Can I Use Hair Dye on My Eyebrows?

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There are times when you would like to change the color of your eyebrows to match with your hair color or to create a contrast look for some party or function. The contrasting look of the brow will make your eyes look bolder with a mysterious air around it and the darker brows will help in making the brows look thicker and fuller. To bring out the natural and balanced look to your eyes, you need to use the due on the eyebrows that will match with your hair color.

How to Use Hair Dye on My Eyebrows

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It is recommended that you use eyebrow dyes on the brows to get the right color that you want. But, if you are looking to use a hair dye to color the brows, then make sure that you invest in a semi-permanent hair dye and not the permanent colored dyes so that it gives a temporary coverage of color to the dull and light hairs on the brow.

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Pros and Cons of Regular Hair Dyes on the Brows

  • The hair dyes will give a natural and beautiful look to the eyebrows and also will last longer for about a couple of weeks to even a month.
  • But, it is a very tricky application and has to be carefully applied so that it does not come in contact with the skin and cause staining on the eyelids or the top of the eyebrow skin which would be difficult to get rid of.
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Step by Step Process to Apply Hair Dye on Brows Cleansing the Eyebrows

Cleansing the Eyebrows
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There is no need to apply soap and water or use any facial cleansers to clean the brows. Dip a cotton pad or ball in lukewarm water and apply it over the eyebrows. Make sure to give two to three applications so that the dirt and the dust are removed from the brows. Pat dries the brows and the surrounding skin gently with a clean towel.

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Protection for the Skin Around the Eyebrows

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Take petroleum jelly or Vaseline and apply it on the skin around the areas of your eyebrows. This is very important as it will help in preventing the staining of the skin in case of spilling of the dye from the brow to the skin. You need to ensure that the Vaseline is not applied on the brows as this will prevent the brows from holding on the hair dye color you are applying.

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Go through the Instructions on the Dye Kit

Go through the Instructions on the Dye Kit
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You should first wear the disposable hand gloves provide in the hair dye kit before you start to use the product. This is important as it will help in preventing the hands from getting dyed.

Go through the instructions printed on the cover or on the booklet provided with the dye coloring kit. It will have two solutions, color, and developer.

Take a small bowl and drop the contents of the color and the developer sachets into the bowl. Use the dye brush to mix both the contents well so that it becomes a single paste.

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Application of the Hair Dye on the Brows

Application of the Hair Dye on the Brows
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Use a disposable mascara wand to apply the mixed hair dye solution on the brows. You can use the tips of the mascara stick to work on the roots of the hair and move it over the brow hair smoothly so that the dye covers the hair only.

Final Stages of Hair Dye Application

After the hair dye is applied on the brows, you need to wait for the prescribed time on the instruction booklet to allow the color to hold on to the brow hairs. It would take 10 to 15 minutes for the dye to work on its magic on the eyebrow hairs. After it has dried up, you can rinse the brows with a mild or natural face cleanser and lukewarm water.

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Things to Consider Before Applying Henna

The organic henna powder you want to use on the eyebrows needs to be prepared overnight by mixing it with lemon juice to form a thick consistent batter. Cover it and let it rest overnight. You should have Shea butter or petroleum jelly ready as you need to apply either of these around the eyebrows before applying the henna on the brows. This will prevent the skin around the eyes from getting stained by the henna color.

With a little bit of care and precaution, you can easily apply the henna hair dye on your eyebrows to make it look brighter and fuller.

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