Eyebrow dyeing with henna: description of the procedure and duration of the effect

May 24, 2019
Eyebrows and eyelashes
KatrinGlamour

Not only thick, long eyelashes can make a woman’s look expressive and bright. In many ways, the success of makeup depends on well-groomed, beautifully designed eyebrows that highlight the eyes and frame them attractively. This is why biotattooing of eyebrows with henna is in demand today more than ever. What it is? We are talking about shaping the eyebrows using the popular henna, you have probably already heard a lot about this.

Moreover, every modern girl who has minimal skills in creating makeup and caring for herself can independently design her eyebrows. At first glance, this procedure may seem overly complicated. But we assure you, this is not at all true! In fact, biotattooing is simple, effective and accessible to every woman. The main thing is to know the technology of its implementation and all the subtleties of this process. What is eyebrow biotattooing and how it is done, let's figure it out together. Today you will learn about all the intricacies of the home procedure and learn how to carry it out yourself. We are sure that this experience will certainly be useful to you.

Description and features of the procedure

Biotattooing is the coloring of eyebrows using special means - most often henna. The dye is simply applied to the top layer of skin and hairs, making the eyebrows brighter and more expressive. Biotattooing uses paint made from natural ingredients.

Biotattooing with henna gives red-brown shades when dyed, but mixing with other dyes is acceptable - for example, basma.

Expected results

After the procedure, the patient receives permanent, safe eyebrow coloring, which in appearance resembles permanent makeup in the shading style.

It does not injure the skin, does not cause discomfort and does not cause complications after its implementation. Your eyebrows look thicker and brighter, natural, but at the same time very well-groomed. You can save time on makeup without worrying that the pigment will change shade or rub off unevenly from the skin. Natural henna also has a healing effect on damaged hair, strengthening its structure.

The achieved results last for about a month. The color disappears from the skin under the hair in less than three weeks; the hairs themselves can retain the color for up to one and a half months. Subsequently, it will be necessary to carry out correction to restore the brightness of the color.

What types of henna are there?

Iranian henna . Quite cheap, and therefore the most common and accessible. It has a varied palette of shades, from orange-red to copper-brown. You can add other dyes to get the desired tone.
Indian henna . Quite common, it has many shades, including gold, chestnut and others. The colors are matte.
Sudanese henna . It is considered the highest quality henna, it has a natural and rich color, but there are not many shades. In addition, it is not recommended to mix it with other dyes to obtain additional colors.
Colorless henna . Has no color, looks like a greenish powder. It has a caring and healing effect, but is rarely used for eyebrow biotattooing.

There is also henna of other shades, but it is not natural; it contains unnatural dyes. It is not recommended to use such henna for biotattooing.

Advantages

The procedure is completely painless.
There are practically no contraindications.
Biotattooing is not prohibited even during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Eyebrows look natural and attractive.
The procedure itself does not take much time and effort.
Even immediately after the procedure, eyebrows look attractive.
You can adjust the shape of your eyebrows.
For biotattooing, only natural ingredients are used.
Biotattooing helps restore eyebrows after other procedures, as well as various diseases, and improves the condition of hair and skin.
Taking care of your eyebrows after the procedure is quite simple.
An unsuccessful result is easy to correct.
The cost in salons is relatively low.

Recommendations for caring for eyebrows after biotattooing, what not to do after biotattooing eyebrows?

How to properly handle your newly acquired beauty? Capricious henna requires careful care. The set of measures to maintain the effect of biotattoo, in addition to applying oil after coloring, includes the following recommendations:

Do not wet your eyebrows for the first 2-3 days after applying henna;
Do not sunbathe or visit a solarium without first applying a protective cream;
For the first few days, do not visit the sauna, bathhouse, swimming pool or do steam baths for the face;
Do not rub colored hairs or comb them with your fingers, and do not apply decorative cosmetics to your eyebrows;
Do not apply scrubs or cleansers (facial cleansers) to your eyebrows. It is necessary to wash your face without touching your eyebrows;
Do not perform hardware or chemical peeling of the face, as the drugs used in it can ruin the biotattoo;
Do not wipe the skin around the eyebrows with alcohol-containing products and do not apply greasy lotions and creams;
To keep your eyebrows looking well-groomed and neat, remove excess hairs daily and comb them gently with a dry and clean brush.

These simple tips and rules will help to consolidate the results of biotattooing and will help you enjoy the daily contemplation of attractive eyebrows that harmonize with the shape and oval of your face. Home dyeing, as well as salon dyeing, will fade smoothly and gradually, completely unnoticeably, without bleed through of unpainted skin or sudden fading. As soon as you see the eyebrows in almost their original condition, henna dyeing can be safely repeated.

Tools and materials for the procedure

mixture for coloring (as a rule, this is high-quality and proven henna, manufacturers may vary);
cosmetic brushes for applying paint;
paint mixing containers
templates for eyebrows, allowing you to give them the desired and symmetrical shape;
cosmetic pencil;
products for cleansing and degreasing skin.

How is it performed and how long does the procedure last?

The skin in the eyebrow area is cleaned and degreased using special products.
The master, using sketches and stencils, helps you choose the desired shape and shade of future eyebrows, focusing both on the wishes of the client and on her type of appearance and hair color.
The mixture for coloring is prepared. The master mixes the paint components in the proportions necessary to obtain the desired shade, and then lets the mixture sit for ten to fifteen minutes.
Using cosmetic brushes, the master applies paint to the eyebrows. In this case, various techniques can be used, depending on the skills of the master. The paint then dries for twenty minutes.

The paint is carefully washed off with water.

In general, the biotattoo procedure in the salon takes 40-60 minutes.

The video shows the process of biotattooing eyebrows with henna in the salon, and also gives some tips explaining how to give the eyebrows the correct beautiful shape.

Biotattoo at home

In fact, tinting your eyebrows with henna is not at all difficult. We are sure that in just a few sessions you will easily master this technique:

First of all, correct the shape using tweezers. Remove any excess hair that extends beyond the contours. Then outline your eyebrows using a pencil or prepare a stencil.
Dilute henna with liquid in a glass or plastic container. By the way, never use iron containers to prepare pasta - it can give the dye an unpredictable shade. For two pinches of powder, take 4-5 drops of micellar water. You should end up with a mass with the consistency of thick sour cream - not too liquid so that it doesn’t spread on the skin, but not too viscous. The thick paste will not penetrate the hairs and will not stain the skin.
Start applying the mixture from the ends of your eyebrows using an angled brush. And the last thing you should do is paint the heads. Moreover, in this place it is better to apply a thicker layer to visually make the eyebrows thicker and brighter. Henna should be applied in the direction of hair growth. The layer should be dense and uniform. If excess paste gets behind the contours, immediately wipe it off with a cotton swab.
It is advisable to apply the mixture in several layers, drying each of them. If you choose henna to color your hair, wait half an hour. And if you are armed with a skin tint product, you only need to wait 10-15 minutes. To obtain a more lasting result, you can additionally cover the eyebrows with the paste applied to them with pieces of polyethylene so that the composition penetrates deeper under the influence of heat.
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You need to remove dried henna with a brush, but you can take a simpler route and use wet cotton pads. Then lubricate your eyebrows with oil.

Having done all these manipulations, you will get beautiful eyebrows that will add expressiveness to your makeup and make your look brighter.

Where is it better to do it: in a salon, with a private master or on your own at home?

Since the procedure is not too complicated, does not require special equipment, and also has few contraindications, it can be carried out in a salon, with a private specialist, or at home on your own. However, it is worth considering that in a salon or with a private specialist, the result can be of better quality: the specialist can help you choose the most suitable shape and shade, and will make your eyebrows as neat and natural as possible.

When dyeing yourself, you may not get beautiful and neat eyebrows right away; you need experience in mixing shades and applying paint, as well as accuracy and precision of movements.

In addition, in the salon the master can offer additional procedures to make your eyebrows even more beautiful and well-groomed. Also, they usually use the highest quality and most durable paint, therefore, the effect of biotattooing will last for a longer time.

The final choice depends on the woman herself and on what result she wants to achieve and how much to spend on it.

Is it possible to paint eyebrow tattoos?

Tattooing has a long-lasting effect. Even after the paint fades, the contours will be visible for three years. Moreover, the first six months will be especially bright. But this only applies to lines on the skin, and the hairs themselves will be a woman’s natural color. To make your eyebrows more saturated, you should dye them. This is especially true in the presence of large gaps, asymmetrical eyebrow arches, as well as a dull shade. Coloring is often used for correction to obtain a bright color.

Above the eyes, a person’s skin is very thin and delicate. Therefore, a special paint is needed here that will not overly irritate the epidermis. The compositions used to dye hair on the head are not suitable for eyebrows.

A distinctive feature of soft paints is the presence of pigments and gentle excipients in them. Therefore, dyes for the eye area do not irritate delicate skin and do not injure the follicles.

Often these paints contain natural ingredients. Vitamins and vegetable oils may be present, which help quickly soothe the skin.

It is permissible to dye eyebrows only after they have healed after permanent makeup. Even the softest and hypoallergenic paints should not be used for the first two weeks after tattooing. Hardware application of pigment negatively affects the condition of the skin. Additional irritation from coloring compounds leads to a slowdown in the healing process of the treated area.

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Despite the fact that the answer to the question whether it is possible to paint eyebrow tattoos is positive, the body’s reaction to cosmetics may be different. To avoid the problem of allergic reactions, it is worth testing the paint. Traditionally, this procedure is performed on the crook of the elbow, where a small amount of cosmetic composition is applied. If no redness appears after a day, the paint can be used for its intended purpose.

First, it is better to dye your hair using a 3% oxidizing agent. For subsequent procedures, it is allowed to take 6% oxide.

The table will help you decide on the choice of paint and color. The shade should match your face and hair color. Before using the paint, you need to apply a high-fat cream to the skin. Next, it is applied to the hairs and left for 10–20 minutes. The brightness will depend on the duration of the procedure. You cannot keep the composition on your hairs for more than 20 minutes. They will not be darker, but the paint burns will most likely remain.

Women prone to allergies should definitely undergo a test for negative reactions of the body. You need to hold the paint on your hand for at least 10 minutes. If there is no reaction, you can apply the composition to the area above the eyes.

When choosing a shade, you should rely on the woman’s skin and hair color. This will make the arches look natural. Brunettes are recommended to use dye one tone higher than their own hair. Light brown suits blondes well, while dark brown suits redheads.

A difference of two or more tones is unacceptable. If the eyebrows are too prominent on the face, the woman will have a rather comical appearance.