The Difference Between Brow Tinting and Henna Brows
We often get asked, "what’s the difference between brow tinting and henna brows?" Our beauty experts are here to answer your questions about Henna.
Eyebrow tinting
Regular eyebrow tinting uses a pigment that is mixed with a peroxide oxidant to activate the colour. It is quick to process and lasts around 3-4 weeks on the hair depending on the depth of colour achieved. Tints come in a range of shades for colour-matching to your desired darkness.
Henna brows
Henna is a natural product except for the colour developer accelerant and it creates a softer, more matte finish. It stains the skin as well as colouring the hair, so it can fill in any gaps - great if you have sparse eyebrows. The colour molecules attach in a different way to tint so it can also be great for very blonde or white/grey brows. It does take a bit longer to process but will last up to a week or two on the skin (depending on oiliness and cleansing routine) and around 4-6 weeks on the hairs.
About Henna
Henna is a plant and is grown in hot climates. It has been used for thousands of years, primarily in India but also in other hot desert countries such as the Middle East and Africa. It has been used for body art, a method of cooling the skin, and for dying natural fabrics including silk, wool and leather. The art of Mehndi (body design using Henna) has been practiced by Hindus for over 5000 years and is traditionally used for special occasions such as weddings.
Benefits of Henna brows
Tints hair and skin for a fuller brow look
More natural - no peroxide needed
Better for sensitive skins
Penetrates the hair follicle and stains the skin so lasts longer
Saves time filling in sparse or uneven brows
Henna brow aftercare
It’s important to take care of the skin where the Henna has been applied in order to maintain the stain on your skin for as long as possible after treatment.
Avoid using strong eye-makeup removers on treated areas for at least 48 hours as they may strip the colour
Avoid oil-based products as this can cause the Henna stain to fade faster
Do not allow shampoo or conditioner to touch brows for the first 24 hours to avoid fading
Avoid sunbathing for 24 hours as this can cause fading
Avoid swimming/saunas for at least 24 hours after treatment
Do not scrub or rub eyebrows hard or the stain may fade much faster
Avoid use of exfoliators, acne medications, retinol, lightening/bleaching products and alpha hydroxy acids on your brows as these can also strip colour from your skin
Ready to give it a try? We offer Henna brow treatments at all three of our Christchurch salons.