How to Tint Your Eyebrows at Home, According to Experts

This set has everything you need: a tint, a cream activator, a mixing dish, and an angled brush. It even comes with brow growth oil that’ll keep your hair and skin hydrated after tinting. In terms of at-home kits, this option offers fairly long-lasting results—you’ll have darker pigment for three to four weeks. Plus, one purchase affords you up to 12 applications. 

Pros: Complete kit; Long lasting

Cons: Needs time to fade if you're unhappy 

Customer Review: "This is the only tint kit that I have found that is easy to use and lasts the longest! Other tint kits caused a burning sensation on my skin. This one is gentle and effective. I hope they will always make this kit!!!" — Brow Code 

With a powder and a conditioning developer, this kit is ideal for anyone new to the brow tinting game. There are four colors to choose from, and you can customize the intensity depending on how much product you put in the pan and how long you let it sit. The kit comes with a spoolie for application—which is A-ok to use—but you may want to consider an angled eyebrow brush to get an even application. 

Pros: Affordable; Beginner friendly 

Cons: Need to buy brush separately 

Customer Review: "This product is great! It lasts a long time and makes my brows look great. Like any product there is some trial and error, so figuring out the ratio can be a bit tricky but once you get that down it’s a breeze. I lightly sketch my brow shape with my brow pencil and basically fill in the lines. If you want a lighter coverage go with the time listed on the box, I like my brows darker so I leave it on for about 10-15 minutes."

Vincent gives this professional-level formula her stamp of approval. She typically uses this baby in tandem with the brand’s three percent cream activator. Not only is this one specifically formulated for sensitive skin, but the plant-based composition also gives a softer finish than some other tints. When it comes time for removal, you’ll want to wipe the solution off with a damp cotton swab, or use the brand’s special RefectoCil Tint Remover. 

Pros: Good for sensitive skin; Professional-approved 

Cons: Not as dark as others

Customer Review: "I haven't used developer for tinting before, but the tint that goes with this was DPP free, so I decided to try it. It worked great! You just have to read the directions. DO NOT MIX TINT AND DEVELOPER. They are designed to go on one after the other. Incredibly easy and not irritating!" — Amazon

Tempted, but not ready for a long commitment? This tint is the way to go—it’s going to last you a full three days, but not much more. Unlike some of the other tints in this list, this formula doesn’t require you to be an at-home chemist. There’s no mixing involved; just paint it on your brows, let it sit overnight, and peel or wash it off in the a.m. It’s also a fan-favorite, getting an average four out of five stars on Revolve. 

Pros: Short-term option; Easy to apply 

Cons: Not good for those who want a long term tint 

Customer Review: "I think this product is revolutionary. It's like a tinting mask for your eyebrows, just apply, dry and peel off! My brows were perfectly tinted and fuller looking and lasted 3 days! Amazing." — Revolve

Because this two-step kit has a silver nitrate-based color, it requires a speedy application. It’s definitely a good idea to line your brows with petroleum jelly so you don’t accidentally stain your skin. That said, the final result is really good, with each application lasting two to three weeks. If you want to keep your brows looking fresh around the clock, you can repeat the tinting process every other week. 

Pros: Long lasting 

Cons: Dries quickly so you have to work fast 

Customer Review: "I have been using this product for 3 years now and it is absolutely my FAVORITE, I didn’t have any type of reaction and this does last for awhile. I’ll usually touch it up quite often if I need too and it doesn’t/hasn’t harmed my brows in any way. I highly recommend, I will always buy my tint here and keep on using till I’m dead! Favorite favorite!" — Brow Code 

A best-seller on Amazon, this Henna-based eyebrow tinting kit has been reviewed by more than 16,000 users. Like a henna tattoo, this formula is going to stain your skin, as well as your brow hairs, so make sure you pick a color you feel comfortable with. This kit is especially great for anyone trying to cover gray hairs—the pigment is next level. 

Pros: Intense pigment 

Cons: Stains skin temporarily

Customer Review: "This product is easy to use, but only lasts for several days. It actually does darken your eyebrows, but not great at filling in spots with more skin. I even leave it on for twice as long as recommended. It fades quickly on skin which is good and bad at the same time... good because you would want mistakes to fade quickly, bad because it barely stays on for 3 days. If you are religious about applying every couple days, then this will work great." — Amazon

If this one looks familiar, it's because you've seen the paint-and-peel video tutorials on your social feeds for months. Just fill in your brows with one of the five shades, wait two hours, then gently peel off the film (don't worry; it won't stick to your hair) for a stain of color that fades slowly within a week.

Pros: Easy to use

Cons: Limited shades 

Customer Review: "This product works well and leaves a nice light grey tint after 10 minutes which is what I was looking for. After the gel dries I scrape it off with my fingernail and experience minimal eyebrow hair loss due to sticking to the gel. Stays on decently for a few days as long as you don't get soap on it. The only drawback is the perfume-y Lysol like smell right after you apply." — Amazon

Oftentimes, harsh chemicals can be found in box dye kits. Not in this one. It boasts a non-toxic formula, free of hydrogen peroxide and synthetic dyes. It's perfect for the brow-obsessed who have sensitive skin. Available in four natural shades, it will tint your brows for up to four to six weeks.

Pros: Non toxic; Good for sensitive skin; Long lasting 

Cons: Blunt applicator

Customer Review: "This is strong and gets very dark, and if you make a mistake it gets cartoonish. If you apply it properly it gives great results, but it’s not easy or foolproof. Don’t leave on too long, be careful to stay within the area you want and follow the timing and instructions carefully." — Amazon

If you’re not ready to take the tinting plunge, but still want to achieve fuller, thicker brows that resemble a tint, reach for this brow pencil. “It draws single hairs that last and will keep brows looking their most natural,” says Vincent. 

Pros: Can't mess it up; Natural looking 

Cons: Not a tinting kit; Just a makeup product

Customer Review:  "I've never been more satisfied with an eyebrow pencil. I'll get random compliments on how good my brows look, and people are shocked when I tell them I use pencil. And then they want it. As they should. It is unreal how real it looks." — Amazon

What this tint lacks in the fancy, Instagrammable-packaging department, it makes up for with true, salon-level results that last for at least two weeks. Plus, each easy-to-follow kit (available in medium brown, dark brown, and light brown) contains 20 applications, making it shockingly affordable for almost a year's worth of dye.

Pros: Professional results; Easy to follow 

Cons: Small shade selection

Customer Review: "So I have to say I’m super happy I ordered this. It took a bit to get here but I have never used a brow henna this good. Easy to use and it’s like the perfect colour. It’s a medium brown I got and it’s perfect. Seriously try it out, you won’t be disappointed." — Amazon