The Thick and Thin of Eyebrows

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The Thick and Thin of Eyebrows

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Dec 29, 2010

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These days, it's very common for women to shape their eyebrows as part of their beauty regimen, but when did this practice start? And why? Molly and Cristen investigate the history of eyebrow-shaping in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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