Eyebrow tinting aftercare advice?

If you are anything like me, burnt toast and a perfect eyebrow day have one thing in common- they don’t exist! (sigh) So when I finally got my eyebrows tinted after years of plucking, threading, and pretending to be skilled with makeup, it was like the universe had answered my prayers.

One question that always pops up post-treatment is: how do I take care of my newly tinted brows? Of course, your brow stylist would give you some instructions before you hurriedly leave for your next Zoom call. Still, sometimes those tips slip through our minds faster than the crusty piece of bacon we dropped behind the stove last Thanksgiving. Fear not because this article has all you need on eyebrow tinting aftercare!

What Is Eyebrow Tinting?

Before we get into the nitty-gritty details about post-care tips for microblading or soft-shading treatments (wink wink), let’s define what exactly is “eyebrow tinting.” In layman’s terms (because who wants to seem smart 24/7?), it refers to dying your brows with semi-permanent dye that lasts anywhere from three to six weeks.

The process involves applying an ophthalmologist-approved color mixture onto clean brows until it sets within five minutes—simple? Yes. It’s something even a dog could do if only dogs cared about their eyebrows (#dogsofinstagram unite).

Now that we know what it means let us dive right into what really matters- eyebrow tinting aftercare advice!

Why Do We Need To Care For Our Newly Tinted Brows?

Just like every other beauty treatment out there now; (I’m looking at you self-care Sundays!), caring for freshly dyed eyebrows plays a vital role in making sure those baby hair strands stay gorgeous even when you are washing your hair and wearing no makeup. It may sound like a demanding task, but who doesn’t love having Babe-like confidence after stepping out of the salon?

Eyebrow Tinting Aftercare!

Here is the part that will save your face from looking like Uncle Albert (not to be confused with Bert) at his annual check-up from Auntie Karen (#baldjokes, I’m sorry).

Rule #1 – Keep Those Brow Hairs Dry For At Least Six Hours

Yup, you read that right! Drying your eyebrows might seem pretty simple; however, it’s probably one of the most essential post-care tips for semi-permanent dye treatments! Plan on carrying an umbrella or staying away from water for six hours after leaving the salon.

Why is this crucial (immensely crucial)? Well…Showering, sweating profusely during a workout session, or crying over Doug from Accounting can cause smudging in those perfectly sturdy lines (minutes of silence for Doug). So try as hard as possible to keep them dry while planning any involvements related to liquid- life!

Rule #2 – Avoid The Sun And Certain Skincare Products & Treatment Procedures.

This part might make you frown harder than eating 101 pieces of sour candy at once because we all know how challenging dealing with hyperpigmentation can be especially when trying every hack under Google search results- trust me; hot sauce behind ears? Done it all!!

So here goes: Aftercare tip number two requires avoiding exposure to direct sunlight and UV rays. Protect tints by using sunscreen or an eyebrow pomade with SPF protection if there’s no shade nearby (who says eye cream can’t function as sunblock equals winning!).

Apart from sunshine kindness sparingly choose beauty products involving retinol on brows up until two weeks post-treatment- perhaps, just stick to mascara or top of brows brushing till the risk is over.

Even procedures such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and laser treatments need abstaining- why? Well, because these treatment sessions can be harmful to the newly tinted hair follicles. So take care and hold off until dye wears off.

Rule #3 – No Super Hot Showers

No more than a modest hot water temperature i.e., being boiled with tea bags not finding new hotspots on Venus! It does sound like an inconvenience in colder seasons- but trust me; it helps keep your newly dyed brow hairs hydrated for longer!

Baking in the steamy waters disrupts your eyebrows pH levels hence fading that high-quality Instagram stroke work (ain’t nobody got time for harsh-looking strokes reversing progress!). Stick to lukewarm showers instead (bummer moments) plus activities pumping up sweat intensity should also require taking things down- all while waiting to look extra stunning post-treatment wink!

Rule #4 – Scrubbing Your Skin Is A Big NO!

As much as having smooth skin feels heavenly if you want those freshly groomed brows outliving their expiration date (sorry ladies…who’s wheat bread now?) quit scrubbing areas around them using exfoliants. Another method is against harshly wiping downwards when cleaning one’s face after doing makeup removal gets inclusive.

What this eventually causes are irritated hair follicles leading to uneven-shaded eyebrows at best or reddish-meet-yellow-coloration looking ones commonly seen from botched salon jobs (!!) at worst possible scenarios! Earning some beauty battle scars are fun but leave that discovery for other activities outside playing with fresh dyeing falcons ya dig?

Miscellaneous Precautions In Eyebrow Tinting Aftercare Process

Finally, here are tips to help increase eyebrow tint longevity:

1. Avoid sweaty workouts, saunas, or hot yoga for at least 24-48 hours after treatment
2. Limit washing face activities up to twice a day and using mild cleansers for sensitivity-prone skin.
3. Keeping your hands off the area as much as possible since rubbing can cause enervating effects on recently tinted follicles and lead to undesired outcomes.
4. Using recommended brow-enhancing products such as hydrating serums made with natural oils.

Conclusion

There you go (whew)! The unicorn of articles that addressed every little detail needed post-eyebrow tinting is all documented in this article (so bookmark whoever!). These tips are guaranteed to make those freshly stamped eyebrows last longer than Bugs Bunnies teeth have animation dates (#sorrynotsorry)!

Cheers to always looking our best selves (air hug)!