Many beauty salons offer today one of the most popular cosmetic services - eyebrow biotattoo. What is biotattoo for eyebrows, how is it done and why girls prefer this method of dyeing eyebrows - you can find out from our article.
Beautiful eyebrows are in trend now more than ever! Wide, thick, sable and at the same time completely natural. Such eyebrows make the look attractive and expressive. However, not every girl can boast of the perfect curl of her eyebrows. A pencil, special paint or henna for dyeing eyebrows will help in creating the shape.
The pencil must be applied every day, the paint stains the hairs, and lasts about 1 month. The paint also stains the skin of the eyebrow, but is washed off after a couple of days, so the outline of the eyebrow still needs to be emphasized with a pencil.
Recently, eyebrow dyeing with natural henna, usually Indian, has become increasingly popular.
Among the popular professional brands of henna manufacturers are Kodi, Viva, Brow Henna, Nila other. These are brands of different price categories. Some are designed for professional use only, some are more for home use, that is, they do not require long special training.
Henna coloring is also called biotattoo, because a clear outline remains on the skin, similar to a classic eyebrow tattoo. The difference is that henna will disappear from the skin in a week, and the tattoo will remain forever. The result of dyeing eyebrow hairs with henna lasts about 2 months.
What is eyebrow biotattoo and how is it done
Biotattoo is a method of changing the shape and color of eyebrows, allowing you to change their appearance to a clearer and more correct version. With the help of biotattoo, the look becomes more expressive.
Henna is a natural dye, not a chemical compound, and in its composition does not harm the skin, does not cause an allergic reaction. When dyeing, henna is applied with a special brush to the hairs and to the skin of the eyebrows, without damaging the layers of the dermis, as with tattooing.
Hair during this procedure is denser, making the eyebrows thick and voluminous. The biotattoo procedure takes about 20 minutes without causing any discomfort.
The dye on the skin of the eyebrows lasts about 2 weeks, and on the hairs up to 6 weeks. If you don't like the eyebrow line, you can easily wash off the dye and apply it in a new way.
There are also disadvantages to biotattoo
Girls resting by the sea will have to be in the shade and go into the sea up to their waist. Sea water and sun will shorten the life of the biotattoo. Lovers of baths and saunas will also have to limit themselves. Biotattoo is not a supporter of water procedures and sunlight.
Interesting facts about henna!
- In cosmetology, Indian, Iranian and colorless henna is used. Ordinary natural henna has a red color in its composition.
- With the skillful addition of various natural components, you can choose any shade of the composition for coloring.
Benefits of dyeing eyebrows with henna over pencil or tattoo
To highlight the advantages and features of biotattoo before dyeing eyebrows with a pencil or regular tattooing, it is necessary to compare all these methods of dyeing eyebrows with each other. Let's consider in more detail the cons of eyebrow dyeing using tattooing and a pencil.
- With frequent use (application, shape correction), tattooing can become a lifelong necessity.
- A cosmetic pencil will dye your eyebrows for one day, and normal bad weather will shorten its duration for a shorter period.
- Classic tattooing is acupuncture up to 1 mm deep into the skin, which naturally cannot but affect the integrity of the epidermis and its health. The applied contour of the classic tattoo can be changed only after 2 years. Removal of pigment before the deadline is carried out with a laser with the appearance of scars. It is impossible to apply, fix or remove a tattoo at home.
- Tattooing in a beauty salon is more expensive than biotattoo.
It is important to know! If the makeup artist is inexperienced or mistaken, the work may not be done well. Correction of a tattoo error is carried out with a laser. Correction without anesthesia is a rather painful procedure, after which swelling appears under the eyes, and the skin takes on a reddish or yellowish tint.
Positive features of the classic eyebrow tattoo before biotattoo
- The result of tattooing stays on the eyebrows much longer than biotattoo (eyebrow coloring with henna). For constantly busy women, this procedure is preferable because it saves time.
- The method of permanent make-up will allow you to bring out the desired shape of eyebrows according to the type of face, and tattooing will paint them in the desired color, giving them a natural look.
Who is biotattoo suitable for and why
Henna dyeing is ideal for those who cannot boast too thick eyebrows when there are gaps in the rows of eyebrow hairs. It is henna, ideally painting over the skin, that hides the flaws. And the owners of thick eyebrows will get a natural natural effect.
Which henna is better and better
If we talk about professional brands, for example, Brow Henna, the manufacturer offers a wide range of colors: light blond for blondes, chocolate for brown-haired women, classic black for hot brunettes and many other shades.
If we talk about a simpler brand - Viva Henna, then here you can find only black and brown colors. But this henna is easy to use and suitable for home use.
Moreover, you can not only paint the eyebrows, but also draw mehendi, painting on the body.
How to check if you are allergic to henna
When buying new paint, ask for a sample... Before biotattoo, apply it to the inner fold of the hand (where the skin is softer), hold for 15 minutes, then rinse. After a day, check if redness appears, then this paint cannot be used.
Even if the skin does not show an allergic reaction after checking, in rare cases, irritation may appear. It depends on the quality of the henna or the brow correction was unsuccessful. In these cases, you need to take an antihistamine or Zyrtec.
What you need to paint your eyebrows with henna at home
To simply and efficiently dye your eyebrows with henna at home, you will need:
- Henna (preferably from professional brands).
- Water, boiling water.
- Cotton pads.
- Alcohol.
- Eyebrow pencil.
- Water tank (shallow piaka).
- Small container for mixing henna.
- 1 teaspoon.
- Beveled thin brush for applying henna.
- Cotton swabs.
- Paper towel.
Preparing to dye your eyebrows with henna at home
To color your eyebrows at home, purchase a paste or pure natural henna. Before staining with henna, cleanse the skin of the eyebrow from dead cells with a scrub and coffee in advance, then the contour will lie flat.
In order to accurately and efficiently paint your eyebrows with henna, it is important to prepare for the procedure. Before staining, you must:
- purchase gloves (plastic or rubber);
- change into clothes that you do not mind contaminating with henna solution;
- prepare dishes for the solution (not metal), napkins, flat brush, preferably size 2.
The step-by-step process of preparing for staining looks like this:
- Pour henna into the bottle, citric acid, or lemon juice. In terms of density, the paste should be similar to thick sour cream.
- Stir the paste, cover with cellophane, put in a dark place at room temperature for 12 hours.
- After this time add a little sugar to the paste, one, two drops of camphor oil. Mix the paste again. In terms of density, the composition should be similar to a paste in a tube. When making a liquid formulation, add some henna and lemon juice until a viscous consistency is obtained. The paste can be used after standing in a dark place for 12 hours.
You can store the paste in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. - Before using henna, it is important to check the skin reaction for possible allergies. To do this, apply a little henna to the delicate skin of the hand (for example, in the area of the fold of the elbow) for 15 minutes. If the skin does not turn red within 2 hours, you can use the paste without fear.
- Previously, for better fixing of the solution on the skin of the eyebrows, you need to peel the upper dead layer of the skin... Then degrease the painting area.
- Draw an outline with a white pencil future eyebrows. In case of difficulty, it is better to make a stencil and make an even contour along it.
- Before biotattoo, you must apply a fat cream along the perimeter of the border of the eyebrows, so that when the paint spreads beyond the border of the contour, it is easy to remove it.
After all the preparations, you can start biotattoo.
Step-by-step instructions: How to dye your eyebrows with henna at home
1. Tear off a paper towel and place all the necessary supplies on it... Moisten a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and rub the brow skin, working well between the hairs.
2. Boil the kettle and add some henna to a special container - 1/5 teaspoon. Add boiling water drop by drop and knead to get a thick consistency, but not too much, otherwise it will quickly dry out on the skin and be difficult to distribute.
3. Draw the desired shape with a pencil eyebrows and start applying the brewed henna with a brush or cotton swab. Work carefully. When painting, the brush is dipped in the paste so that the henna drips from the brush. Experts recommend drawing the central part of the eyebrow and the tail first, but only lastly the heads of both eyebrows.
Note! If you accidentally go beyond the contour, remove excess paint with cold water without using soap.
4. Draw two eyebrows and timed 20 minutes... Henna should dry completely. Sometimes a feeling of tightness can be felt on the skin, because henna turns into a dark crust.
5. After 20 minutes or after the henna has completely dried, it either wash off with water or apply oil and comb everything with a special brush.
If you are not a professional and have tried henna coloring for the first time, then the color may seem more intense than you wanted. But do not worry, after a couple of days the effect will be more natural, so this procedure should be done in advance of the special events.
How to extend the retention period of henna on the eyebrows
In order for henna to last longer on the hairs and skin of the eyebrows, you must:
- for permanent retention of the paint, it is necessary to clean and degrease the skin on the eyebrows. The composition removes the remains of cosmetics, grease and dust. Peeling is done to remove dead cells and clear pores;
- before washing, lubricate the eyebrows with any cosmetic oil. The Viva Henna trademark contains coconut oil in the package, which is quite pleasant for us, as a customer;
- do not scrub the eyebrows, just before the next procedure;
- do not wipe with alcohol solutions, micellar water and tonic.
For maximum color durability, it is undesirable to moisturize the eyebrows for 2 days.
For long-term and high-quality retention of biotattoo, one must not only avoid mechanical influences on these places, but also do not visit baths and tanning salons, do not lubricate eyebrows with fatty creams, lotions containing alcohol. Sea water and sun rays also negatively affect the color durability and duration of the biotattoo on the eyebrows.
Correction of biotattoo over time
One of the important stages of biotattooing some time after dyeing is considered to correct the shape and color of the eyebrows with a separately prepared composition. The correction will even out the color and lines of the eyebrows, prolong the life of the biotattoo.
All about henna additives to change composition and color
The composition of biotattoo additives not only colors eyebrows, but also helps to strengthen the bulbs, enhances hair growth, restores, moisturizes and creates eyebrow shine.
For better retention of paint, many cosmetologists often add substances that are not very useful to the human body. Vitamins, of course, are present, but in small quantities.
For red-haired women, pure henna paste is suitable. A darker paste is made with the addition of basma, coffee or tea. By experimenting you can achieve the desired color and shade.
How to wash off henna from eyebrows, if necessary
Biotattoo can be easily washed off even at home. Within half an hour from the beginning of painting, the coloring solution can be washed off with lotion, hot compress or peeling. After this period, you can wash off the paint using hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice or citric acid and castor oil.
Is it possible to make eyebrow biotattoo at home and the benefits of home biotattoo
Undoubtedly eyebrow biotattoo at home has a number of advantages... At the very least, you don't need to pay a specialist in a beauty salon. Reasonable price for the dye, since ready-made henna paste or natural henna can be bought in the store.
If desired, the pasta is not difficult to make, even at home. Additives to dye, cocoa, coffee, sugar and lemon to strengthen eyebrow hairs and dye shades can be found in any kitchen.
Every woman knows herself what color and shade will suit her eyebrows. and with the help of additives he will be able to pick it up on his own. In case of poor-quality work, the dye can be washed off. With insufficient experience and with an error in symmetry and shades of painting, you will have to spend more time at home than in a beauty salon.
Benefits of henna eyebrow tinting from a specialist in a beauty salon
When applying biotattoo, an absolutely individual approach is required. Before the procedure, the makeup artist examines the features of the face, determines the shape of the bend, color and shade of the eyebrows.
An experienced make-up artist will be able to bring out the best option for bending the eyebrows in accordance with the shape of the face. To bring out the correct shape, the line of the eyebrows is emphasized, making them look more neat and well-groomed.
If a woman is not happy with the natural shape of the bend, or the color and symmetry elements were not observed during the correction made earlier, the makeup artist will advise the best options.
If you are still undecided on whether to do henna dyeing for your eyebrows, ask a specialist in a beauty salon for advice. An experienced master will always tell you why eyebrow biotattoo is considered the "golden mean" among other types of eyebrow decorationwhat it is and how it is done.