Why is One Eyebrow Higher Than the Other?

Every feature of our face plays an important role in determining our overall look, even the eyebrows. They have a crucial role in facial aesthetics and in forming our expressions. The movement of eyebrows can help people express themselves without even speaking.

Similarly, the shape of your eyebrows decides how others perceive you. For instance, those with rounded brows look gentle, while arched eyebrows signify confidence. What about asymmetrical eyebrows? Yes, they also exist, and not everyone likes them!

Are you also blessed with such eyebrows and always wonder why one is higher than the other? Here’s the answer. 

Table of Contents:

• Part 1: Why is One Eyebrow Higher Than the Other?
• Part 2: Celebrities with One Eyebrow Higher Than the Other
• Part 3: How to Fix One Eyebrow Higher Than the Other?

Part 1: Why is One Eyebrow Higher Than the Other? 

Muscle Tone

Muscle tone is the amount of tension present in the relaxed muscles. It enables us to move easily. If the muscle tone on both sides of our face differs, it can lead to asymmetrical eyebrows. One side of the face may have a slightly stronger tone, making the eyebrow on that side sit higher than the other. 

Droopy Lid

The position of your lids can also contribute to the differences in your eyebrows. If your one eyelid is slightly at a lower position than the other due to tiredness or reduced skin elasticity, it can make the brows look different in height. The affected side usually has a raised brow.

Botox

Botox injections usually make your face look smoother and eliminate the wrinkles that come with age. However, if one muscle gets more impacted than the other during treatment, it can cause eyebrow asymmetry.

So, if you recently got Botox injections, this might be why your one eyebrow is higher than the other. 

Aging

Aging can also cause your face and eyebrows to look asymmetrical. With age, your skin loses its elasticity thus making it sunken and saggy. It is possible that all the facial muscles might not weaken at the same rate. This can make your brows look uneven. 

Part 2: Celebrities with One Eyebrow Higher Than the Other

You do not need to lose confidence if your eyebrows are asymmetrical because this is common even in celebrities. If they can own their looks then why cannot you? Here are some of your favorite celebrities who have one eyebrow raised than the other. 

Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue, a famous Australian singer, and actress, even at the age of 56, looks beautiful and her skin looks flawless. If you focus on her eyebrows, one eyebrow is more arched as compared to the other but she still nails her every look!

Lili Reinhart

Lili is one of the famous young actresses who has asymmetry in her eyebrows. She was even criticized for having a cocked brow. She said that the asymmetrical brows are natural. The actress is fine with her slightly raised brows and rarely uses any makeup to fill in the brows. 

Courteney Cox

The Friends actress, Courteney Cox also has a slight difference in her eyebrows. Even after this, she is still loved and admired by many all around the world. Since the difference was not very significant during her young days, facial treatments or Botox might have caused this. 

Zendaya

Is there anyone who does not like Zendaya? You must have seen her in many movies or photoshoots but have you ever noticed the difference in her eyebrows? Well, no one would have because of the confidence she wears! Her unique facial features make her attractive and different from everyone else. 

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is one of the most liked royal family members. She is pretty with sharp facial features but if you keenly observe her, you will notice her one eyebrow is a bit raised than the other.  A little bit of asymmetry still does not stop her from exuding elegance and winning over millions of hearts of people. 

Part 3: How to Fix One Eyebrow Higher Than the Other? 

Eyebrow Exercises

Here are some easy exercises that you can try to bring symmetry to your eyebrows:

• Face Yoga: Sit in front of a mirror and touch both your eyebrows at their edges. Look into the mirror and lift the brows to the same level. Also, open your eyes equally on both sides. Do this for 20 to 30 seconds each day

• Lifting Brows with Index Finger: Place the index fingers of both hands parallel to both eyebrows and gently lift them equally on both sides. Close your eyes against the resistance of the index fingers and stay like this for 10 seconds. Do this twice or thrice a day to achieve fruitful results

Cosmetic Procedures

Botox can be a reason for having one eyebrow raised than the other, but it can help with achieving eyebrow symmetry as well. You can talk to a professional and they might advise you to get an injection on the side of the face with a raised brow. This will allow both eyebrows to look even and at the same level.

In addition, brow lift surgery can help eliminate wrinkles, frown lines, and uneven eyebrows. 

Shaping 

Shaping the eyebrows allows them to look more symmetrical. You can either try threading, waxing, shaving, or trimmers for the brows to look more aligned. To achieve the perfect alignment, work on both sides one by one. 

If you are a beginner, you can first draw the shape using an eyebrow pencil in a different color and then remove the hair accordingly. Also, work on the brow with the lower arch as working on the raised one can be complicated and risky. 

Semi-permanent Options

People also undergo semi-permanent options like microblading, microshading, or brow lamination to make their brows look fuller and even. 

• Microblading is a tattooing procedure in which pigments are deposited into the skin in tiny hair-like strokes. This gives the brows a more defined look. It can last for years but you will require yearly maintenance sessions

• Microshading is a procedure in which ink is introduced into the skin to achieve a defined brow shape. It gives an effect similar to that of brow powder and lasts for 1 to 3 years

• In Brow lamination, the eyebrow hair is held into place using chemicals. It lasts for 4 to 6 weeks

Makeup

Imagine you are completely ready to go to dinner and suddenly notice asymmetry between both brows. What to do in this emergency? With a little makeup, all your worries will be gone!

An eyebrow pencil can help in making an illusion and giving your brows a fuller look. First, draw a shape that is symmetrical on both sides and then use the pencil to fill in the brows. Other than the eyebrow pencil, brow powder, mascara, pomade, and even highlighter pencils can help you achieve the perfect look. 

Conclusion

It is normal to have one eyebrow slightly raised compared to the other. This can be due to aging, genetics, cosmetic procedures, or drooping eyelids. If you do not like your eyebrows, you can try eyebrow exercises, botox, makeup, or semi-permanent procedures like microblading or brow lamination to make them look symmetrical.

But remember that even top celebrities like Zendaya have uneven eyebrows, which make her unique. Similarly, the shape of your eyebrows can give you your identity. You must only change them for yourself, not for others!