Sound too good to be true?
Say hello to the art of eyebrow tinting.
Meet the Experts
What Is Eyebrow Tinting?
Holly Rhue
Full, natural-looking brows give the face an overall more youthful look: “The thicker the brow is.
the more youthful you appear.”
Bailey says tinting is a must-have service if you want fuller frames for your face.
Holly Rhue / Byrdie
When done correctly, its just that good!"
The skin around the eyebrows is thin and, therefore, may be more vulnerable to irritation and infections.
You’ll also want to have an idea of what you want and communicate it with your provider.
Think about how noticeable a result you desire and the color you’re going for.
This will give the brows a wash of fullness," he explains.
Its the perfect way to add a bit more exuberance to any frame."
Lastly, be prepared to be slightly stunned at the difference.
Just know that you look different to yourselfto everyone else, you have gorgeous brows!"
The tinting process only takes about 15 minutes.
Tinting At-Home vs.
In Salon
McSpadden strongly recommends seeing a professional over attempting to tint your eyebrows at home.
Itll take over a month to get them back to your natural brow."
It’s certainly much more challenging to achieve professional-level definition while maintaining a natural color at home.
You won’t be stuck with something you don’t love."
With that said, if you do choose to try your hand, she advises starting light.
“If your hair is a medium brown, try the light brown first.
We like BaeBrow’s simple and PPD-freeInstant Tint!($25).
When researching salons, be sure to look beyond just the price point, however.
It should be noted that eyebrow and eyelash tints are not FDA-approved.
In some places, the practice is legal so long as the dye is not permanent.
Skin pop in Considerations
Not all skin types are optimal candidates for eyebrow tinting.
Aftercare
Keep your brows completely dry for the first 12 to 24 hours after tinting.
“Moisturize daily with a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer that will hydrate the brows and surrounding skin.
How Long Do Eyebrow Tints Last?
2018;30(3):316-321. doi:10.5021/ad.2018.30.3.316
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.Industry bulletineyelash and eyebrow services.
Updated January, 2022.
