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

Goody QuikStyle Paddle Brush



In spring 2012 Goody hair care released a new brush (which recieved InStyle's "Best New Brush" award) that included not just your standard plastic bristles, but also microfiber bristles. Having long hair that seems to take ages to dry I was instantly intrigued with this brush. Goody claims that these bristles (designed with antimicrobial fiber) are added to help wick away 30% more water for a quicker dry time. There are three style options to choose from: paddle*, round and comb.

 

 

Located along the sides are vents designed to allow airflow for a quicker dry time. With that being said, the brush is a bit more bulkier in the body than your standard paddle brush.

 

The brush is lightweight compared to other paddle brushes I have used. This was designed to keep your hand and arm from getting tired quickly. Personally, I found my arm got more easily tired with this brush, which I think is due to the microfiber bristles. I feel like I have to tug a little more to get the brush moving through my hair. I found I had to change hands more than usual to give the other a break.

 





 

I have fine, medium, straight hair

 

 

I found this brush works best when you have time to let your hair towel dry for at least 15 minutes. I did several test runs and found if you used the brush with little to no towel drying time the less the bristles worked. They get soaked quickly and end up rewetting the hair that was just dried.

 

The photos above were taken with approximately 15-30 minutes of towel dry time. Usually my hair would take 15-20 minutes to dry my hair with my usual paddle brush. With the photos above, my hair was fully dry with the exception of slightly damp roots around 6 minutes- which is really quick!.

 

After testing the paddle brush, I think I might purchase the round brush to give a little bit more finish at the ends of my hair and volume at the roots.

 

The only downside to this brush is that it's not meant to be used as a standard brush. You can use it as one, but I find having a regular bristled brush works much better at detangling, etc. So essentially you would have two brushes in/on your counter tops, drawers, storage, travel bag etc.

 

* Sent by Influenster for a non paid review