There are a few different types for you to choose from, just like hair dye. Vegetable dyes, like henna, are the most commonly used, since eyelashes are a sensitive area. You may be able to find chemical-based dyes for eyelashes, but you should use caution when using them. You are most likely to find eyelash dye at beauty supply stores and online, since it is considered a specialty product. Never use standard hair dyes when dealing with your eyelashes, as they contain chemicals that are dangerous to apply near your eyes. Instead, look for a dye specifically formulated for use with lashes and brows.
Monitor the spot for 8 to 24 hours before proceeding. If the test spot begins to itch, burn, or become inflamed, you are likely having an allergic reaction to the dye and should not use the dye on your eyelashes. It is important to do this before mixing the rest of the dye, because prepared dye may spoil if you wait a full 24 hours.
Thin, watery dye will not stay on the applicator wand well. Most kits come with a tube of dye, a bottle of activating solution, a brush or mascara style wand, a stirring stick, and a mixing tray.
The dye shouldn’t stain your skin in the first place, but the barrier of petroleum jelly will make it much easier to wipe stray dye away afterward.
The applicator may be paintbrush-style or a wand very similar to the kind you use when applying mascara.
If you are unable to keep your hands steady, consider getting your eyelash dyeing done professionally at a salon.
This will work with either a mascara wand-style applicator or one that resembles a paintbrush. You can wiggle the brush upward to apply the dye more evenly, making sure that you coat the ends of your lashes.
Use the mirror to check that the lashes have been thoroughly coated.
If your eyes sting when you open them, shut them tight again and rinse a few more times.
