TweezerPro carries four different brands of tweezers––each of which we regard as top performers.  That doesn’t mean there aren’t some differences between the brands; it’s just that the major differences are simply a matter of degree and personal preference, some more subtle than others: Fit and finish (how it looks and feels), alignment (how precisely the tips come together to grasp hair), firmness (how soft or rigid the construction is), and price.  We’ve organized them into two categories to simplify the selection process.

Premium Quality: excellent all-around tweezers, less expensive than professional-quality tweezers but very solid performers.  (Includes Prevaro and Tweezerman.)

Superior Quality: For more discriminating users, these tweezers offer a more refined tweezing experience.  Exacting precision.  More expensive. (Includes Dumont and Rubis.)

Brand Comparision

Prevaro:  This is a new brand from Italy that’s getting a strong reception.  Hand-finished, excellent construction, and the best value for the money.  Grips hairs very well.  Excellent choice for both new and experienced users.  Wide array of styles including two hard-to-find styles––Rounded and Straight-edge tweezers––both are especially forgiving for less experienced or novice users, or those seeking greater control.  Lifetime sharpening through TweezerPro.

Tweezerman:  The most popular tweezers in the premium segment; has a strong following. Comparable to Prevaro.  Excellent for tweezing eyebrows. Safe choice if you don’t have a strong preference. Lifetime Sharpening through Tweezerman, Int’l.

Dumont:  Professional-quality tweezers, precise and beautifully finished in attractive colors.  More expensive than Tweezerman but less expensive than Rubis, this tweezer provides a refined tweezing experience.  Satisfyingly well made in Switzerland. Lifetime sharpening through TweezerPro; valid on TweezerPro purchases only.

Rubis: The Lexus of the premium tweezer market.  Precise, firm, rigid construction.  Experienced users will immediately be able to feel the difference.  May be overkill for those who just want a good, efficient tweezer.  A Rubis tweezer lets you experience the pleasure of using a really fine precision tool.  Made in Switzerland. Lifetime sharpening through TweezerPro; valid on TweezerPro purchases only.

There is a new brand of tweezer – new in the U.S. that is. The name is Prevaro, and from what I see of the first shipment from Italy (our buyer got them in just last week), these tweezers are definitely worth a look. Here’ why I think these tweezers are worth at least a few minutes of your attention.

Right away you’ll see that they don’t look that different from the better tweezers you’ve owned. I can tell you, however, that the Prevaro tweezers I handled had a more satisfying feel—they settled naturally in my hand. When I gave them a try (of course!) they seemed more responsive and easier to control than other tweezers I’ve been used to. Our buyer says it’s because they’re hand-finished and have great balance.  And, because they’re made the way a precision instrument should be made. And, because the quality is consistent…

Today, more and more tweezers are made in China and Pakistan. And while there’s nothing wrong with items produced in Asia, there’s a vast difference between the quality of a well-crafted product manufactured in small quantities by a team with a long, tradition of building quality into every item they turn out, and large factories cranking out huge numbers of products they’ve been making for less than a decade.

So there you are. Prevaro is a brand of tweezer being introduced to the U.S. for first time, exclusively by TweezerPro. They come in round, straight, slant, point, and two petite (straight & slant) styles. I think it’s a great tweezer and our TweezerPro marketing folks tell me that because they can buy these products directly from the craftspeople who make them, our TweezePro customers get an excellent deal. Why not try a pair—just click on the store. Oh, and do write and tell me how you like them…

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Who knew there were so many types of tweezers? Everyone you talk to seems to have a favorite, though basically, any well-made tweezer will do what it’s supposed to do for you—to a point.

Nonetheless, there are actually so many types of tweezers that, when you include variations in tips, size, material, and finish, choosing what you need seems fairly tricky. But, not to worry—I am here to walk you through this.

And, you can always check the menu on the left, or simply browse through our online store.  Oh, and BTW, one pair won’t be enough…

TIP TYPE AND SHAPE

Pointed Tweezers

I’m starting with these because they require a cautionary note. Unless you’re someone who is very comfortable with this type of tweezers, you probably shouldn’t use them. The tips on these tweezers are really sharp and to use them safely, a number of things must be just right (i.e., perfect): the light, your vision, and the steadiness of your hand. The best person to approach your face with a sharply pointed object is probably a licensed esthetician. These tweezers can isolate specific hairs; handle a single, or very short hair; or small, fine hairs; or even (perish the thought) an ingrown one…

Straight Tweezers

Curiously, the straight tweezer is fairly under-appreciated. For starters, it’s much more forgiving than pointed tweezers (less likely to pierce or scratch your skin), and it functions as a very good all-around tweezer.  It’s not only great for women who have been tweezing for many years, it’s equally well-suited to a young woman just learning how to use a tweezer. It will help you capture that stray hair (e.g.., around the chin area) and it definitely lends itself to a “search and pluck” technique.  It’s also terrific for plucking several hairs at once—the larger surface of this tip does the trick.

Slanted Tweezers

Here you get the best of all worlds; the precision of a pointed tweezer and the (search and pluck) advantages of a straight one.  Not surprisingly, it’s the most popular tweezer.  You get a pointed tip for pin-point accuracy and you also get the ability – with a slight adjustment to the hand – to use a straight edge. This is the most versatile style; you get real precision as you reach for a specific hair – or for a splinter. You can get quite close to your skin and have no trouble pulling the hair out to its root. Compared to a tip point, with a slant tip you get more speed with just a little less accuracy.

Rounded Tweezers

This is a kinder, gentler tweezer. It may not feel as precise as the point or slant tweezers, but, make no mistake, if you’ve purchased a well-made instrument, this tweezer will grasp the hair and hold it until you pull it out. The rounded edges do mean there are no sharp corners, however, and that makes this tweezer a terrific choice for anyone whose hands are not as steady as they once were or anyone who is less comfortable with an extremely sharp edge. And, it’s a great choice for adolescents (if you know one who’ll listen to you.)

Combination, Slant/Point Tweezer

Now here is your splinter tweezer. It’s not as pointed at the end as the pointed tweezer, but it is sharp enough to open the skin, and the flat edge lets you grab the splinter and remove it. Perfect.

SIZE

To judge the size tweezer you really need, you’ll want to consider not only the size of your hand, but also the technique you use when you’re tweezing. While it’s true that a petite tweezer may be more comfortable for you if your hands are small, if you like to hold your tweezer with your fingers grasping farther back from the tip, you might actually find the longer tweezer more comfortable.  If you like to work with your fingers really close up to the tip, you might prefer the smaller tweezer, regardless of your hand size. Finally, if you have a bit of trouble gripping things, look for tweezers with a wide handle.

MATERIAL

First quality tweezers are made of stainless steel – it’s durable, and it doesn’t rust. There are plastic tweezers, and they have their place, but it’s probably not in your make-up bag or on your dressing table.  Plastic is great in first aid kits that may be exposed to the elements, in salt-water environments, or for easy disposal when working with contaminated matter.  They are also completely non-magnetic. Keep that in mind the next time you head for the Lab!

So one fact stands out from everything I’ve read and experienced: When your eyebrows are shaped and plucked properly, you not only look well-groomed, you feel terrific. Your eyebrow shape is important not only because it can complement your face shape, but also because it plays such an important role in helping your face to be expressive. Of course, you can have your brows done professionally, but that always puts you at the mercy of someone else’s schedule—to say nothing of the assault on your wallet.

A happy compromise is to find the hottest eyebrow boutique in your town, let them do their best work for you, go home and take a picture of yourself, and then try to reproduce the job when you need it. And, if you do it frequently, all you’ll have to do for a long time is simply pluck the stray hairs around your newly shaped eyebrows as they grow in. Here’s some information and tips that will help you choose some great tweezers and do your own eyebrows.

1. First, determine your face shape, and be sure to get advice about it from a friend. There are basically five face shapes: Heart, Round, Square, Oval, and Long. Occasionally you’ll see a face that seems to have a diamond shape, but that’s fairly uncommon.

2. Now for your eyebrow shape. Basically, here’s how it goes:

• Heart-shaped face—use a low-arched, round brow; if the face is short make the arch higher.
• Round face—use a high-arched brow.
• Square face—use an angled brow with a sharp peak, or try a curved brow.
• Oval face—use an angled brow also, but with a softer, less-defined angle.
• Long face—use a nice, straight brow; almost a totally horizontal line.
• If you do have a diamond-shaped face, use a curved brow to soften the angles.

3. Consider using an eyebrow stencil for the next step—it will save loads of time. Get one at your beauty supply store. You’ll also need at least one great pair of angled tweezers and possibly a straight or pointed pair.  (For great choices, check out the TweezerPro Store.) Now, with the pencil, make very faint vertical lines where you want each brow to begin and end, and hold the stencil in place, using the lines as guides.

4. Next, following the outline of the stencil, draw your eyebrow shape lightly with the pencil.

5. Remove the stencil and pluck the hairs outside the lines (See plucking tips, below.).

6. Wipe off the pencil marks, and with a small comb, comb your brows in the right direction.

7. Use the comb to lightly smooth the top of each brow to form an even line. Use your eyebrow pencil to fill in gaps with short, fine strokes.

Plucking Tips

1. Be sure to give yourself plenty of light—either natural or artificial light is fine. Use a magnifying mirror if you need one—seeing properly is key. (Make sure you look in the normal side of the mirror occasionally as a check.)
2. Do make sure your skin is clean and exfoliated before you start using your tweezers. I’ve heard that baby teething gel can make the plucking hurt less, though I haven’t tried it.
3. Hold your skin taut with one hand and use your tweezers to pluck with the other, but never more than three or four hairs without stopping to check how you’re doing. It’s beyond easy to pluck too much—don’t do it. You’ll end up with sparse eyebrows that make you look permanently surprised. Or questioning…
4. If the hair should be going left, pluck it to the left. If you want it growing toward the right…you get the idea.
5. When you’re ready to start your brows, comb them up and then left or right.
6. When you’re finished, clean all your tools before putting them away; your skin will thank you. Be sure to wipe the tips of your tweezers with a little alcohol each time you use them and do have them sharpened when they need it.