Tara Reid

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.

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).

Why larger eyes are considered more attractive?

Sexual selection and male mate choice favours females with dimorphic sexual ornaments; features such as “neotentic faces, high-pitched voices, and fatty breasts and hips attract male investment” (Puts, 2010). Neotenic features (or a baby-like facial resemblance) such as big eyes, small round faces and high voices are thought to attract male care and affection by exploiting the primal male impulse to protect infants. This concept is further bolstered by many scientific studies. Men, simply, prefer women with big eyes. Out of the many studies of facial aesthetics and mate choice preferences, a woman’s eye size (and nose size) are often found to be the biggest influences for her overall facial attractiveness (Przlipiak et al, 2018). When the eye is lengthened horizontally, it creates the perception that the eye is bigger (Zhao et al, 2019).

The Medical University of Białystok conducted an experiment, digitally increasing the eye size of female participants to increase their attractiveness(Przlipiak et al, 2018).These researchers further cemented this finding, by also showing that reducing the eye size also decreases attractiveness.There is a general consensus across scientific literature that “wider eyes make females more attractive” (Baudouin and Tiberghien, 2004; Przlipiak et al, 2018) and that overall “larger eyes[are found to be] more attractive” (Geldart et al, 1999; Baudouin & Tiberghein, 2004; Matsushita et al, 2015).

In a conference paper presented by Mitsuhiro & Kitaoka, (2016) eye roundness(calculated as eye height / eye width) and the proportion of the eye covered by the iris compared to the whole eye both increased the perceived likeability, attractiveness and beauty of females. Interestingly, larger eye size not only increases the attractiveness of women but also supplements her perceived social characteristics: such as making a woman appear more honest(Atoum and Al - Simadi 2000), competent and warm(Goncalves et al, 2015).Together, by increasing both the impression of positive social characteristics, and overall female beauty; longer eye length has a strong and well-demonstrated effect on female attractiveness.

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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 is a smaller Bi-gonial width attractive among females?

Research has shown that a smaller bi-gonial width, the distance between the jaw’s two angles, is deemed attractive in females due to the resulting narrower facial appearance. Little et al. (2011) suggested a smaller bi-gonial width might be seen as attractive in females because it’s a pronounced female trait. Additionally, Jung et al. (2018) discovered that both male and female participants found a slimmer, tapered jawline or a more confined lower face attractive, associating it with feminine and aesthetic qualities. Lakhiani and Somenek (2019) added that a narrower mandibular width gives females a softer jaw angle, which is more obtuse by around 2.7 degrees compared to men, offering a gentler, feminine look. A 2022 study by Moradinejad et al. revealed that a narrower bi-gonial width, ideally less than the zygomatic width, is universally preferred. With 127 participants assessing images, professionals found a 72.53% intergonial to inter-zygomatic ratio most appealing, while the general public favored 74.45%, suggesting a universally narrower preference.

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