How do you tint eyebrows?

If you ever get fed up with filling your eyebrows with dark substance to make it temporarily tinted every day, then eyebrow tinting might just be the best option for you. Eyebrow tinting refers to a semi-permanent darkening option that allows you to take a longer-lasting tinted look, this does not require the forking out on all expensive micro-blading.

It is surprisingly quick, easy, and completely affordable despite its gross positive turn out; eyebrow tinting is definitely a win-win situation.

However, since it is quite expensive, everyone keeps asking - what are the processes involved in eyebrow tinting?

Although relatively cheap when compared to the results it offers and the other processes that can yield such long-lasting result, eyebrow tinting is a perfect option for everyone who feels the need to have darker eyebrows than they already have. To satisfy your curiosity, we have put the questions answered by the experts that perfectly round up everything you are required to know before getting your eyebrows tinted, either on your own or by professionals. Here we go!

What is the outcome of the eyebrow tinting process?

Eyebrow tinting is a make-up treatment process that will change the colour of the hair on your eyebrows for a considerably long period. In more details, it gives them a stronger pigment and makes them look fuller at the end of the process. So many experts have agreed that eyebrow tinting is one of the quickest and most reliable methods of achieving thicker and seemingly natural-looking eyebrows that remain so over long periods.

The process involves lots of steps and processes.

First, it feels a lot like when you are getting the hair on your head dyed - it is done by using a base cream or petroleum jelly and applying it around your eyebrow area to stop trickles of the liquid dye from flowing beyond the areas and staining other part of your skin.

And then, the liquid dye will be mixed up homogeneously in a bowl before getting applied on your eyebrows using a spoolie brush. Some parts of the brow will custom-mix the tint to achieve the perfect shade for you, whereas other parts might achieve the perfect shade by leaving the tint-dye on for varying amounts of time.

How long does eyebrow tint take?

Eyebrow tinting is carried out within a relatively very short duration lasting for a time-range between 1-5 minutes (depending on the client’s hair type) just before the dye is washed off and your brows are completely tinted!

Normally the skin around your eyebrows would not have been affected by the hair dye (because it is custom built to stick on hair-like material). Nevertheless, if there is any stain on your skin do not panic, it will wash away during your bath in no time as the dye cannot last on human skin.

Restrictions.

Who can get their eyebrows tinted?

Unless a client is found to be allergic to any of the ingredients that constitutes the hair dye (very much like box colour dye, the customer will be required to perform a patch test before usage). Beyond that, eyebrow tinting works perfectly for pretty much anybody at all.

Even the brightest blonde and redhead customers can get their eyebrows tinted to their preferred darkness level and of course Noble Lashes thinks they are often the best options for your dyeing endeavours.

There is a popular statement that has defined the idea of tinting in the makeup industry. It goes this way, ‘Tinting is a great long-lasting option particularly for those with light or blonde hair as it can add brows that you never thought you had!'.

How long does eyebrow tint last?

According to the ingredients used in popular high-quality eyebrow dyes, it lasts a few weeks. Eyebrow and lashes tints usually last between two to three weeks, but this can vary from person to person depending on the hair texture and the skin type, as well as the carrier’s skincare routine, and how much time you spend exposed to the sun (ad the sun imposes a bleaching effect). For the average carrier, topping the dye monthly will be convenient.

Furthermore, the tint effect will fade away naturally and you will barely notice when it is happening then one day you will wake up and realize that you need them dyed once again.

Does eyebrow tint damage your eyebrows?

If the process is performed correctly, no. The ingredients also matter in most cases as some customers are allergic to the polymeric chemicals used in producing the dye. Since the tint is meant to last over a long period and does not include any bleach constituent, it is naturally very gentle on the hair.

Do you need a patch test for eyebrow tinting?

The answer is always Yes, you need to perform a patch test an entire day before carrying out the actual dyeing. When booking an appointment to dye a customer the beautician should always make the customer aware of the patch test. In most cases, it is quite a waste of time and can be frustrating if you have not properly scheduled based on time. However, it is essential in some cases so you should not skip it, especially due to the scary factors that follow up almost immediately all the time.