greying eyebrows

Posted on May 18, 2009 6:19 PM

My eyebrows are about 50% grey. What can a person do to help them blend with your hair color? I've had my hair highlighted to try to match them a little better, but It still looks odd to me.

Any suggestions out there? Does anyone else have the same problem? I've been told it's dangerous to die them.

Replies: 19
1. Re: greying eyebrows
May 22, 2009 5:07 PM   |   In response to: hanlione

Hi hanlione,

It is dangerous to dye your eyebrows, but from my understanding, It's because of the possibility of getting the dye into your eyes. I've been dyeing my eyebrows for years. Not because of grey, but because I have very, very light eyebrows. So light that you can't tell that I have eyebrows at all. So I buy a very inexpensive hair dye that is just a shade or two darker than my hair. You just need to be very careful not to get it in your eyes!!! PLEASE BE SAFE and let me know if you decide to go ahead with it.

2. Re: greying eyebrows
May 25, 2009 8:11 AM   |   In response to: 412bntune

I am a little afraid of using the dye.

Why is it that it's not safe to dye, but it's safe to lighten them?

3. Re: greying eyebrows
May 25, 2009 8:19 AM   |   In response to: hanlione


hanlione wrote:

My eyebrows are about 50% grey. What can a person do to help them blend with your hair color? I've had my hair highlighted to try to match them a little better, but It still looks odd to me.

Any suggestions out there? Does anyone else have the same problem? I've been told it's dangerous to die them.


hanlione

You made me smile. Do not "die" your eyebrows. You would really be sorry :(

love ~ anje

4. Re: greying eyebrows
May 27, 2009 7:29 PM   |   In response to: anjeflow

I had mine dye about 6 months ago, they really look great,went alittle dark shade ,I am blonde,with the grey.Happy I had them done

5. Re: greying eyebrows
Jun 2, 2009 2:08 PM   |   In response to: 357patti

Really glad to see discussion on this subject -- I'm about to go bald with all the (grey/white) plucking I've been doing! :]

6. Re: greying eyebrows
Jun 4, 2009 4:38 PM   |   In response to: anjeflow

laughs

I just got that. :)

7. Re: greying eyebrows
Jun 4, 2009 4:39 PM   |   In response to: hanlione

I've tired some eye pencils and they're not too awful.

The highlights have helped. Well, at least they distract MY EYE from looking at the grey eyebrows. :D

8. Re: greying eyebrows
Jun 18, 2009 5:22 PM   |   In response to: hanlione

I too have dyed my eyebrows, but it is a hassle! I discovered a great product from Laura Geller. It is a brow tint that goes on like mascara. It works! I have 50% grey eyebrows and this covers great. It washes off when you remove your makeup. I no longer dye my eyebrows. I get it at Sephora online. I think you can also get it at QVC or HSN, whichever one sales Laura Geller.

9. Re: greying eyebrows
Jun 22, 2009 1:14 PM   |   In response to: 412bntune


please, please, please do not use hair color dye on your eyebrows; it contains too many harsh chemicals and could do serious damage to the skin surrounding your eyes. If you have extremely sensitive skin, your eyes could be damaged or swollen for weeks (I've seen this happen). You should be able to find a vegetable dye for your eyebrows/eyelashes in any beauty supply store. If you don't see it, ask. The color should last for 6-8 weeks. Same is true for lightening your brows, though I would recommend going to a professional.

Also, the brow tamer by Laura Geller is available in many stores, or you can find it online. Remember though it only lasts for one-two days.

good luck all - I've been "enhancing" my brows (which are totally white) for five years..

10. Re: greying eyebrows
Jun 22, 2009 7:06 PM   |   In response to: hanlione

Mine are greying and have significantly thinned. When I sweat or swim, my pencil/powder washes off. Has anyone tried/had good luck with permanent cosmetic eyebrow enhancement (tatooing)?

11. Re: greying eyebrows
Jun 23, 2009 10:11 AM   |   In response to: hanlione

I like 2 products: Lancome Brow Expert wand (looks like mascara purchased at Macy's) and Sephora Lash and Eyebrow Mascara (purchased online).

12. Re: greying eyebrows
Jun 24, 2009 11:04 PM   |   In response to: hanlione


I've been dying my eyebrows for years and since I'm an artist, I'm very careful about applying it sparingly with a small brush and apply vaseline above and below my brow area before I dye it to prevent staining on the skin. But the dye never entirely covers my grey since the grey hairs are thicker than normal and my brows are light brown. I absolutely love Anastasia Brow Powder Duo from Sephora because it doesn't clump on and stays on all day - and comes in a wide variety of shades.


13. Re: greying eyebrows
Jun 25, 2009 9:50 PM   |   In response to: hanlione

If you want to dye them use eyelash dye as it won't make you blind if you accidentally get it in your eyes - never use hair dye.

If you use a taupe pencil, a little bit of taupe shadow and and eyebrow gel it should stick on pretty well. Don't use dark brown brow pencils or shadow as they're too dark for most people.

14. Re: greying eyebrows
Aug 3, 2009 8:30 PM   |   In response to: khammont


khammont wrote:Mine are greying and have significantly thinned. When I sweat or swim, my pencil/powder washes off. Has anyone tried/had good luck with permanent cosmetic eyebrow enhancement (tatooing)?I didn't know you could do that! I know a woman who has had permanent eyeliner done and she loves it. I'll ask her if she's had anything else done, or if they do that.

15. Re: greying eyebrows
Aug 3, 2009 8:33 PM   |   In response to: hanlione


Thanks for all the ideas!

I discovered that if I color my hair with Clairol Natural Dark Neutral Blonde #106A that it helps my eyebrows blend in more. The highlights were too bright, but this is just perfect. I've been dyeing and highlighting my hair the wrong colors all this time. I think that as my gray increases I can go lighter as long as I stay in the "neutral" tones. I always used warm tones, I didn't know about neutral tones. Ha! I'm finally happy! (for now)

:)

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