Eyebrows can make or break any look.
Too thick, and they may distract from your beautiful, feminine features.
Too thin, and they may downplay the striking quality of your eyes.
Too light, and they may not enhance your beautiful and unique eye shape.
Too dark, and they may take away your natural glow.
You get the picture!
Point is, we’re all born with unique features, and that means finding right eyebrow look to help enhance that natural beauty.
Luckily for us, there are tons of Eyebrow Enhancement treatments to help us achieve that goal! Case in point: Eyebrow Tinting.
In this article, we give you the scoop on everything there is know about this beauty service – how it works, what to expect during the treatment, the benefits, the risks, the aftercare tips to follow, and more.
And when you’re ready for your set of fresh, defined brows, visit us at Lovoir Day Spa or give us a call beforehand, and we’ll let you know how we can help you!
Sounds good? Ok, let’s get started!
Key Takeaways
- Prior preparations such as a patch test, checking FDA-approved ingredients, and arriving with a clean face are essential for a safe eyebrow tinting process with optimal results.
- Post-tinting aftercare involves keeping brows dry, avoiding harsh products and physical irritation, which helps to maintain tint longevity, generally lasting between 2 to 6 weeks.
What is Eyebrow Tinting?
Eyebrow tinting is a beauty treatment that shapes, defines, and enhances the brows, offering a thicker, fuller look and eliminating the daily hassle of makeup application or the need for an eyebrow waxing.
It involves applying a semi-permanent dye to brow hairs, wherein the shape, tint, and duration of application will depend on your desired look.
The entire process typically takes around 15 minutes, after which you can carry on with your day without downtime or hassle, other than easy aftercare tips to follow.
Now, keep in mind, while there are several eyebrow tinting products you can purchase off the shelves and try at home, a professional eyebrow tinting service is still the best! Here’s why:
At-Home vs. Salon Brow Tinting: What to Consider
Even though at-home brow tinting kits exist, they may not consistently offer the expected results. One wrong move, and you may end up hating your brow look. The worse part is, you’ll have to live with it until the tint fades. Yikes!
Salon eyebrow tinting, on the other hand, offers professional expertise, with aestheticians able to mix multiple dye colors for a natural result, shape & tint based on what is most suitable to your look, and address any mishaps immediately.
Plus, they’re affordable and may cost nearly the same as at-home brow tinting kits – a small price to pay for professional quality and precise results offered in salons!
Benefits of Professional Eyebrow Tinting
- Offers a fuller and more youthful look
- Adds depth and dimension to your facial features
- Provides a non-permanent enhancement to brow color
- Adds depth to lighter brows by tinting both the hair and skin for enhanced color and definition
- Comes with quick application and minimal downtime
- Removes the necessity for daily makeup and grooming
Now, to manage your expectations, remember: Eyebrow tinting doesn’t provide a lasting solution. Results won’t last forever, nor does it add new hairs to your brows. It simply gives a more defined look to your face and can be a great supplement to your daily makeup routine. Once the tint fades, you’ll have to come back for a retouch!
Preparing for Eyebrow Tinting: What To Do
So you’ve decided to try eyebrow tinting, what’s next?
For those interested in our Eyebrow Tinting service at Lovoir Beauty, here’s how we help you prepare before your brow makeover:
- First and most important: A patch test. Here at Lovoir, your safety is our top priority! Which is why conduct a patch test before your appointment to assess any allergic reactions to our tint. While we swear by our safe ingredients, a routine check is always a good thing!
- What you can do at home: Before coming in for your appointment, make sure fresh and barefaced, without foundation or any makeup products on your eye area. This will help us deliver the best results for you.
And that’s basically it! With these preparations, you are now ready for your glow up! Here’s what you can expect during the actual treatment:
The Eyebrow Tinting Procedure: A Step-By-Step Guide
- The process begins with preparing the brows. Our eyebrow specialists will cleanse your brow area with a specialised formula to remove oils while not affecting the skin barrier.
- Once the area is good to do, the dye is applied! The actual tint color, eyebrow shape, and duration of tinting will depend on the desired look you agreed on with our eyebrow specialist.
- After applying the dye, we allow it stay on the brows until the preferred shade is achieved. Again, the duration will be based on the look you want to achieve.
- Following the setting time, any excess dye is carefully wiped away from the eyebrows, completing the tinting process!
Typically, an eyebrow tinting session concludes within about 15 minutes, making it a quick enhancement treatment. You can easily fit a session into your lunch break or between your errands, making it an easy and convenient beauty treatment to add to your routine!
Eyebrow Tinting Aftercare Tips: How To Best Maintain Results
Upon leaving the salon, our eyebrow specialists will give you all the tips & tricks on the proper aftercare and maintenance. Just follow them to a T, and you’ll be able to enjoy your beautiful brows for as long as you can!
- Keep your brows dry for 12 to 24 hours following the tinting service
- Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the area
- Minimize touching or brushing your brows after tinting to maintain the color and prevent hair fallout.
For skincare products:
- Use oil-free items around the eyes to uphold the eyebrow tint’s appearance.
- Avoid chlorinated water and excess sweat as they can negatively impact the durability of the brow tint.
- Steer clear of skincare products containing chemical exfoliants or tanning agents after tinting. These products can reduce the lifespan of the tint or even cause your brows to turn green.
Now that wasn’t hard, right? By following these aftercare tips, you can enjoy your beautifully tinted brows for longer!
How Long Does Eyebrow Tinting Last For?
Coming from the treatment, you’ll notice some tint on your skin for 1-2 days. Once that clears up, the eyebrow tint itself will typically last between 2 to 4 weeks.
However, with Hybrid Brows (which is what we offer here at Lovoir!), you can enjoy even longer results. After the tint stays on your skin for around 6 days, your brows will stay tinted for up to 6 weeks!
All that said, keep in mind: The lifespan of an eyebrow tint can be affected by exposure to certain elements such as chlorine and the use of particular beauty products, as well as your skin type, rate of hair growth, and other lifestyle factors. So, remember: it’s crucial to follow the recommended aftercare tips to enjoy your tinted eyebrows for as long as possible!
Additionally, if you want to maintain the optimum shape and color, touch-ups for eyebrow tints are suggested every 2 to 4 weeks. This is because fading can occur and may not be even across all hairs. So, while an eyebrow tint is a semi-permanent solution for enhancing your brows, it does require regular upkeep to maintain the best results. But don’t worry, it’s totally worth it!
Is Eyebrow Tinting Safe for Everyone?
Eyebrow tinting is generally safe – that is, if done by a professional and experienced aesthetician. Before anything else, they’ll be able to test your skin and recommend if it’s a safe treatment for you.
That said, it’s good to know the potential risks, especially for first-timers!
Following eyebrow tinting, users may experience temporary side effects such as:
- Allergic reactions
- Burning
- Skin or eye infections
- Contact dermatitis
In some cases, severe allergic reactions to eyebrow tinting may also result in eyebrow hair loss.
Given these possible reactions, we always recommend communicating any known allergies to your technician. But don’t worry, if eyebrow tinting is done in a professional setting, all these things will be taken into account before you proceed with the treatment!
Does Tinting Damage Your Brow Hairs?
A prevalent worry for many is the potential damage eyebrow tinting could cause to brow hairs. The good news is, eyebrow tinting typically does not cause damage to brow hairs if performed properly. This is because semi-permanent dyes used by professional brow experts usually lack harmful chemicals, making them gentle on hair.
The process of eyebrow tinting:
- Is not invasive and does not require hair removal, thereby preventing additional hair loss
- Does not involve the use of bleach
- Should not damage the brow hairs or follicles
When done correctly by a professional.
So, rest assured, with the right professional handling your brow tinting, you can expect to walk away with fuller, darker brows without any harm to your natural brow hairs, even if you started with light brown brows.
Brow Tinting vs Microblading: What’s Better?
In terms of brow enhancement, you’re probably familiar with another well-known technique: Microblading.
Brow tinting is a painless alternative to Microblading, offering semi-permanent results for those seeking an affordable and less invasive option. With the help of skilled brow technicians, you can achieve the perfect look using brow tints.
However, Microblading is an elaborate process that necessitates a competent specialist and involves a healing period with possible temporary side effects such as scabbing and initially darker color. The effects of Microblading can endure between one to three years, subject to individual skin factors and aftercare routines, potentially necessitating periodic touch-ups.
In evaluating the ideal permanent eyebrow method, the semi-permanent aspect of brow tinting should be compared to the more enduring, albeit invasive, process of Microblading. Both have their distinct advantages and are suited to different needs and preferences.
Trust The Brow Experts at Lovoir Beauty
Eyebrow tinting is a safe, quick, and affordable solution for enhancing your brows! It offers a semi-permanent alternative to daily makeup application, reducing the time and effort spent on your daily beauty routine. With the right preparation, procedure, and aftercare, you can enjoy fuller, more defined brows for weeks.
But as someone wise once said, your eyebrows are only as good as your eyebrow specialist.
Luckily for you, that’s what we’re known for at Lovoir Beauty! Our team of aestheticians are experts at all things beauty – eyebrows included!
We’re trained at assessing a person’s unique facial features, allowing us to recommend the most flattering brow color and shape to complement your natural beauty. Once the plan is in place, we make use of the safest ingredients and techniques to help you achieve the brows of your dreams! So what are you waiting for?
Book Eyebrow Tinting here!
Our Eyebrow Tinting service is just one of the many eye enhancement treatments we offer. We’ve got henna brows, microblading, lash extentions, lash tints & lifts, and more!
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