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When it comes to taming your eyebrows, there’s no shortage of options—threading, waxing, and tweezing—all of which are made infinitely easier with the right tools. The best tweezers for eyebrows, for example, can make the process quick and painless— whether you’re doing detailed shaping or just everyday maintenance.
Vogue’s Favorite Tweezers for Eyebrows
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As it turns out, choosing the right tweezers is essential to avoid discomfort, ingrown hairs, and even permanent hair-follicle damage. None of this on our watch! Ahead, top makeup artists and brow experts weigh in on everything you need to know about tweezing—from why it’s preferential, to other methods, to how to choose the right pair in a sea of options. And for those not looking to splurge, we’ve included a few budget-friendly picks that still get the job done without sacrificing performance. All of this below.
In This Story:
- Are tweezers good for hair removal?
- Which type of tweezer is best for eyebrows?
- How to Choose the Best Tweezers
- Meet the Experts
Best Overall: Tweezerman Stainless Steel Tweezer
- Why We Love It: When it comes to tweezers, few tools work as well as Tweezerman. They’re “the gold standard” as celebrity makeup artist Renée Loiz puts it. “These grip well, don’t dull quickly, and have great tension.” Celebrity makeup artist Amrita Mehta agrees, noting their “nice sharp tip” and the bonus of free sharpening when they start to lose their edge. Use the flat side for shaping, and the pointy tip for precision work and individual hairs. Buy one get one pointy…
- Material: Stainless steel
- Tip: 25 degree tip
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| Extremely precise, durable, and perfect for detail work | The tips are very sharp, which can cut hairs prematurely if not used correctly |
Best Drugstore: Revlon Expert Slant Tweezer
- Why We Love It: A drugstore favorite that won’t break the bank, this tweezer is great for general brow cleanup, per Loiz. Mehta notes that it lacks the sharpness and refinement of some higher-end options, but calls it “great to throw in your bag when you travel.” Loiz agrees, adding, “I’d recommend these more for maintenance rather than full reshaping. They’re great for beginners.”
- Material: Stainless steel
- Tip: Slant tip
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| Design provides a better grip and is easy to clean | Not as sharp or refined as some more expensive options |
Best Precise: Sania’s Brow Bar Slant Tip Tweezers
- Why We Love It: Celebrity brow stylist Sania Vucetaj of Sania’s Brow Bar says that the best tweezers are slant-tip. “We tweeze all day, every day, so you can trust our quality and precision,” she notes of her namesake pair of gold-plated tweezers “They’re so exact you can remove hairs right from the root with ease.” And because they were created by a brow expert, Mehta says these are sure to deliver on precision. “They’re great for grabbing fine, individual hairs and creating your ideal shape, with plenty of control.”
- Material: Stainless steel
- Tip: Slant tip
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| Stays sharp and features an easy-to-hold ergonomic handle | Higher price point |
Best Shaping: Anastasia Beverly Hills Slant-Tip Stainless-Steel Precision Tweezers
- Why We Love It: “Chic and pro-grade,” says celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest, noting that the tension is just right for shaping brows cleanly and quickly. Mehta adds that slant-tip, stainless steel precision tweezers are an excellent choice for shaping and detail work. They also come with a rubber cap that both protects you from stray tweezer stabs and keeps the tip sharp between uses.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Tip: Slanted tip
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| Excellent precision and perfectly balanced tension | Higher price point |
Best for Quick Cleanups: Tweezer Guru Tweezer
- Why We Love It: Another budget-friendly option, this tweezer is great for general use like stray hairs, quick cleanups, or light shaping, says Mehta. At just $7, its affordability also makes it a smart pick to keep in your bag. DeRoest adds that it has “impressive precision” and is equally handy for travel or as a backup.
- Material: Stainless steel
- Tip: Slant tip
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| Perfect grip and a versatile tool for everything from blackheads to ingrowns | Size may be ineffective for some users |
Everything You Need to Know
Are tweezers good for hair removal?
Per Vucetaj, “tweezing is the best method for brow-hair removal because it allows for precision—pulling one hair at a time.” Unlike waxing or threading, Loiz explains, tweezing lets you isolate and remove individual hairs for total control over the shape—a good tweezer grips hairs at the root, helping to prevent breakage and ingrowns. “They’re also great for strays or when you want to remove a single hair rather than an entire area,” says Mehta. “Because they remove hair from the root, the results last longer than shaving or trimming.”
When tweezing Vucetaj cautions against using a magnifying mirror. “It can make you pull hairs prematurely, before they’ve fully grown out, which can lead to ingrowns.” She also recommends wiping tweezers with an alcohol swab every few uses to prevent buildup and residue. Mehta notes that hair is easier to pluck post-shower, when pores are open. Her number-one tip is to step back every few plucks to check the big picture. “It ensures you’re creating the shape you actually want and not overdoing it.” If your skin gets irritated easily, apply a bit of aloe vera afterward to soothe.
Which type of tweezer is best for eyebrows?
Mehta’s go-to for shaping brows is an angled tweezer. “The slant tip allows you to cover more or less area depending on how you hold it,” she explains. “The flat edge is also very helpful when shaping, acting almost like a ruler against your brow line.” She adds that slant tips tend to be gentler on the skin, whereas pointed tweezers, generally very sharp, are better suited for fine or ingrown hairs.
Loiz is also team slant tip, calling it “king” for general brow grooming. She notes that pointed tips can still be useful for ingrown hairs or ultra-fine detail work, but when it comes to everyday shaping, slanted wins.
How to Choose the Best Tweezers
When selecting tweezers, Mehta recommends looking for a uniform, sharp tip, which allows for precision and easy plucking. Dull tips struggle to grasp individual hairs and often break them instead of removing them from the root. She also prefers stainless steel for its durability, rust resistance, and easy disinfecting—stressing the importance of comfort. “There should be some tension, but not so much that it feels stiff or strains your hand,” she says.
Loiz adds that a sharp, perfectly aligned edge is essential. “If the tips don’t close perfectly or grip the hair on the first try, move on,” she says. Stainless steel construction maintains grip over time and is easy to sanitize. And if you’re a pro, or just picky about precision, Loiz suggests investing in a brand known for lasting performance.
Meet the Experts
- Renée Loiz is a celebrity makeup artist whose clients include Uzo Aduba, Sherry Cola, and Leah Sava’ Jeffries.
- Amrita Mehta is a New York–based celebrity makeup artist who’s worked with Aoki Lee Simmons and Sophia Culpo.
- Sania Vucetaj is a celebrity brow stylist and licensed esthetician based in New York City.
- Nikki DeRoest is a Los Angeles–based celebrity makeup artist whose clients include Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Hailey Bieber, and Bella Hadid. She is also the founder of Ciele Cosmetics.