If you’re considering dyeing your eyebrows, there are a lot of things to consider and one of the common questions often asked is how long to leave hair dye on eyebrows.
If you do it incorrectly, for example, choose the wrong color, leave the dye on too long, or don’t leave it on long enough your eyebrows may end up looking odd and you may have to redo them, get a professional to fix them, or be stuck with bad eyebrows.
However, it’s worth the time and effort! Dyeing your eyebrows is an excellent way to alter your appearance without changing something as large as your hair color. It’s affordable, you can do it yourself at home, or you can hire a professional to do it for you. Regardless of why you want to, it can be a great way to add some fun to your look.
This guide has everything you need to know about dyeing your eyebrow hair, how long to leave it in, what color to choose that best suits your hair color and skin tone, and whether you should invest in eyebrow dye in the first place. Keep reading to learn more.
Should You Dye Your Eyebrows
The first question you should ask yourself before you take the plunge to dye your eyebrows is whether you should dye your eyebrows to begin with. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before grabbing the color!
Do you plan to keep your eyebrow color for longer than a month? Eyebrow dye can last a long time depending on what kind of dye you get, whether it’s temporary, permanent, or semi-permanent) and how fast your eyebrow hair grows.
If you do plan to keep your eyebrows permanently dyed, then go for it! However, if this is just a one-time thing you plan to enjoy for a few weeks, it’s best not to dye them.
It’s also important to ask yourself whether your brows will match your hair color. It’s not vital that they match your hair color, but there are a few guidelines to follow with color so that your brows don’t look weird.
Lastly, it’s important to ask yourself if you’re going from dark to light. Dyeing your eyebrows a darker color is easy. You may not have to use bleach first and it will be much easier to transfer to your eyebrow hair and stay there.
However, going from dark to light is much more difficult and may not be worth the shot. Or, you may want to consider getting them professionally dyed instead!
Once you ask yourself these three questions, you’re ready to get started. Let’s take a closer look at everything you need to know about dyeing your eyebrows.
How Long Should I Leave Hair Dye on My Eyebrows?
How long should you leave the hair dye on your eyebrows? This is a vital question to ask before dyeing your eyebrows. If you leave it on too long, you might end up with a much darker color than you want, you may damage the sensitive skin around your eyes, or you may have too much color sitting on your skin.
If you don’t leave it on long enough, the color may not transfer all the way and you may find yourself repeating the process or getting a professional to fix your color.
Most brands recommend leaving eyebrow dye on your brows for as much as ten to fifteen minutes. This is a great amount of time for lighter colors, but if you’re going darker, you might benefit from actually shortening this length at first—especially if you don’t want to go too dark. Stick to 3 to 5 minutes the first time, as leaving the dye on longer may give you brows that are too dark.
If you’re unsure, always check the back of the dye box to see how long the brand recommends leaving eyebrow dye on your brows. When in doubt, shorter is better than longer, because you can always reapply!
Should your Eyebrows be the Same Color as Your Hair?
Let’s be honest, matching eyebrows with hair seems like the right thing to do. It’s natural, looks great, and is an excellent way to go. However, this isn’t a hard and fast rule! You can mix and match your hair color to your brow color as much as you want, but there are a few things to keep in mind so that you don’t end up looking too odd.
Darker Colors are Bold and Intense
If you want to dye your eyebrows a darker color than your hair, you will look bold and intense. This can be a great look to have and can be pulled off effortlessly! It can be mysterious, fun, and easy to style as well. This is common for those with blonde or light hair to have darker brown eyebrows.
It is important to note that most eyebrows that are darker than hair should only be a certain level of darkness. If you dye your eyebrows a dark black with blonde hair, you will look odd and it won’t tie together with your look. Stick to dark brown or even light brown if you have lighter hair.
What About Lighter Eyebrows?
Eyebrows are not typically lighter than hair unless naturally so. Even then, most people aim for darker brows to give them more definition, shape, and color rather than lighter brows. Unless you’re dying your eyebrows a lighter color to match your blonde or light hair, we don’t recommend dyeing your eyebrows lighter than your hair.
Are Dark Eyebrows More Attractive?
Darker eyebrows can look good on anyone, and give you a mysterious, intense, dark look. They’re a great way to add some color and definition to your brows if they’re naturally lighter as well. While attraction is left up to the eye of the beholder, it’s a common thing to think darker eyebrows are more attractive.
Think of the range of colors available for most of the eyebrow pencils and gels at your local beauty store. Most shades are darker rather than lighter. This is because light brows don’t offer the same definition and shape that dark brows do.
Plus, light brows are harder to see, to begin with. This is not necessarily unattractive, but many women and men choose to make their eyebrows darker rather than light for the sake of attraction.
However, it is important to note that super dark eyebrows can look odd. If you have lighter hair or even brown hair, dark black eyebrows can end up looking too dark and odd on your face. Nailing the shade is one of the most important things you can do to make your dyed eyebrows look good, so be sure to go darker, but not too dark!
What Color Should My Eyebrows be if I Have Black Hair?
If you do have black hair, you don’t necessarily have to dye your eyebrows black too. You can, and this will look great, but you also have a range of color options that will suit your hair color and skin tone. If you have black hair, here are a few colors you can dye your eyebrows.
First, you can match it with black. We recommend choosing a shade that’s lighter than the black of your hair, but you can always match it exactly too. You can also use a dark brown or charcoal gray color when dyeing your eyebrows.
Conclusion
No matter what color you choose to dye your eyebrows, it’s important that you feel comfortable and confident in them. Keep these principles in mind as you begin exploring color options, and have fun tinting those brows!
