If you want to dye your eyebrows, but don't want to buy a professional kit, you've found the right article for you. There are several options for making a tint at home. Cocoa powder is a popular ingredient for this purpose, but you can also try activated charcoal or even coffee grounds. Whichever ingredient you choose, prep your brows and then apply the tint for about 20 minutes.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Making Simple Blends
Step 1. Measure the aloe vera, activated carbon and cocoa powder
Pour 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel into a small bowl. You can use purchased gel or extract it from a plant you have around the house. Add 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of cocoa powder and mix everything together. Take a capsule of activated charcoal and incorporate part of it. Start with a quarter of a capsule and gradually add in larger quantities until the desired tint is achieved.
- You can also add 3-4 drops of Vitamin E oil to help your brows become fuller and healthier.
- Store the dye in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. At the time of application, you will have to leave it on for about 20 minutes.
Step 2. Use an old eyeshadow and petroleum jelly if you are looking for a cheap solution
Pulverize an old eyeshadow with the help of a toothpick or a brush. Gradually add some petroleum jelly and mix it with the powder until you get a thick gel. That's all you need to make a simple dye!
- Make sure you use a dark eyeshadow, for example black, bronze or brown. Also, choose one that is the same color as your hair.
- This dye should stay fresh for several months. Leave it on for 10-20 minutes before rinsing it off.
Step 3. If you are looking for an eco-friendly solution, mix coffee grounds and cocoa powder
Put 2 tablespoons (10 g) of coffee grounds in a bowl. Doses don't have to be exact. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of cocoa powder. Incorporate 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix everything well and let the mixture rest for a few minutes so that the ingredients can blend. You can later apply it to your brows.
- It may be necessary to heat the coconut oil for a few seconds in the microwave to make it liquid enough to be poured.
- This dye will not stay fresh for long. Keeping it in the fridge, it will last about 1 week. It should be left on for approximately 20 minutes.
Step 4. To make a red tint, make a paste made from henna and lemon juice
Henna has been used for centuries to dye skin and hair, so you can also use it to color your eyebrows. Pour a spoonful of henna powder into a bowl, then add a few drops of lemon juice at a time. Once you have added the lemon juice, mix everything together, then continue to gradually incorporate this ingredient until you get a thick paste. Put the mixture in the fridge for 8-12 hours.
- You could also buy brownish henna.
- Henna should be left on for longer than other colors. Start with 20 minutes, but you can make it work for up to 2 hours. By leaving it on for 2 hours, you will get a much darker color.
Method 2 of 3: Prepare Eyebrows for Dye
Step 1. Clean your brows and surrounding area with isopropyl alcohol
Use a washcloth soaked in isopropyl alcohol or pour it on a cotton ball. Wipe it over your brows and surrounding area, making sure it doesn't get into your eyes. Make sure you clean your brows thoroughly.
Step 2. Comb your brows with a pipe cleaner to smooth them out
Gently brush both eyebrows a couple of times from the inner to the outer corner. The hairs must all face the same direction so that they are dyed evenly.
The brush is the brush found in the mascara tube, but you can also buy it separately. Make sure it is clean before using it
Step 3. Create an eyebrow barrier using petroleum jelly
Basically, you need to use an oily product to create a barrier around the brows. In this way, the dye will not run on other areas of the face. Use a flat brush to dye your brows starting from the inner edge. Work your way along the top of the eyebrow, up to the outer tip. Perform the same procedure on the lower area.
You can also use coconut oil or a white pencil
Method 3 of 3: Apply the Tint
Step 1. Dip a pipe cleaner, brush or small applicator into the mixture
Using a brush or flat applicator may allow you to exert more control when applying. Dip the brush in the mixture and remove the excess, so as to avoid spreading the dye on the rest of the face.
Some professional kits come with a wooden stick that allows you to mix the mixture and apply it. You can also use such a tool
Step 2. Apply the tint on the eyebrows
Start at the inner corner of the eyebrow and work outwards. Make short strokes to apply the color, picking up larger quantities with the applicator if necessary. Try not to protrude from the edges of your eyebrows, even if you used oil or petroleum jelly to protect the surrounding area.
Make sure you spread the dye well and coat every single hair, even the thin ones that are along the edges
Step 3. Use a cotton swab to remove excess dye
If the paint drips around the edges, do any necessary touch-ups with a damp cotton swab. This will help prevent it from staining the surrounding skin.
Step 4. Leave the dye on for about 20 minutes
In general, homemade dyes don't work as fast as commercial ones, so you have to leave them on for longer. It usually takes 20 minutes, but some dyes, such as henna, may require longer processing times.
Caution is never too much. You can always repeat the application if the color is too light. On the other hand, removing it is more difficult
Step 5. Remove the dye with a damp cotton swab
You can also use a cotton ball, but try not to go out of line. Once you have removed most of the dye, you can use your fingers and water to remove the last residue.
