What can I do with my non-existent eyebrows that’s not micro blading?

[RockStarMartini]

I can’t afford expensive treatments but the amount I’ve spent on pencils/powders/serums/god knows what else I probably could have. Is there anything that actually works, lasts and looks natural without breaking the bank?

I’ve had mine laser removed. It took two sessions and cost £100 for both. It was like a miracle!

Does anyone go old school and just tint them? I've had this done at a salon but they only tint the hair - I need something to fil in the gaps underneath and look like hair.

Sorry to interject, but that was not my experience with microblading. I went for a natural effect as I just wanted my sparse overplucked brows to have a clear shape, without overdoing it. It's still there, no fading and the strokes are still as visible as they were at the beginning.

Before going for it I was also thinking it's a LOT of money, but considering all the products I used to put on, with less perfect results, I don't think I am so much worse off money-wise.

I tint mine at home. It only takes a few minutes and lasts around 3 to 4 weeks. Without tinting they look very sparse and pale but with it I think they look quite decent.

I just get them tinted, but I'm also looking for something that will make them look defined and tidy. They are also very sparse on the ends.

The purpose made brow tints make hardly any difference. I was recommended the Just for Men beard tints and they are way better. The colour grabs and lasts.

Following too! I have a brow consultation on Friday and was thinking of going for micro blading-I’m worried now! I didn’t know they faded into a different colour! 😢
My brows are non existent-don’t know why as I’ve never plucked them.

Just wondering why I never posted about this-reading with interest.

Mine are also so sparse from over plucking back in the day @RockStarMartini I am not a very make-up/product person and would love something just to fill it I guess. DS getting married next year and am already fretting about my bald brows...

My mum has the classic over plucked in the 80s brows and I bought her the UK lash eyebrow serum. It's worked like a miracle. New hairs started to grow after 6 weeks or so, it's been over a year now and tjeybare still thin but she has such a decent amount of brow that she does need to pluck/shape a little (!) and all it takes is some light pencilling makes them look fuller for occasions. It is good stuff.

I've tried Rapidbrow in the past and it's OK but interested to know about the one mentioned above - please could you link @Natty13 as I know there are fakes around.

I’ve just ordered some-thanks for the tip! ☺️

I've just ordered some too-you should get commission!!

I had to have three appointments for microblaiding. Hurt terribly and cost a fortune. Looked banging each time for about week then just disappeared: I’m left with v faded brows now 6 mths later and I still have feel I dye then and fill them in. Complete waste of time and money. And the pain!!! Ouch

I have overplucked 90s brows. I sorted mine with eyelash serum- The Ordinary or uk lash. I've heard minoxidil is good. I have them tinted and then use a sort of felt tip type thing from NYX to fill in any gaps.
I agree with not microblading- my colleague has weird green eyebrows now.

I think some people are lucky. I treat a lot of peoples faces and I would say 90-95% of micro blading looks shockingly bad after 3 years. The ink bleeds and fades and they’re generally left with a green/grey splodge. Hopefully yours stay like that.

@Criteria16 how long ago did you have yours done?

OP I used to use one of the RevitaLash products for my eyelashes. It was amazing BUT after a year I lost lots of the fat around my lids, which is a known (potential) effect. I don’t know if it’s the same if you target eyebrows instead…

I use eylure to dye my eyebrows, it helps although it’s not amazing. But then I use it to help with the greys. Assuming you don’t have any grey then I don’t know that it would help unless you have very pale hair?

I've got some fine/pale hairs so a tint or a brush-on product helps to make them show up a bit but it's the thinness and gaps I'd like to improve.

Just for men hair beard dye, mix equal measures ( small pea size ) with small artists paintbrush apply it to eyebrows and the skin underneath into a brow shape, leave it for a minute or two then wipe off..voila!! Eyebrows

Personally I'm really happy with my powder brows. They haven't turned a weird colour and I've had them topped up since first having them about 4 years ago.
I have seen it happen with others but I think it's all in the SPMUA that does it.
Mine is a bit faded now but to be honest it looks just like I've penciled them in myself. I can't see how it's different using makeup to create the shape vs having them tattooed.

Yes I tint my sparse eyebrows and add a brow Pencil/ pen to the outer 1/3. The tint makes a big difference.

Benefit Goof Proof works for me - I use it every day.

Mine were never thick but are nowvfine, fair and sparse. I like to use clear mascara to shape what is, then a very fine pencil to lightly draw in brow hairs. I also find hst moisturising the brows gives the pencil a better key on the skin. Tried all sorts, now use the Primark fine pencil and a cheap clear mascara.

I had microblading 6 years ago (powder brows). My brows were an over plucked mess! The brow artist I went to does phibrows, and I'm so glad I did it. I've had two top ups now, 3 years apart (the pigment fades - the pigment colour itself though has never changed). I love having proper brows and arches.

Maybelline tattoo brows, it’s like a gel you brush on and then peel off only lasts a few days though but it’s quick and cheap!

I stopped with brow tattooing, it fades and looks crap. Now once a week I use Just For Men beard dye and it’s a game changer. I can do nothing to be brows and look fine for the week.
If I’m wearing makeup and want definition I highly recommend Refy brow pencil, it’s easy to use and gives amazing results.