This DIY Natural Brow Tint Recipe Includes Chocolate And Coffee
All natural, baby!
Madelyn Chung— The Huffington Post Canada
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If you get your eyebrows tinted, you know that it can be a rather expensive procedure, especially since most tints don't last longer than two or three weeks.
So what if we told you that you can make your very own natural brow tint at home, using ingredients in your kitchen?
According to Canadian beauty vlogger Jennifer Chiu (as noticed by Sugarscape), all you need to DIY your own brow tint is coffee, cocoa powder, coconut oil and honey.
To start, she mixes 2 tbsp of leftover coffee grounds and 1 tsp of of cocoa powder (to lighten the mixture). Then, she adds 2 tbsp of coconut oil to make it more liquid, then some honey so that the mixture will stick to the skin.
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After letting the ingredients sit for a few minutes so that they can bind together, Chiu then uses a spoolie to brush through her brows as a prep for even application.
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Using a flat eyebrow brush, Jennifer applies and layers the cocoa and coffee mixture to her brows, following her brow shape. She repeats this process until she gets a nice, dark colour.
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After cleaning up any spots with a wet Q-tip, Chiu waits roughly 20 minutes to let the mixture set. The longer you wait, the darker it'll get, so keep that in mind to ensure you'll get your desired colour.
After the 20 minutes is up, Jennifer removes the mixture from her brows with a wet Q-tip.
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And voila! Tinted brows done at home.
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As Chiu notes, because it is all natural, this is a great recipe for people who have had reactions or irritations to other eyebrow tints in the past.
Although this seem like a no-brainer, its easy to get critical of the unkempt look that will develop when you leave your brows untouched for a while. Natasha Johnny, esthetician at Fuzz Wax Bar in Toronto. “Brows aren’t twins they are sisters, therefore they shouldn’t be identical as eyes are different and need to frame those properly.” When growing them out keep this in mind.“Growing out brows for a year without touching them is what will allow you to get your optimal shape,” says Johnny.
Grow 'Em Out In Rows(02 of06)
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Professional makeup artist Diana Carreiro recommends growing out your brows in rows. “Allow hairs closest to the existing brow to grow in, but tweeze those that are not. As the closer ones grow in, you can begin to grow in the next row.” Simple and clean looking, too.
Stimulate Growth Through Exfoliation(03 of06)
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“Thin or sparse eyebrows can be the result of over-plucking from a young age, a medical condition, or simply hereditary,” says Dr. Adel Rammel, Chief Scientific Officer of Indeed Labs. “Exfoliating with a baby or soft toothbrush helps exfoliate the area and stimulate growth,” he adds.
Use A Brow Razor For Stubborn Areas(04 of06)
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“The brow area is finicky because of an overall lack of oil compared to the rest of the face,” says Johnny. "One technique to try is to use a brow razor to shave the areas where you want more growth to occur. This will spark growth and make the eyebrow grow back faster.” You can pick up brow razors in the drug store in the same section as the tweezers and other personal care instruments.
Experiment With A Brow Serum(05 of06)
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There are tons of lash and brow serums to choose from to help give your hair growth a boost. “Lash serums are commonly powered by peptides, which encourage hair growth at the follicle level. These peptides work by increasing the anagen cycle, the growth phase of all hair, of your eyelash hair,” says Dr. Rammel. Try Indeed’s Peptalash which contains a unique combination of three active peptides, or Carreiro’s favourite Mary Kay’s Lash and Brow Building Serum.
Fill In With Brow Powders As You Wait(06 of06)
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Just because your brows are growing out doesn’t mean you cannot do anything to help your case. Carreiro suggests filling in the sparse areas with either brow powders or pencils, and holding in place with a brow gel. “Using two shades of a powder or pencil, fill in where there is hair with the lighter product, then where hair is missing or sparse, draw or fill in to create the desired brow shape. Blend together by using a spooly brush or clean mascara wand.”
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