Files From the Brow Whisperer

Yet another first time client came in to be "fixed." Someone had taken off her poor tails. At my request, she left everything alone for 2 weeks prior to seeing me. You can see where they were lopped off & that they're starting to come back in.

I conservatively waxed above & below.  I always explain that I will leave some hairs, to hope that more will fill in. Great brows are a journey!

The "After!" I showed her how to softly enhance her new shape with powder, which will help her see the big picture & put down those tweezers. Finally she has brows that fit her stunning blue eyes!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files from the Brow Whisperer

My client has fabulous brows, but she also has a brand new baby boy- so they're hidden at the moment!  I know new moms are starved for time, but maintaining your brows helps you appear pulled together - even if your teeth aren't brushed, you haven't slept & there's spit up on your shoulder...

I always keep her brows full & lush- since they're so striking.  One quick visit & at least she's looking well rested!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From The Brow Whisperer

This busy Mom was a first time client who hadn't had her brows shaped in over 5 years- since her daughter was born. She would pluck here & there but had lost a general shape.

With waxing we instantly made the eye area look more groomed & lifted. It always perks up the eyes, giving the illusion of being well rested. Which let's face it, is rarely the case!

A quick tutorial on further enhancing her brows with brow powder & she was off & running- literally!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer. M

Files From The Brow Whisperer

Whenever a new client reaches out to me for an appointment, I ask that they leave their brows alone for at least 2 weeks. I prefer even longer so I have enough to work with in terms of establishing a new shape. This client gave me a great canvas!

This is immediately following waxing while the client is still on my treatment table.  It's a night & day difference after trimming & grooming her brows.

An even better shot looking straight at the eye- see the lift she now has to the eye area. Amazing if I do say so myself;)

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From The Brow Whisperer

Are you looking more Grinch than glam at the moment?

Make sure you're ready for the holidays!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From The Brow Whisperer

Often clients who come to me with petite brows overdo it on filling them in. The stick powder of pencil on every hair the do have & it makes the brows look very 'blocky." It even accentuates the fact that they do not

This visit was this client's first to me & she said she was sensitive.  I used my hard Cirepil wax above & in between the brows.

I still was conservative in my shaping. I left a few hairs at the beginning of the brow, in hopes that we can grow in that area.

I then gave her a tutorial on brow powder, choosing a shade accenting her auburn hair. That way we  extended the tail of brow a bit to make them look more proportioned. I was able to give an arch & show her how to replicate the look at home. This photo is looking at her straight on, as you can see this helps open up the eye & give the illusion of the lift.

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

Have your eyebrows become a bit of a fright? Are people assuming that you're growing them for a werewolf costume on Halloween Night?

Tame those brows & unveil your pretty.

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From the Brow Whisperer - InStyle Edition

Files from the Brow Whisperer has become a popular feature here on the blog. Who doesn't love a good Before & After? I'm happy to report my 'Afters' even caught the eye of InStyle Magazine- one of my absolute favorite magazines & I'm beyond thrilled to announce that La Papillon, as well as yours truly, were featured for Brows in October's issue! So yes, I love InStyle now even a little bit more...

One of my newer clients brought in her mom who was visiting in for me to work my magic on. She had never in over 60 years had them done before! She said, "I never thought I had enough to work with."

I know there are those of you who are scared when you don't have a lot of general growth, you don't want to lose even one little hair. However, subtle grooming can enhance your shape & give it more impact. Plus, look at how much more youthful & lifted the eye area looks! Both mother & daughter hugged me- it made my day!

So if you're in the Baltimore area & haven't visited me yet. The month of October is the month to do it. Tell your friends & let's get this city more gorgeous!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

Most clients have to fill in the tail end of their brows with pencil or powder to give it a little more presence. With this client, it was the exact opposite- in fact the tail was closing in her eye a bit, making them look a little droopy.

By balancing out the proportions of her brows- her face had a whole new lease on life & her eyes looked more lifted. She instantly appeared more awake & refreshed. Who doesn't want to look like they've had more sleep!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

I've been working with some of my clients for over a decade. Nothing makes me happier than when I get new clients via word of mouth. For a while one of my regulars was saying I just had to get my hands on her friend & that she was going to get her in to see me come hell or high water!

This client's brows had a fair amount of cowlicks & some patchiness in them. I spent some time explaining how important brow gel or even brushing hairspray through her brows would be to keeping her shape in place. I had to even out some natural gaps in her brows,  as she hadn't been waxed in years. I streamlined their overall shape to open up & lift her eyes. 

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

When the spring sunshine comes out in full force, we've all been in the car & seen some 'hairy' situations in the clear light of day. This week has been full of pleas for spring cleaning....

I'm here to help. Hello eye lift- we've missed you!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

Often people with very blond hair think what's the point of waxing when they're so light?

But cleaning up the brow & enhancing definition is so important when the hair is very fair.

A quick tutorial in applying a soft taupe to enhance her shape & she's off!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From The Brow Whisperer

Is it time for a little Spring Cleaning?

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

Cleaning up the brows & having them professionally shaped can have a huge anti-aging effect on your appearance!

 It can make the eye look more open & lifted. It can help soften the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles- not to mention make you look well rested! Who doesn't love such great results in almost an instant?

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files from the Brow Whisperer

Can you believe it's March already, Beauties? How time flies. One of my regulars admittedly got bogged down with with life, a cold & kids' activities & missed her last appointment.

Schedule a standing appointment with whomever you trust with your brows- usually every 4 weeks is a safe bet for putting your best face forward (complete with your fabulously groomed brows!)

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Files From the Brow Whsiperer

I always joke to my clients that it takes a village to be a female. Seriously- there's so much work involved. Multiply that times 10 when you're a bride! I always suggest brides get waxed the Wednesday before their Saturday nuptials. This ensures any redness goes down & that on the big day make-up can be applied evenly above the brows, since that area has been exfoliated.

My client let her brows really grow in so that I could have a lot to work with. Her brows naturally have a rounded curve that she likes me to streamline. Her tails also tend to be rather sparse, so she's a faithful user of Billion Dollar Brow's Brow Boost. By carefully shaping above the brow in this case, I'm able to give her more of the arch she craves. Her brows were gorgeous & she was a stunning bride.  I was honored to do her bridal make-up + attend the big day!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer. M

Files From the Brow Whisperer

Today is a super exciting day for me Beauties as the annual Best of Baltimore Issue of Baltimore Magazine hits the newsstands today & yours truly received the top honor of Best Waxing in it!!! I'm so thrilled, I can't even tell you. Here's a snippet of the article:

" ...the Brow Whisper and, we have to agree, it's a fitting moniker for Madeleine Homes, owner of La Papillon Spa & Gift Boutique. The MAC-trained Homes will work her magic to bring out your brows' natural curves. And if you're looking for more never fear: The bubbly Homes
will put you at ease while she skillfully, um, pulls off every feat of waxing wonder, from a simple lip tidy to the go-for-gusto Brazilian."

Woot Woot!!!

This week I waxed a new client who had met me at an off site event, I now wax the 4 daughters + their mom they loved their brows that much! While not wildly out of control, this client's brows had more bulk in the middle of her brow than in the beginning. I like it a little fuller in the beginning for more umphh {yes that's my technical term!}
All I did was taper & streamline her arch and then cleaned up above & below for such a better looking brow! A quick tutorial for the girls on what a difference brow powder can make in enhancing their shape & off the glammed up girls went!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer. M

Best of Baltimore

The entire La Papillon Beauty Team recently got glammed up in our LBD's & Fleur de Lis necklaces for a night out to celebrate our Best of Baltimore Best Day Spa win! Be sure to check out our Facebook page for all the Beauty Team shots- I was like a proud momma!

Baltimore Magazine throws a Best of Baltimore Party to honor the winners from the issue & to raise money for the amazing charity The Family Tree. It was a great night full of great ladies! Here I am with one of our gorgeous clients, A!
Here I am with Bailey's "stepmom" Brennan who owns Baltimore Dog. She is beautiful on the inside & out. With my crazy schedule at the spa, I don't know what my dog or myself would do without her!

Our Glam Diva of Dermatology, Noelle Sherber joined us in celebrating our win since she's part of our Beauty Team.

Here I am with fabulous stylist Stephanie Bradshaw of Bradshaw Styling. If you're one of our local beauties, make sure to mark your calender for September 22nd! Stephanie will be my co host for our Fall Fashion Fete at La Papillon.

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M