The Best Eyebrow Pencil for People With Blond, Brunette, Red, and Black Hair

Eyebrow pencils: They seem simple in theory, but if only they were as easy coloring in the lines. And that's just talking about using them. Throw in which figuring out which shade to start with and we all might as well be back in kindergarten.

We enlisted the help of New York City brow specialist Maribeth Madron to demystify the struggle that is eyebrow pencil selection for every hair color. Before we begin, look at the photo below: On the left, you'll see untouched brows, and on the right, you'll see a comparison of the wrong and right colors to use. The wrong color is on the left eyebrow (your left, looking at the screen), and the better color is on the right eyebrow. Read on for her expert tips.

For red hair...

"When choosing a brow pencil, it's not just about matching your hair color. It's also about your skin tone and eye color. If your skin tone has pink in it, you don't want to match exactly to your hair color or else it will look orange. So you want to go for something a little ashy," advises Madron. Try: Laura Mercier Eyebrow Pencil in Ash Blonde, $22, lauramercier.com.

For brown hair...

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