There are a range of different at-home eyebrow tints available, including kits comprising a few components, to those that are ready to be applied immediately. You don't need to be a pro MUA to tint your brows at home. "I recommend buying a kit and following their directions. Mixing, application and processing can vary from kit to kit," Imani tells us. Keep Vaseline nearby: Have Vaseline on hand to wipe around the brow area you don't want tinted. You can also use Vaseline-coated cotton swabs to clean up around the tint. Tint the entire brow: Spot-treating areas with tint will not turn out looking natural, Imani warns. Avoid using salon products yourself—we recommend leaving that to the pros. “And never use hair dye on eyebrows, as it’s much stronger than brow tint and not deemed safe for use around the eyes,” says Vincent. “At-home dyes are meant to be easy to use, but keep in mind that there is a learning curve to working with these products, so start with a short tinting session to ensure that you don’t over-darken your brows. You can always build color with another application of the brow tint, but once they’re too dark, you’ll have to wait for them to fade with time.”

We also have the Lotus Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting Kit available for those who want to get going with the range, which includes a brush, dappen dish and tissues along with the tints themselves.

Another pro tip when tinting your eyebrows: outline your brows in a light layer of petroleum jelly or Vaseline. This will prevent any tint from escaping the brow area and dying the skin around your brows. Just be careful to keep the Vaseline from getting onto your actual brow hairs, since as mentioned, this could interfere with the tint working correctly. How much should I spend?

Once you’ve had your eyebrows tinted, it’s important to keep them dry for 12 to 24 hours afterward.

Regardless of the kit you choose, here are a few expert tips to follow to guarantee flawless brows every time: Get your hands on our brush and comb in a single tool. It’s comfortable to hold, helping you maneuver the tint where you need it to go as you comb the tint through the brows. Sanitize the tool to reuse it on other clients. Let's first start with WTF these kits actually are. Eyebrow tinting kits semi-permanently dye your eyebrows for up to a few days or a few weeks, depending on the kit, so you can skip the brow pencils and gels every day. You'll need to follow the instructions that come with your kit very carefully (since every kit is a little bit different), but generally, you'll paint the dye across your clean, dry eyebrow, in the direction of your hair growth, covering any area you would normally cover with a brow gel or pencil. Brow tint is created for use on delicate eyebrow hairs, protecting the skin from harsh chemicals found in ordinary hair dye. As you’ll see from our list below, tinting your eyebrows at home can be far more cost-effective than having them done professionally at a salon.

A consultation is completed to assess the client’s existing brow hair, talk about what they’d like their eyebrows to look like, and find the right brow tint color. Clementina Richardson, celebrity brow expert and owner of Envious Lashes, based in NYC and Miami, recommends also staying away from henna brow tints. “They can cause severe reactions that may result in extreme scarring and swelling,” she says. Other options for coloring your eyebrows include tinted brow gels and wax pigments. “These products offer the deeper brow color you want from a professional tint without the commitment,” says Bailey. When professionally done, a stylist will customize the brow tint, considering your hair color and skin tone when mixing your shade. However, if you’re looking to DIY the technique, there are at-home eyebrow dyes you can try. Those who are new to tinting their eyebrows at home are probably best plumping for a semi-permanent tint. Depending on the individual product, a semi-permanent tint can last anywhere between a few days to a few weeks, but can also be removed easily if you’re unhappy with the results. It’s highly recommended that eyebrow tinting be left up to the specialists. Salons have higher-quality products and experts who are more likely to give you the results you want. Attempting to tint your eyebrows at home can lead to injury, irritation and a giant mess.And remember, even if you’re tinting your own brows, it’s still important to perform a patch test and apply Vaseline or a heavy face cream around your brows to prevent unwanted staining. Note that you should only use a tint that’s made specifically for tinting your eyebrows – hair dyes often contain ingredients that make them unsafe for application on the skin around the eye area. For those same reasons, you should never use an eyebrow tint to tint your eyelashes either. Should I opt for semi-permanent or permanent?