Sunny Cottage after reading this thread when you posted it, I went right out and got my blonde brows and lashes tinted. I just wanted to use a pro the first time around and then if I liked it I was going to buy the kit and do it myself. I was not crazy about the results. I certainly had more than my God given color, but nowhere near what I have if I apply make up. It was nice to have at least some "eyes on" all the time since I rarely bother with make up. The problem is that after one week the dye was significantly lighter, by the second week it was really light, and by the third week it is basically gone. Definitely not enough return for the cost and aggravation of a trip to the salon. Also, since I rarely wear makeup, I rarely apply soap or make up remover to my "brashes". I was told that any cleaning products or oils removes the dye faster. I can only imagine how short lived the dye would have been if I'd been using make up remover every day! I'm going to get the dye to do it myself. Perhaps I'll find that worth doing. And maybe the repeated applications will lead to some kind of build up that will last longer. Just thought I'd throw my experience out there for anyone else that is new to the "brash dying". It may "last" a month on some people, but I'd say it lasted about two weeks on me.

I wanted to do a quick update on this. My eyebrow thinning has been mostly resolved. I started using a Mary Kay brow serum but what I found is that I was rubbing my eyes when they were tired and I think that was causing the thinning. Since I became aware of rubbing my brows when I rubbed my eyes and starting using the brow serum my brows look so much better. Maddielee, I want to especially thank you for recommending the Elizabeth Arden brow powder. It fills in any leftover sparse areas and is so natural looking. It is a wonderful product and I am so glad you suggested it!!!

I use this: Roux Lash & Brow Tint I've used other tint kits, but they've made my eyes burn terribly (which has also happened every time I've had my lashes professionally dyed). The Roux kit does not burn, and I find it very easy to work with - although I do have to be very careful to not let it drip down onto the applicator (I just use Q-tips) where I end up getting it on my fingers and it's a pain to remove. The kit does come with an "ooops" remover, and it works well if I accidentally get the dye on the skin around my eyes as long as I use it immediately. Anyway, using the Q-tips, I first apply the clear activating liquid (bottle #1) and let it dry for about a minute, then using a clean Q-tip I apply the dye (bottle #2) while looking into a lighted magnifying mirror. Super easy to do. After a few minutes, I either splash my eyes with water or gently wipe with a water-soaked cotton ball to remove any residue. For me, this is no fuss/no muss (unless I get it on my fingers!), doesn't burn, and is cost-effective. This is definitely a product I'll keep using. I'm able to do a much more thorough job than the professional ever did when I paid $25 (plus tip) to have her dye my lashes, and it's long-lasting too.

Well, hello there! It's edeevee. News of my death has been greatly exaggerated - but not the death of my eyebrows. When last I posted, I had some scary medical stuff going on. It got a lot scarier. In September of last year I was diagnosed with Primary Peritoneal Cancer, Stage lllc. I had surgery and several months of chemo. I'm a lot better now, but my eyebrows, sadly, are not. All of my hair fell out (everywhere, and I do mean everywhere). Most of it is growing back. I have almost two inches worth on the top of my head! But my eyebrows ... sigh. Less than twenty hairs between the two of them :( I'd be okay with waiting for them to grow. Vanity almost completely goes out the window when you're just trying to stay alive. But in thirteen days MY DAUGHTER GETS MARRIED! We have a make up artist coming to do my sweet bride and her maids. She's going to do my face and the future m-i-l too. But will she come prepared to make eyebrows? Or should I try to prepare ahead of time? It's too late for tattooing or microblading; it takes too long to heal. I kind of like the wig idea but my skin is still a little sensitive - not sure how I might react to the adhesive. I don't have enough hairs to dye. That leaves stamping, painting or drawing. Has anyone here actually done any of these things? What would you recommend?