Learn how to fill in eyebrows with henna at home

Many people say that the eyebrows are the frame of the face, that they are responsible for giving harmony to the look and the whole in general. The problem is that when you’re not satisfied with yours, whether they’re wide, thick, thin, expressive, or super dull, you lose some of your self-confidence, worrying about how you look at the worst moments of your day.

To minimize this, some women opt for the daily use of eyeshadows or eyebrow pencils, but it ends up being a very tiring routine, and in some cases the retouching in the middle of the day is inevitable. Therefore, henna can be a great option for those who don’t have time to waste, but don’t give up perfect eyebrows.

Some of the main reasons that lead women from all over the world to use henna are the fact that the result improves the expressiveness of the face, lifts the eyes, enhances the features and prints health, in addition to improving self-esteem and self-confidence, making the woman feel happier and more youthful.

5 Answered Questions About Brow Henna

It is very common to have doubts when trying at home, mainly for fear of making a mistake and having a stained eyebrow for a few days. Try to talk to friends who have been doing this for some time and with professionals in the area. We also separate the most frequently asked questions from our readers:

1. Can anyone do the technique?

Yes, all people who want to fix eyebrow flaws or even make them thicker, longer or more expressive. As it is a natural product, it has no contraindication.

2. How long does it last?

The product can last between 15 and 30 days depending on the person. Women with oily skin tend to last less and drier skin usually has a longer durability.

3. Are there hennas of different shades and colors to go with the hair color?

Yes there is. You can talk to professionals in the area to understand which color is best for you.

4. Is it possible to remove if I regret it?

There are henna removers, but they don’t usually remove the product completely. What they do is lighten it a little, in case the result is not what you expected.

5. In general, how much does the salon procedure cost?

The average value of the procedure in the salons is R$ 30.00, which may vary between states and cities. Be aware if the professional charges a value much lower than that, it is worth investigating and finding out if previous clients were satisfied.

According to Depyl Action’s Technical Epilator, Michelle Keith, care must be taken with procedures at home, as there are many products on the market that are not approved by Anvisa and the professional is able to identify which these products are, in addition to avoiding any damage to the eyebrows, eyes and other skin reactions. “If the client presents any type of reaction, the professional will also know how to proceed”, she explains.

How to make

If your intention is to start making it at home, know that each product comes with its own step-by-step instructions on the packaging, however, they are very similar in general, just varying the waiting time and the amount of product that must be used.

In general, you should start by drawing the shape of the eyebrow with a white pencil, remove the excess hairs with tweezers and apply the henna with a very thin brush, calmly and very carefully. On average, it is necessary to wait 20 to 45 minutes for the ink to set on the skin, after this waiting time, you can remove the excess ink with a cotton wetted with water. On the first day, avoid washing your face with any type of product.

Julyanne Silva

In this video, she says that she paid R$ 39.00 in a box that can make an average of 15 applications. She showed the step by step of how she usually does it and said that she likes this brand because it doesn’t get so strong, leaving the natural effect of the eyebrows. She also used an astringent to clean the area well before application.

Marianna Peres

Marianna explained that water should not be used to mix the paint (which comes in powder form), as the chlorine can minimize the effects of the product. Instead, she chose to use saline, both when mixing the product and when removing the excess. She said that the accentuation of the tone varies according to how long each person lets the henna dry.

Fernanda Calheiros

The blogger said that the product comes out as the area is washed, some women need to touch up the product every week, while others only every 15 days. Some products come with a fixative and some don’t, she says that doesn’t change anything when applying.

where to buy henna for eyebrows

There are several brands and product color options on the market, the interesting thing is to research, both in virtual stores and in your city and even in the salon you usually go to, which brand is most recommended for you, which tone will match your skin best and hair and the cost x benefit that the product will bring in your life.

If you have never done this procedure before, neither in a salon nor alone, perhaps the ideal is to start with a professional and take the opportunity to ask questions and see how she does it, and only then try to do it at home, so you will have more firmness and certainty. what you’re doing, as the tincture stays on the skin for a few days.

Before and after: henna eyebrows

The photo below is from Beatriz, from the Belatriz blog, and it was taken with a 5-minute action time, as she wanted a smooth result, as she says in the post that you can check through the link in the photo.

If you are curious about the procedure, choose to do it with a professional or try it at home with a shorter action time. That way you prevent it from getting too dark. And so, you can leave more time in the next sessions until you find the ideal time for the chosen product.