The most natural and safest tint known all over the world. Many women use it for coloring the hair because it also brilliantly nourishes, strengthens and conditions the tresses. It turns out that this natural powder works also for tinting the brows and you can get ready-to-use henna tints at stores. The procedure is really simple. Check how to tint your brows with henna!
Guide: how to henna-tint brows at home?
What is henna exactly?
A product for coloring the hair and brows. It is all-natural and that is why so much appreciated. A natural pigment extracted from the plant Lawsonia inermis takes credit for its coloring effect. The plant is grown in Asia and Africa, and hair dying is its main purpose; in some countries and cultures it is also used for body decoration and tattooing. By applying henna to your brows, you can quickly and effectively intensify their color and it’s done without any damage to hair, which is the best thing about the ingredient.
How to get ready for henna brow tinting?
As much as you need to prime yourself for hair coloring, you need to get ready for brow tinting. You need some products: henna, hydrogen peroxide, a small bowl for mixing the ingredients, spatula, Q-tip, cotton pads, petroleum jelly. The skin of the brow area must be clean and oil-free before applying henna so remember to thoroughly remove makeup and dry the brow hair.
How to tint your brows with henna?
Time for the treatment: smooth petroleum jelly all over the skin around the brow hair to avoid staining the skin. Next, mix henna with hydrogen peroxide following directions in the leaflet. If you like, get a henna cream but – note! – you won’t be able to build the intensity through mixing it with hydrogen peroxide. Apply your henna from the start of brows to their end. Try to cover the hairs evenly. After application, leave the product in for a couple of minutes (the longer it sits in, the bolder the color) and then wipe it off the brows with a cotton pad.
What color to pick?
Though henna tinting is uncomplicated, you need to devote some time to choosing the color that suits you. If you’re a blonde, go for gray, charcoal gray or soft brown henna. Brunettes look good with dark brown brows whereas black-haired girls should pick black henna. The color of henna on your brows also depends on the color of your eyes and the skin tone (warm or cold).
Is henna tinting worth a shot?
Once you master the art of applying henna evenly and choosing the perfect color for your brows, you will see that brow tinting at home is a great and really convenient treatment.
You don’t waste time on salon appointments and you can improve the appearance of your brows whenever you feel like it. Henna tinting is also a perfect way of keeping brows on fleek really long because the pigment doesn’t smudge, flake or run down because of rain. The effect lasts for around 3 weeks so you can forget about brow makeup. No need for everyday brow filling – doesn’t it sound wonderful? Last but not least, henna is budget-friendly, plus henna-tinted brows look amazing!