What Is Brow Henna and How Is It Different from Tinting?

by Nancy Pham

If you are new to the world of brow treatments, you might be wondering what the difference is between brow henna and traditional brow tinting. Both can enhance your brows beautifully, but they work in different ways. Understanding how each treatment works can help you choose the best option for your brows.

This guide breaks it all down in a simple way to help you make the right choice.

 

What Is Brow Henna?

Brow henna is a natural dye that comes from the henna plant. It is used to colour both the brow hairs and the skin underneath, giving the brows a fuller and more defined appearance. It creates a soft shadow on the skin that mimics the look of brow makeup and is especially useful for filling in sparse or uneven brows.

Henna has been used for centuries in body art, but modern brow henna is specially formulated for safe use on the face.

 

How Is It Different from Brow Tinting?

While both brow henna and tinting enhance your natural brows, they do so in different ways.

Brow Henna

  • Colours the brow hairs and the skin underneath

  • Creates a filled-in, structured look

  • Lasts on the skin for up to 10 days and on the hairs for up to six weeks

  • Made from plant-based ingredients

  • Great for sparse brows or those wanting a more makeup-like result

Brow Tinting

  • Colours only the brow hairs

  • Offers a softer, more subtle enhancement

  • Lasts on the hairs for up to four weeks

  • Typically made from chemical-based formulas

  • Ideal for those with full brows wanting extra definition

 

Who Is Brow Henna Best For?

Brow henna is perfect for anyone who wants a fuller, more polished brow look without the daily effort of applying makeup. It is especially good if you have patchy or thin brows, or if you are considering a more permanent solution like brow tattooing but want to test out the look first.

It is also a great option for people who prefer natural products or want longer-lasting results than tinting offers.

Brow henna lasts longer on normal to dry skin types. If you have oily skin, the stain on the skin may fade more quickly.

 

Brow henna is an amazing option if you are looking for defined, fuller brows with minimal effort. It offers longer-lasting results than tinting and gives the illusion of filled-in brows without needing makeup every day.

If you are not sure whether brow henna or tinting is right for you, come in for a chat with one of our brow specialists. We are always happy to guide you to the treatment that best suits your look and lifestyle.

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