You may or may not have heard, but eyebrow tinting is the new beauty service that's got the girly-pops girling. It takes away the need for multiple brow products and having to re-do your work every morning. So if you're a firm believer that kilay is life but want to look like you woke up ~fresh~ AF with little to no effort, then you may want to give it a try.
What is eyebrow tinting, exactly?
Eyebrow tinting is the process of applying semipermanent dye to your eyebrow hairs to achieve a fuller, more polished look. It typically comes with complimentary brow tidying, since you want your kilay to look clean and *perfectly* shaped before the dye's laid down.
What are the benefits of eyebrow tinting?
The results of the service can last from two weeks to a month, offering a convenience that regular brow makeup products don’t. That's a few more minutes every day that can be spent catching up on some well-deserved Zzzzs.
And if you don't want to have to deal with recovery time, like with microblading or microshading (that might be a little too dark and make you look like a pretty Grinch in the first few days), then this will be a good alternative. After all, these services take precious time away from going on dates, exploring other hobbies, or bonding with your BFFs. Compared to these more semipermanent brow services, eyebrow tinting is also more affordable.
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Plus, eyebrow tinting is healthier for your brow health! It doesn't involve any scraping against the skin, which can impact brow hair growth and it gives your brows more time to grow in between sessions.
Why shouldn't I have my eyebrows tinted?
We’ve talked about the pros, but there we also need to be v v real with you about the downsides of this service. As with any dyeing sitch that involves bleaching—which eyebrow tinting typically does—it can pose some skin reactions like irritation or a mild tingling sensation. While it's still recommended to do a patch test beforehand, girlies with sensitive skin may want to keep these precautions in mind.
While there's no recovery time post-tinting, you'll also be told not to swim, sunbathe, shave, shower, or soak in a sauna for a few days to preserve the dye. That's money you'd be washing down the drain...literally.
Where can I get my brows tinted?
Wdyt? Will you be trying eyebrow tinting? If your answer is an "LFG," the good news is you don't have to look very far to get it done. There are DIY options available online, but if you want to play it safe, you can go to a professional salon for the first session to pop your brow-tinting cherry. Here are some you can go to:
1. Brow Lounge
If you're looking to get beautifully tinted arches, Brow Lounge’s Brow Color is one of the well-known brow-tinting services available in the Philippines. They start by threading and shaping your brows before applying a layer of bleach to lighten the brow hairs, making the dye's color more vibrant, and letting the hair dye soak for a few minutes. There's no fuss with this—you're in and out the door before you know it.
Price: Starts at PHP450 per session
2. The Brow Studio
The Brow Studio's version of eyebrow tinting is called a Brow Shade Tune-up. The beauty therapist will use two shades of the tint to give the appearance of being two-dimensional, which are complimentary to your hair color too.
Price: Starts at PHP956 per session
3. Strokes Eye Beauty Studio
The experts at Strokes def know their way around creating beautifully defined brows, so it’s not a surprise that they're on the list. Ask for Brow Tinting, which is the studio's bleach-free eyebrow tinting service. Results can last up to eight weeks—perf if you have several events lined up!
Price: Starts at PHP1,000 per session
4. Benefit Cosmetics
Did you know Benefit Cosmetics offers more brow enhancement services aside from waxing at their Brow Bars? Brow Tinting comes with a free brow consultation, where the Brow & Beauty Expert will recommend the best brow shape for your face. You can also opt to do it with waxing. Best of both worlds, FR!
Price: Starts at PHP780 per session
5. Browhaus Browgraphy
Browhaus may be more known for its microblading service called Brow Resurrection, but they also offer Browgraphy eyebrow tinting, ICYDK. The 30-minute session begins with choosing your desired brow shape, which will be done through threading, plucking, or a combo of both. Then your brow hairs are bleached before your chosen dye shade—there’s two available, light brown and dark brown—is carefully applied. The dye is vegetable-based, which is said to be gentle for sensitive skin. *heart eyes*
Price: Starts at PHP1,528 per session
