How to Choose the Right Temporary Eyebrow Tattoo
With several styles and shades available, choosing the right temporary eyebrow tattoo comes down to three things: your face shape, your natural colouring, and the look you want to achieve. This guide makes the decision simple.
Step 1: Match the Colour to Your Natural Hair
Colour match is the single most important factor for a realistic result. The goal is for the brow tattoo to look like it belongs on your face — not added on top of it.
| Your Hair Colour | Recommended Shade |
|---|---|
| Black or Very Dark Brown | Black or Dark Brown |
| Dark Brown | Dark Brown or Medium Brown |
| Medium or Warm Brown | Medium Brown |
| Light Brown or Dirty Blonde | Light Brown or Taupe |
| Blonde | Taupe or Light Brown |
| Red or Auburn | Medium Brown or Auburn |
| Grey or White | Taupe or Light Grey-Brown |
Tip: If you’re between two shades, always go lighter. A slightly lighter brow looks more natural and is easier to blend than one that’s too dark.
Step 2: Choose a Shape for Your Face
Different brow shapes suit different face structures. Here’s a simple guide:
Oval Face
Lucky you — most brow shapes work well with an oval face. A soft, natural arch is the most flattering everyday option. For a stronger look, a gently defined arch works beautifully.
Round Face
A higher, more defined arch creates the illusion of length and lifts the face. Avoid very flat or straight brows, which can make a round face look rounder. Our Defined Arch style works well for round faces.
Square or Angular Face
A curved, soft arch softens strong jaw and forehead lines. Avoid very angular or sharp brow shapes. The Soft Natural style is ideal — it balances strong features without competing with them.
Heart or Inverted Triangle Face
A lower, softer arch balances a wider forehead. Avoid very high arches, which can draw attention to forehead width. A Straight Natural or Soft Arch shape is the most flattering choice.
Long or Oblong Face
A flatter, straighter brow adds horizontal balance and makes the face appear wider. Avoid very arched or angular styles. The Straight Natural or Soft Taper shapes suit longer face shapes well.
Step 3: Choose the Right Look
| The Look You Want | Best Brow Style |
|---|---|
| Natural, everyday brows | Soft Natural or Soft Taper |
| Polished and defined | Defined Arch or Classic Arch |
| Bold and groomed | Full Arch or Defined Straight |
| Modern and editorial | Straight Feathered or Straight Natural |
| Subtle and understated | Soft Taper or Light Natural |
Choosing for Specific Conditions
For Alopecia (Complete Brow Loss)
If you have total brow hair loss, choose a shape based purely on your face structure using the guide above. Start with a Soft Natural style if you’re new to temporary brow tattoos — it’s the most forgiving shape for first-time wearers and the easiest to position symmetrically without existing brows as a guide. For colour, choose medium brown unless your natural hair colour is significantly darker or lighter.
For Thinning or Sparse Brows
If you still have some brow hair but it’s thin or patchy, choose a shape that closely matches your natural brow shape. The tattoo will layer over your existing hairs and blend with them, filling in sparse areas for a fuller, more defined result. Match the shade closely to your natural brow hairs for the most seamless blend.
For Chemotherapy-Related Hair Loss
During and after chemotherapy, brow hair loss can be partial or complete and may change over time. We recommend starting with a Soft Natural shape in a medium or light shade. This is the most adaptable style — it works for all face shapes and looks natural whether applied over thin hair or bare skin. You can always try bolder styles later as you get more comfortable with application.
For Men
Men typically look best with a flatter, less arched brow that follows the natural brow bone. A Straight Natural or Soft Natural style in a shade matching your hair colour gives a clean, well-groomed result that looks natural — not made-up. Avoid high arches or very defined styles, which tend to read as more feminine.
Still Not Sure?
Most customers start with the Soft Defined Arch in Medium Brown — it’s our most universally flattering style and suits the widest range of face shapes and hair colours. If it works well, you can explore bolder styles from there.
Have a question about which brow is right for you? Contact us — send us a photo and your face shape and we’ll recommend the best match.