We asked a professional eyebrow artist to talk about the pros and cons of procedures for creating perfect eyebrows. Let's choose what's right for you!
- Eyebrow correction with tweezers
- Trading
- Eyebrow correction with wax
- Eyebrow tinting
- Biotattoo of eyebrows with henna
- Microblading
- Powder spraying of eyebrows
- Eyebrow tattoo
A well-shaped eyebrow can change your facial expression and make it look younger.
And coloring will give them a more neat look. Anastasia Chubarova Master of eyebrow modeling, @chudo_brows
Eyebrow correction with tweezers
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Publication from Julia Browist (@brow_lash_master64) May 6, 2022 at 9:35 PDT
Often in salons, eyebrow correction is carried out in the traditional way: they are plucked with tweezers. But unlike home correction, before this the master carefully measures all the proportions and tries to create an individual shape for a specific person according to special rules.
Expert opinion: tweezers allow you to achieve the most accurate and accurate results. The disadvantages of the procedure include the fact that the process is quite tedious and can be painful. If plucked incorrectly, the problem of ingrown hairs may arise.
Daria, interior designer: “I used to try to create the ideal eyebrow shape for myself. But only after the first trip to the eyebrow specialist I realized that nothing was working out for me. The master managed to make my eyebrows (and they are of different lengths and widths) symmetrical for the first time!”
Kodi Professional
Kodi Professional – Indian henna for professional use. Please note that the Kodi Professional coloring technology requires the mandatory use of a 3% oxidizing agent (not included). You will have to purchase it separately. Otherwise, there are no differences from traditional staining.
- Kodi Professional allows you to achieve a natural effect. Reviews from girls confirm that after tinting, eyebrows look very natural.
- The color range of Kodi Professional is presented in shades without red (warm) undertones. The product gives a natural cool color.
- To obtain the perfect color, the manufacturer does not prohibit mixing different henna tones.
- The active components in the product prolong the durability of the result.
- Henna from Kodi Professional is available in three volumes: 5, 10 and 15 ml.
The best henna for eyebrow biotattooing: Kodi
Cost: 250 rub. The oxidizer is purchased separately.
Shades: Kodi Professional offers 4 expressive shades: brown, black, natural brown, dark brown.
Trading
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Publication from Novy Urengoi (@master_v_nur) June 16, 2022 at 12:14 PDT
This correction is done using cotton or linen thread. The thread is tied and twisted on the fingers according to a certain pattern, due to which two loops are formed with a knot in the middle. This way, several hairs are captured at once, and they are abruptly removed.
Expert opinion: unlike tweezers, threading is done much faster. The thread removes all excess hair, even fluff. The procedure is hygienic and hypoallergenic. Ideal for thick and overgrown eyebrows. But there is one drawback: the hair to be captured by the thread must be at least 4 mm.
Victoria, accountant: “I usually plucked my eyebrows with tweezers. When I first tried trading, it was more painful. But I had to endure less. The process takes much less time. In addition, all the fluff goes away, so correction can be done much less frequently.”
Irisk Eva Bond Beauty Collection
Irisk Eva Bond Beauty Collection is the best henna according to many eyebrow specialists. The product can be used not only for “all-over” coloring with a tattoo effect, but also for drawing individual hairs.
- The product contains not only henna, but also caring components that ensure easy application. Fine grinding of the powder ensures uniform coloring.
- The color does not wash off for 6-8 weeks. But there is an exception: in girls with oily skin, the pigment will fade faster.
- The manufacturer recommends diluting the powder with a special mineral solution (not included). It will have to be purchased separately.
- Irisk Eva Bond Beauty Collection is suitable for coloring gray hair and “masks” white hairs.
Irisk
Cost: 400 rub.
Shades: three colors for dark-haired people – brown dark brown, black.
Eyebrow correction with wax
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Publication from WAX SUGARING COURSES SAMARA (@korol_alena__) June 16, 2022 at 4:49 PDT
The procedure is almost painless, since the master uses wax to pull out an entire area of hair at once. Direct removal takes an average of five minutes.
Expert opinion: after waxing, hairs grow much slower than after tweezing or threading. The interval between corrections increases to three to four weeks. With regular waxing, excess eyebrow hairs become less noticeable. But some clients sometimes experience skin irritation. Could be an allergy.
Sofia, actress: “Eyebrow correction with wax turned out to be the most ideal way for me, since I can’t stand it when hairs are plucked one by one. When removing with wax, I don’t even have time to feel pain. And new hairs grow very slowly, correction can be done once every few months.”
LADY HENNA
Manufacturers of natural paints LADY HENNA have combined long-standing traditions of coloring with herbal powders with modern technologies. Shiny and healthy eyebrows after coloring - now it's possible.
- The composition of natural henna LADY HENNA is supplemented with an organic dye, which ensures tremendous durability.
- Useful components stimulate the work of hair follicles - the thickness of the eyebrows is restored after several months of regular coloring. In addition, henna “fills” the structure of the hairs, visually making the eyebrows thicker and denser.
- Powder weighing 10 g. enough for several uses. The manufacturer included in the set a brush for easy application of pigment and a container for stirring the composition.
- Many girls note that the shades are too harsh. Therefore, it is better not to apply henna from LADY HENNA in several layers and leave it on for no longer than 15-20 minutes.
The most durable henna for eyebrows
Cost: 250 rub.
Shades: brown, dark brown, light brown.
Eyebrow tinting
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Posted by Beauty Studio (@loftstudio.msk) Apr 29, 2022 at 1:37 PDT
Eyebrows can be tinted with professional dye in a salon or at home. On average, it lasts 3-4 weeks on hairs, but disappears from the skin after 3-5 days. It all depends on the manufacturer and composition.
Expert opinion: only eyebrow hairs can be dyed with eyebrow dye. If necessary, eyebrows can be lightened. Of the minuses: it is not recommended to use during pregnancy, as it contains chemicals. An allergic reaction is also possible.
Tatyana, hairdresser: “I tinted my eyebrows at the salon. They became more expressive, but the paint quickly wore off from the skin. So I bought professional paint and now I paint them myself. The process is simple and takes 10–15 minutes.”
About the procedure
The technique is no different from applying eyebrow dye.
- First, we prepare the skin: we do a soft peeling so that the paint lies evenly on the young layer of skin.
- At this stage, slight correction of the shape is possible.
- The skin is cleansed and degreased.
Biotattoo often comes in dry form (a feature of henna storage), so it is diluted with water according to the instructions. The structure of the mixture is uneven, with lumps, so some experience is required to distribute the dye onto the skin and hairs.
- Experts recommend painting thin areas first and then moving on to wide ones.
- You can help yourself by first outlining the shape of your eyebrows with a pencil.
- The paint must be left on for at least 40 minutes for the color to be rich and last longer.
Henna dries out the skin and may cause a feeling of tightness. The artist can check the quality of coloring on part of the eyebrow by brushing off the paint with a dry brush.
If the paint is applied sloppily, the painting can be repeated. Then it is carefully washed off with water, hairs and eyebrows can be lubricated with cosmetic care oil. You can edit the result with lotion, peeling, and moist heat.
Biotattoo of eyebrows with henna
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Publication from Eyebrow Ekaterinburg (@chudo_brows) December 11, 2022 at 9:06 PST
Henna dyeing is suitable for those who want to make their shape more expressive and maintain the result for several weeks. The effect on the skin lasts up to 5-14 days, on the hair - 5-6 weeks. Durability depends on the intensity of coloring and skin type. This method will save those with over-plucked, sparse eyebrows, as henna visually gives them thickness. When it starts to wear off, you can choose a suitable eyebrow pencil and easily tint them along the contour. Tested for yourself!
Expert opinion: henna is not dangerous for pregnant and breastfeeding women. In addition, it strengthens the hair structure. Cons: an allergic reaction is possible, there are minor restrictions after the procedure. Also, henna is not suitable for injured or dehydrated skin.
Anastasia, beauty editor: “I dye my eyebrows with henna in the salon about once every 2 months. The master creates the ideal shape for my face and selects the color. After this, you can completely forget about your eyebrows for a few weeks: you don’t need to tint them every morning. Ideal before your vacation!”
About care and durability
Taking care of eyebrows after biotattooing is not so difficult.
- The first couple of days there is a restriction on washing.
- After applying bio-tattoo, creams, lotions, foams and makeup remover milk should not be applied to the eyebrow area; they shorten the period of visibility of the paint.
- But it will be useful and pleasant for your eyebrows to receive oil treatments: lubricate them in the evening after washing with healthy oil (castor, olive, almond, flaxseed, macadamia, eucalyptus, etc.), this will make them shine beautifully and the hairs will grow faster.
Sea water (lasting no more than a week), damp heat, baths, and steaming can significantly reduce the life of a tattoo (the paint can come off in one session).
Keep this in mind so that the result lasts longer!
Microblading
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Publication from MICROBLADING TATTOOAGE ROSTOV (@elina.brows) May 9, 2019 at 2:27 PDT
Microblading is suitable for those who do not want to have their eyebrows trimmed every month. The effect lasts for one and a half to two years. First, a sketch of the eyebrows is created, pigment and color are selected, and then it is injected under the skin using a manipulator - a small blade with replaceable microneedles.
Expert opinion: the master makes small cuts in the shape of hairs, which are filled with pigment. Therefore, the procedure is quite painful and requires good care for rapid healing. The method is relevant for those who have thin eyebrows or bald spots.
Christina, housewife: “When I was young, I plucked my eyebrows to thin threads for a very long time (it was fashionable then). Now the hairs are no longer growing. To restore normal thickness, I have to do microblading. For sparse eyebrows, this is a real salvation, as you can fill in the hairs.”
Godefroy Eyebrow Tint Natural
Godefroy Eyebrow Tint Natural is another popular American-made product. Despite the fact that this henna is intended for salon use, tens of thousands of girls around the world choose it for home coloring.
- The dye lasts on hairs for up to 1.5 months. If necessary, the manufacturer does not prohibit “editing” the contour by applying a small amount of pigment to “problem areas.”
- The set from Godefroy includes capsules with a dye, an oxidizer, a plastic tube for mixing the product and a convenient brush.
- The pigment quickly “seizes” with the skin and hair. The coloring procedure takes no more than 10 minutes.
- Henna does not spread over the skin and does not “go beyond” the designated contour. To obtain a more intense color, the manufacturer recommends “insulating” the eyebrows with cling film. And then carefully rinse off the product using a slightly damp cotton pad.
Cost: 600 rub.
Shades: Godefroy henna is available in 5 colors: light brown, dark brown, medium brown, natural black, graphite.
Powder spraying of eyebrows
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Publication from Beauty Salon Vstudio Polotsk (@v_studio_vs) May 9, 2019 at 3:57 PDT
Eyebrows look very natural after the procedure. A special vibration machine is used here, with the help of which the pigment is sprayed under the upper layers of the skin.
Expert opinion: the pigment applies very softly, as if the eyebrows were tinted with shadow. Suitable for those who want to have their own more expressive eyebrow shape while maintaining naturalness. The effect lasts up to two years.
Svetlana, teacher at a language school: “For a long time I couldn’t decide on permanent eyebrow makeup, but my friends highly recommended powder spraying. It turned out there was nothing wrong. The eyebrows look very well-groomed and at the same time natural, which I honestly didn’t expect.”
SEXY BROW HENNA
SEXY BROW HENNA is popular among professional brow specialists. Fine grinding, natural composition, ease of use – these are not all the advantages of SEXY BROW HENNA.
- SEXY BROW HENNA ensures uniform coloring: the color lasts up to 9 weeks.
- The SEXY BROW HENNA kit includes 30 capsules with powder: the product is enough for at least 60 procedures.
- Natural henna is gentle on hairs and moisturizes eyebrows.
- To obtain a rich shade, the manufacturer recommends diluting the powder of one capsule with 8-10 drops of warm water and applying in three layers. The color is fixed even in the area of bald spots.
Long-lasting henna for eyebrows SEXY BROW HENNA
Cost: 650 rub.
Shades: black, light brown, brown, dark brown.
Eyebrow tattoo
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Publication from Electrolysis Cosmetology (@electronata) Jun 16, 2020 at 11:16 PDT
This is the most radical way to correct eyebrows. It is performed with a vibrating machine and a needle, which introduces pigment under the skin, similar to tattoos. A uniformly dye-filled form is created.
Expert opinion: as a result, the eyebrows get an even and clear shape, but they look unnatural. After tattooing, the effect lasts for 3-4 years. But there is a risk that the shape and color will change over time.
Irina, SMM manager: “I got a tattoo several years ago. That's when I first got eyebrows. But choose the artist carefully so that he does not make a mistake with the shape and color, since the effect is long-term. It will be very difficult to fix something. Moreover, after unprofessional tattooing, yellowness may remain on the eyebrows for a long time.”
The shape of the eyebrows should be selected based on the shape of the face.
Alexandra Kilina Teacher at BrowUp!School
If you have a round face, it is better to choose a shape with clearer lines, and make the highest point not smooth, but pointed, but at the same time leave the base as light and, if possible, fluffy. ⠀ If your face resembles a square or rectangle, and all its features are quite sharp, then you should choose a smoother, airier eyebrow shape and not make clear lines. We round off the highest point a little and choose less saturated shades for coloring. This will help make your face softer. ⠀ But we remember that, regardless of the shape of the face, natural eyebrows, as natural as possible in width, are now in fashion. The best and most suitable form is the one that was originally given by nature.
Innovator Cosmetics
Innovator Cosmetics is the henna chosen by professionals. Despite this, the product belongs to the mass market segment.
- Innovator Cosmetics is not just colored henna for tinting eyebrows, but a caring complex. The kit includes a mineral solution for diluting the pigment and a measuring cup for mixing. The manufacturer also took care of ease of application: the set from Innovator Cosmetics also includes a convenient microbrush for accurate coloring.
- Interestingly, the set does not include 1 color, but 4 different (light and dark) shades in the form of capsules to obtain the ideal pigment.
- Judging by the reviews of the girls, one capsule is enough for at least 2-3 colorings. The consumption is economical.
- Innovator Cosmetics is one of the few budget products that provide perfectly even coloring - without bald spots. The product “adheses” perfectly to the skin: with the help of henna from Innovator Cosmetics, even asymmetry can be easily corrected.
- By changing the exposure time, you can achieve both the effect of light coloring and graphic eyebrows. Follow the instructions for use.
Innovator Cosmetics
Cost: 300 rub.
Shades: the set from Innovator Cosmetics includes 4 different shades to get the perfect color.
Selection of means
Particular attention should be paid to the composition that will be used in the biotattoo process. Eyebrow tinting with henna can be done either in a salon or on your own. But if in a beauty salon a biotattooing agent is selected by a master, then, when deciding to bring beauty on her own, a woman must carefully choose the coloring agent. It should contain both henna and additional components. Typically, such products can be purchased at beauty salons. As a rule, they are quite economical. The cost of 700 rubles will pay for itself very quickly, especially if you do a biotattoo together with a friend.
