Why haven't my eyebrows grown back from having them shaved over 5 years ago? (photos)

June 9, 2016
Asked By:annait in Des Moines, IA

I had my eyebrows halfway shaved off about 5 years ago by my step sister and I have never plucked them. I used to have full eyebrows and since they were shaved they have not grown back fully. Are the hairs's roots dead or something because 5 years is a long time for eyebrows to grow. And any recommendations for growing them back without having to get my eyebrows done by a professional person? Thank you.

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