28 Eyebrow Types and Their Meaning in Face Reading

Eyebrows are one of the five facial features, and they have a certain influence on a person’s appearance and facial features. Below, we have listed 28 types of eyebrow shapes, hoping to help everyone understand eyebrow shape and facial features. The eyebrows also sit in the middle section of the face, which our chart of the Three Courts ties to career and effort between ages 31 and 50.

Eyebrow Meaning in Face Reading: Thickness and Length

Delicate Eyebrows

People with thin, delicate eyebrows tend to be gentle, meticulous, and slightly sensitive. They prefer to act slowly and deliberately, often considering things carefully and exhibiting a dependent nature. However, if the eyebrows are too thin and sparse, the person may appear self-serving.

Thick Eyebrows With Prominent Brow Ridges

The person is good at speaking and deceiving others. Although people are clever and capable, they are irresponsible in their words. They may gain small benefits, but they only know how to advance and not how to retreat. They will find it difficult to succeed in big things.

Long Eyebrows

People with long eyebrows are said to be intelligent and quick-witted, acting cautiously and thoughtfully. They are meticulous, often planning things thoroughly. They are determined, emotionally rich, and possess strong family ties and a strong sense of responsibility towards their relatives and siblings.

Short Eyebrows

The length of eyebrows is determined by the length of the eyes; eyebrows longer than the eyes are considered longer. Eyebrows can indicate whether one’s emotional relationships are good or bad. People with short eyebrows are more likely to incur emotional debts because they tend to be more pragmatic. Even if they have a good relationship, they might break up with their partner due to self-interest, thus leaving them with emotional debts. Eyebrows that don’t cover the eyes indicate financial loss and separation from loved ones. A face with only half an eyebrow is prone to bankruptcy and often indicates a life of divorce.

What Does the Space Between Your Eyebrows Mean?

Narrow Space Between the Eyebrows

People with narrow spacing between their eyebrows (referred to as “locked eyebrows” in physiognomy) are often intelligent, sensitive, talented, and imaginative. However, they tend to be narrow-minded, not good at expressing themselves, somewhat impatient, preoccupied, and prone to mood swings, often experiencing setbacks in life.

Evenly Spaced Eyebrows

People with a suitable distance between their eyebrows (according to facial proportions) tend to be easygoing, gentle, kind, and straightforward. They are not petty, easy to get along with, and easy to communicate with. They are also likely to receive help from others and have smooth sailing in life.

Eyebrows Set Too Far Apart

People with a wide distance between their eyebrows (more than two and a half fingers’ width) tend to be indecisive and easily influenced by others. However, they are easygoing, easy to communicate with, and not good at refusing requests. They should stick to their own opinions and be careful in making friends.

How Far Your Eyebrows Sit From Your Eyes

Eyebrows Set Slightly Close to the Eyes

People whose eyebrows and eyes are slightly close together are sensitive and narrow-minded, but they have a resolute and patient character. In their youth and middle age, they often worry about housing problems or are not very adaptable to their environment and are not easy to settle down.

Eyebrows Set Far From the Eyes

People with a wide distance between their eyebrows and eyes are generally open-minded, kind-hearted, honest, cheerful, and optimistic. They are adaptable to their environment. However, if the distance between their eyebrows and eyes is too wide, they should be wary of being taken advantage of and should avoid situations where they lose more than they gain in life. The eyes themselves are read for gaze and spirit as much as shape, which our guide to eye meaning in face reading explains.

Thick, Bushy Eyebrows Close to the Eyes

People with a wider gap between their eyebrows (called the “Hall of Seals” in physiognomy) are more stable and long-lived because they are magnanimous, have a broad vision, and do not fuss over anything.

Uneven, Broken and Unruly Eyebrows

Uneven Eyebrows

A person with a higher left eyebrow is high-profile and has pioneering abilities, while a person with a higher right eyebrow is cautious and capable of maintaining their business. If the eyebrows are uneven, one higher than the other, the person is selfish and calculating.

A Break in the Eyebrow

The person’s brothers will suffer loss, wealth will fluctuate, and there will be conflict with parents.

Crisscrossed, Unruly Eyebrows

People with crisscrossing, uneven eyebrows that grow wildly like weeds tend to have contradictory personalities, often experiencing internal struggles, unpredictable moods, and difficulty controlling their emotions. They are prone to disputes throughout their lives. They often encounter setbacks and hardships in their youth and middle age, leading mediocre lives with little chance of achieving great success later in life. However, there are also instances where they achieve success only after experiencing numerous setbacks.

Thick vs Sparse Eyebrows

Thick Inner Brows With Sparse Tails

The area in front of the eyebrows is related to emotional intelligence, while the tail is related to rationality. Thick eyebrows at the beginning indicate a strong attachment to emotions, while sparse eyebrows at the tail suggest a lack of rationality in actions. Eyebrows shaped like a broom are called “broom eyebrows,” indicating a person who is dishonest, unreasonable, and at odds with family, making it difficult for them to succeed in their career.

Sparse Eyebrows

If someone has sparse eyebrows, they tend to be self-centered, aloof, and not very popular. They can be cold and indifferent, and while they are rational, they are often stubborn and unwilling to listen to advice.

Thick Eyebrows

People with thick, bushy eyebrows tend to look honest and simple. They are often sentimental and have a good sense of right and wrong. They are hardworking and likely to succeed in their careers. However, they can also have a short temper, are prone to anger, and struggle to control their emotions.

What Your Eyebrow Shape Says About You

Slightly Curved Eyebrows

Eyebrows that are thin and long, resembling willow leaves. People with this type of eyebrow are generally more emotional than rational, docile, and willing to help others, but they are too trusting and therefore often suffer losses.

Straight Eyebrows

The shape of the eyebrows resembles the character “一” (one), and so does the personality: inflexible, energetic, and with a stubborn streak, they will succeed if their eyebrows are neat and tidy. However, if their eyebrows are messy, they will also be stubborn and reckless when it comes to bad things.

Women with this type of eyebrow tend to be impulsive and lack planning, but they are willing to take risks and try new things.

Triangular Eyebrows

People with triangular eyebrows are good at thinking, have quick minds, and have rich creative abilities. However, they are also quite self-centered. Once they make up their minds, they will go all out and are not easily discouraged. They are courageous in pursuing their ideals and goals and are very proactive.

Curly Eyebrows

People with curled, spiral-shaped eyebrows, also known as spiral eyebrows, tend to be strong-willed, impatient, domineering, and overly self-centered. They often lack interpersonal skills and are difficult to approach and get along with. However, they may have great potential for success if they pursue professional skills, military, or armed forces work.

Eyebrow Arches, Tails and Slopes

Long, Curved Eyebrows

The eyebrows are long and curved, with a thin and pointed tail, resembling a willow leaf. In physiognomy, this is called willow leaf eyebrows. People with this feature are trustworthy, loyal, and helpful. They are also likely to receive help from benefactors. They have a strong sense of family and are steady and resilient in their actions. They are likely to achieve success in middle age.

Slightly Raised Eyebrow Tails

The eyebrows are slightly upturned at the ends, which were called silkworm eyebrows in ancient times and are now rarely seen. People with this feature are intelligent and brave, straightforward, quick-witted, loyal to their friends and keep their promises. They have a strong personal style and would make great achievements if they were born in a chaotic world.

Upward-Sloping Eyebrows

Eyebrows that arch upwards like a sharp blade are described in physiognomy as “iron-faced sword eyebrows, signifying military power and influence.” Such individuals possess noble character, lofty ambitions and ideals, act decisively, and demonstrate exceptional courage and wisdom. However, if a person with sword eyebrows has fierce eyes, they will frequently encounter danger and adversity throughout their life.

Drooping, V-Shaped Eyebrows

People with drooping, V-shaped eyebrows are generous, frank, and easygoing. They enjoy helping others, have a magnanimous spirit, and like to build good relationships without seeking the limelight. However, if their V-shaped eyebrows are sparse and not thick enough, they may be indecisive and need to be wary of being deceived or implicated by others.

Uneven Thickness and Hooked Eyebrows

Thin Inner Brows With Thick, Messy Tails

Eyebrows represent a person’s emotions, personality, and temperament. Therefore, a person with eyebrows like these is prone to anger and may resort to violence. It also suggests that you are not good at accumulating wealth and cannot save money.

Thick at the Inner Corner, Thin at the Outer Corner

People with thick eyebrows at the inner corner and thin eyebrows at the outer corner tend to be somewhat self-serving and cold-hearted, but they also possess an explosive drive, sometimes going too far with their impulsiveness and making it difficult to control the situation. They lack rationality, experience extreme emotional fluctuations, and are unscrupulous in achieving their goals. In their youth and middle age, they often lack perseverance and tend to start things but not finish them.

Pointed, Hooked Eyebrows

People with pointed, hooked eyebrows are resolute and insist on their own opinions, often acting impulsively without considering the consequences. However, they are capable and efficient, possess strong work skills, and have a strong drive and ambition, which will enable them to achieve success in the future.

Curved-Hook Eyebrows

People with curved-hook eyebrows are somewhat stubborn and tenacious, have slightly weaker interpersonal relationships, are extremely proud, but are often bold and intelligent. They don’t like to talk much, are efficient in their actions, and are good at showcasing their personal talents.