4K Eyebrows: How are they made and how long do they last?

This has to be the decade of eyebrows and, in the desire to make them look “perfect”, they have developed new aesthetic treatments such as HD eyebrows and eyebrows 4K.

In this article we will explain the latter in more detail. So what exactly are 4K eyebrows? How are they made? How long do they last?

Unlike other more aggressive treatments such as microblading or microfeathering, which we already told you about in this other article, the eyebrows 4K They are a cheaper option, less invasive and not painful. Plus, it’s disaster-proof… like these.

The principle of 4K eyebrows is similar to that of eyebrow contouring (If you have questions about what eyebrow contouring is, we recommend you take a look at this guide that we published a while ago) which aims to lift, frame and contour your facial features through the eyebrows.

So what are 4K eyebrows?

4k eyebrows consist of applying semi-permanent shading with mineral pigments that dye this facial hair, giving it a more marked but super natural finish.

To make it more effective, specialists perform a prior eyebrow design to rescue the natural shape of your eyebrow and get the most out of it.

4k eyebrows require a natural tint and it is advisable to go to a spa or establishment specialized in this technique.

However, since they work similar to eyebrow tint, it is also possible for you to apply it yourself and even make a homemade mixture.

The recipe to make homemade 4K eyebrows, proposed in this video, includes a gel mask like Queen Helene’s, brown and black food coloring:

We always advise that you go to experts first, but these products are safe and perhaps you could experiment on the weekend to avoid taking any risks.

4K Eyebrows: How long do they last?

Eyebrow inks last between two and three days. Since 4K eyebrows take this principle, their duration is infinitely shorter than that of microblading.

So how long do 4K eyebrows last? It depends on the skin, the aftercare, the quality of the products and the technique when using them.

Experts estimate that an optimal application lasts between 7 and 12 days without maintenance. This means that, in the best case scenario, you would have to go for touch-ups every two weeks.

Its cost in Mexico is around 500 and 600 pesos and would have to include waxing and eyebrow design.

4K eyebrows are not for everyone

Not all people are candidates for this type of treatment.

4K eyebrows are not for people who have microblading, people with eyebrow scars, pregnant women, cancer patients or alopecia patients.

The reason is the chemicals and that a minimum of eyebrows is necessary to obtain the desired effect.