All the nuances of hair dyeing at home. Advantages and disadvantages of this method. Recommendations for the breeding and use of the composition. Eyebrow dye is an effective and safe way to change their natural color. With its help, you can make the hairs lighter or darker. It will be quite possible to cope with this task at home. This option is suitable for both young and old who want to hide their gray hair.
Features of dyeing eyebrows with paint
For these purposes, the dye that is used to dye the hair on the head is not suitable, even if this remedy is intended for sensitive skin. The oxidants it contains can cause irritation, redness and itching. Often after this, the hairs become stiff and coarse, and begin to fall out. If you want to achieve a perfectly even color and maintain it, you need to dye your eyebrows every 1-2 weeks. It takes about that much time for the roots to grow back, but in between, you can use a regular pencil. Here are some nuances:
- Preparation … A few days before the procedure, it is recommended to refuse facial care with soap, lotions, peels, scrubs, tonics. Immediately before carrying out it, you need to wash your hands and cleanse the skin, removing the remnants of makeup. After that, you need to wipe dry. Then you need to comb your eyebrows with a special brush.
- What is needed … For coloring, you will need the paint itself, which usually takes about 5 ml for two eyebrows, an oxidizing agent, special protective strips for eyelids and eyelashes, a cotton swab or a brush for applying the composition. If you do not plan on making the color saturated, then prepare a good shampoo in advance.
- Protection … So that after the procedure you can quickly wash your face, even before it begins, you should lubricate the skin around the hair with a thick layer of cream. Any moisturizer with a greasy texture is great here. After applying the cream, it is necessary to stick protective strips on the eyelids, which will protect them from contact with the composition and, as a result, possible allergies.
- Time … One staining takes approximately 20 minutes including preparation. You need to withstand the paint for an average of 10 minutes, depending on what color you want to get. The more time passes, the naturally darker and richer it will turn out.
- Application … Eyebrow dye should be applied in a thick layer, avoiding eye contact. If this does happen, then you must immediately rinse them under tap water. In no case should you rub them with your hands. If it is necessary to simultaneously change the color of the eyelashes, start with them. During the procedure, it is supposed to move from left to right, against the direction of hair growth. This will allow you to paint them evenly along the entire length.
The color will remain bright for about 2 weeks, after which it will begin to fade, gradually washing off. In the summer, this happens much faster due to the fact that the eyebrows rapidly "burn out" in the sun. With this in mind, it is recommended to use a permanent paint in the warm season. Also keep in mind that lens wearers will need to remove them before the procedure.
This option should not be resorted to in the presence of open wounds in the area of exposure to the composition, allergic reactions to certain components, inflammatory diseases of the skin (blepharitis) and eyes (conjunctivitis). If you break this rule, then the dermis may turn red and begin to pinch strongly. In this case, rinse it with plenty of water or chamomile infusion prepared from 150 g of the corresponding herb and 500 ml of boiling water. This composition is insisted for a day. The color is selected taking into account the shade of the hair. Beige shades are suitable for blondes, wheat shades for red ones, dark brown shades for brown-haired women, and black shades for real brunettes.
If you don't like the resulting color, you can always remedy the situation by rinsing off the paint with hydrogen peroxide. To do this, moisten a cotton swab in it, with which you need to wipe the painted areas well. This will discolor them, after which you can already give them the desired shade. Do not use paint that has a shelf life of more than 3 years. This date is indicated on the packaging. Store it in a dry, dark place, away from direct sunlight. To prevent deterioration of the product, the room temperature should be at least + 5 ° C and not more than + 25 ° C. Pets and children must not have access to it.
Pros of using eyebrow dye
The main and indisputable advantage of this option is a wide selection of colors. You can choose white, brown, beige, black, red and even original shades (purple, pink, green). With this method, it will turn out to focus on the eyes and avoid the need to use a pencil every day. Here are just a few reasons to use this method:
- Speed … The procedure takes no more than 20 minutes, and it should be carried out a maximum of 1-2 times a week. If you calculate how long it takes to create makeup and tidy up your eyebrows, you will get significant savings.
- Persistence … Eyebrow dye does not wash off with water for a long time, it shines beautifully and looks natural. With her, you can calmly swim in the pool and the sea, visit the bathhouse and sauna. In this case, if necessary, you can easily repaint in a different color.
- Eliminating eyebrow imperfections … This cosmetic product helps to effectively paint over gray hair, visually hide hair loss and their rarity. Thanks to him, the eyebrows retain their aesthetic appearance and beautiful shape longer.
- Simplicity … The paint only needs to be diluted according to the instructions, which are always in the package. Absolutely everyone can apply it. And for this you do not need any special materials.
Cons of using eyebrow dye
The key disadvantage is the need for an allergy test before the procedure. This is due to the fact that the composition very often contains ammonia, which often irritates the skin, causing redness, inflammation and severe itching. Therefore, unfortunately, this option is not suitable for people with hypersensitive dermis and suffering from various problems with it - acne, rash, integrity disorders.
We list in this list a few disadvantages of using paint:
- The durability of the product … This is both an advantage and a minus, because if the result is not pleasing, you will not be able to wash off the paint right there. In this case, you will have to resort to using hydrogen peroxide, which is very harmful to the hairs.
- Dirt … It is very difficult to carry out the procedure and not get dirty, after which it will be possible to wash the paint only with difficulty. This is especially difficult if it is dark in color. It can also be inconvenient to wear gloves to avoid contact with the allergen. It is unlikely that you will like the fact that you need to lubricate your face with cream so that you can wash it off faster later.
- Danger … Inhalation of the vapors of the product negatively affects the functioning of the lungs, polluting them. Of course, nothing terrible will happen for 1-2 times, but constant interaction with an aggressive chemical composition definitely threatens health.
- Price … Compared to henna, basma and other natural products, paint is very expensive. But given that a volume of 20 ml is enough for several times, this is not critical.
- Numerous contraindications … It can be frustrating that the paint can only be used if there are no problems with the skin at the site of its exposure.
- Side effects … If you carry out the procedure in violation of the instructions for the tool, then dermatitis may bother you. Sometimes after that, even hairs begin to fall out and small burns remain. This most often occurs when the dye is left on the skin for more than 20 minutes. It is also unpleasant that its contact with the eyes causes unpleasant sensations.
Despite the fact that there are more disadvantages than advantages to changing eyebrow color using dye, this is the most popular method of all available.
How to dilute eyebrow dye
First of all, carefully read the instructions. Next, prepare everything you need for the procedure: a plastic or glass container (in no case metal), a special brush, gloves, greasy face cream, warm water to wash off the product, protective strips.
It is necessary to dilute the powder no earlier than 30 minutes before use. If it stays longer, it will wear out and will no longer be as effective. Always stick to the proportions: 10 parts paint and one developer.
Here is the order of work:
- Determine the required amount of eyebrow dye by eye (take, for example, 5 mg).
- Open the package and pour the powder into it.
- Add a developer to the dry component, which will need a little less than one teaspoon for 5 mg.
- Stir the mixture well so that no lumps remain in it.
- Add 10 drops of hydrogen peroxide to the mixture and beat it with a spoon.
If you do not plan to immediately use the ready-made gruel, then cover it with a lid. The product should not be left in open sunlight, otherwise, as a result, the color may turn out different. It is necessary to cook it only once, because if it stands for longer than a day, it can rather harm the eyebrows than help. If you want an unsaturated color, then you can add a little good shampoo to the composition. In no case should you use water or any other liquid for this.
How to paint eyebrows with paint at home
Before you paint your eyebrows with paint, you need to decide on the desired color. Then it is imperative to conduct a composition sensitivity test. To do this, mix a small amount of the product with the developer in a ratio of 10 to 1. After that, lubricate the skin at the bend of the elbow with the resulting gruel. Then wait 15 minutes and rinse off the product. If the next day this place does not turn red, then you have no allergies. Step-by-step instructions for dyeing eyebrows at home look like this:
- Test for an allergic reaction.
- Prepare your skin properly: wash, only without soap, and dry your face well.
- Dilute the paint according to the instructions above.
- Put on gloves.
- Lubricate the skin above and below the eyebrows with any oily cream.
- Place protective strips on your eyelids.
- Comb the hairs.
- Using a special brush, apply the finished product with it. Try not to go beyond the eyebrow line. Move against the direction of hair growth.
- First apply one thin layer, then duplicate it, making a second, but thicker one. Make sure that the product completely covers the hairs, otherwise they may not be completely dyed.
- Repeat the same as in points 7 and 8, but with the other eyebrow.
- Leave the paint on for 5-15 minutes, depending on what color you want to get.
- Rinse off the composition and remains of the cream with warm water, dry your eyebrows and comb them.
If, for any reason, the eyebrows are stained badly, you should not immediately repeat the procedure. After it, at least a week should pass, the more, the better.
For owners of dark hair, before dyeing their eyebrows in light colors, it is advisable to lighten them in advance. This can be done using the same hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice or chamomile decoction. In the first case, you need to moisten a cotton swab in a 10% solution and wipe the desired areas with it. Then you should immediately wash yourself so as not to burn the "vegetation". Other means are used in the same way - lemon juice and chamomile broth. The latter is prepared from 60 g of this herb in dried form and pure water. The mixture is brought to a boil, boiled for 10 minutes over low heat and filtered.
In order for the color to retain its brightness as long as possible, it is necessary to minimize the use of various scrubs and other cleansing agents in the eyebrow area. Since they have an aggressive composition, they will quickly wash off the paint. You can increase its lifespan by lubricating dyed hairs with castor oil every day. It will perfectly moisturize them and protect them from the negative effects of sunlight, under which the eyebrows fade. This procedure is best done at bedtime, 1-2 hours before bedtime. Important! When staining, you need to tilt your head slightly forward and squeeze the eyelids tightly. This will avoid contact of the composition with the mucous membrane of the eyes. How to dye your eyebrows - watch the video:
We tried to tell as much as possible about how to properly paint eyebrows with paint at home. Following our instructions and taking into account all the existing nuances of this rather subtle process, it will be quite simple to carry out the procedure as professionally as in beauty salons.
