Shapes come and go, but a well-matched shade is always in style. A bold brow color that complements your hair and skin tone not only resists trends, but subtly enhances your eyes. Instead of relying on a brow pencil, consider an at-home brow tint.
While in the past, brow tinting required a trip to the salon to achieve, new formulas allow you to get the same benefits without the steep cost. Long-lasting and relatively easy to do on your own, the best eyebrow dyes can give you color and thickness in minutes, no salon appointment needed. Plus, the "formulations take into consideration the delicate skin in the brow area," says Diana Augustoni, a brow artist and expert at Onda Beauty in New York City.
Some even mimic the pro technique of subtly staining the skin to create more-visible, fuller-looking brows, says celebrity eyebrow specialist Joey Healy. The biggest benefit, though? Definition with minimal effort.
"Dye gives brows more presence, helps sparse or light hairs show up, and reduces how much daily makeup you need. For people with graying brows, it can restore contrast that's naturally lost over time," says Healy. Dyeing at home is a bit more high-risk than using a wash-off product like brow gel.
Sania Vucetaj, founder of Sania's Brow Bar, notes that because the color can't be immediately removed if you hate the result, she says to "be thoughtful before making the move." If you want to try it, choose your formula carefully and follow the directions closely. Your first attempt at tinting is definitely not the time to start experimenting with TikTok hacks. Whether you're looking for long-lasting color or just want to play around with a new shade, we consulted brow experts and tested top-rated at-home kits, evaluating ease of use, shade accuracy, skin staining, longevity, and how evenly the color faded over time.
Our top pick is Ardell’s Brow Tint, a $15 DIY definer that provides full coverage and lasts up to two weeks. We also found options for light and dark brows, plus permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary formulas. Best Overall: Ardell Brow Tint, $15 Best Semi-Permanent: Just For Men Mustache & Beard, $12 Best for Light Hair: Wonderskin Wonder Blading Brow Stain & Go Masque, $22 Best for Dark Hair: Brow Code Tint Kit $27 Best Permanent: Godefroy Hair Color Tint Kit, $25 Best Temporary: KS&CO Microfeathering Brow Pen $42 Best Overall: Ardell Brow Tint What we love: What could improve: Full coverage for light and gray hair Can be clumpy and messy to mix Affordable Not for use on lashes Tinting your brows can be nerve-wracking, but this all-in-one kit from Ardell makes the whole process easy, while still providing full-coverage color that is both long-lasting and salon quality.
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