As we have discussed in previous posts, eyebrows are key to the beauty and symmetry of the face, but they are also one of the most difficult areas for beauty professionals to treat. On one hand, you need to find the eyebrow design that best suits the client's face according to their features, and on the other hand, correct possible defects in shape, quality, quantity… That's why today we're talking about eyebrow coloring with Henna.
Fortunately, more and more eyebrow treatments are appearing that help us care for and improve our clients' eyebrows and, above all, allow us to adapt services to different circumstances and eyebrow types.
Specifically, today we want to tell you about Henna for eyebrows, a service that is trending and in high demand among many clients.
What is henna and how is it applied?
What is henna?
It is a natural, non-permanent treatment. Its great advantage over other eyebrow services is that it is not invasive.
Another advantage is that different shades can be created by mixing colors to achieve the most suitable color for each client. Henna dyes not only the hair and grey hairs, but also the skin in the application area, so the final effect is like a skin tattoo and fuller-looking eyebrows.
To perform the eyebrow henna service at your beauty salon, we recommend using top-quality products to achieve the best results and minimize risks for clients as much as possible.
Specifically, we recommend products from the Imperium brand, which are high quality and specific for professionals. They do not contain harsh chemicals such as ammonia, lead or hydrogen peroxide, and you can find them on our website, both as a kit and individually.
The complete henna kit includes:
- 5 henna shades (dark brown, medium brown, light brown, blonde and grey)
- 1 bevelled henna brush
- 1 henna remover
- 1 cleansing lotion
- 1 eyebrow exfoliant
- 1 measuring spoon
- 1 pipette
- 1 glass mixing bowl
All the products are also sold separately as henna powder (6 shades), remover, white protective cream paste for eyebrow design, cleanser, exfoliant, etc. We also have other items that can help you with this service, such as coloured thread for eyebrow design.
How is henna applied to eyebrows?
Cleanse the eyebrows
Create the design
Color mixing
Application
Drying
The duration of the coloring can vary for each client depending on their skin and hair type and aftercare, but it lasts up to 3 weeks on the hair and up to 2 weeks on the skin if the skin is dry. On oily skin, henna lasts on the skin for up to 1 week maximum.
Although it is a natural product, we always recommend performing an allergy test before each service.
Aftercare is similar to other treatments: the treated area should not be exposed to the sun in the first 24 hours, avoid oil-based makeup removers, avoid heat, steam or sauna treatments, and do not rub the area.
Differences between Microblading and henna
Henna is an excellent option for people looking to enhance their eyebrows without resorting to more permanent or invasive techniques such as microblading. But it is also a perfect technique as a previous step, since it allows you to see the effect of more defined eyebrows and lets the client get used to the look before undergoing a more permanent treatment.
Thanks to the shading and filling effect achieved with henna, it is ideal for people with sparse eyebrows and for those whose hair color is too light to stand out against the skin of the face, something that cannot be corrected in the same way with microblading.
Henna is also an alternative to traditional eyebrow tint. It does not contain ammonia, nor many of the chemicals found in traditional tint, which is why it is often recommended for people with sensitivity to chemicals.
Finally, you often ask us about the prices to charge for services. Although many factors can affect the price of a service (location, sector, cost, etc.), for the eyebrow henna service discussed in this Blog and with the products we offer on our website, we suggest a price of between €35 and €50.
We hope you found the content of this post interesting. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need additional information about the product or professional training.
