Michelle Yeoh Proves Bleached Brows Can Look Good at Any Age—Here’s How to Get the Look

Michelle Yeoh just proved that bleached brows know no age limit—and she did it flawlessly. 

The Oscar-winning actress recently stepped out with the barely-there eyebrows at the inaugural Le Grand Dîner du Louvre to celebrate the museum’s Louvre Couture exhibition, proving just how striking and ethereal the trend can be. There’s a reason bleached brows are such a mainstay in editorial shoots and runway moments, after all.

Though this isn’t Yeoh’s first soiree into bold statements—how could we forget her fluffy, curly blonde wig at the Los Angeles Wicked premiere?—it may just take the cake. Her entire beauty look was nothing short of mesmerizing, pairing the daring brows with a sleek, glossy bob landing just under the chin. Yeoh kept the rest of her look simple, showcasing a luminous glow, a light touch of blush, smokey eyeshadow and a peachy lip. And let’s not forget about the dress—the daring one-shoulder black gown was the perfect, edgy match to her bold beauty beat.

Yeoh isn’t the only one saying buh-bye to her brows, either. She joins a growing group of A-listers who’ve rocked the bleached brow trend, like Kendall Jenner who debuted the look at the Met Gala, pairing her icy brows with a sheer Prada gown; or Julia Fox, who embraced the trend repeatedly, often blending it with her signature edgy makeup looks. And of course Miley Cyrus, who most recently experimented with the trend, showing off bleached arches during the Oscars red carpet. Each star has made the look their own, blending edgy style with high fashion—and Yeoh’s refined take is no exception.

Feeling inspired to lighten up your own brows? Whether you’re channeling Yeoh’s radiant energy or adding an edge to your glam, bleached brows are proving they’re here to stay—and they’re easier to achieve than you may think.

How to Get the Look

Bleached brows are the ultimate low-effort, high-impact look. No drastic haircut, no bold dye job – just a quick bleach session that you can easily reverse if you change your mind. That’s why the trend keeps popping up in fashion’s coolest editorial shoots and runway shows.

The first step is to hit up a pro—your trusty hair stylist will know how to lift your brows to just the right shade without turning them brassy. If you’re feeling brave (or just love a DIY moment), grab a facial bleach designed for sensitive skin. And whatever you do, be sure to keep an eye on the clock. Bleached brows go from chic to “oops” real fast. 

Styling is the fun part. A whole new world of makeup looks open up when you have a statement eyebrow look. For example, celebrity MUA Lottie Stannard recommends keeping things simple with dewy skin and glossy lips. But you can also crank up the drama with winged liner and a bold pout. Bleached brows are essentially a blank canvas, so you can really go wild with makeup experimentation—the sky’s the limit here.