Megan Fox & Kim Kardashian Lead Eyebrow Transplant Trend

by Marisa Amorasak

It could be their killer figures, enviable wardrobes, or perfect hair and makeup that have made Hollywood A-listers like Megan Fox and Kim Kardashian the epitome of beauty to many women in America. Whether you agree with that standard or not, aesthetic professionals like makeup artists and plastic surgeons will be the first to tell you that their clients are idolizing every aspect of the stars. Bringing in photographs to consultation appointments is common practice for people seeking a specific look. Recently, the trend is pointing towards thick, defined eyebrows. A steady hand and an eyebrow pencil is the go-to method for some, but leave it to others to go after a more drastic approach. That’s right, we’re talking about eyebrow hair transplants to emulate the brows of your favorite stars.

It’s All About The Brows

Previously, eyebrow transplants were reserved for people who had suffer major eyebrow hair loss due to severe burns, dog bites, and other facial trauma that ceased hair follicle activity. Today, they are becoming increasingly popular for people who find that filling in their brows with makeup just doesn’t cut it—especially when you’re going for a Megan Fox look. The Transformers actress has a rather specific growth pattern to her brows that make up her signature stare.

The inner corners of Megan’s eyebrows are characterized by short hairs swept straight up. The hairs angle as they near the arch, and then break into a cross-hatch pattern before tapering off at the ends.

”The look is incredibly popular,” said Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Epstein. “Over the last two years, it’s gotten really big. A lot of women want [to copy] the Kardashians, but Megan Fox is far and away the favorite.” Dr. Epstein warns that Megan’s brows are a customized complement to her stunning features, and to find a brow shape that fits your face.

The thick brows of 2012 are a far cry from the sparse look of the 1990s. Celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Gwen Stefani set the mold for a rather thin, raised set of brows. While that trend is long gone, adherents to the thin brow look haven’t been able to bounce back quite so easily. Overplucking eyebrow hair can permanently stunt hair growth in the region, which is why more people are resorting to eyebrow hair transplants.

Hair Transplants for Eyebrows

Hair transplants involve taking active hair follicles from one part of the body and transferring them to a place in need of increased hair growth. Most commonly, donor hair is taken from an inconspicuous area of the scalp. Traditional methods take strips of skin containing the hair follicles and transplant them onto new areas, but modern advancements like NeoGraft have made the hair transplant process easier and less invasive. NeoGraft, or Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), uses a robot to quickly and precisely remove hair follicles without the surrounding skin attached.

The rise of eyebrow transplants shows that the hair plugs of our grandfather’s are a thing of the past. Today’s efforts blend seamlessly into the skin. And with more hair restoration experts studying natural growth patterns, patients can expect their hair transplants—whether they’re on their scalp or eyebrows—to mimic their naturally growing hair. In addition to NeoGraft, other hair restoration options include topical treatments like Rogaine, laser hair therapy, and oral medication like Propecia.

For people on the go who are wishing they had eyebrows like Megan, transplants are an attractive option. To learn more about eyebrow transplants, set up a consultation with a hair loss expert in your area. Hair Loss Specialists will connect you with a reputable doctor in your area with experience in performing hair transplants of all sorts, including eyebrow transplants. Browse our directory or contact us to book your appointment.