Eyebrow care

How to choose a tint for eyebrows and eyelashes?

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Composition
Which is better?
Instructions for use
Review overview

Well-groomed eyebrows are one of the main details of the image of a modern woman. For many, visiting an eyebrow master has become a mandatory monthly procedure, while others, not wanting to spend time and money on going to a beauty salon, put their eyebrows and eyelashes in order on their own using professional paints. How to choose the most suitable remedy and not miscalculate?

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Eyebrow and eyelash dye, depending on the consistency, is powdery and creamy. In the form of a powder, as a rule, henna-based products are produced.... They are characterized by natural composition, durability and hypoallergenicity. However, they are quite difficult to dilute and apply, they require a longer exposure time, and the final color is sometimes unpredictable.

Unlike powder, cream paints are easy to use, hold on the hairs for a long time and are economically consumed... But many of them contain ammonia and other harsh chemicals that can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, before using such a paint, it is recommended to conduct an allergy test by applying the agent to the bend of the elbow.

As for the color palette, most often you can find natural shades such as black, bluish black, brown, light brown and graphite color.

However, in the lines of some brands (for example, RefectoCil) there are bright, unusual tones: red, blue, chestnut, blond.

When choosing the right shade of dye for eyebrows and eyelashes, the following nuances should be taken into account.

Color of the skin... If it is pale, a dull paint with a slight wheat sheen will be enough. Owners of beige skin can opt for a light brown shade of the product. Brown and black tones are suitable for dark-haired women.
Hair color... Red-haired girls will have chestnut eyebrows with a reddish tint to the face.The darker the curls, the richer the eyebrows should be. Blondes should choose ash and caramel tones, and light brown - coffee. Gray strands work well with graphite-dyed hair.
Natural eyebrow color... Naturally dark hairs cannot be lightened beautifully, since the final shade will still “give off” yellow. But light eyebrows can be dyed in any color, as long as it matches the color type and harmoniously fits into the overall image.
Eye color... Reddish and chestnut shades are best for green eyes, blue - white and graphite, hazel - black and dark brown.

Composition

In terms of composition, dyes can be divided into natural and synthetic. Synthetics are not suitable for everyone, as they contain aggressive componentseg phenylenediamine, ethanolamine. They can not only damage the hairs, but also cause a negative reaction in the body.

Such products are not recommended for girls who are prone to allergies, with damaged, weakened hairs and sensitive skin type.

Increasingly, manufacturers, taking care of the health of their consumers, release on the beauty market products containing caring components (vitamins, oils), without ammonia and other similar ingredients in the composition.

The production of natural dyes involves the use of henna-based powder, which not only does not damage the skin and hairs, it is absolutely hypoallergenic and safe, strengthens and nourishes the hair shafts and follicles, while the color lasts for a very long time.

Which is better?

In order for you to be able to navigate among all the existing variety of paints, we have compiled a list of the best products in different price categories and put the information into a convenient table.

Product name	Manufacturer country	average price	Advantages	disadvantages
Budget products (up to 200 rubles)
Fara Professional	Russia	110	professional; economical, has a long shelf life; the set includes a measuring cup and a brush for staining; paint does not flow, does not have a pronounced pungent odor; does not stain the skin; persistent (lasts 2-3 weeks); can be easily found in most professional cosmetics stores; simple and clear instructions for use.	an allergic reaction is possible.
Lucas' Cosmetics CC Brow	India	150	professional permanent paint; the product is presented in the form of an emulsion of medium density, practically odorless and easy to apply; perfectly paints hairs, effectively highlights eyebrows, gives them visual volume.	Gloves must be used as the paint leaves marks on hands and nails.
Kapous magic keratin	Italy	170	contains keratin, which strengthens and nourishes the hairs; the staining result lasts about 2-4 weeks; the paint does not flow, does not print on the skin, the color lays down evenly; natural shades; the tube is enough for several uses.	the kit does not contain an oxidizer, it will need to be purchased separately.
Essem Hair Studio	Germany	150	persistent German cream paint, providing a result that lasts 4-5 weeks; large volume; during application there is no irritation and burning sensation on the skin; hairs are stained along the entire length from roots to tips; the palette contains only natural shades.	stains the skin.

TOeyebrow and eyelash paint in the middle price category (up to 350 rubles)
Ollin Vision	Belarus	280	professional cream paint, easy to apply; the kit contains everything you need: paint, oxidant, measuring cup, brush, protective patches; when used, there are no negative reactions from the skin: irritation, burning; very economical consumption; easily washed off the skin.	the result lasts only 7-10 days.
Estel enigma	Russia	290	high color fastness (about 3 weeks); easy to mix and dispense; paint does not flow during application; contains a shimmery pigment; the kit includes all the necessary components: paint, oxidizer, protective strips, a container for mixing components, sticks for application; eyebrows look natural after dyeing.	sticks for applying paint are not very convenient to use.
RefectoCil	Austria	325	achieving a lasting result in 5-10 minutes; the effect lasts 4 weeks; colored eyebrows look natural; the tube lasts almost a year.	rarely seen on sale; no oxidant included.
Innovator Cosmetics Bronsun	Russia	350	wide palette of shades (7 pcs.); the kit includes everything you need for staining: the paint itself, an oxidizing milk, a measuring cup, a lint-free brush for application; absolutely no smell; the paint lasts for about 14 days; has a permanent make-up effect.	not found.

Premium funds (up to 2000 rubles)
Thuya	Spain	750	high durability (up to 4 weeks) and excellent staining quality; easy to mix and apply; cream paint is distributed over the hairs without staining the skin; the composition contains a caring component keratin; The double nozzle of the tube makes dispensing easy during application.	difficult to find on sale.
Godefroy Instant Eyebrow Tint	USA	780	very high staining speed - up to 3 minutes; the composition does not flow when applied; the set includes capsules (15 pcs.), an oxidizer, a measuring cup, a stick for mixing ingredients; the basis of the paint is henna; the color is saturated.	does not correspond to the declared durability (6 weeks), lasts only 10-12 days; not very convenient form of release (capsules).
Yumi lashes	France	830	the composition does not contain ammonia; the paint does not pose a danger to the sensitive skin around the eyes; the French manufacturer offers a palette of 5 natural shades; the paint additionally nourishes the hairs, strengthens them, gives a healthy shine; if the coloring is done by a professional eyebrow artist, he can mix different shades to get the desired one.	quite high cost.
Eylure pro-brow dybrow	England	1750	resistant paint, the result lasts for almost a month; easy to use at home; the tool is rather economically spent; the color lays on the hairs evenly.	very high price; there is a paint smell that not everyone likes.
Schwarzkopf Igora Bonacrom	Germany	1150	the set contains everything you need for the procedure: a tube with paint, an oxidant, a glass for mixing components, protective patches; the result lasts from 3 to 6 weeks; paint is consumed very economically - the packaging can last for 2 years; eyebrows look natural after dyeing.	not found.

Paints with the effect of permanent make-up (tattooing) of eyebrows
Concept Profy Touch Tatouage effect	Russia	200	the basis of the paint is hypoallergenic henna; clear instructions for use; using a special brush, you can outline the contour of the eyebrows, creating a tattoo effect; the paint is quite persistent.	inconvenient brush for applying paint.
Studio Professional	Russia	160	evenly colors the hairs, and also nourishes and heals them; the result is achieved in 10-15 minutes after applying the paint; economy in use.	the kit does not include a brush for applying the product.
Berrisom Oops My Brow Tattoo Pack	Korea	670	very convenient form of release, reminiscent of a tube of lip gloss, thanks to which the paint is easy to apply and distribute over the hairs; the texture of the emulsion is thick, with its help you can outline the contour and paint over the eyebrows well; the skin under the hairs is colored for a permanent make-up effect.	the process of waiting for the effect is quite long - you will have to walk with the paint on your eyebrows for about 2 hours.

Monitoring of well-known review sites made it possible to compile the following rating of eyebrow and eyelash dyes. Each was rated on a 5-point system, where 5 is “excellent” and 1 is “very bad”:

Lucas' Cosmetics CC Brow - 4.8;
Schwarzkopf Igora Bonacrom 4.8;
Innovator Cosmetics Bronsun - 4.7;
RefectoCil 4.6;
Concept Profy Touch Tatouage effect - 4.6;
Berrisom Oops My Brow Tattoo Pack - 4.6;
Estel Enigma - 4.6;
Kapous Magic Keratin - 4.5;
Studio Professional - 4.4;
Thuya 4.3;
Essem Hair Studio - 4.3;
Godefroy Instant Eyebrow Tint - 4;
Fara Professional - 3.9;
Ollin Vision 3.9;
Yumi Lashes - 3.6;
Eylure Pro-Brow Dybrow - 3.

Instructions for use

Contraindications to this procedure:

the presence of an allergy to one or more components of the dye;
the presence of eye and / or eyelid diseases;
regular use of contact lenses.

The shade of paint has been selected and you are ready to start painting at home.Make sure that you have purchased everything you need: the dye itself, the oxidant, the brush for applying the composition, the container for mixing the ingredients, protective wipes.

Instructions for use most often come with the paint, however, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the classic scheme for using the product.

Mix paint with oxidizer in compliance with the recommended proportions (most often it is 1: 1).
Take an allergy test: Apply a small amount of the resulting mass to the elbow or wrist fold. Wait 10-20 minutes - if there is no irritation on the skin or itching, then you can safely start dyeing your eyebrows / eyelashes.
Remove all makeup from face, wash your hands... It is best to wear rubber gloves on them to prevent accidental dripping of paint from staining your skin and nails.
Before dyeing, apply a greasy cream to the eyelids and eyebrows.... But make sure that he does not get on the hairs, otherwise they may not be stained.
Apply dye to your eyebrowsusing a special brush, an old mascara brush or a cotton swab. Move from the outer corner to the center.
When dyeing eyelashes, treat one eye first, rinse off the paint, then work on the second... Put special protective patches on the area of the lower eyelids.
When you dye your eyelashes, tilt your head slightly forward, close your eyelids tightly... If the product gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with running water. Seek medical attention if severe irritation occurs.
It takes about 10-15 minutes to withstand the paint on both eyebrows and eyelashes.... A more exact time is indicated in the instructions attached to each specific product (since some of them, for example, based on henna, it is recommended to keep such funds from 20 minutes to 2 hours).
At the end of staining, wipe off the dye with a cotton sponge, and rinse off the rest with warm water.

If the color is darker than you planned, or if there are traces of paint on the skin, wash them with soapy water or special paint remover.

Review overview

Girls are increasingly choosing home self-coloring for eyebrows and eyelashes. This is due to the savings in time, money and ease of the procedure.

Most prefer cream paints, since they do not spread during application, the final color corresponds to the one declared by the manufacturer, and the packaging is enough for several uses.

At the same time, in the reviews you can find a comparison of products from different price categories and a mention of the fact that a cheap tool is sometimes in no way inferior to an expensive one. Take a look at the rating above: two of the three first places are occupied by paints for 150 and 350 rubles.

Regarding henna-based paint, they say about her that the color does not always turn out to be desired, sometimes it gives off green, and it is imprinted on the skin with a bright red. Although lovers of the effect of permanent make-up, a well-defined contour of the eyebrows and painted areas of the skin under the hairs, these products are highly rated.

For information on how to choose an eyebrow dye, see the next video.