Enhance Your Brows: Exploring the World of Brow Dyes
Your eyebrows are a defining feature of your face, framing your eyes and adding depth to your expressions. While some are naturally blessed with perfectly shaped and colored brows, others may need a little help to achieve their desired look. This is where brow dyes come into play. From tinted gels to henna treatments, there's a wide array of options available to enhance your brows. In this guide, we'll explore the different types of brow dyes and how they can elevate your brow game.
Tint
The tried-and-true enhancement! A brow tint typically provides a more natural result and is great for those who want to keep their brows soft and natural, or for those who want to test a new brow color without long-term commitment. It can be used on both brows and lashes for a natural enhancement and is very user-friendly and forgiving for beginner estheticians
Longevity:
Up to 5 days on the skin
4-6 weeks on brow hairs
Dye
Unlike traditional tinting, brow dye or hybrid dye stains not only the brow hairs but the skin as well. This can be great for clients who like a fuller, longer lasting look to their brows or want to fill in gaps where the hair is more sparse. Eyebrow dye typically lasts up to 7-10 days on the skin and up to 6-8 weeks on the brow hair—giving you brows that look on point day in and day out.
Unlike henna and tints, hybrid brow dyes don't wash out of the hair as they penetrate the entire follicle and permanently color the hair until it naturally grows out, delivering more prolonged and resilient results.
Longevity:
Up to 7-10 days on the skin
6-8 weeks on brow hairs
Henna
Last but not least, brow henna! Like dye, henna penetrates the follicle and stains the skin. This makes it last longer on the brows than tinting does but henna is more likely to wash out than permanent dyes. This is also a great option for clients who want a bolder look similar to hybrid dyes.
However, Henna pigment cannot be used during lamination treatments. This is because of the chemical process that hairs go through with the lamination which changes the pH of the brow hairs and dries them out. Henna is also a very drying product, and by using both can make the brow hairs extremely fragile and prone to damage and breakage, which has led to a decline in its popularity.
Longevity:
Up to 7-10 days on the skin
6-8 weeks on brow hairs
Main Differences:
Dyes will last the longest, then henna, then tinting.
If a client wants a more natural result, opt for a tint
If a client wants a bolder, longer-lasting result, use henna for them
Henna can NOT be paired with lamination, whereas dye and tint can
How do I know what is best for me?
At the end of the day, it is all personal preference! If you are not one to fill your brows in frequently or aren't a big makeup-wearer, a tint would be best to start with. If you decide you want to try something longer lasting, tell your brow artist you want to try out a hybrid dye or henna for your next appointment and see how you like it! As a brow artist, communicating your clients’ needs with them is key and will give you the best plan of action for meeting their brow needs.
