony Grow Long Volumizing Dry Shampoo Foam

If your hair is looking a little limp but you’re not feeling the idea of having to wash and style your hair again, reach for this foam dry shampoo featuring rice starch, which dries super-fast and adds extra oomph to your roots without any stickiness.

Beyond the Zone Sugar Rush Dry Shampoo Foam

Sugar is sweet. But did you know it's good for your hair? Yep! This dry shampoo foam, which is formulated with rice starch to sop up oil, is also infused with sugar to soften and enhance your hair's shine.

How to use Dry Shampoo Foam?

Step one...shake the can, then pour a blob into your hands, and finally massage it into your roots.

Hope you'll find a way to skip your next summer shower with one of these dry shampoo foams. Follow us on social for more inspiration and join our newsletter for more beauty hacks and ideas.

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Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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These Brit + Co’ers Tried Custom Hair Care for 14 Days + Here’s What Happened

B+C Studios in partnership with Function of Beauty

Around the Brit + Co office the subject of hair comes up A LOT: bad/good hair days, new hair cuts and colors, cheeky accessories and of course our fave hair care products. We teamed up with Function of Beauty to challenge three staffers with super different hair types to give their custom shampoo and conditioner a try.


Function of Beauty’s shampoos and conditioners are all custom made (take the quiz!) + vegan, cruelty-, paraben- and sulfate-free. Sounds awesome, right? But did it meet our hair goals or did it fall flat? Check out the full report below!

Micaela Friedman, Account Manager

We were so coveting Micaela’s curls when she showed up after two weeks au naturel, something she NEVER does. Here’s her hair story.

Micaela’s hair goals: “I naturally have super curly hair, but it's fine, which makes the potential for frizz immense! I usually try to "tame" my curls by letting my hair air-dry after a shower and then wrapping it up into a bun for a few hours to keep it under control. I tend to get self-conscious of their unruliness and never let my natural hair be itself. With my Function of Beauty trial, I wanted to see if I'd feel confident enough to just 'let it go!'

Her take: “The smell of this stuff is amazing! I chose the peach fragrance. After the first week (I wash about 3 times a week) I was still sticking to my normal post-shower routine: Leave-in conditioner, brush, let half-dry, then BUN.”

“By week two, I decided to try letting my hair dry all the way, and was so surprised to find that the curl definition is REAL. With damage from straightening, my hair is usually really curly until the last 2-3 inches, which look sort of tired and limp. FOB perked those right up! I felt like the curls were finally cohesive and the frizz significantly less.”

After FOB: “I wore my curls out for a lunch date with my best friend and when she greeted me her first words were "Finally! I've been telling you to wear your hair natural forever!" I still think it will take me a bit to get used to the new styling, but what I can say about Function of Beauty is that my curls feel amazing — bouncy, soft, and consistent, and my hair healthier.”

Morgan Sizemore, Executive Assistant

Morgan gave the brass-busting purple for blondes a go (you can choose from a range of colors for ultimate shower eye candy) and she also went for the most-popular peach scent.

Her hair goals: “Because I lighten my hair every 4-6 months, it tends to get very dry and brittle. I always use a leave-in conditioner to brush out my hair post-shower to give it more moisture so I was hoping for something more hydrating.”

Her first impression: “I LOVED how the bottles came personalized with my name. I felt like the products were really made for my personal hair care needs!”

Her take: “After the first week of using FOB, I could already tell a huge difference, not only in my hair health, but how shiny it was. Using Function of Beauty I NEVER had to use a leave-in conditioning product and my hair was softer than ever.”

After FOB: “I would always have to blow dry/straighten/curl my hair before leaving for an event because my hair was so frizzy after using other hair products. After using Function of Beauty, I confidently left my house without using ANY heat on my hair. Not only did I feel great that this was my natural air-dried hair, it saved me so much time getting ready. My boyfriend started using it because he liked the smell so much!”

Natasha Thomas, Marketing Manager

You can choose up to five goals to mix the perfect recipe for your hair. Natasha chose Deep Condition, Hydrate, Curl Definition, Lengthen and Volumize in the (f)lower to the people scent.

Her first impression: “I was completely skeptical of Function of Beauty. As an African-American woman who wears her hair in its natural state, I didn't believe that Function of Beauty could give me the moisture that my hair demands. Boy, was I wrong!”

Her take: “I tested their products after wearing my hair in twists for a few weeks. As soon as I felt the shampoo in my hair, I was impressed. Not only did it smell AMAZING, but my hair has never felt so clean and moisturized without feeling like there are heavy products in my hair.”

“It was so easy to detangle my hair using the conditioner, and my curls have never been so defined. The best part is I didn't have to restyle my hair in between washes. My curls stayed intact.”

After FOB: “I couldn't stop raving about it to my friends. Function of Beauty is my new go-to shampoo and conditioner.”

We’re convinced! Needless to say, everyone in the office is signing up to get their own custom shampoo and conditioner from Function of Beauty. Intrigued? Start with the quiz, which asks you to pick five hair goals (like hydration, color-protection, volume...) and your preferred scent and color, then get going on your own custom shampoo and conditioner!

Author: Theresa Gonzalez

Photographer: Kurt Andre

Styling + Art Direction: Anjelika Temple

Models: Micaela Friedman, Morgan Sizemore, Natasha Thomas

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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