How to paint eyelashes with paint, henna, basma. Step-by-step instructions at home

There are many ways to look your best with makeup. One of them is eyelash dyeing to make the look expressive and visually enlarge the eyes. At the same time, the procedure itself is quite simple and budgetary, and can be easily performed at home.

Who is eyelash coloring suitable for?

In most cases, painting is best for women:

• with light eyelashes to give them more expressiveness;
• those who are accustomed to always looking excellent despite the weather conditions and time of day;
• with sparse and short eyelashes by nature.

Precautions

• before you start dyeing eyelashes, you need to check the drug for an allergen: grease a part of the body, you can hand, paint and wait about 2 days before possible irritation;

• buy only expensive paint options so as not to harm your health;
• do not use paint with inflammation or eye diseases;
• eliminate the risk of paint getting into the eyes, in case of an error, rinse thoroughly with water;
• dye eyelashes according to the recommended frequency - about once a month, so as not to harm your health;
• use cleaning products with care after staining;
• take care of eyelashes using oils containing vitamins A, D, E;
• do not dye your eyelashes with hair dye, as you can get eye burns;
• do not use paints containing aniline, as you may go blind.

Contraindications

It is forbidden to use paint if:

• there are allergic reactions to the constituent funds;
• there are wounds on the skin;
• there is a predisposition and presence of eye disease (conjunctivitis, glaucoma);
• wearing contact lenses.

Salon and home coloring: what's the difference?

The differences between coloring at home and in the salon are significant:

Required tools

To carry out the procedure for self-dyeing eyelashes, you must have:

• Mixing bowl - it is advised to use glass, porcelain or earthenware as a vessel. Important! It is not recommended to use metal containers in order not to affect the composition of the paint.

• the means by which the coloring will be carried out (paint, henna, basma);
• paint brush - you can use an old mascara brush;
• cotton wool;
• latex gloves;
• oily cream or petroleum jelly.

How to choose a natural dye

Henna

For staining with henna you need:

• wash off makeup using soapy water or special foam. It is not advisable to use body gels and wet wipes when removing makeup.
• wash well;
• smear the skin around the eyes with cream or petroleum jelly;
• prepare paint - dilute henna in an infusion of nettle (you can use both frozen and fresh leaves) to a thick state. The solution should look like sour cream.
• apply paint to eyelashes with a mascara brush;
• let dry;
• wash off excess solution with running water.

It is recommended to apply the procedure at least 4 times every 7 days to achieve maximum effect.

It is advisable to apply henna from the roots to the ends, lingering at the base of the eyelashes, so that most of the solution affects the bulbs, making them healthy.

It is important to know! In case of poor quality painting, the procedure can be repeated. If you don't like the color, you can wash it off with burdock oil. It is also used to strengthen hair - use it 3 times a week, an hour before bed.

Advantages of henna:

• antiallergenicity;
• frequent use - up to 2 times a week;
• naturalness;
• natural component - leaves of lavsonia;
• protection;
• treatment;
• variability of shades;
• availability.

Disadvantages:

• intolerance to the body;
• the presence of chronic eye diseases;
• incompatibility with other artificial dyes.

Basma

In the process of dyeing with basma, you can get different shades.

To achieve them, you need to make up different proportions:

• black color - 1 part henna to 2 basma;
• chestnut color - 2 parts of henna to 2 basma or the first option + a pinch of coffee;
• light brown color - 2 parts henna to 1 basma.

Good to know!

• Sugar must be added to make the mixture easy to apply.
• To give the flower brightness, it is advisable to add 2-3 drops of chamomile to the mixture.
• For a more effective treatment, milk is added to the powders instead of water.
• For the color to lie evenly, you need to add glycerin.

A mixture must be prepared before the procedure.

This requires the following ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. henna spoon;
• 2 tbsp. basma spoons;
• mixing bowl;
• hot water.

After collecting the components, you need to mix basma and henna, and pour 0.5 tsp of hot water into the mass, then put the paint with powders in hot water to get a solution like 15% sour cream.

After preparing the paint, you need to take:

• brush;
• cotton pads;
• oily cream or petroleum jelly.

Procedure steps:

1. Smear around the eye area with cream.
2. Put cotton wool under the eyes, having previously given it the shape of a semicircle.
3. Using a brush, spread the paint on the upper and lower lash line and let it dry.
4. After applying the paint, you need to wait 1.5 hours.
5. Rinse off excess solution with running water.

The advantages of this staining method:

• natural - made from indigo leaves;
• the presence of vitamins;
• availability;
• treatment;
• long term of validity - up to 2 months;
• antiallergic;
• safe use;
• the presence of substances for accelerated growth at the attachment of hairs;
• compatibility with other dyes of natural origin.

Disadvantages:

• causes irritation and redness of the mucous membrane in contact with the eyes;
• stains all open skin areas if it gets on them;
• in the presence of stale components, the color is unpredictable.

Special paints

Estel enigma - represented by a complex of a tube with paint, emulsion for color development, mixing containers, paper for protecting the skin, spatula, sticks for painting and instructions. Use the drug in accordance with the instructions. The volume of the solution is 20 ml.

Advantages:

• the whole range of necessary items;
• naturalness of the shade;
• convenience;
• availability;
• accurate impact;
• the presence of variability of shades: brown, black, light brown, graphite, brown with a shade of copper.
• no irritants.
• Disadvantages:
• short term of validity - a month;
• it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the working surface after staining.

The price varies from 300 rubles. up to RUB 500

Rocolor - contains castor oil, which strengthens and accelerates hair growth. The complex includes: a tube of paint with a volume of 50 ml., A container with an emulsion of 30 ml., A container for mixing, a brush for coloring.

Advantages:

• hypoallergenic;
• multicolor;
• profitability - up to 20 uses;
• long term of validity - up to 3 weeks;
• availability;
• treatment.

Disadvantages:

• strict adherence to instructions.

Price - from 85 rubles. up to 200 rubles

Refectocil - does not contain ammonia. The composition includes minerals and plant extracts: white acacia, hydrangea, juniper, green tea, colendula, etc. The set includes: protective papers, a brush for staining, a container for mixing, instructions, a tube of paint with a volume of 15 ml., A container with emulsion with a volume of 100 ml.

Advantages:

• suits any woman;
• natural composition;
• long term of validity - up to 6 weeks;
• profitability - up to 30 uses;
• variability of shades;
• availability;
• no irritants.

Disadvantages:

• short term of validity - up to 2 weeks;
• high price for the drug.

Price - from 300 rubles. up to 600 rubles.

Kapous - does not contain ammonia. The kit includes: a 50 ml tube, instructions, a paint brush, a mixing container, a 25 ml oxidant.

Advantages:

• long term of validity - up to 4 weeks;
• availability;

Disadvantages:

• not found.

Price - from 150 rubles. up to 200 rubles

Yoke - the kit contains a coloring base of 4 g, an oxidant of 4 ml. and instructions. The preparation contains: xanthan gum, kaolin, diaminotolulol sulfate, water, hydrogen peroxide.

Advantages:

• low price;
• antiallergic;
• long-term-month.

Disadvantages:

• incomplete set of items;
• causes irritation;
• contains chemicals;
• lack of instructions for different portions.

Price - 50 rubles.

Thuya - in the package only a tube of paint with a volume of 8 ml or more. up to 15 ml. It contains keratin, vitamins A and B, aloe oil, minerals, folic acid, argon oil.

Advantages:

• firmness;
• strengthening of hairs;
• stimulation of accelerated growth.

Disadvantages:

• incomplete set of items for coloring.

Price - from 500 rubles. up to 1200 rubles

Instructions for dyeing eyelashes with special paint

To complete the procedure, you must:

• wash off makeup;

• to clear eyelashes from natural fat - it is advised to use special means:
• BIS - the product is contained in a 15 ml container. The set includes a brush. Price - from 500 rubles. up to 800 rubles;
• I-Buiti - the solution is used in the professional field. The volume of the bottle is 20 ml. Used in spray form. Price 420 rubles.
• Primer Lovely - the drug is recommended for those who suffer from allergies. The variability in the composition of the product is provided. Has a pleasant smell of coconut, coffee or mango. The volume of the tube is 15 ml. Price - from 440 to 1000 rubles.
• Micellar water - contains water, herbs, glycerin, vegetable oils. Cost from 100 rubles. up to RUB 3000 The price depends on the volume and the manufacturer's firm. Used before applying makeup and to cleanse the skin before bed.

In addition to purchasing, the composition can be prepared at home.

For manufacturing it is necessary:

• rose water - about 90 ml;
• 3 ml - castor oil;
• 20 drops of vitamin E - can be purchased in ampoules at the pharmacy;
• 5 ml rosehip oil;
• Container for 150 ml.

After collecting all the ingredients, they must be mixed in a container and shaken. The mixture is ready.

It is strictly forbidden to use:

• alcohol-based lotions.
• acetone;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• medical alcohol;
• products with a high percentage of alcohol.

During the degreasing procedure, it is desirable:

• apply the product with a brush or cotton swab, lubricating the work surface on all sides. When degreasing, it is advisable to close your eyes so as not to cause irritation.
• let dry.
• the areas under and above the eyelashes are lubricated with cream - it is advised to apply the lower layer of the cream carefully so as not to stain the treated eyelashes;
• under the eyelashes we put cotton wool in the shape of a crescent as tightly as possible;
• using a brush and paint, we color each hair of the upper row of eyelashes. The dyeing process uses the movement of a normal application of mascara to the eyelashes.
• we repeat the procedure with the bottom row.

Advice! It is advisable to apply the drug thoroughly in order to achieve maximum effect.

In the case of painting only the upper row of the working surface, the lower row must be sealed with a plaster, and then work only in the selected area.

• After applying paint, it is advisable not to open your eyes, or only slightly open them. Tilt your head down and wait for 5 to 15 minutes. It is recommended to watch the paint on the lower lashes so as not to damage them.
• after the end of the procedure, it is necessary to remove excess paint on a clean cotton pad and rinse the eyelashes;
• apply the cream to the eyes to relax the surface and let it rest.

The presented steps demonstrate quite clearly how easy and simple it is to dye eyelashes at home.

How often can you dye your eyelashes?

According to the advice of cosmetologists, it is recommended to use eyelash coloring once every 3-4 weeks in order to preserve the color and not harm the hairs.

How long does the effect last?

The effect lasts from 1 to 2 months, depending on the health of the eyelashes, the type of paint and its components.

Expert advice

• The procedure should be performed no more than once a month.
• After the procedure, you need to take care of your eyelashes using castor oil.
• Choose a paint that matches your natural hair or face color to create contrast.
• When choosing a paint, it is advisable to study the entire range of artificial and natural paints in order to make the right choice for health.
• It is advisable to start the staining procedure with the upper eyelashes, acting according to the scheme: base - the ends of the lower row.
• After applying the paint, the work surface must be well moistened so that the paint dries more slowly (this is especially true for henna and basma).
• After staining, the excess paint must be washed off until the water is clear and there are no lumps on the hairs.
• When using natural paint, you can and should use the solution several times.

• If a bright shade is obtained, it is advisable to comb the eyelashes with a brush dipped in lemon juice immediately after the procedure.
• Using lemon juice a day after staining will give the color brightness and saturation.
• You must strictly follow the instructions for the drug in order to know exactly how to properly dye your eyelashes at home without harming your health.
• Without experience, it is desirable that when staining there was help from another person.
• In the case of carrying out the procedure on your own, it is recommended that you first do all the actions with one eye, then with the other, so as not to overexpose the paint and not harm the hairs.
• It is advisable to carry out the procedure under the supervision of a professional.

Summing up, we note that not only several options were presented, showing how easy it is to dye eyelashes at home, but also the types of dyes, when choosing which you need to focus on the manufacturer's company, price category and composition of the drug in order to avoid the risk of an allergic reaction.

Despite the fact that dyeing the cilia is not a complicated procedure, the first times are best done with a professional cosmetologist in order to visually familiarize yourself with the nuances of the process and the time that each stage takes.

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