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The first time I tinted my brows, I actually ordered a color that looked a shade lighter than my natural hair color, which I was worried about. But I just left it on for a minute longer, which wound up being perfect. So don't fret if your color looks a little light the first time you put it on. Like most beauty products out there, finding an eyebrow dye, or an eyebrow dye kit, that is truly all natural (and chemical-free) can be a challenge.
"The key is to select the correct color and formula." Mix your dye according to the package instructions. Package instructions might vary depending on the brand and type of dye, but typically, you mix color and developer cream in a tray. Don't mix the whole package—you'll only need a small amount to dye your eyebrows (start with a pea-sized amount of color and developer).
Do you have any tips for keeping the dye off of your skin?
If you opt instead for a pen or pencil to get the job done, this brush will be the perfect tool to apply concealer to your brow bone. This will elevate and define the shape on your brow. Your gorgeous tinted brows will be good to go for another couple of weeks. To condition brows in between dyeing sessions, Marinescu recommends applying castor oil to them at night. (Charlize Theron swears by it.) As for the rest of your brow routine?
Before you go in with dye, you are going to want to trim, wax or pluck your eyebrows. Having a well-groomed brow will make the application process easier and give you a cleaner line. According to Scott, pretty much anyone can tint their brows at home, and, if done right, see positive results from the process. I'll admit, I was timid sitting in the chair of my first eyebrow-tinting appointment.
Applying the Dye
Turns out, tinting your brows from the comfort of your own bathroom isn't as difficult as you may think. It's actually surprisingly easy to tint your brows at home with RefectoCil dye ($10) and Liquid Oxidant developer ($17). The only other supplies you'll need are things you likely have at home already. No, avoid using hair dyes as they can be aggressive for facial skin and may cause more harm than good. Blend everything together and let it sit for about 5 minutes or so before applying.
"That way, any dye on the skin will wipe away easily," notes Gafni. "However, even if you don't add a protective layer of Vaseline, the dye will wash off of your skin easily when you shower." Personally, I've never had any problems, so I skip that step. There are types of eyebrow dyes, which come with bleaches, and you are required first to bleach your eyebrows before applying the dye.
How To Prepare for DIY Eyebrow Tinting
According to Allure, one of the popular beauty with an audience of millions, the vegetable dye itself lasts about 21 days to 30 days ( four weeks/one month). It’s basically mess-free, since you don’t need to rinse the tint off your eyebrows after the full 20 minutes, and there's no solution mixing required. Just peel off the top layer of dried gel with your clean fingers and, boom—fully tinted brows for your entire weekend.
In the event that the above occurs, you might want to do away with it using any possible means. Some people pluck it physically, some use tweezers to pull out individual hairs. This process is however painful and is not likely to solve the problem completely. I needed something more permanent without having to pay so much to get them tinted. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here.
If you make a small mistake, the formula is pretty easy to smudge and correct unlike the results of a brow pen. While DIY kits are readily available in most countries, the FDA still advises US consumers not to dye their eyebrows or eyelashes at home due to the serious risk of injuring your eyes. This might not sound like a lot of time, especially when the package probably says minutes, but short increments keep you from getting your brows too dark. Eyebrow hair is a different texture than beard and mustache hair and tends to absorb dye more quickly.
At least 24 hours before you’re going to dye your brows, take a very small amount of the dye/tint you’ll be using, and apply it onto your skin. Behind the ear or on the inside of your elbow is a good place. The skin in these areas is pretty delicate so it’ll be a good indicator of whether or not the delicate skin beneath your eyebrows can take the dye without reacting at all. Meanwhile, if you simply want to fill in what you already have whilst keeping a light and natural look, opt for a shade close to your natural eyebrows color. With your brows clean and dry, go ahead andrun a clean dry spoolie brush gently through the hairs to wake them up and release anysmall tanglesor overlaps. Comb your brows upwards and out into the desired shape you want to create as you go.
Eyebrow tinting uses semi-permanent dye to temporarily enhance, shape, and define brows. The best part, at least for those who want to attempt it themselves, is that it's pretty straightforward. "Tinting your brows at home is surprisingly easy," says celebrity makeup artist and brow expert Ramy Gafni.
The way you style your eyebrows and their color can make or break your look. Not to mention how much the beauty industry has put an emphasis on eyebrows. And that’s when I learned how to dye my eyebrows at home. What this tint lacks in the fancy, Instagrammable-packaging department, it makes up for with true, salon-level results that last for at least two weeks.
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