My brows are very light in color. How can I make them look darker and more noticeable?

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 I have eyebrows, however, they are light in color.  They are Blond or Grey in color.  Are there any solutions to darken them?

Blond Brows

There are several ways to darken light brow hair color.  Henna, Hair Dye, Laminated Brows with tinting, Topical Makeup, and Permanent Makeup.  Let’s explore each solution and the Pros and Cons for each option.


Henna is a reddish brown powder made from dried henna leaves.  It is a temporary solution to color the brow hair.  Mix with water or a pigment developer to form a paste.  Use a small brow brush or a stamp to apply to the desired brow area.

Pros:

  • Henna powder is an Organic product.  However, mixing it with a pigment developer chemical will lengthen the color duration.

  • Fairly inexpensive when done at home.

  • There are professional Henna studios that provide brow services.

  • Can be purchased in powder or ready to use paste.

  • Henna will temporarily dye hair and skin.

Cons: 

  • The paste consistency makes it difficult to use on your own brow hairs with precision.  

  • For maximum color, it is recommended to leave Henna on brows for 30 minutes prior to rinsing off.

  • Repetitive use can cause itchy dry skin.

  • May fade reddish depending on the color you use.


Henna on Brows Before and After (click photo for source)



Hair Dye that’s used on your hair can also be used to color eyebrow hair.


Pros: 

  • Color can last up to 2 weeks.

  • Variety of color choices.

  • Most hairdressers will apply dye on brows when they dye your hair.

  • Professional Brow studios offer this service for about $30.


Cons:

  • Be careful when using a solution near the eyes.

  • Applying hair dye to eyebrow hairs at home with precision is not easy.  But with practice, it gets easier.

  • The dye may color the skin surrounding the brow hair distorting the brow shape.  However, the color on skin will wash off in a few days.


Hair Dye on Brows Before and After (click photo for full video)





Brow Gel can be purchased in a mascara styled bottle or a small jar.  Lightly apply the pigmented gel on with a mascara brush throughout the brows.

Pros:

  • Can purchase clear gel or pigmented gel.  Gels available in a variety of colors.  

  • Easy to use, instant color result when applied to brows.  The gel also grooms the brow hair. 

  • Can select a lighter color for day ware and a darker color for evenings.



Cons:

  • Brows can feel a bit brittle/stiff when gel dries.  Use minimally to avoid starchy texture.

  • Need brow hairs to use Gel.  Not ideal for no or sparse brows.


Brow Gel (click photo to purchase)


Laminated Brows is a straight perm for your eyebrow hairs.  It does not darken the color of the brow hairs, however, it does result in uniformity of the direction of brow hairs.  In addition, most laminated brow artists use a tinted (dye) formula to darken the brow hair color.  The brow hairs look wet and shiny.


Pros: 

  • Lasts four to six weeks.

  • Professional brow artists can improve  the brow shape.

  • Creates illusion of bushier brows.


Cons:

  • Lamination solution can irritate the skin.  If you have sensitive skin (eczema or rosacea) be sure to do a small patch test behind the ears prior to using on the face.

  • Brow hair follicles are delicate.  Long term and repetitive use of chemicals on the brows may cause thinning of hair.

  • You must have brow hairs for this procedure.

  • The cost can add up $50 to $70 dollars per session.




Laminated Brows Before and After




Permanent Makeup will not darken your brow hair.  However, it can add darker color surrounding and in between the brow hair 


Pros:

  • Permanent Makeup is a good solution if you have light AND sparse brow hairs.  It is not an ideal solution if you have light eyebrow hair AND bushy brows.

  • Color can last up to a year or longer.

  • Ideal for people with no or sparse/thin brow hairs.



Cons: 

  • Cosmetic tattoo is a commitment.  Thorough research and interviews should be conducted before selecting a Permanent Makeup Artist.

  • Prices range $300 to $800 depending on your location.

  • Cannot wash off and will last longer than 2 weeks.



Permanent Makeup Before and After (click photo for additional photos)



Jee Kim

Pretty Please Studio

Permanent Makeup Artistry

San Ramon, CA

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