If you don't want to apply mascara every morning, you can dye your eyelashes natural or bright colors.If you have naturally pale eyelashes or want your eyelashes to match dyed hair, eyelash dye is a good beauty practice.You will have low-maintenance dark eyelashes for weeks to come, if you get eyelash tint done at home or at a salon that offers it as a service.
Step 1: You can choose an eyelash dye kit.
Black and brown are the most common colors to choose from.Blue or bright red are also colorinted options.The majority of these color tints are not noticeable, but they can create a more cohesive appearance with dyed hair.Just like hair dye, there are a few different types for you to choose from.Since eyelashes are a sensitive area, vegetable dyes are used the most.You can find chemical-based dyes for eyelashes, but they should be used with care.Since eyelash dye is a specialty product, you are most likely to find it at beauty supply stores and online.Standard hair dyes are dangerous to apply near your eyes and should never be used for eyelashes.Look for a dye that is specifically formulated for use with lashes and brows.
Step 2: A sensitivity test is done with a bit of color and a drop of activator.
Combine a small amount of color, no more than half a pea, with a drop of activator.You can apply the dye to the skin behind your ear or inside the elbow.Before washing it off, let the dye remain on your skin for 30 minutes.For 8 to 24 hours, watch the spot.If you have an allergic reaction to the dye, you should not use it on your eyelashes.If you wait a full 24 hours before mixing the rest of the dye, it will ruin the prepared dye.
Step 3: The dye should be mixed with the color and the activator.
If you follow the instructions in the kit, you can squeeze the recommended amount of color out of the tube and onto the mixing tray.It is advisable to add a few drops of activator to the color to be careful with how much is added.Thin, watery dye won't stay on the wand.A brush, a stirring stick, and a mixing tray are included in most kits.
Step 4: Continue to stir the mixture until it becomes thick.
The thicker the mixture, the safer it is.Thin dye may leak into your eyes.When mixing the activator and color, make sure it has the consistency of toothpaste and doesn't leak from the stirring stick.It will adhere to your lashes much easier than a liquid mixture.
Step 5: You should wash your face and eyes.
Before applying dye, it is important for you to remove makeup and any dirt that may have collected around your eyes and lashes.To wash your face, use your normal facial cleanser and eye-safe makeup remover.It's a good idea to dry your face after.
Step 6: Apply a cotton ball or pad to your eyes.
There is a barrier around your eyes.When you blink, apply it as far down as you can see your lashes, as well as to the outer corners of your eyes.The dye shouldn't stain your skin in the first place, but the barrier of petroleum jelly will make it easier to wipe away stray dye.
Step 7: The dye should be put into the side of the wand.
All sides should pick up the dye if the wand is turned around several times.It is possible to get better coverage by covering the entire wand surface in dye, and avoiding having to apply the dye multiple times.The wand may be similar to the kind you use when applying mascara.
Step 8: Keep your hands steady as you look into a mirror to apply dye.
If the dye gets into your eyes, it will sting.Don't do anything if you get dye in your eyes.If you can't keep your hands steady, get eyelash dyeing done at a salon.
Step 9: One eye at a time, brush the dye on sections of your upper lashes.
To get as close to the roots as possible, use the applicator to spread the dye onto the topsides and undersides of your upper lashes.Make sure you brush the dye onto the small sections.This will work with either a mascara wand or a paintbrush.If you wiggle the brush upward, you can apply the dye more evenly.
Step 10: You can blend the dye into your lower lashes.
Work on the undersides of your lower lashes first.Look up to help keep dye out of your eyes as you work on your lower lashes.The mirror is a good place to check the lashes.
Step 11: Let the dye set for 15 to 20 minutes.
Giving your eyelashes ample time to set will keep them looking darker.Don't mess with your eyes, or look down for too long during this time.
Step 12: Warm water and cotton pads are needed to remove the wet dye.
Close your eyes and wipe your lashes with cotton.You can rinse or replace the pad.You can apply a solution to your eyes.This will make sure that there is no dye left in the eye.If your eyes sting when you open them, shut them tight and rinse a few more times.
Step 13: You should re-dye your lashes every few weeks.
Store-bought dyes can last up to 6 weeks.When the dye starts to fade, you need to repeat the process to keep the look going.