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Best brow tint for mid (not too dark) natural looking brows and sensitive skin

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DSArnott · 24/07/2021 20:19

I’ve never tinted my brows before but they are looking more and more sparse as hairs lighten to grey/blonde. Is there an idiot proof home kit that won’t react on my fairly sensitive skin and will give natural looking brows? I’ve been using Benefit Gimme Brow but on non-make-up (most!) days I could do with something more permanent! Might do my lashes too but brows are first priority.

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whensmynexthol1day · 24/07/2021 20:23

I use eyelure dark brown from Amazon - I have light brown/ blonde hair and fairly pale eyebrows naturally but these come out natural looking. I normally leave it in for 7 mins but try a bit less and adjust if it's not dark enough.
I was so scared when I first did it but now so pleased I did as it saves me £8 a tome at the beautician!

Kjr33 · 24/07/2021 20:27

I do mine at home but I would suggest getting them done at a salon first so you can see some of the process first.

Classica · 24/07/2021 20:28

I just tinted my eyebrows about an hour ago. I'm pale with dark blonde hair and I use Refectocil in shade 3.1 which gives me a mid brown colour. I mix it up and leave it on for about 3 mins and ta-dah! Absolutely love it.

SeigneurLapindeGrantham · 24/07/2021 20:34

Another vote for the Eyelure dark brown, I usually buy from Amazon but sometimes see it in TKMaxx for about £4.99.
I'm a natural blonde too and it really makes a difference to my face.

sylbunny · 24/07/2021 20:42

I'm pale with auburn hair and use reflectivity 3.1. I think it looks very natural on me (natural eyebrows are white blonde)

sylbunny · 24/07/2021 20:42

*refectocil ffs

DSArnott · 25/07/2021 09:24

Thank you for the tips. It’s a good idea to maybe have one salon appointment first. I think I will do that and then switch to doing at home. The local place offers tinting or HD brows. I don’t want the make up element but the rest of the HD sounds good as long as they genuinely do adhere to my wish for a totally natural look.

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Kjr33 · 25/07/2021 11:47

Have a look at some of the before and after pics most salons put on social media now and see if they do the sort of look you are after before you go.

DSArnott · 03/08/2021 21:03

Update - Went to have my brows done today. Both no make up selfies.

I am going to have it done again at the salon a few times before I even think about doing it at home as I’m very happy with the result.

Best brow tint for mid (not too dark) natural looking brows and sensitive skin
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