If you are someone who is new to brow color, many questions can arise, and it can feel scary to try something new that you may have previously only had done by a professional. Here we have collected some of the most common questions we get out in the tanning bars!
"How much paint should I take?"
One of the first and most common questions we get. How much color is needed varies from brow to brow depending on size and thickness, but a standard measure that we recommend is to use 1 cm of color paste . After you've dyed your brows for a while, you'll notice how much color is used, but in the beginning it can be good to take a little more than you think so that you can be careful to cover all the hairs for an even coloring .
"How do I know which shade to wear?"
How dark you want your brows to be is very individual, but we at Rapide always recommend going a few shades darker than your own starting position, which gives both definition and shine to the face. Here's a guide to what color you can expect if you use the shades in our Brow Tint starter kit;
Soft Brown: Light brown shade
Soft Brown + Deep Brown: Medium, natural brown shade
Deep Brown: Dark brown shade
Deep Brown + Matt Black: Deep, brown-black shade
Matt Black: Dark, matte black shade
"How long will the color last?"
You can control the intensity of your color yourself by adjusting the effect time. A shorter working time gives a less covering result and thus a lighter shade, while a longer working time means that the color has time to penetrate and leave a darker shade. This is how you can think about the effective time;
3-4 min Gives a slightly toned effect - for those who only want a light refresh.
5-6 min Gives medium to natural coverage - for those who want a slightly deeper but still natural result.
8-10 min Deep and full coverage - for those who want an intense, deep effect.
"How long does a dye last?"
How long the color lasts depends on several factors; how much you wash your face, how oily your hair is and how much exfoliating products you use, but one of the most determining factors is how long you leave the color on. Combine the effect times with the color you choose to use and you will have full control over how long you want the color to last and look. If you use Rapides Brow Tint colors you can expect;
3-4 min: The color lasts for about 1 week.
5-6 min: The color lasts for about 2-3 weeks.
8-10 min: The color lasts for about 3-4 weeks.
Do you have more questions about how to dye your brows yourself at home? Send a message to our Instagram account and we will help you further there!