Hair Loss in Brows

Thinning brows and brow hair loss can occur for many reasons, from over tweezing to medical conditions. We look at the reasons behind brow hair loss and the cosmetic treatments you can take to restore your brow’s appearance.

The symptoms of brow hair loss vary from person to person and include partial or complete hair loss in one or both eyebrows, thinning eyebrow hair and bald patches or breaks in the brow line. Depending on the cause, hair loss may be temporary, or, there may be periods where hair grows back before falling out again.

What causes hair loss in brows?

Natural Aging and Eyebrow Maintenance

As we age, the rate at which our eyebrow and scalp hair grows slows down and it naturally becomes finer and thinner. Abrupt hormonal changes around the menopause also cause hair follicles to shrink, to the point they stop producing new hairs altogether. Another key factor which impacts eyebrow growth is eyebrow maintenance. Over time, regular tweezing, waxing and shaping – especially intensively going over the same areas – damages hair follicles, preventing the hair from growing. Similarly, over-pressing with eyebrow pencils tugs and pulls on the follicle, damaging its structure so that the hair no longer grows.

Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases are where the immune system malfunctions, attacking healthy cells in the body by mistake. A common autoimmune disease which leads to brow and other hair loss is Thyroid disease. The thyroid gland starts releasing too little or too much of a hormone, knocking the body off balance and causing a range of symptoms, including scalp and brow hair loss. Another is Alopecia Areata where the immune system targets the hair follicles, disrupting natural hair production. Severe forms of the condition Alopecia Universalis and Alopecia Totalis can result in complete hair loss across the scalp and eyebrows. Some medical treatments also cause widespread hair loss, such as Chemotherapy. As it targets cells actively dividing in the body, chemotherapy eradicates cancer cells along with healthy cells – such as white blood cells, which fight infection, and hair cells – compromising the immune system and causing hair to fall out. As well as impacting scalp hair, it is not uncommon for eyebrows and eyelashes to fall out during chemotherapy cycles.

Stress and Anxiety

Intense periods of stress and anxiety flood the body with stress hormones, causing several conditions that can trigger eyebrow hair loss. One of the most common is Telogen Effluvium (TE) which sees a marked increase in daily hair shedding. Onset of TE usually occurs after stressful events, such as serious illness, bereavement or body changes, such as pregnancy or extreme dieting. But it is not just one-off traumatic incidents that can trigger hair loss. A stressful, busy lifestyle makes it difficult for many of us to maintain a balanced, healthy diet. Over time, failing to eat the right nutrients can cause Vitamin Deficiency resulting in hair thinning and hair loss. Diet’s deficient in the following are closely linked to hair loss: Iron (too little can cause hair to fall out), Zinc (supports hair cell growth and repair), Biotin (vitamin B7 promotes healthy hair growth), Vitamin E (an antioxidant supporting healthy hair development) and Omega 3 (fatty acids, key for nourishing hair follicles).

Treatments at a glance

Semi-Permanent Eyebrow Make up/Microblading
Nanoblading for Eyebrows
Henna Brows
Eyebrow Tinting

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After treatment

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Eyebrow Treatments FAQs

What treatments are there for eyebrow hair loss?

What treatments are there for eyebrow hair loss?

Semi-permanent make up for eyebrows (also known as microblading or semi-permanent eyebrow tattooing) is a great way to achieve full, natural-looking brows quickly. At Spa-licious, an expert aesthetician works with you to design your perfect brow shape and colour before painlessly applying pigment under the skin using fine needles. The strokes mimic real hairs, even close-up, and results last for up to 12 months.

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Nanoblading for Eyebrows

Nanoblading is an advanced microblading technique using nanoneedles, ultra-fine, flexible needles, to create natural-looking, semi-permanent eyebrows. Like microblading, nanoblading allows us to deposit light, feather-like hair strokes which look like real brow hairs. Nanoblading is a fast route to thicker brows with immediate improvement after the first appointment.

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Henna Brows

Henna brows use natural Henna dye to shade the skin beneath the eyebrow, instantly filling out the shape, and giving the appearance of fuller, thicker brows. The beauty of Henna is its ability to give a desirable ombre effect, imitating the subtle colour changes in natural brows. Longer lasting than regular eyebrow tinting, Henna brows provide up to six weeks of beautiful, maintenance-free eyebrows.

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Eyebrow Tinting

During eyebrow tinting, a semi-permanent dye (matched to your desired shade) is applied to the eyebrow area. The dye takes after only a few minutes and the results are instantly fuller, more defined brows. Brow tinting lasts up to four weeks and is an ideal first step if you are considering longer semi-permanent options.

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