A full, lush fringe of eyelashes can make you feel more confident and beautiful. Dark lashes frame your eyes to make them shine like jewels. There is something so mysterious and alluring about eyelashes that they have even studied by academics seeking to decode their appeal. Whatever the magic is that makes eyelashes so attractive, the real question is how to get yours to look the best they can. One popular approach is professional lash tinting. While this may sound like a complicated procedure, it’s actually pretty simple. When it’s done by a professional from Deseo Salon & BlowDry, you can feel confident that they will safely give you the dark lashes you want.
How does professional lash tinting work?
Professional lash tinting keeps your eyes safe as it gives your lashes deep color. Before you begin, you and your technician will choose the right shade for your lashes. Then your eye area will be cleaned of makeup. Special non-irritating stickers are placed as a barrier for your skin from the dye. A gentle, vegetable-based dye is dabbed on your lashes, ensuring even coverage from base to tip. This material keeps your eyes safe from toxic chemicals during and after the process. After ten minutes, the dye is wiped away.
Now it’s time to flutter your eyelashes as you admire them. They will be dark and separated. The dye helps emphasize even the tiny, sparse lashes that mascara can miss, giving your lashes a full, lush look.
How does the look of tinted lashes compare to other lash darkening techniques? Here’s a run-through of the differences to help you choose what will work best for you.
Mascara: Temporary and Troublesome
Mascara is the most popular way to darken eyelashes. It’s simple and effective, but it has its drawbacks. Mascara can clump and smear when you apply it. It can also run if you’re caught in the rain, or if you sweat or cry that day. With Denver’s unpredictable weather, it can be hard to know when you might be facing some kind of precipitation. There are also long-lasting waterproof mascaras. These will stay in place for several hours, no matter the weather. Unfortunately, because these formulations are so hard to remove, they can cause breakage. They can even leave your eyelashes dry and brittle.
On the other hand, having your eyelashes tinted by a professional gives you the dark flutter of eyelashes without the daily hassle. Tinted eyelashes are impervious to rain or tears. Many runners and swimmers prefer eyelash tinting so they can sweat and splash without thinking about mascara. Because tinting eliminates the need for daily mascara, lashes grow in stronger and fuller. Enjoy longer, healthier lashes without the breakage that comes with many mascaras.
Eyelash Extensions: Expensive and Inconvenient
Another option for a thick fringe is eyelash extensions. Make no mistake: this is a dramatic lash look. However, extensions can be expensive, and having them applied is somewhat time-consuming. They require upkeep in a salon every two to three weeks. If you don’t have them removed professionally, they can damage your natural eyelashes. This leaves them more sparse than when you started.
Eyelash tinting does not require rigorous upkeep. If you don’t return to get them touched up within the recommended five-week time span, they will fade naturally. It is also a much quicker procedure.
Do-It-Yourself Tinting: Dangerous
Given the fuss-free glamor of tinted lashes, you may be tempted to try one of the home kits to save you a trip to the salon. But experts strongly discourage this. Having your eyelashes tinted by a professional is a safe procedure. The same cannot be said of taking the process into your own hands. The formula used by experienced professionals is a gentle and effective vegetable-based dye. Self-tinting kits, on the other hand, often don’t use the same ingredients. There is no FDA oversight on these kits, so choosing one is a gamble. Any time you use something so close to the delicate tissues of the eye, it’s worth it to use caution.
The steady hand of a person who is experienced and trained in eyelash tinting will not only give you peace of mind. It will also leave you with the lush lashes you crave. Having your lashes tinted in a salon also guarantees that the finished result will be even. If you’re looking to enjoy the indulgence of tinted eyelashes, let a professional give you a relaxed and luxurious experience.
If you live in the Denver area and you’re ready to try the easy beauty of tinted lashes, book an appointment with us at Deseo Salon & BlowDry. Our experienced stylists offer more than professional lash tinting. We can also color your eyebrows through eyebrow tinting. For precise and gentle brow shaping, we are skilled in threading. These procedures will give your eyes a polished and striking look while simplifying your makeup routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is professional lash tinting and how does it work?
Professional lash tinting is a salon procedure that uses a gentle, vegetable-based dye to add deep, lasting color to natural eyelashes. The process begins with choosing the right shade for your lashes and cleaning the eye area of makeup. Non-irritating protective stickers are placed around the eye to shield the skin from the dye. The dye is then carefully applied from base to tip for even coverage. After approximately ten minutes, it is wiped away, leaving behind dark, separated, and defined lashes that emphasize even sparse, fine hairs that mascara can miss.
How long does professional lash tinting last?
Professional lash tinting typically lasts about five weeks before fading naturally. Unlike mascara, tinted lashes do not smear, clump, or run in rain, sweat, or tears. If you don’t return for a touch-up within the five-week timeframe, the color will fade gradually without any dramatic change or damage to the lashes.
Is lash tinting safer than mascara for the health of eyelashes?
For daily use, lash tinting is gentler on eyelashes than many mascaras, particularly waterproof formulas, which are difficult to remove and can cause lash breakage, dryness, and brittleness over time. Because tinting eliminates the need for daily mascara application and removal, lashes tend to grow in stronger and fuller. Many athletes such as runners and swimmers prefer tinting because it provides smudge-free, sweat-proof results without any daily application.
How is lash tinting different from eyelash extensions?
Lash extensions and lash tinting are very different procedures. Extensions involve attaching individual synthetic lashes to natural lashes for a dramatic, voluminous look. They require maintenance in a salon every two to three weeks and must be removed professionally, otherwise they can damage and thin natural lashes. Lash tinting, by contrast, darkens the natural lashes themselves with no extensions or adhesives. It requires no rigorous upkeep, fades naturally over time, and is a much quicker and lower-maintenance procedure.
Is it safe to use a DIY lash tinting kit at home?
Experts strongly discourage at-home lash tinting. Unlike professional products, many self-tinting kits do not use the same gentle, vetted ingredients. There is no FDA oversight on these products, which makes choosing one a gamble when applied so close to the sensitive tissues of the eye. A trained professional uses a steady hand and a gentle vegetable-based formula specifically designed for safe use near the eyes, ensuring an even, effective result without risk of injury or irritation.
Can I also get eyebrow tinting at the same appointment as lash tinting?
Yes, many salons that offer professional lash tinting also provide eyebrow tinting as a complementary service. Tinting the brows creates a polished, defined look that frames the eyes and reduces the need for daily brow makeup. Combined with eyebrow threading for precise shaping, a lash and brow appointment can significantly streamline your daily beauty routine while giving your eyes a more striking and cohesive appearance.