Henna Brow Tinting

Henna dye, in comparison to regular dye, is essentially better for you. The properties of the dye are different and the natural components of it, likewise. Henna is different in the sense that it not only tints your hairs, but also stains the skin. Thus, your hair follicles are affected differently and allows for the color to remain longer than a regular dye. 

Henna comes from the Lawsonia Inermis plant and has been used for hundreds of years to color skin and hair. Henna has been around since ancient Egyptian times when it was used for many different purposes such as dyeing hair, clothes, fabrics, and as makeup.

Remember, regular dye on the eyebrows can rarely live up to 4 weeks, but when done properly, Brow Henna can stain and last on the skin for up to 2 weeks and on the hairs for up to 6. Although, this also depends on the client and their skin type and after care. Some clients have dryer complexions and some tend to be more oily. Henna, like other dye, tends to last longer with dryer skin types as oil breaks up the chemical bonds faster.

For oilier complexions, it's important to avoid water contact with your eyebrows/eye region for the next 48 hours after a treatment and you must try not to over-wash your face. When using makeup remover, it's essential to opt for an oil-free option.

However, all skin types are constantly releasing natural oils as our skin cells breathe. This is a normal thing, thus the henna will fade out. As skin sheds, the henna does as well. 

It is very important not to damage your hair follicles and  dry out your skin. Henna, just like other colorants, is still a dye, with chemical properties. It's important to wait for it to oxidize into your skin fully and allow your hairs to breathe a bit before going in again.

Typically, with normal to somewhat oily skin types, the pigment can slightly wash out after 1 to 2 weeks. If you go in immediately after 1 week, it can actually be harmful to the condition of the hair and skin. Over-processing is not advisable and can hinder the health of your natural brows.

What you can do, is use a brow pencil instead to slightly fill in those gaps and wait another week or two to repeat the treatment. Three to four weeks is the optimal time frame in between treatments. Henna is meant to fade with time, and that just means that your skin cells are renewing and your body is working properly!

I will look at your brows to check if they are suitable for Henna Brows.  I will then look at your brow shape and thickness . The skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepped for the treatment.

The henna is applied to the eyebrows by pressing it into the skin with a brow brush to create a "stamp-like" tattoo effect. After waiting the appropriate time for the henna to set in, I will wipe it off with a damp cotton pad and the process is complete! 

Hair type has a big influence on the long-lasting henna results. The most ideal eyebrow type is the eyebrow that already has a good shape with only some sparse areas that need filling. This saves a lot of time in the morning rather than doing your eyebrows every day.

Dry skin is always much better than oily when it comes to henna as the oilier the skin type, the more difficult it is for the henna to stick. If a client has dry skin, it's less likely that the henna will fade from the skin as quickly as oily skin. Also, eyebrows with fine hairs are super suitable for henna.