You don’t have to run to the salon to get your brows tinted! You can do it at home with things you already have in your pantry. We will go over how to tint your eyebrows safely at home and how to maintain them for a long time in this article. Keep reading to find out more!
What Is Eyebrow Tinting?
Eyebrow tinting is the process of temporarily enhancing, shaping, and defining the brows with semi-permanent dyes. They last for about two weeks and reduce the hassle of drawing, shaping, styling, and filling your brows every day with brow pencils and fillers. The dyes used for eyebrow tinting blends with the natural brow color and do not look drawn on. It has multiple benefits. Let’s take a look.
The Benefits Of Eyebrow Tinting
Safe: DIY eyebrow tints are safer than the chemical dyes used in salons. Natural ingredients eliminate the chances of rashes and other adverse effects. Budget-Friendly: The recurring costs of eyebrow tinting at a professional salon burn a hole in the pocket. Natural ingredients are easily available at a much lower cost. Time-Saving: It takes around 15-20 minutes to tint your eyebrows at home. You can retouch easily in the comfort of your home instead of scheduling salon appointment. Customizable: You can tweak the components and experiment with ingredients to get the shade of your choice. However, when using natural ingredients, the result may not always be consistent.
Keep reading to find out how to safely tint your eyebrows at home using natural ingredients.
How To Tint Eyebrows At Home: DIY Recipes
1. Eyebrow Tinting With Coffee
You Will Need
2 tablespoons of coffee grounds 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder 2 tablespoons of coconut oil 1 tablespoon of honey 1 spoolie brush A stopwatch or timer 2 Q-tips 2 cotton pads or paper towels
Process Step 1: Mix all the ingredients to prepare a smooth and thick paste. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes. Step 2: Clean the eyebrows, dry them, and comb with the spoolie brush. Note: Although natural ingredients will not stain the skin, you may apply petroleum jelly to the skin around the eyebrows as a precaution. Step 3: Apply the paste with a flat brush or Q-tip to your eyebrow. Start from the inner corner and work your way outwards. Step 4: Leave the mixture on for half an hour. If you want a darker tint, leave it on for longer as per your convenience. Step 5: After the stipulated time, wipe the color with a wet cotton pad. Step 6: Follow the same process on your second brow. Once your eyebrows dry, you are now ready to va-va-voom! NOTE: This method is an excellent option if you have freshly waxed or tweezed the eyebrows as there are low chances of the open follicles getting inflamed or irritated. This coffee, coconut oil, and the honey mixture will help soothe the raw skin.
2. Eyebrow Tinting With Henna
Note: Henna has an orangish color payoff. Hence, it may suit people with reddish to red-brown hair, whether natural or dyed. You Will Need
2 tablespoons of organic henna powder ½ teaspoon of indigo powder (optional) 1 teaspoon of petroleum jelly or coconut oil 1 tablespoon of water 1 spoolie brush 1 stopwatch or timer on the phone 2 cotton pads or paper towels 1 Q-tip
Process Step 1: Mix the henna powder and water in a bowl to form a paste. Ensure it is not runny. Add a pinch of indigo powder if you want a brown-burgundy tint. Step 2: Clean your eyebrows and comb with a spoolie brush. Apply petroleum jelly around the eyebrows. Be careful not to apply the jelly to the eyebrows. Step 3: Apply the tint to your eyebrows with a Q-tip or a flat brush applicator. Start from the inner corner and work your way outwards. Step 4: Henna paste may dry and flake. To prevent that, seal the eyebrows with a cling wrap. Flatten the cling wrap over your eyebrow to remove any air bubbles. Step 5: Leave the cling wrap and tint on for three hours for a decent color payoff. Step 6: Remove the cling wrap after the stipulated time and wash the brows with room temperature water.
3. Eyebrow Tinting With Charcoal
You Will Need
1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel ½ teaspoon of activated charcoal 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder 1 vitamin E capsule 1 Q-tip 1 spoolie brush Timer Paper towels
Process Step 1: Mix aloe vera gel, cocoa powder, and vitamin E oil (squeezed from the capsule). Step 2: Add activated charcoal powder to the mixture to form a smooth paste. Adjust the quantity as per the desired color intensity. Step 3: Comb your brows with the spoolie brush. Apply the mixture to your brows with it or a Q-tip. Let it dry a bit, and apply another layer if you want a deeper tint. Step 4: Leave the mixture on for 20 minutes. Step 5: Gently rinse the brows with water. Repeat this process if the color payoff is not up to your satisfaction. Note: You can refrigerate the remaining mixture for up to 2 weeks. Check out this tutorial for easy reference: It is easy, right? Now, before you start tinting your brows, keep these safety tips in mind.
Tips And Precautions To Follow While Eyebrow Tinting
Do not go overboard and use excess tint. Stick to the shade close to your skin color and tone. A dark tint may lend a harsh appearance to your face, and a lighter one may not add any definition. The general rule of thumb is to keep the tint two shades lighter than your natural eyebrow color. You can always build it up to your liking. Ensure to saturate both eyebrows uniformly to match the color. Be consistent with the quantities of tint and the time to achieve even results. Cover the entire brow to avoid uneven color patches. Always do a patch test to prevent allergic reactions. Seek medical attention if you notice signs like redness, tingling, or burning sensation. Use an old T-shirt and keep paper towels handy to clean the mess. Temporary dye stains are easy to clean. Use petroleum jelly around your brows to prevent staining the skin around your brows. Use a mascara wand or a spoolie brush to prevent clumps and uneven application. Condition your lashes with a few drops of castor oil before hitting the bed. Wash it off the next morning. This improves the longevity of the tint and keeps the eyebrows healthy.
Can I tint my eyebrows with hair dye? No, avoid using hair dyes as they can be aggressive for facial skin and may cause more harm than good. What happens if you leave eyebrow tint on too long? Leaving eyebrow tint for too long can stain your skin and may take more than a day to fade. Additionally, it may cause an allergic reaction or skin infection. Ensure that you follow the instructions on the box for the correct application.
