Meagan Good Opening Up About Her Recent Eyebrow Transplant Has Our Attention
When I was 16, I sashayed into the family get-together with what I felt was a face beat to the gods. I was clearly mistaken. My cousin pulled me aside and helped me wipe the gaudy colors off of my face with a makeup pad and whipped out a perfectly sharpened eyebrow pencil. I told her that I already some on, to which she replied: "All you need is a fresh set of brows. You'll look like you're wearing a full face of makeup," and from then on, that rule was law in my eyes.
Over the past few years, emphasis on perfecting the skill that is brow-fleeking has become increasingly important. If you're not quite sure how to get them together, you can easily find hundreds of tutorials on YouTube that will help you get your head in the brow game.
Laid eyebrows on a woman are like a fresh pair of grey sweatpants on a fine man with a large package. F*cking orgasmic.
When I heard that Meagan Good recently announced the results of her eyebrow transplant, I was wildly intrigued. Six months ago. she posted on Instagram:
"My eyebrows are finally coming along after my #EyebrowTransplant! This has been such an eyebrow evolution journey lol, but finally starting to come full circle. Eyebrows like a real little girl. No, but seriously after destroying my eyebrows at age 19, I'm over the moon with these results thus far."
You probably have the same questions that I had when I first heard the news:
"Well, do they use someone else's eyebrows?"
"Is that the same as microblading?"
"Do I need an eyebrow transplant?"
My plan was to get to the bottom of this.
With a quick Google search, I learned that eyebrow transplants, frequently called Brow Restorations, are useful to patients who have over-plucked their eyebrows and have trouble growing them back. I think we can all relate to a time where you, or someone you trusted (in my case, it was my mom), got a little tweezer happy and had you looking surprised for three months straight.
In 2015, the actress opened up about her discontentment with her eyebrows on Facebook and revealed that she had chosen to try permanent makeup as a solution. She wrote:
"As some of you may know, eyebrows have long been a source of contention for me for over the last decade. Not that I don't love mine, but in the late 90s-early 2000s - it was very popular for women to draw their eyebrows on as narrow as possible or in some cases tweeze them to the point of no return. I unfortunately fell victim to this trend, not being able to reverse it. After tweezing my brows, they got to a point where they didn't grow back-at all. I was left to draw my brows with pencil & powder."
Though minor cosmetic surgery, an eyebrow transplant can cost up to $7,500 and has a healing process similar to getting a tattoo. Active hair follicles are grafted from the back of the head or upper thighs and then transplanted in the desired shape and length. Within four to six months, patients can expect to see noticeable results.
The procedure is different from microblading, a semi-permanent makeup process that involves manually inserting pigment into the upper layers of skin. Eyebrow transplants are permanent, unlike microblading that only lasts up to 12 months.
In an Instagram caption posted a few days ago, Meagan said that her journey was finally coming full circle, and it's a fairytale ending that she now has the brows of her dreams.
Many doctors recommend avoiding a transplant if you are just looking for a fuller brow, or if you suffer from medical conditions like alopecia.
Though we may not all be able to spend a stack on brow restoration, here are a few beauty products that will help you keep those brows laid.
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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6 Spring Events To Boost Your Professional And Social Networks
When spring arrives, we all want to be outside, looking fabulous, and back to socializing. And now is the perfect time to add a few great events to your calendar to get you through the quarter in order to make new friends, build new partnerships, and talk new opportunities to level up.
Spring is a high season for networking and social events for Black women, with many organizations and event entrepreneurs booking prime locations and offering dynamic experiences that you can maximize in whatever way possible. Write down your goals, and get out there. Start with a few of these events between now and the start of summer:
New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival, April 23 - May 3
The New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival is a 10-day event held over two weekends, bringing together thousands of musicians, craftspeople, and food lovers to share in common threads of culture in the heart of New Orleans. You'll get to enjoy works by artisans local to Louisiana as well as from across the U.S. and around the world.
Black Food Truck Festival, April 26-28
Hosted in Charleston, S.C., the Black Food Truck Festival includes an opening party, access to more than two dozen food truck vendors, and a time to workout with other attendees. Charleston has long been known as a Southern foodie destination, with global recognition due to James Beard-awarded chefs heading popular restaurants there and a renewed focus on Gullah and Geechee culture and food in the region. And what better conversation ice-breaker than to talk about food with a new acquaintance?
Black Women's Mental Health Conference, May 4
Hosted by New York University, this is a one-day event to tackle issues of mental wellness and health that uniquely affect Black women and girls. The keynote speaker for this year is Kim Young, MSW, LCSW, founder of Dope Black Social Worker® and host of the podcast Revolutionary Hoodrat, and leading licensed professionals in the field will offer their insights and share their experiences. And, of course, no college-led event is without time blocked specifically for networking.
Strength of a Woman Festival, May 11-12
Anything with Mary J. Blige headlining or leading is a win, especially if we're talking about women's empowerment and enjoyment. This event will be held in New York City, and beyond the performances from some of our favorites like Muni Long, Jill Scott, and The Clark Sisters, there will be a Gospel Brunch. And even if you're not able to attend or concerts aren't your thing, just being in the city during that time will mean you're bound to run into plenty of other women to network with at local bars and restaurants nearby.
Carefree Black Girl Cookout, May 4
Held in the Queen City, Charlotte, N.C., this is a day festival amplifying the voices and brands of Black women entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives. There will be vendors, glam and beauty bars, and complimentary meals for the first hour (according to the platform's website). They're hosting another cookout in Philadelphia on May 25.
Black Women Leading Live, May 13-16
Touted as an “intimate retreat + conference,” this Virginia Beach, VA event will be held on a resort and is offering a professional development experience led by Laura Knights, founder of the Black Woman Leading® program and podcast. It’s an ideal fit if you’re a mid-level or senior professional, as the topics and approach are set to cater to those levels of career experience, with coaches and speakers pouring into attendees with a holistic approach.
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