How long do henna brows last?

U2–4 weeks on average, and the skin stain fades sooner than the colour on the hairs. Oily skin, frequent cleansing and exfoliation shorten the skin stain.

How much do henna brows cost?

Henna brows at PIED-DE-POULE start from £25. With brow correction added to the same appointment, the price is £45.

What do henna brows look like after 2 weeks?

Softer and lighter than on day one. By this point the skin stain has mostly faded, while the hairs still hold their colour and shape.

What should I avoid in henna brow aftercare?

For the first 24 hours, avoid wetting the brows and applying makeup to them. After that, keep oil-based cleansers, scrubs and chlorinated pool water away from the brow area, as they dull the colour faster.

Can bad henna brows be avoided?

Yes. Most poor results come from a shade that is too dark or a shape drawn without measuring the face, so the colour is matched and the outline approved before the henna is applied.

How do you remove henna from eyebrows?

Usually there is no need, because the skin stain fades within days. Cleansing the area twice a day with a gentle oil-based cleanser speeds up the fade.

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Eyebrow Colouring with Henna

Henna brows give sparse or fair eyebrows fuller colour and a clear shape that holds for weeks without a brow pencil. The treatment is a good fit if you fill in your brows every morning or still have gaps left by years of over-plucking. Book your henna brow appointment at PIED-DE-POULE in South Kensington or Oxford Circus: both London salons are open daily from 9am to 9pm.

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Fuller-looking brows

Gaps filled with soft, even colour.

Defined shape

A clean outline that frames your face.

Natural shade

Colour matched to your hair tone.

Less daily makeup

No brow pencil for weeks.

What are henna brows?

Henna brows are a semi-permanent eyebrow henna tint that colours the brow hairs and stains the skin underneath, so the brows look denser and more defined. The brow artist mixes henna powder into a paste and applies it inside a pre-drawn shape. The colour settles into the hairs and leaves a light stain on the skin between them, which reads as a soft powder effect. Some clients call it a henna brow tattoo. Nothing goes under the skin, though, and the stain fades on its own.

How henna brow tinting differs from a classic tint

A classic eyebrow tinting treatment colours only the hairs. Where a brow is thin, the skin still shows through. Henna eyebrow tinting adds the skin stain, which gives a shadow under the hairs and fills small gaps visually. The result looks more like a brow filled in with powder than a bare tinted brow.

Who are henna eyebrows best for?

Henna eyebrows give the most visible change in these cases:

thin or sparse brows, including henna brows on thin eyebrows after over-plucking;
blonde or very fair brows that disappear in photos;
red brows, which can be matched with a warm red-brown tone;
testing a new brow shape for a few weeks before committing to permanent makeup.

Henna brows with no hair underneath give only a skin stain. That stain lasts days rather than weeks, so a few hairs in the area make a real difference to the result. If your brows are already full but the hairs grow in different directions, that is a job for brow lamination, which fixes the direction of the hairs rather than their colour.

Choosing the henna eyebrow colour

Brow henna comes in shades of brown and red, which the artist mixes to match your hair and skin tone. For blonde henna eyebrows, the shade usually sits a tone or two darker than the hair so the brows show without looking drawn on. The artist can also apply the henna more lightly at the front of the brow and more densely towards the tail. That creates an ombré, or powder, henna brow effect.

Henna brow results and fading

Straight after the treatment, the colour looks deeper than the final result. It softens over the first few days. The skin stain fades first, and the hairs keep their colour longer, so henna brows fade gradually rather than all at once. The colour lasts 2–4 weeks, and a repeat appointment at that interval keeps the shape and density.

Session length and brow tidying

A henna brow session at PIED-DE-POULE takes about 30 minutes, including the shape mapping. Hair removal is not part of the tint itself: correction can be added to the same visit, which makes the appointment about 45 minutes. Overgrown brows that need a full reshape are better booked as an eyebrow shaping appointment.

How henna brow tinting works at PIED-DE-POULE

Consultation

The brow artist discusses the shape and shade you want and checks your skin. Together you decide whether to add brow correction to the same visit.

Shape mapping

The artist measures your face and draws the outline of the future brow with a pencil. You approve the shape before any colour goes on.

Skin preparation

The brow area is cleansed of oil and makeup so the henna can grip the skin. A barrier cream on the surrounding skin keeps the edges sharp.

Henna application

The henna paste is mixed to your shade and applied inside the mapped outline. The artist builds density gradually, with a softer front and a more defined tail.

Development

The brows are covered with film, and the henna stays on for the time needed to reach the chosen depth of colour. It is then removed with a damp pad, and you see the result straight away.

Finishing touches

Stray hairs outside the line are removed, and the brows are brushed into shape. Before you leave, the artist explains how to look after the colour in the first days.

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Benefits of eyebrow henna tint

Shadow without permanent makeup
The skin stain fills in the brows and fades on its own, with nothing implanted under the skin.
Hairs and skin coloured
One appointment replaces a classic tint plus daily brow powder.
Gentle plant-based formula
Brow henna is mixed with water rather than an oxidising developer.
Works on light and red brows
The brown-to-red palette gives fair and red brows depth without a harsh, dark outline.
Even, gradual fade
The colour softens evenly, with no sharp line at the regrowth.
Try a new shape
A few weeks with henna show whether a fuller or more arched brow suits you.

FAQ

How long do henna brows last?

U2–4 weeks on average, and the skin stain fades sooner than the colour on the hairs. Oily skin, frequent cleansing and exfoliation shorten the skin stain.
How much do henna brows cost?

Henna brows at PIED-DE-POULE start from £25. With brow correction added to the same appointment, the price is £45.
What do henna brows look like after 2 weeks?

Softer and lighter than on day one. By this point the skin stain has mostly faded, while the hairs still hold their colour and shape.
What should I avoid in henna brow aftercare?

For the first 24 hours, avoid wetting the brows and applying makeup to them. After that, keep oil-based cleansers, scrubs and chlorinated pool water away from the brow area, as they dull the colour faster.
Can bad henna brows be avoided?

Yes. Most poor results come from a shade that is too dark or a shape drawn without measuring the face, so the colour is matched and the outline approved before the henna is applied.
How do you remove henna from eyebrows?

Usually there is no need, because the skin stain fades within days. Cleansing the area twice a day with a gentle oil-based cleanser speeds up the fade.

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