We Tested 18 Tweezers—These 5 Were the Best at Removing Brow Hair

Final Verdict

If we could only use one pair of tweezers until the end of time, we'd have to go with Anastasia Beverly Hills. This all-star grooming tool earned perfect scores from our testers, who loved the sleek yet sturdy design and sharp, slanted tips. That said, Coco's Closet Eyebrow Tweezers are a great budget option, standing out for their finger grips and lightweight yet durable design.

How We Tested

Byrdie editors spent weeks researching the best tweezers on the market, searching high and low to find standout models. We selected nearly 20 options to try out in The Lab, our in-house testing center in Manhattan.

The design, size, shape, sharpness, grip, and features of the tweezers were carefully evaluated. After trying them out, our testers awarded each pair a score from 1 to 5 based on ease of use, effectiveness, and overall value. Those with the highest scores were selected for this roundup.

Other Options We Tested

Japonesque Slant Tweezer

Our tester liked the small, sleek design of these tweezers and said they're easy to grip and maneuver. The price is really affordable too. While we don't really have anything negative to say, they just didn't wow us like some other pairs we tried.

Revlon Deluxe Slant Tweezer

These tweezers turned out to be pretty decent for a drugstore brand. We like that they're made of stainless steel, and they were surprisingly easy to use. However, the tips are pretty dull, so they're not ideal for precision plucking and extracting super-fine hairs.

Tweezer Guru Tweezers for Eyebrows

This stainless steel pair is affordable and comes in 12 colors. The lightweight design is easy to grip, and although the tips feel sharp, they're a little too abrasive for delicate areas. We liked these tweezers enough but wouldn't call them the gold standard.

ZoneYan Tweezers with LED Light

Tweezers with a built-in LED light sound cool in theory, but in reality, were a bit of a gimmick. You need something sharp and pointy to turn the light on, which isn't very convenient. And while the illumination was kind of nice, the overall design was pretty clunky, and the tips were disappointingly dull.

What To Look For in Tweezers

Tension

According to de la Garza, the tension when you pinch the tweezers together should be consistent and feel neither too loose nor too tight.

Material

You absolutely want to make sure your tweezers are made of a metal that isn’t going to rust; de la Garza says stainless steel is typically the best option.

Tip

An angled tip is ideal for shaping brows, while pointed tips are best for the precise removal of fine hairs, ingrown hairs, or splinters.

What is Byrdie Verified?

Did you notice the Byrdie Verified seal of approval at the top of this story? This seal means that our team has researched and tested every product on this list using a unique methodology that’s designed to focus on what our readers really want to know—and to deliver insights that you can’t find anywhere else. Occasionally, beauty brands and PR agencies will send us samples for coverage consideration, but our thoughts and opinions are fully our own. If you visit links within our content, we may receive commissions from your purchases, but we never receive any compensation or consideration for the content of our recommendations. In short, the Byrdie Verified seal stands for product recommendations you can trust.

Why Trust Byrdie

Theresa Holland is a commerce beauty writer and product reviewer. For this story, she compiled insights from a board-certified dermatologist, a celebrity brow expert, and Byrdie's team of in-house testers. She is serious about tweezer quality and can personally vouch for Tweezerman and Anastasia Beverly Hills. Theresa covers grooming tools, makeup, skincare, and at-home beauty treatments at Byrdie.