Kelley Flanagan

Why is a longer EyeBrow length better than shorter one

In a study for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (Schreiber et al, 2005), these doctors compared modern-day eyebrow photos ranked by attractiveness to the traditional ‘Westmore eyebrow’ model and created a newer, and improved, guideline for the ideal eyebrow placement and length. This new model bases the ideal eyebrow length around other features of the facial anatomy. The distance from the medial canthus to the medial eyebrow should occur at a mean ratio of 0.573 to the eye’s length. The end of the brow should fall at a ratio of 0.688 (of the eye’s length) to the space between the lateral limbus and lateral eyebrow end. As the eyebrow is often likened to a ‘frame’ for the eye throughout the literature, it makes sense that eyebrow length and eye length might influence each other's ideal morphology.

Across scientific literature there are many documented advantages to having a longer female eyebrow: it can make “one seem more trustworthy”, “be perceived as more attractive” (Kleisner et al, 2013) and “make the eyes look larger” (Zhao et al, 2019).

What is an Eye canthal Tilt? Why is a positive tilt more attractive than a negative tilt?

An eye canthal tilt is the angle between the inner and outer corners of the eyes and plays a significant role in periorbital aesthetics. The tilt can be negative, neutral, or positive, with a positive tilt providing a more attractive, sharp, and youthful appearance. Studies, such as the one conducted at the University of Toronto, have found that a positive canthal tilt is a strong indicator of female facial attractiveness. This phenomenon is explained by the fact that a steeper palpebral fissure inclination is a neonatal and sexually dimorphic feature. A positive canthal tilt is also linked to youth, health, and exuberance. Various studies support the notion that a positive canthal tilt enhances a woman’s appearance, making her look more attractive, youthful, and feminized. However, as the tilt decreases with age due to soft tissue descent, it can contribute to a more masculinized appearance. Research has shown that female faces with a positive canthal tilt are preferred 93% of the time, making it a distinctive quality of a beautiful eye.

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Why is a larger ratio of Mouth Width to Nose Width attractive?

Studies suggest that the ratio between mouth width and nose width plays a significant role in determining a person's perceived attractiveness. Specifically, research such as the study titled 'Differences in horizontal, neoclassical facial canons in Chinese(Han) and North American Caucasian populations' has shed light on the ideal mouth-to-nose ratio.According to this study, it is generally considered more attractive for the mouth width to be approximately 1.5 times larger than the nose width.In other words, if the mouth is of a similar size or smaller than the nose, it may not be perceived as attractive.These findings provide valuable insights into the importance of the mouth-to - nose ratio when evaluating facial attractiveness.

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Why is a larger Bi-temporal width in comparison with Bi-Zygomatic width attractive?

Bitemporal width is measured from the most lateral points on each side of the forehead, while bi-zygomatic width is defined as the distance between the most laterally positioned points on the zygomatic arches. A larger bi-temporal width in comparison to bi-zygomatic width is considered attractive among females. According to a study, an unattractive face often features a round lower face, stretched chin region, and compressed eye and eyebrow regions. It was also found that a high amount of facial fat is often associated with a high body fat proportion, making the average masculine body shape with greater muscle mass more attractive to women, while a high body fat proportion is deemed least attractive. Attractive facial shapes are longer and more dolichocephalic, featuring a narrower lower jaw and a wider, fuller lower lip. Additionally, another study found that faces with shorter width are perceived as more trustworthy. Thus, a larger bi-temporal width compared to bi-zygomatic width contributes to attractiveness, trustworthiness, and the perception of a healthier body shape among females.

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Why is a smaller Bi-gonial width compared to Bi-zygomatic width attractive among females?

Studies by Jung et al. (2018) and Moradinejad et al. (2022) suggest that the dimensions of the lower face play a significant role in perceptions of female attractiveness. The research revealed a preference for a smaller bi-gonial width (width across the jawline), typically equal to or up to 10% narrower than the bi-zygomatic width (broadest part of the face). Findings from the study of Moradinejad et al. (2022) indicate a consensus among various groups, including surgeons and the general public, favoring a narrower intergonial width in females. Participants evaluated Perceptometric face images, resulting in a preferred intergonial to inter-zygomatic ratio ranging from 72.53% to 86.03%. These studies emphasize the importance of lower facial proportions in influencing attractiveness perceptions.

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Why are thicker eyebrows better?

A recent study by Oakland University, showed that eyebrow thickness is an important component of female attractiveness (Dr. Lisa Welling & Dr. Justin Moiliski, 2018). When you consider female facial aesthetics, you may not guess, off hand, that thicker eyebrows can make a female face seem more beautiful but that is exactly what these researchers. Their paper quotes “Interestingly, masculinized(i.e., thicker) eyebrows were marginally more attractive for females than male faces”. The study produced robust evidence for thicker eyebrows appearing more attractive in women, and surprisingly, were more influential than eye size and cheekbone prominence in their ability to create an attractive female face.They also examined the effects of eyebrow thickness on their desirability as a long - term romantic partner and showed that this was more important for females(than males).

In another study, based on Korean brow salon visitors, they tested and defined the ideal eyebrows and the effects eyebrow thickness have on our perception of attractiveness(Hwang & Hun, 2018).Thick eyebrows(that measure one third of the eye’s width at the lateral canthus) were shown to give the impression of youth and good health.This was also found to be the preferred eyebrow width of female customers.Male customers in this study preferred a slightly thinner eyebrow(marked as medium thickness, and measured a quarter of the eyes width).Both genders reported thin(a fifth of the eyes width) and very thin(a sixth of the eyes width) eyebrows to be their least preferred choice.When these researchers assessed the impression of sexiness though, this study produced some very unexpected results.Thinner eyebrows(identified as thin or very thin, measuring ⅕ or ⅙ of the eye width) were sexier.They are reported to be the least preferred thickness by observers, and to look less youthful and less healthy, but still somehow sexier.

Overall, the bulk of scientific studies shows that thicker eyebrows are more attractive in females.Though there may be some small sexually - charged advantages to woman that have diamorphically thinner eyebrows(and appear more sexy) this must be assessed in a wider context of the long - term desires of woman.Women typically want to be considered attractive for long - term relationships over short - term relationships(Hughes et al, 2017), so the advantage of thin eyebrows increasing sexiness, may not be more beneficial than appearing more youthful, healthy and attractive overall.

Though it is true that thicker and denser eyebrows can make a woman appear less feminine and more narcissistic(Giacomin & Rule, 2018), these features set out within a feminine face increases her overall attractiveness.Thicker eyebrows might help the eyebrows appear lower and closer to the eyelid(both of which are rated as more attractive in a large study conducted by Rhee et al in 2012). Another factor to consider is the longevity of attractive traits.As eyebrows thin and shorten as they age(Park et al, 2017), youthful, thick eyebrows may maintain their increased attractiveness over a longer time frame.