By Diamond Crown & Brow
Written by Alfred
What is henna brow?
Henna brows have become popular as an eyebrow tinting method that stains the skin under the brow hairs as well as the hair of the Brow. A tinted skin under the brow hairs visually fills up any sparseness in the brows and gives them an illusion of depth. Henna comes from a plant known by the same name and it has been around as a natural dye since ancient times. In ancient Egypt, henna was used for dyeing hair, fabrics, clothes, and make-up. Henna also increases the strength of the hair follicle and leaves a protective layer on the skin and brow.
What should I know Before I commit to Henna Brows?
Henna brows are something that’s taking the world of beauty and makeup by storm. The old good natural dye henna has become a hot beauty treatment to adorn and rediscover the eyebrows. Henna eyebrows are now available in the market from top brands in sleek packaging. From neighborhood saloons to high-street beauty bars, henna eyebrows applications are available everywhere. What is so great about it? Are there some advantages of using Henna brows? In this article, we will try to find answers to these and more questions.
- What is Henna?
- Is Henna Safe?
- What is the Cost?
- How long does it last?
- Precautions before Henna
- Aftercare and Maintenance of Henna Brows
- Pros and Cons to Henna Brows
The good old henna
Henna has been in use for a long time for temporary tattoos and body art. Now, Henna for eyebrows has caught the fancy of women around the world. The greatest advantage that the Henna brow brings is you don’t need to redo your eyebrow with pencil or power every morning after you wake up. The henna stain remains on the skin for nearly 10 days and the hairs for up to 6 weeks. A regular touching up — once-twice a week — can make you stop worrying about your eyebrows for as long as you don’t want to switch over to something more exciting.
Henna tinting allows you to temporarily stain or tint your eyebrows naturally and painlessly. It also makes it possible to create a shape before you feather touch the color.
How safe is it?
Henna is a natural and safe alternative to chemical-based dyes and tints widely available in the market. Henna is a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis, also known as Hina. Henna is made into powder drying the leaves and crushing them to a fine powder. The dry powder is mixed with one of a number of liquids, including water, lemon juice, strong tea, and other natural ingredients.
Other Key Points to Henna
- It does not contain peroxide activators and that’s why people with sensitive skin can use it without the possibility of any side-effects. Because it is natural, a lot of people prefer it over chemical-based tints.
- Also, a henna tinting is more effective and has a longer-lasting effect than any other popular tints.
- Henna brows are especially preferred by those who want better-definition eyebrows but are not ready for Microblading or Cosmetic tattooing. Henna is least invasive, completely natural and without any serious side effects if any at all.
Cost For Henna Brows?
Professionally Done VS. DIY
DIY–On the average Henna tint can be bought over the counter and or on Amazon for around $30-120. Just depends how much you get and what type of kit it is. $30 kit can get you 20 applications. Some Come in single packages others come in varies tints and bulk sizes.
- The great thing about doing it yourself is that its cheaper and you do not have to go anywhere. Save yourself penny.
- Bad thing about that it’s a higher chance to mess up your eyebrow and cause you a mental melt down on the cleaning up the mess.
Professional–If you do not trust yourself and would like to go in and get it done professionally the average cost will normally range from $40-100.
- Great thing is that your eyebrow is properly mapped and shaped to your liking before henna is applied. It also is a lower chance that the professional messes up.
- Bad thing is that it can get expensive but that can always be planned.
How long does it last?
Henna brows stain the skin more effectively, giving the eyebrow a fluffier and more matte look than any other tinting. Other tinting alternatives seem to work more on the hair than on the skin. Henna brows stain the skin as well and it stays for about 10 days. This produces a contour for the eyebrows and because of this, the eyebrows look fuller, deeper and denser.
- Depending on the type of skin. the Henna brows will keep the stain on your skin and the eyebrows for 2 to 4 weeks. They tend to last longer on dry skin complexion that on the oily variant.
- How often you wash your face. Some henna-based oils and conditioners can help maintain the tint for a longer period. You should also avoid over-washing your face.
- Henna works better on healthy skin. It won’t last for long on skin’s eczema, with psoriasis, and dermatitis. A skin freshly exfoliated is not ideal for Henna brow application. Also, if you have more hair in the brow, it will last longer.
Henna’s effects are semi-permanent whereas the skin keeps releasing oils and skin cells. Besides, the environmental factor also plays a role in how long the Henna dye can stay on the skin.
Follow these precautions when you’re tinting your eyebrows yourself
Though henna brow is made from natural sources, some manufacturers may add some chemicals to it to enhance its effects. So, before you apply the eyebrows, do a patch test to see if it is allergic to you. You can also see the color turnout.
- Never use a hair dye to color your brows because the chemicals used in the hair day are harsh and not suitable for use on the eyebrows or near the eyes.
- After applying Henna brow on the eyebrows, retouch the roots after every two weeks. This will make the tint last for longer.
- Always read the instructions on the packaging before applying the Henna brow. Different brands may have a different duration for which it should be kept on the skin.
- Use a mascara brush to comb the eyebrows before, during and after the application of Henna brows. This gives a more refined look to your eyebrows.
Aftercare
After a henna eyebrow treatment, you should pay extra attention to its upkeep and maintenance for 2-3 days. You should avoid saunas and swim among other cautions mentioned below:
Avoid condition, shampoo, makeup remover
After you have had a Henna eyebrow treatment, you need to follow some aftercare instructions to have it last for a longer period.
- The most important of these aftercare instructions are not to use a strong make-up remover near the eyebrow for at least the next 48 hours. Strong oil-based makeup remover can fade the henna faster than it would in normal circumstances.
- Another important thing to remember is not to use eyebrow makeup including the eyebrow pencils for at least the next 24 hours.
- The next important aftercare caution is to not use a conditioner or shampoo near the eyebrows at least for a day.
Avoid perfumed products
After henna eyebrow treatment, you should avoid using any perfumed product near the eyebrows for at least 24 hours. If you can, you should avoid perfumed products near the eyebrow ever after 24 hours.
Cosmetic treatments such as facials should also be avoided. You should also avoid going out when the sun is intense.
Direct exposure to the sun would make the henna fade more quickly. If you cannot avoid going out, you should use sunblock on your eyebrows before you venture out.
Pros
- Henna brows do the tinting and staining of the skin more thoroughly, giving the eyebrow hairs a fuller, thicker, 3D look
- It works great with thin, sparse and over-plucked eyebrows
- Henna has natural hair enhancement properties and tends to help fallen eyebrow hairs to grow back in their place
- It contains little or no harsh substances or chemicals. This makes it a preferred choice for sensitive skins
- Henna eyebrows last for up to 6 weeks on the hairs while it can tint the skin for 2 to 10 days
Cons
- The skin stain does not last long enough if the skin is oily
- You need to avoid interfering with the stained skin and tinted eyebrows for the henna effect to last longer
- It does not work as efficiently in the case of skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, or dermatitis
- The effect does not last long enough in thin and sparse eyebrows
Final thoughts
Henna is a greater alternative to chemical-based tints as well as Semi-permanent makeup like Microblading, as it is fully natural and has almost no side effects. It gives your eyebrows a fuller and healthier look, especially if you have thin or sparse eyebrows. You can also create a more beautiful looking shape for the eyebrows by using henna. The denser and thicker look of the henna will stay for a few weeks.
You can tint your brows at home with the help of tint kits readily available in the market. Most salons and beauty bars also do this job. Henna eyebrows are available in many shades and tones, so choosing the one that best suits your type of eyebrow should not be a difficulty. There are henna-based hair dyes also available in the market. You should never use them on your eyebrows.
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