7 Best Tweezers for Plucking Eyebrows and Facial Hair

Tweezerman edged out the competition in performance, ease of use and satisfaction. Testers overwhelmingly (100%!) agreed it provided perfect precise plucking. "They grab even the finest hairs and made removal incredibly easy," one tester wrote. What's more, Beauty Director April Franzino called it her go-to, as it "seems to stay sharp forever." Coupling a sturdy build and a comfy grip, these tweezers help nix the pinching when nabbing stray hairs.

Our brow consultant Soledad Alberti also named it the best at removing ingrown hairs. “It slid very nicely against the skin," she said. "It didn't break the hairs."

Sturdy, comfortable to use and budget-friendly, Revlon's tweezers wowed at making clean plucks — 100% of testers strongly agreed that these tweezers did not break hair at the root. “They firmly grasped each hair without damaging the surrounding skin," one tester commented. "Tweezing was completed quicker and easier than with previous pairs. Loved them!” The slanted tweezer even impressed our brow expert, who found them the best at grabbing the tiniest hairs. Some online reviews noted that the tip ran thick, so you may not get as much accuracy with these.

Slimmer than other slanted tweezers out there, Anastasia Beverly Hills' pair allows for a bit more precision while still covering a good amount of surface area. It's stood the test of time with our own Beauty Lab Executive Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D., who attested that her pair has stayed sharp for nearly a decade. It impressed us during tests, earning one of the top spots in performance and overall satisfaction. In fact, 100% of the testers strongly agreed that it was able to grab the tiniest hairs and did not break hair at the root. Scores also reflected that these were the most comfortable tweezers to hold and were the favorite for eyebrow shaping. "They've got some weight to them, too, making them feel sturdier," one tester raved. However, our brow pro didn't find them as effective at removing ingrown hairs.

GH consumer testers gave this Rubis slanted tweezer high marks for not pinching skin while plucking. Brow Artist Jimena Garcia says, "hands down, Rubis are the best." She notes that Rubis tweezers are made from surgical steel, a type of stainless steel that's less likely to rust. The pair earned a perfect score for its sturdiness, with many testers praising its comfy, tension grip. "[It] feels good in that it bounces back nicely in your hand," one tester said. We found the tweezers effective and easy to use for shaping eyebrows, with it also earning one of the top overall consumer performance scores. However, some found that it wasn't as effective at removing chin hairs.

Our beauty pros swear by Tweezerman for their brow-plucking needs. One GH editor found its fine tip helped remove unwanted hairs with great precision. "Armed with a magnifying LED mirror and these tweezers, I quickly pulled out small ingrown brow hairs," she said. Its long, slender design also makes the tool easier to grip and pinpoint fine hairs. Keep in mind that these run sharp, so use a steady grip and be careful when using them close to your eye area.

Get the best of both worlds thanks to Joey Healy's fine-tip slanted tweezers. Its point makes easy work out of grabbing the finest hair, according to GH Chemist Danusia Wnek. With a comb on the opposite end, you can separate hairs that need a quick plucking. While the brand doesn't offer a sharpening service, "these are the sharpest tweezers I have ever used," Wnek says. "The sharp tip also helps with splinters (when sterilized first)." As such, she suggests skipping use when applying false eyelashes.

For tweezes on the go, stash this mini set that includes both slanted and pointed tweezers for your travels. It's a marvel for quick touch-ups on days when you notice unwanted brow hairs in the bathroom mirror, says GH Textiles Product Reviews Analyst Grace Wu. "Despite the small size, I found them just as useful as the larger version," she says. Its tiny size may make it difficult to get good tension, as one online reviewer said they wished it was stronger when pulling hair out.