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Who is eyebrow henna useful for? + Complete tutorial

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Eyebrow henna: an interesting method for thickening and filling eyebrows

We all know that eyebrows greatly impact the beauty of the face, which is why many women seek methods to make their eyebrows look more beautiful and fuller. Some women avoid techniques like microblading and fibrous due to their high permanence, fearing that they might regret it.

Eyebrow henna is a relatively new method that has a temporary effect lasting about a month and serves as a natural alternative to conventional eyebrow dye, making the eyebrows appear thicker and more attractive. In this section of the fashion worldSelmaDermaWe have brought you everything you want to know about eyebrow henna.

This method is suitable for all tastes and skin types, and women who prefer not to use common new methods like shading and fibrous eyebrows can easily use it.

What is eyebrow henna?

Eyebrow henna is a relatively new technique that uses completely organic materials for coloring eyebrows. In this method, the skin gets dyed, resulting in a shaded appearance where the fine eyebrow hairs become visible, making the eyebrows look fuller. With eyebrow henna, there is no need for pencils or brow powders, giving the eyebrows a natural look.

Eyebrow henna

Types of eyebrow henna

Eyebrow henna comes in various colors and is quite flexible, allowing it to be mixed with other materials to achieve lighter or darker shades, making it suitable for different eyebrows.

Benefits of eyebrow henna

  1. Eyebrow henna helps in symmetrical shaping of the eyebrows and matching them with the hair color.
  2. Eyebrow henna hydrates the skin and helps eliminate dryness and cracks.
  3. Eyebrow henna reduces eyebrow shedding and helps counteract thinning eyebrows.
  4. Eyebrow henna makes eyebrow hair softer and more hydrated, improving the shape and appearance of the eyebrows.
  5. Eyebrow henna is suitable for women who have gaps in their eyebrows or for those with sparse eyebrows.

Drawbacks of eyebrow henna

If you are not very skilled at dyeing your eyebrows with henna,hennait might get on other parts outside the eyebrows and the stain could annoy you for several days.

How to dye eyebrows with henna

The process of dyeing eyebrows with henna is very similar to regular dyeing, but to make your eyebrows look more beautiful, follow these steps:

  1. Shape your eyebrows using any method such as tweezing, threading, etc.
  2. Clean the eyebrows completely with a cleanser.
  3. Eyebrow henna can be mixed with different shades of powder.
  4. Apply the henna with an angled brush and press adequately on the brush to ensure the henna reaches the skin beneath the eyebrows.
  5. Wipe off any excess henna with a cotton ball.
  6. The color should remain for about 10-20 minutes.
  7. Ensure the front sections of the eyebrows are lighter and gradually darken towards the arch for a beautiful appearance.
  8. Remove henna from the fronts of the eyebrows after 5 minutes and cover the rest of the eyebrows with henna.
  9. After 20 minutes, take off the henna with a damp cotton pad to reveal the eyebrow shade.

Indian henna

Eyebrow henna at home

Only attempt this technique at home if you are skilled and experienced.

  • A little hennacoffeeplace it in a bowl.
  • About onechickpeaadd black henna to it.
  • Add a few drops of water.
  • Add a small amount, about the size of a chickpea, of oxidizer number 6.
  • Mix the ingredients.
  • Use a toothpick to outline the eyebrow shape.
  • Fill in the shape with a tapping motion to the desired design.

Duration of eyebrow dyeing with henna

Dyeing eyebrows with henna usually takes about 30 minutes if your eyebrows are well-shaped and do not haveunwanted hairand do not require shaping.

Longevity of eyebrow henna

The eyebrow shade starts to fade from the skin after about 2 weeks, but the hair itself remains colored for up to 5 weeks. In oily skin, the effects of this method may fade quicker.

Pre-care before eyebrow henna

Before undergoing the eyebrow henna method, gently scrub the eyebrows to remove dead skin cells and ensure better color absorption.

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Post-care after eyebrow henna

  • Avoid touching your eyebrows for 24 hours.
  • Avoid getting your eyebrows wet for 24 hours.
  • Avoid exposure tosunlightfor 24 hours.

Tips to enhance the longevity of eyebrow henna:

  • Avoid using retinol or other brightening skin products on the eyebrow area.
  • Avoid exfoliating the eyebrow area.
  • Avoid applying wax and oil to your eyebrows.
  • Use mild cleansers for washing your face and eyebrows.
  • Minimize sun exposure.

Side effects of eyebrow henna

Black henna contains a substance called PPD (para-phenylenediamine) which may slightly irritate sensitive skin and cause redness, itching, rashes, etc.

Always perform a patch test before undergoing this method.

Who is eyebrow henna not suitable for?

  • Those who react to patch tests.
  • Those who are on isotretinoin.
  • Those whose skin is sunburned or damaged.
  • Those who suffer from eczema,psoriasisor rosacea in the eyebrow area.
  • Those who have had microblading or other PMU treatments and their eyebrow skin is still healing.
  • Those who have had harsh chemical peels or similar treatments.