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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on June 7, 2015 at 10:28am

I like Intensive and I order it from Universal.

I use oil free makeup remover to cleanse the brows, mix the tint as instructed (usually a pea sized dollop of tint cream and 4 drops of developer works for me), I paint it on with a small wooden applicator, and use wet q-tips quickly after applying to wipe off any excess and to define the shape.  I move around the client and check from all angles to make sure they are symmetrical.

I do a few minutes of scalp massage, remove with damp cotton, and then follow with trimming, waxing, and tweezing as desired, and use the tint remover on any stained skin if necessary.  If you wax afterwards, it is not usually necessary to use the remover.

I really haven't had a problem with this tint on sensitive skin, although most tint companies will advise doing a patch test in advance - I think 24 or 48 hours before the appointment.  Sometimes the tint remover can irritate the skin, so I try to avoid needing to use it by being as precise as possible with my application technique, and I never do tinting after wax or after a peel or microdermabrasion.  Skin should be as intact as possible.  

The wet q-tips are the best way I have discovered to precisely define the shape of the brow with tinting - remember, any of the surrounding peach fuzz that has tint on it will be tinted.  You can use that to your advantage if you want to define the arch more effectively, but it can also cause problems if you are sloppy with application.  

If it's a new service for you, it's always a good idea to try it on a friend or two before introducing it to paying clients, especially since the tint remover is not 100%.  I lost a client very early in my career because I gave her Groucho Marx eyebrows.  I should have practiced on a friend or worked with a colleague for practice first.

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Permalink Reply by DENISE BARBOSA on June 7, 2015 at 5:07pm

How long do u leave tint on n what color do u usualy use. Thank u

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Permalink Reply by coldsalineplexus on June 8, 2015 at 7:44pm

For most of my Caucasian clients, the Middle Brown is good.  If you are going to offer it on your menu, I would also buy the Brown (which is a darker brown) so that you have the option.  

I don't time the tint very precisely...  Instead, I watch to see when the color seems to be catching the hairs.  This document outlines their recommended times: file:///Users/MBAir/Downloads/Intensive_Hair_Tint.usage.pdf but it is pretty imprecise - even according to their instructions, you could wind up anywhere between 1 1/2 minutes and 10 minutes tinting time, so I find it best to pay attention visually.  And again, just be very careful to remove any tint from the surrounding skin ASAP with wet q-tips, so that even if the brows get a little too dark, at least the shape will be right.

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Permalink Reply by marc edward on June 16, 2015 at 9:46am

I find this topic fascinating only because lash and brow tinting is illegal in most states for licensed estheticians especially in California  and a girl was recently cited and fined $1,500 so I want  everyone to be prudent that this is out of our scope of practice making it illegal. sad as that sounds its all due to the fda not ever finding a brow dye that meets fda standards for safety.

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Permalink Reply by Andrea Minor on June 16, 2015 at 11:38am

You are technically correct, Marc. I just recently went to England to take a class on a type of lash perm technique (also not allowed in some states) and the Estheticians there were absolutely dumbfounded that we are constantly banning treatments here in the states. In Europe, Estheticians train for MUCH longer that we do in the States. The field is treated much more seriously in terms of education. Hopefully, this, along with a total policy and regime change amongst the FDA, will all change for the better in the future. Also, I feel it's time we become Nationally regulated instead of State regulated. Time will tell. Have a wonderful day! :)

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Derseweh on June 16, 2015 at 10:43am

Reflectocil is a good brow tint . To remove excess tint left on skin after processing  you can use Tweezerman primatint tint remover. Use a small angle brush to apply the tint to the eyebrow hair.

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Permalink Reply by Andrea Minor on June 16, 2015 at 11:44am

For lashes, I favor Intensives. It's been around forever and I've never had any adverse reactions. For brows, however, I like Berrywell. The colors you end up using the most to do brows is either going to be a Light Brown and/or Brown. And, if you've ever experimented with all the tint brands, you will quickly see there are BIG differences in the tones of brown. Some are way too warm, and some are way too dark.  Berrywell Light brown is perfect on so many people. You can mix in a bit of Brown to boost the color as well. As far as protocol, I follow Berrywell's instructions, and again, have never had an issue of skin sensitivity. Good luck and have a great day!

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Permalink Reply by Lynne De Marco on June 16, 2015 at 11:54am

Is there a place where I can take a class on brows, tinting, extensions ? I live on Long Island

Thanks
Lynne

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Permalink Reply by Emily Cheong on June 17, 2015 at 9:09am

Hi Lynne,

I am in New York city. I do teach class for tinted, eyelash perm and eyelash extension.

http://myfacialspa.com/index.php?route=information/workshops

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Permalink Reply by Loana Cristina Curatolo on June 21, 2015 at 8:29am

Intensive has a booklet with the protocol. I get mine when I bought the trial kit. The application duration for color is 1 minute after mixed and let in the mixing cup for 3 minutes. By the way, in TN is legal to tint lashes and brows for aestheticians. I use intensive with great results since 2009 and I never had a problem with it. Another thing: is FDA approved and there is a MSDS file that can be downloaded for your file.

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