Tinting
Hello~
I am new into the business and have had a few calls from ladies wanting me to tint their brows and lashes. I have not done this but would like more info on this service so I can offer it. My question is, where did you get your training and what line do you use?
Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Julia Elliott on
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At school this became my specialty. :) I use the Intensives brand. You can buy it at Universal, Pure Spa Direct, CBSexquisite (if you want to wait almost 3 weeks for delivery!) and probably other places. I do not think that you should purchase the "Starter Kit". I feel the ideal starter kit would include:
1 bottle creme developer
1 tube deep black
1 tube blue-black
1 tube mid-brown
1 tube brown
1 bottle of remover (I have never used it, but it seemed like a good idea)
I dye lashes deep black mixed with blue-black. (Probably could use one or the other but it seems "customized" this way.) The only person I have dyed lashes brown was my husband who has invisible lashes.
I tint brows from mid-brown, which is very light - good for a blondie first-timer. Usually I combine brown & mid-brown.
Let me see if I can find a tutorial online. This is such a fun, easy and "wow" service.
Julia in Woodinville, WA
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Permalink Reply by Kristen Dugas on
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Thank you Julia!! Your info is great, ok so I took a look at Universal and their starter is 145, do you think buying itall individually is cheaper?
Also, could I start this service by just watching an online tutorial?
BTW.. I did not learn this in school, wish I did!
What do you think of this deal/brand http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eyebrow-Tintocil-Compete-Tinting-Kit-Dye-Br...
Found it on ebay... your thoughts : )
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I have not used that brand of tint, but it sounds similar to the process with Intensive. That package would certainly get you going.
Do you know another esthetician in your area that does offer this service and would be willing to show you how it is done? If you don't, this is a good chance to network. :) There are videos online, and Universal has a download of the Intensive Manual. (I never put tint on the lower lashes with the clients eyes open...) Perhaps you have a friend you could practice on? All of this might still be a little scary to actually do it on somone. I do keep a haircoloring bottle (with a pointed tip) of water nearby so if the client starts having some stinging, I remove and flush the eye immediately.
In general, I use disposable cups to mix my tint - little Solo or Dixie cups work well. I use Vaseline as a barrier cream and I apply with a $1 ELF concealer brush from Target.
I hope this has been helpful. :)
I wish you lived closer.
Julia in Woodinville, WA
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Oh Julia, I do too : )
I just came across that one on Ebay, but again with no background, I have no idea of what is good or not! The one on Universal, is a tad spendy, I think.
Thank you for your response, that info is very helpful!
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Permalink Reply by Jeanne Cowan on
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I have used Reflectocil for 13 years and love it. A few years ago, I tried "Intensive" for a while, but prefer Reflectocil. I like the cream oxidant better than the older, thinner one. It is a good revenue generator, and my clients love it!
I am happy to give you some useful hints if you need them.
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Good to know Jeanne, I will look into that brand as well. I do have one question, where are you ladies buying your product? Local beauty supply or do you order these brands? Also what cost should I expect to get a starter kit?
Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Deborah Kenney on
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This is the brand we used at school and I carry it from a local place. Haven't had any problems. Easy to do. Lasts about 5 weeks. Seems like an online tutoral would be good, it is better for me because I can watch things over and over. Hands on is always good but especially if they have a DVD to take home. Sometimes it's those little tips and tricks that won't be in a video. Besides my own, I've only done a couple since finishing school a year ago last summer-so many of the hairdressers do their own clients.
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Kristin, I learned this at school, also. I use the Intensives brand that Julia mentioned. I find I get the best results with it. You tube has tutorials on how to do this treatment. I agree with the items that Julia mentions. The only thing is that I use a q-tip to apply the Vaseline.
Rachel
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Yes, a q-tip. (I use a wax stick to remove the amount of Vaseline I need - then work from that as a palette.) Rachel, did you see the woman who kept sticking her finger in the jar?! Yikes. I kept looking for a video to post here but didn't find one appropriate.
Julia
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Permalink Reply by Lizabeth Kristiansen on
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I too am wanting to add this to my service list but I can not find a class in the WI area that offers it. I am shocked that esty schools don't teach this.
To those who do this, do you have any other pointers or things that we should watch out for when doing this service?
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This was taught at our school (although we did not have microderm, LED or lots of other things...) and I think it is worth learning. Perhaps a local esty would teach you? I know I would be happy to teach someone in exchange for having them do mine! (I am not brave enough to do my own.)
As soon as I get a chance to get someone over here, I am going to video how I do it/was trained to do it at school. I can't say that it is THE way - but it is my way and it has worked many, many times. When I get a video made, I will post the link.
Julia
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Just be cautious, keep a squirt bottle handy with warm water to flush immediately, should there be a drip. Sometimes, at first they look very dark but tone down after a couple of washings. q-tips and tiny brushes work well.
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