Brow trends come and go with every decade. Remember the over-plucked shapes of the ’90s or the glossy, laminated arches of the ’00s?

Thankfully, I’ve kept my brow game fairly conservative and consistent for the past two decades. There was a bleached brow moment from my early 20s, but that was short-lived.

Regardless of trends, brows that define and complement your eyes, face, and bone structure are timeless, especially as our brows age with us.

Over time, eyebrow hair grows more sparsely, and the texture can become less thick and even less pigmented. You may start to see changes to your brows as early as your late thirties, but luckily, there are plenty of methods to address brow concerns. From fading to thinning, here is a rundown for revitalizing aging eyebrows.

First up, fading brows. Since brows gradually fade over time (due to the natural aging process and sun exposure), semi-permanent makeup such as microblading is a great way to attack this issue while ensuring a long-lasting result (up to one year). However, since this treatment is essentially a temporary tattooing of the brows, it must be handled with precision and care and may require multiple treatments to add to the cost.

If you’re not ready, willing, or can’t afford that level of brow care, consider tinting your brows with gels, an easy way to add color to the hair. I like KS&CO’s Sheer Tinted brow gel. That not only adds color but also texture without the mess of other tinted brow gels. The shades of Glossier’s Boy Brow gel provide more variety, even coming in a gray tone if you are embracing your silver fox era. These gels are pretty easy to apply for full, bold arches.

If you do go the microblading route, especially for thinning brows, be mindful of the aftercare. Try not sleeping on your side for two weeks after the treatment as that may cause the “tails” of your brow application to smudge off. Also, avoid at-home waxing or plucking as you don’t want to make thin brows thinner. It is best to schedule eyebrow maintenance with a technician, so you don’t risk overdoing it to yourself.

Speaking of risk, the over-tweezed brows that won’t grow back. Over-tweezing is a common mistake many have made in their youth (or even adulthood!) For this concern, try using a daily growth serum, like NourishBrow’s Eyebrow Growth Serum, to promote new hair and more growth. Or go for a twofer with Thrive Causemetics’ Instant Brow Fix Semi-Permanent Eyebrow gel, formulated to help with growth while adding smudge-proof color. Of course, a serum isn’t an instant fix, and with any product, it can take up to 12 months for all of the hair to fully grow back.

If you’ve already taken the plunge with micro-blading and are not happy with the results, fortunately, you are not stuck with bad brows. First, seek out a dermatologist to perform laser removal. With proper removal, growth serums, and upkeep, brows can be restored.

However, the best course of action is prevention by picking a certified technician whose work matches the aesthetic of your desired result. Keep that desired result in mind, especially if you are re-growing or re-working the shape of your arch, and consider how your facial structure has changed over time. Remember, a good brow should enhance that structure. The face you had a decade ago is not the one you have now so that it may be time for an arch update.

For a less extreme brow treatment, consider Henna brows. Like henna tattoos, this is essentially a plant-derived tint that adds color to the brows to fill gaps and cover thinning areas. This temporary treatment lasts 2-10 days, so it’s great for events and gives you an idea of what your brows can look like if you are exploring semi-permanent makeup.

If you’re looking to boost or change the color of your brows, there’s brow tinting. Adding a tint instantly makes your brows boldly defined and lasts 2-4 weeks, depending on your hair growth cycle.

As they say, eyes are the windows to the soul, and the eyebrows are the window frame. I don’t know if they say that last part, but I just did. So, as we get older and experience changes in the appearance and fullness of our eyebrows, you may want to consider adding some of these treatments to your long-term beauty maintenance.