For most of us, plucking our eyebrows rhymes with… sneezing. Here is the explanation of this physiological phenomenon which is more frequent than one might think.
We know it, to raise a defined and structured look, the eyebrows have a whole role to play. But between the watery eyes, the itchy nose and the repetitive sneezing, plucking your eyebrows becomes a tedious task that you keep putting off. Don’t worry, these physiological reactions are completely normal and can be explained logically.
Why do you sneeze when you pluck your eyebrow hair?
When you pluck your eyebrows with tweezers, wire or wax, sneezes follow. This may seem incongruous and yet the explanation is quite simple. By brushing off the hairs, you stimulate the nerve endings in the nose, in this case the trigeminal nerve. This contracts, and, by a simple nervous reflex, sends the signal to the brain to sneeze. But don’t worry, this nose irritation is harmless, Fortunately. You can therefore tweeze your eyebrows without much consequence!
How to pluck your eyebrows without causing a sneeze?
For the most sensitive who still want to show off beautiful, perfectly shaved eyebrows, there is a little trick that could calm the sneezing. Once you have plucked your hair, immediately press your finger on the depilated area in order to maintain the nerve and avoid sneezing. This technique would also soothe the pain and prevent the skin from reddening between the two eyes.