Thick and black eyebrows, unfortunately, do not suitto all representatives of the fair sex, as they give a more serious, adult and sometimes even vulgar look. Recently, many beauty salons have begun to provide a new service - eyebrow lightening by several tones, so that the girls' faces look natural and feminine. The cost of such a pleasure sometimes directly depends on the popularity of the establishment in which the master works, and not on the quality. A similar procedure can also be carried out at home, which saves not only time, but also a significant part of the finances.
Who is the legislator of this fashion?
This is the first time I've used this method.a well-known actress of world cinema – Brigitte Bardot, who was forced to change the color of her eyebrows after another highlighting. For a long time this trick was forgotten, but in two thousand and ten, at one of the fashion shows, stylists lightened the eyebrows of their models, which caused an incredible boom among many famous people. But just five or ten years ago they made tattoos on this part of the face, outlined each arch with a thick layer of black pencil and tried in every possible way to highlight them.
Who needs clarification
Firstly, this procedure in any caseshould be done by naturally dark-haired girls who have dyed their hair lighter and brighter or even gone blonde. Otherwise, in addition to black roots, dark blond, gray or brown eyebrows will also give them away. It is desirable that their shade completely matches the shade of the hair. Secondly, those whose skin is pinkish or slightly pale can lighten their eyebrows to look more gentle. After this, girls will be able to do any, even the brightest and most flashy makeup, without looking funny and tasteless. Soft hairs after the procedure become more pliable, they are easier to style, tint and tidy.
To whom lightening of the eyebrows is contraindicated
In pursuit of fashion, representatives of the beautiful worldfloor forget about their own individuality, which is why they become one gray mass, among which it is impossible to distinguish who is who. Therefore, if you decide to change your style and want to lighten your eyebrows at home, first check whether this color will suit you. It is enough to apply a corrector to them, powder a little on top and then look in the mirror. If you really like the result, feel free to start acting. Otherwise, it is better to consult a specialist to choose the right shade. However, remember that lightened eyebrows spoil the appearance of tanned girls, since after the procedure the face becomes one continuous spot. Therefore, if you have a southern type of appearance, you will have to completely abandon this idea. The same applies if you constantly visit solariums, use a dark foundation or like to wear black eyeshadow and arrows on your eyes.
Clarification in the home: how is it done?
If you decide to experiment a little withcolor not in a salon, but at home, you can choose one of three main methods of how to lighten eyebrows: lightening with peroxide, cream and herbs. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, so the final decision should be made after weighing all the pros and cons. You can also try all three of these products one by one (but not at once) to find the best option for yourself.
- Hydrogen peroxide
First, you need to prepare everything you need:shampoo, petroleum jelly, a wide-toothed eyebrow brush (every self-respecting girl should have one), a regular brush that you use to apply makeup, warm water and hydrogen peroxide. Before the procedure, wash your eyebrows with shampoo to remove dust, sebum, and makeup residue, then blot the remaining moisture with a dry towel. Apply the cream around the hair arch so that the hydrogen peroxide does not come into contact with the skin, otherwise white spots may remain on the face or irritation may occur. The next step is to prepare a solution for lightening. Add hydrogen peroxide (half a teaspoon) to a glass of warm filtered water, then mix everything. Strictly adhere to the proportions, since instead of the expected result, you may get complete or partial baldness. Now you can begin the lightening procedure itself: apply the liquid to the eyebrows with a brush in gentle movements, then distribute it with a special brush. After fifteen minutes, wash your face thoroughly with plenty of lukewarm water.
- Whitening cream
Prepare your eyebrows for the procedure in the same way aswhen bleaching with peroxide, to remove dirt and protect the skin from the aggressive effects of the product. Apply the cream to your eyebrows for one (maximum two) minutes, then rinse with water. If you keep it on even for one minute longer, you will get a serious burn in this area. You hardly want to spend the next three weeks painting over your arches with a regular pencil or looking like an alien. After the procedure, be sure to apply a nourishing cream to the treated part of your face to moisturize the dry skin.
- Herbs
A herbal decoction is perhaps the simplest and most gentlea method of lightening at home, which was used in ancient times. You can easily prepare a tincture of calendula or chamomile yourself, because all these plants are freely sold in any pharmacy in packages. To prepare this product, you will have to spend about half an hour. Pour twenty grams of inflorescence (about two spoons) with a glass of water, then leave for about twenty minutes so that the liquid cools to room temperature, then add a few drops of lemon juice. However, this option is only suitable for patient girls, since the product can be applied no more than twice a day, and you will need to do this until you get a positive result. For some, this may take two days, while someone will have to spend at least a week. Therefore, if you have very dark hairs and you want to do everything quickly and in one go, choose a completely different, more effective method for yourself.
- Disguise
If you do not want to undergo the procedureon your own, and you don’t have time to go to a salon or wait for a friend to come, you can “hide” your eyebrows with concealers. It’s very easy to make them less noticeable on dark skin using regular beige eyeshadow. If your skin is too light, take an ivory shade. First, tidy up this area of the face, comb the hairs well so that they lie evenly. Dip the brush in the eyeshadow, then lightly run the tip along the eyebrow. The last step is shading, so that the concealer is less noticeable. For the same purposes, you can use matting or regular compact powder, which will make the color of the eyebrows less bright and saturated. But in this case, do not forget to do a full day or evening make-up, otherwise all your manipulations and tricks will be visible even to the naked eye.
We brighten the eyebrows at home: rules and precautions
If you don't want to completely bleach your haireyebrows, but you want to make them just a tone or two lighter, keep the dye on for much less time than indicated on the package. If the color is still too light, use specially processed henna, the packaging of which indicates that it is intended for this purpose. Always pay attention to the expiration date of lightening creams, the appearance of the packaging and the manufacturer's brand. Store all products in a dark, dry and cool place, otherwise they may spoil prematurely. Do not buy products in underground passages and illegal points of sale, since no one guarantees their quality and safety in this case.
