Tint may be the answer for eyebrows

The good thing about getting brows tinted is that you don't have to colour them in every day and the effect lasts up to six weeks.

The good thing about getting brows tinted is that you don't have to colour them in every day and the effect lasts up to six weeks.

Published Jul 29, 2014

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QUESTION: Can you suggest a permanent way of making my eyebrows look thicker? - Anne, 63, Buckinghamshire.

 

ANSWER: As we age, our eyebrows’ natural colour fades, so we need help to keep them defined. But with so many pencils, gels, powders and waxes available, it’s hard to know what to choose.

Rather than getting them tattooed, brow guru Shavata Singh recommends professional shaping and tints.

“It sounds counter intuitive, but trimming and shaping will help the brows appear thicker and fuller. You should also consider having them tinted - it will take years off!”

Before going on holiday recently, I had a brow tint. I was slightly concerned they would look too dark, but I was in the hands of an expert and the result made my face look pleasantly more defined.

The good thing about getting brows tinted is that you don’t have to colour them in every day and the effect lasts up to six weeks.

Try tinting your brows at home.

Picking the right shade is crucial. Maribeth Madron, global eyebrow expert for Maybelline, advises going one to two shades lighter or darker than your hair colour for a natural look. She prefers fuller brows on most women, regardless of age.

“I like to give brows more definition by filling in any holes with pencil, setting them with brow powder and finishing with brow gel for a touch of shine and hold,” she says.

 

Powder is more flattering because it doesn’t get stuck in brow hairs like pencils and there’s no risk of the wax melting or shining in hot weather.

Shavata recommends brow shadow for those women who want to colour the hair and the skin under the brows.

Anyone with grey brow hairs would be advised to use a brow shadow instead of a pencil orgel.

 

A good pair of tweezers is essential Shavata recommends sitting in front of a large mirror as well as using a magnified hand mirror. “This gives you a realistic view, while the hand mirror helps with the detail.

“As you tweeze, be sure to move from mirror to mirror to get both perspectives.” - Daily Mail

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