You can highlight natural beauty in different ways. One of them is biotattooing. Clearly defined contours of the eyebrows, rich hair color - the appearance can significantly benefit from such changes. However, henna-dyed eyebrows do not always look natural and harmonious. Let’s take a closer look at how to remove unsuccessful painting effectively and in the shortest possible time.
How to remove henna immediately after dyeing
After tinting your eyebrows with henna, the result may be unsatisfactory:
- the color lay unevenly;
- the output turned out to be undesirable shades;
- spots appeared on the skin.
Removing dye from hairs
In any of these cases, the paint must be washed off immediately. This is not difficult to do. First, you need to wash your face several times with warm water. Then, vegetable oil is regularly applied to the eyebrows throughout the day. It is left on the hairs for 15 minutes, and then wiped off the eyebrows with a cotton swab or disk soaked in an alcohol solution.
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The essence of the method is that the oil has adsorbing properties, that is, it actually peels the henna off the hairs. The method is quite effective and safe. It has practically no contraindications, unless, of course, the girl has rare forms of allergies or serious skin diseases.
Skin cleansing
In case of careless henna staining, stains remain on the skin that simply cannot be washed off with water. One of the following methods will help you eliminate them:
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- Mix lemon juice and water in a 1 to 1 ratio. The mixture is applied for 5 minutes, then the skin is washed with warm water.
- You can carefully wipe the stained areas of the skin with any alcohol solution (vodka, for example). It will take several procedures, because the henna will lighten gradually.
- Dip cotton pads in a solution of water and vinegar (1 to 1) and apply to the stained areas for a few minutes, then rinse with water.
These methods of removing henna from the skin can cause irritation. In no case should you exceed the concentration of the vinegar or alcohol solution, or increase the exposure time.
How to Avoid Skin Staining
To avoid having to resort to skin cleansing procedures in the future after biotattooing, it is worth considering a number of rules when applying henna:
- before coloring, apply melted beeswax to the skin around the eyebrows;
- Lubricate the skin along the contour of the eyebrows with a rich cream.
Such simple manipulations will protect your skin from paint stains. The result will be more neat and pleasing to the eye.
You can see how to properly color your eyebrows with henna in the following video:
You can also remove paint stains from the skin with regular soap and thoroughly rinse the painted area. However, it should be taken into account that you should not rub the skin too hard and for too long. This can cause serious irritation that will have to be treated later.
Recipes for masks for removing henna from hair
The pigment is difficult to remove not only from the skin, but also from the hair. Before using the dye, you should prepare a wash in advance, since the remaining pigment can be quickly removed only during the first two days.
Before using the dye, you should prepare a wash in advance, since pigment residues can be quickly removed only during the first two days
In the future, it will be more difficult to cope with this task.
Effective mask recipes for restoring hair color after unsuccessful dyeing:
- Burr oil. You need to slightly heat the component and distribute it over the entire length of your hair. Wrap the top of your head with film, then wrap it with a towel. After 40 min. wash off. The mask allows you not only to improve the shade, but also to restore the damaged structure of the curls.
- Sour cream. To lighten the tone and smooth out the red color, distribute the fermented milk product along the entire length of the hair. Leave for 1 hour. Wash off any remaining residue with shampoo.
- Kefir and yeast. Mix the mask ingredients in a 4:1 ratio. Distribute the resulting mass over the colored curls and leave for 2 hours. When finished, wash your hair with shampoo.
- Vodka, olive oil, honey. All alcohol-containing liquids help open the hair scales, which allows you to neutralize the pigment in the deep layers. Combine 70 ml of vodka, 50 ml of olive oil and 30 ml of honey. Heat the mixture to a comfortable temperature. Distribute the mask over the entire length and leave for 2 hours. After time, rinse thoroughly.
- Yeast and sugar . Combine 1 package of dry yeast with 20 g of sugar. Add 80 ml of water to the dry mixture. Stir until completely dissolved. Leave the mixture to infuse for half an hour, then distribute over the entire length of the hair. Cover your head with film and wrap it in a towel. After 1 hour, wash off.
- Laundry soap. To wash out the pigment, you need to soap your hair generously and massage it. Wash your hair, apply a nourishing mask. Repeat the process every other day.
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How to make a shade a couple of shades lighter
It happens that after the dyeing procedure, the eyebrows turned out bright and expressive, the skin remained clean, and the shade was uniform. However, it turned out that the color of the eyebrows stood out too much against the background of the curls or simply did not particularly suit the appearance. It is not necessary to completely remove the henna. It is enough to lighten your hair a couple of shades for the result to be perfect.
Vegetable oils and lemon juice work best with gentle hair lightening. The methods should be used as follows:
- Any natural oil (olive, castor, corn) is applied to the eyebrows, and after 15 minutes, wiped off with a cotton pad. The eyebrows will gradually become lighter. The procedure is repeated until the desired result is achieved.
- Lemon juice, diluted in half with water, is rubbed into the eyebrows and washed off after 5 minutes. The eyebrows are lightened step by step to the desired shade.
Lemon juice dries out the skin, so after manipulating it, be sure to lubricate the treated area with a nourishing cream.
Both methods are quite safe, of course, if the girl does not have allergic reactions to the components, there are no open wounds in the affected area or inflammatory skin diseases.
Disguise with decorative cosmetics
Henna dyeing is recommended to be done on weekends to allow time for adjustments. If you still fail to wash off the pigment in time, you can try to disguise it with decorative cosmetics:
- Reduce the color intensity by thinning the hairs with tweezers, especially where the areas are too dark.
- Use powder or a thin layer of foundation (blend thoroughly).
- Paint your eyebrows with shadows a couple of shades lighter.
Quick methods for complete removal
If you don’t agree with half measures and want to completely remove pigment from your eyebrows, then try using one of the methods listed below. Before starting the procedure, carefully study all the pros and cons so as not to harm your health and get the most effective result.
Chemicals
Professional cosmetologists have many products in their arsenal for removing henna from eyebrows. All of them are special removers for henna or for all types of paint. Examples: Brown Henna, RefectoCil. Such funds are not cheap, but they are considered the most effective.
The clarification process goes like this:
- eyebrows are cleaned of makeup;
- Be sure to apply cream or Vaseline around the eyebrows;
- Apply the product to the eyebrows using a cotton swab or a special brush and leave for the time specified by the manufacturer (usually 7-10 minutes);
- the procedure is repeated the required number of times.
It should be understood that the aggressive chemical composition of the drugs can cause allergies and skin rashes. It is not recommended to use the method for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Girls who have blood diseases, diabetes and other chronic diseases should definitely consult a doctor before the procedure. Before manipulation, it is advisable to conduct an allergy test.
Hydrogen peroxide for lightening
A very popular method for removing unwanted pigment at home, which is quite effective, but can lead to irritation.
How to use peroxide correctly:
- eyebrows are thoroughly cleaned of makeup and sebum;
- the skin around is lubricated with cream;
- a solution is applied to the hairs (200 ml of water mixed with 0.5 teaspoon of 3% peroxide);
- leave for 15 minutes and wash off.
You should not increase the exposure time; it is better to repeat the procedure, but not earlier than in a week. On average, in one session, hairs lighten by 3-4 tones. If irritation occurs, the skin is lubricated with a nourishing cream or a mixture of vegetable oil and parsley juice.
It is not recommended to use the method if there are wounds on the skin, inflammatory skin diseases, or viral herpes has worsened.
Ammonia to remove henna
Ammonia is applied to the eyebrows in the same way as hydrogen peroxide. The skin is pre-cleaned and lubricated with cream or Vaseline around the eyebrows. It is not recommended to keep the solution on the eyebrows for more than 15 minutes; it is better to repeat the manipulations after a few days.
It should be remembered that alcohol dries the skin very much, and after the procedure it is necessary to moisturize the treated areas with cream. This method should not be used if more than two weeks have passed since henna staining.
Serious skin inflammations are a contraindication to the use of the method. The same applies to the presence of individual intolerance to ammonia.
Cleansing the skin
It happens that the dark color of the eyebrows is given not by the hairs, but by the colored skin underneath them. In another case, the paint simply accidentally gets onto areas of the skin and stains it. But it will not be difficult to solve this problem at home.
- Scrubs are most often used. It’s not difficult to prepare peeling at home; sea salt, sugar, coffee cake, and semolina are suitable for this. The base can be liquid hand soap or shower gel. Scrubs based on fruit acids, including pineapple or papaya juice, are also effective in removing paint. This remedy will solve the problem in one application.
- You can use salicylic acid or ammonia. Any toner that contains alcohol will also work. Remember that alcohol is very drying to the skin, so after applying it to the skin you need to use moisturizers.
- Henna does not like sea salt, so you can use salt masks or baths to remove it.
- Pumice stone and heated vegetable oil will help get rid of paint on your hands. Rub the steamed skin with a stone, and wipe with a cotton pad with warm vegetable oil. Usually one procedure is enough.
Folk remedies for eyebrow lightening
There are many folk ways to tidy up your eyebrows if henna dyeing was unsuccessful. In general, they are quite safe if you do not overdo it with the number of procedures and do not have serious skin diseases.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice is never used in its pure form; it is always diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 1. The method is not too aggressive, clarification occurs in several stages.
Usually, for the effect, lemon juice is left on the eyebrows for a few minutes, and after a couple of days the procedure is repeated if necessary. The shorter the pigment stays on the eyebrows, the higher the effectiveness of this method will be.
Natural oils
The principle of the effect of vegetable oil is simple: it absorbs pigment particles, which are “washed out” from the hair along with the oil. There are practically no restrictions on use. You can lubricate your eyebrows throughout the day, leave it on for 15 minutes, wash off the composition and reapply it. Gradually the paint will go away.
Oils have a healing effect on the follicle and hair structure. Castor, olive or flaxseed oil nourishes the skin and hair. And the appearance of third-party reactions is almost never reported. This method can be safely adopted.
Soap
Henna, especially when just applied, can be washed off with laundry soap. You need to lather the washcloth and wipe your eyebrows thoroughly. You need to act carefully so that the soap composition does not get into your eyes.
You should also not rub for too long. A couple of minutes is enough, after which you need to wash your face. Then the eyebrows are lubricated with a protective cream, since soap dries out the dermis very much. Girls with sensitive skin should not use this method, as it may cause severe irritation.
Soda and shampoo
Mix a little baking soda with regular shampoo and rub the mixture into colored eyebrows. After some time, wash it off. The method is not very effective, but it does not cause much harm.
You can lighten your eyebrows by several tones in one procedure, and if you do not keep shampoo and baking soda on your eyebrows for more than a couple of minutes, then irritation will not occur. Girls with allergies need to be careful, because shampoos contain a lot of chemicals.
Toothpaste
To lighten henna using toothpaste, apply it carefully to the eyebrow hairs and leave to act for half an hour. If necessary, the manipulation can be repeated after a couple of days.
A simple and affordable method, which also causes a minimum of side reactions. In rare cases, irritation and redness may occur, which can be relieved with a healing cream.
Herbal decoctions
Chamomile or calendula decoctions are usually used. You can take a mixture of herbs in equal proportions. Make a decoction like this:
- 50 g of dry grass is poured into 200 g of boiling water;
- leave for 30 minutes;
- add lemon juice.
The composition is applied to the eyebrows and washed off after 1-2 hours. The procedure is repeated every 2 days until the desired result is achieved.
There are usually no side effects. In rare cases, individual intolerance to the components appears, then the procedures must be stopped and a course of antihistamines taken.
Kefir
Kefir can also be used to remove pigment. The risk of complications is minimal. In the worst case, the method will simply be ineffective. It all depends on the structure of the hair and the intensity of the pigment on the eyebrows.
Heated kefir is thickly applied to the eyebrows and washed off after 20-30 minutes. After this, the dairy product is washed off. Typically, kefir has no effect on the skin and does not cause allergies.
Sea or table salt
Henna really does not like salt, so after biotattooing it is not recommended to swim in sea water. To remove henna from eyebrows, you need to make a scrub from sea or table salt, using liquid soap or shower gel as a base. The composition is rubbed into the eyebrows for several minutes and then washed off. If necessary, the manipulations must be repeated.
The method should not be used in the presence of open wounds, skin inflammation and blood diseases. Sensitive skin may become very red after the procedure. Then you should use a healing cream.
Peeling
Cosmetic stores sell special peelings and scrubs that cleanse the facial skin of dead cells and can also remove henna from the eyebrows. They should be applied carefully, avoiding contact of the composition with the eyes. After the manipulations, the eyebrows are thoroughly washed with warm water.
As a rule, all components of cosmetic products undergo dermatological testing and do not cause serious skin irritation. However, girls with allergies should use the method carefully. Also, it cannot be used for eczema and other skin inflammations, acne and the presence of scars in the treated area.
"Curl"
This is a well-known product that is used to lighten hair. It is also used to remove henna from eyebrows. Apply the composition very carefully, do not leave it on the eyebrows for more than 3 minutes, rinse thoroughly and after the procedure lubricate the eyebrows with healing cream or vegetable oil.
The method is quite effective, however, the risk of allergies is high. Before using Lokon, it is better to test for reactions.
What else affects the durability of henna?
Compliance with the rules of care.
Within 24 hours after the procedure, you should not allow your eyebrows to come into contact with water, and also do not mechanically impact your eyebrows. In order for henna to last longer, you need to avoid the influence of aggressive cosmetics on the eyebrows (scrubs, peelings, alcohol-containing products); you should not use lotions, tonics and creams in the eyebrow area. It is necessary to refrain from visiting baths and saunas, solariums and prolonged exposure of eyebrows to direct sunlight.
Client's skin type.
On normal and dry skin, henna usually lasts well if there is no severe peeling. If your skin is oily or combination, the pigment will fade faster. Proper preparation of eyebrows for coloring can solve many problems associated with the quality of the client’s skin.
Other factors.
During menstruation and a few days before and after it, the effectiveness of henna dyeing may decrease, and the time of wearing henna may be reduced.
The durability of biotattoo can also be affected by the period of pregnancy and lactation (as well as any other hormonal changes). Moreover, this factor gives unpredictable consequences: coloring can become either ineffective or more durable.
The outcome of staining can be influenced by taking certain medications, such as antibiotics. In rare cases, henna may not take or change color.
Why is self-removal dangerous?
Any home method for removing henna from eyebrows can lead to at least dry skin. After the procedures, you should moisturize the skin with cream or natural cosmetic oil. Some formulations act quite aggressively on the skin, so various types of irritation may occur.
Some methods may be ineffective; sometimes a yellowish tint appears on the hairs, which does not look very presentable. In this case, it is better to contact a professional cosmetologist who will offer effective methods for color correction.
What lasts longer, henna or dye?
Another frequently asked question from clients. Before tinting her eyebrows, especially before the first one, almost every girl has the problem of choosing a material. In general, henna lasts a little longer than special dye. This is especially noticeable in the effect of skin coloring.
Previously, the paint “worked” only on hairs. If the client wanted to get a more noticeable result or if correction of the eyebrow shape was necessary, the masters automatically recommended biotattooing. Now some modern dyes, like henna, color both hair and skin. And yet, henna gives a more lasting shadow effect - it lasts about twice as long as paint. The dye also washes off the hairs a little faster.
Recommendations and precautions
To reduce the risk of any adverse reactions, you must follow several rules:
- When using products with aggressive chemical composition, be sure to do an allergy test first.
- When using scrubs and peeling, do not rub the composition too hard, otherwise you can damage the skin and even cause an infection.
- Carry out the procedure so that any lightening composition does not come into contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes.
- After washing off the henna, it is necessary to carry out restorative procedures for 3-4.
Do not use solvent, gasoline or other aggressive substances to remove eyebrow paint. Their effectiveness is extremely low, and if they come into contact with the mucous membrane of the eye, they can cause serious burns. Any henna removal products should be used with caution by girls with very sensitive skin.
By following simple rules, you can protect your eyebrows and the skin around them from any negative effects and get an excellent result.
