Thursday, March 21, 2013

Eyebrow Tinting (using Just For Men)

Having extremely light brows my entire life, I always lusted over thick, pigmented brows that didn't require filling in like a color-by-number book. Through my teens I always heard about lash and brow tinting and only thought salons and spas could preform this service. A few years ago, I acquired the knowledge of using Just For MEN Mustache and Beard dye.



The wonderful thing about JFM is the multiple applications you can get from this $5 box (plus it's made for all types of facial hair). Each application would literally only cost a few cents! Being an aesthetician in training, I can tell you salons and spas are making bank off lash and brow tintings alone. 

Very light and sparse hair
 
 
Shade Light Brown M-25

First things first, cleanse the brow area with soap and water or use an astringent to remove makeup and oils. Otherwise, the dye will not stick to the hair.
 
 
The tools you may need are tooth picks or tiny applicators to stir/apply, something to mix your product in- I'm using a small treatment bowl, and a spooly brush if you wish to ensure every hair is covered and of course, the developer and color base.
 
It only takes pea-sized amounts
 
 
 
Mix the color base and developer together, making sure they are blended evenly.
 
 
Evenly apply the product over the brows assuring the hair you want tinted has color applied. Clean up around the area to ensure there is no dye left on the skin and unwanted hair is not covered with dye. BE SURE TO AVOID EYE CONTACT.


 Set a timer for 5 minutes. If left any longer there is risk of staining the skin and burns can occur.
After the five minutes are up remove the dye with soap and water, again, avoid contact with the eyes.


After dye was removed
 
Filled in with Bare Essentials brow filler in Ash Blonde