How to Get Darker Eyebrows

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Dark eyebrows are in vogue. Maybe you want to get in on the dark eyebrow trend and look like Cara Delevingne, or perhaps your eyebrows don’t match your hair color the way you'd like them to. Whatever your reasons are for wanting darker eyebrows, it is easy to get them. You can use makeup for a quick and temporary fix, you can dye your brows for a more permanent option, or you can try using home remedies to darken your eyebrows naturally.

Darkening Your Eyebrows

  • With Makeup: Apply eyebrow makeup (pomade, powder, gel, etc.) in your desired color to your natural eyebrows. Try to stay within two shades of your natural hair color.
  • With Eyebrow Tint: Purchase an eyebrow tinting kit and prepare it according to package instructions. Apply the color to your brows as directed.
  • With Natural Methods: Apply crushed hibiscus flowers or aloe vera to your eyebrows for 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, apply olive oil or coconut oil to sit on your brows overnight.
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Using Makeup

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  1. You can shape your eyebrows before you make them darker. You can do this by using tweezers, wax, or threading. You can shape your eyebrows on your own or at a professional salon.
  2. If you want darker eyebrows, you can use eyebrow makeup such as powder, gel, pomade, or pencils. There are many color options for eyebrow makeup so it is important to choose a color that best matches your hair.
    • For red hair, choose a color similar to your hair, but slightly ashier if you have pink tones in your skin.
    • Brunettes should stay within 2 shades darker of your hair color.
    • Black hair looks best with cool medium-brown eyebrow makeup.
    • Dark brown hair should opt for espresso shades. This adds a bit more warmth than pure black while still maintaining a deep tone.
    • For blonde hair, try for up to 2 shades darker than the natural tone of your hair. [1]
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    Brushing your eyebrows will make the shape clearer before you fill them in with makeup. [2] This will allow you fill them in better and be more true to your shape. [3]
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    Put eyebrow primer on your eyebrows before you apply makeup. This will help make the makeup stay on your eyebrows longer. [4]
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    Very lightly do short and quick strokes on your eyebrows. Mimic the natural stroke of your hairs to match your eyebrows so the makeup blends in. Pay extra attention to the extra sparse areas on your eyebrows. Fill in your eyebrows shape, not outside of it. [5]
    Bobbi Brown, Makeup Artist

    When filling in brows, choose a brow pencil, powder, or pomade that is 1 to 2 shades darker than your natural brow color. Using light, short, hairlike strokes, fill in gaps and extend the brows' inner corners in toward the nose and the outer ends toward the temples.

  6. Use an angle brush to apply a powder in short, hair-like strokes. Powder is great because you can use various shades to create dimension. Use a lighter shade all over your brows and a darker shade for bare areas. [6]
  7. Pomades last all day and don’t smudge easily. Use an angle brush to outline the entire shape and blend throughout your eyebrows with a spoolie brush. [7]
  8. Watermark wikiHow to Make Eyebrows Darker
    You can use an eyebrow pencil to darken your brows and give them shape and definition. [8] This option is faster than other options and is easiest if you want to give your eyebrows a natural appearance. Keep the strokes light and don’t press too hard on the pencil for a natural appearance. [9]
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    There is clear gel and there is tinted gel. You can use clear gel after you use pomade, powder, or pencil or you can just use tinted gel on its own. Gels keep your eyebrows locked in all day so it is great for eyebrows that don’t stay in place. Apply using upward strokes on each section of the brow and let dry. Use a clean spoolie brush to blend tinted gel into your brows. [10]
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Dyeing Your Eyebrows

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  1. You can buy an eyebrow tinting kit at a beauty store or drug store. Mix the powder and developer provided and stir until it is a creamy paste. [11]
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    Make sure there is no makeup on your eyebrows and that they are completely dry. You want to be able to see the color change well and makeup could get in the way of being able to tell.
  3. Use a spoolie brush to come out your eyebrows before you dye them. This will allow you to see every hair and the entire shape of your eyebrow to make dyeing your eyebrows easier.
  4. Before you start, test the eyebrow color on a small, inconspicuous area to make sure you don’t have an allergic reaction to the dye. The back of your neck or behind your ear both work well.
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    The inside part of your eyebrows is thicker and denser so it needs more time for the color to set. Use the spoolie to brush the dye to your brows, making sure it gets to the roots. Let the dye sit for about a minute or two then go over it again with more hair dye, just to be sure that the dense hair is getting dyed.
    • Apply your product as precisely as possible. You want to cover all the hairs, but you also want to stay within the outline of your brows to avoid unwanted tinting and staining.
    • Wait 5-7 minutes for the dye to set in before moving on.
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    Using a spoolie, apply the dye to the outside halves of your eyebrows. Leave the dye in for around 5-10 minutes. Your eyebrows might appear darker than they really are while the dye is on them.
  7. As you wait between steps, clean the skin around your eyebrows with a pointed Q-tip and color remover or warm water. If you see any staining, use facial tonic to help remove the spots.
  8. When your eyebrows are the color you want, use a dark towel and warm water to remove the excess color. If you see any stains on your skin that you did not notice before, remove the spots with a facial tonic.
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Darkening Your Eyebrows Naturally

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  1. These flowers can make eyebrows grow darker and fuller. You can grind a hibiscus flower with a pestle and mortar until it is a fine paste. Apply the hibiscus flower paste to your eyebrows. Leave it on for 25-30 minutes then wash it off with warm water. Repeat this daily until your eyebrows are dark enough.
    • These flowers are likely safe but check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding, have diabetes, low blood pressure, or are planning on having surgery.
  2. There is Vitamin A in olive oil that helps hair grow and Vitamin E that nourishes hair strands. Rub olive oil onto your eyebrows before you go to bed then rinse it off in the morning. Use the oil every night.
    • You can also add rosemary or lavender essential oils to olive oil to increase hair growth.
    • Be careful if you have sensitive skin because oil can cause breakouts. If you start breaking out, stop using the olive oil.
  3. There are enzymes in aloe vera that can moisturize your eyebrows and make them thicker and darker. Put aloe vera juices or extracts onto eyebrows for 30 minutes then wash it off. Do this daily.
  4. Iron and Vitamin E in coconut oil help your eyebrows grow. Coconut oil also helps reduce protein loss which makes your eyebrows stronger. Massage coconut oil into your brows and leave it in overnight. Wash it off in the morning with warm water. Try to do this every night.
    • This will not darken the actual color of your brows, but it can help them appear thicker, which may make them look fuller and slightly darker.
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    What's the best way to get darker eyebrows the perfect shade and shape?
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    Karina Villalta is a certified Esthetician and Owner of Oh Sweet and Sugar and Shears, a skincare and hair removal service located in Seattle and Kirkland, Washington. With over eight years of experience, Karina specializes in eyebrow shaping, a hair removal technique called sugaring, and organic facials. Karina started her career and was trained at Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar. Since opening her own business, Karina ensures her clients are educated about their skin and helps them implement personalized skincare routines.
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    Work with an esthetician. A professional is always going to have the tools and skills required to get your brows looking the best they possibly can.
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    How do you make your eyebrows darker naturally?
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    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    You can apply a paste of coffee grounds or strong black tea to your eyebrows for natural darkening. Henna is a stronger natural dye, but it can stain the skin, so it needs to be applied carefully.
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    How do you stimulate eyebrow growth?
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    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Massaging the brows helps stimulate growth, as does moisturizing them. Try applying olive oil or argan oil overnight.
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      2. ↑ Wyvetta Bowles. Beauty & Hair Care Advisor. Expert Interview. 19 October 2021.
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      To make your eyebrows darker naturally, try applying olive oil to them every night before bed since olive oil contains vitamins that can help promote hair growth. You can also try moistening your brows with aloe vera for 30 minutes every day, which might make them thicker and darker. For a short-term solution, try dying your brows with an eyebrow tinting kit, which you can find at most beauty and drug stores. To learn how to make your eyebrows darker with makeup, keep reading!

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