FROM bushy Brooke Shield's brows to pencil-thin 90s tadpoles, brow trends come and go. Not only are brows fun to shape, they can also be especially useful when reading people's emotions - especially if that emotion is an eye-brow-raising shock. But according to experts, your brows can serve an even greater purpose.
They can provide a window into your overall health, giving you clues on whether you're eating well or getting enough sleep. They can also reveal various health issues, from hormonal yoyoing to autoimmune disorders, according to Dr Sarah Jenkins , an aesthetics doctor and former GP. Whether you're keeping them bushy and full, sharp and thin, bleaching them or shaving a slit into your arch, it's worth paying attention to your brows, she and Fides Baldesberger - hair removal guru and owner of Rubis Tweezers - say.
Here, we unveil just what your eyebrows could be telling you - from different conditions to clues on how to improve lifestyle habits. 1. Hypothyroidism Thinning brows, especially towards the ends, can signify a hormonal condition known as hypothyroidism, Dr Sarah tells The Sun.
"Hair loss is usually quite a slow onset symptom of the condition," she explains. "It can also leave the skin around the eyebrows dry and flakey," she adds. Most read in Health Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland, found in the neck, does not produce enough hormones.
This can cause many of the body's functions to slow down and change how it processes fat. Because of these cha.