How to avoid semi permanent eyebrows from turning blue and how to correct it?

Blue semi-permanent eyebrows – it sounds odd, but it’s a common issue that can happen if the pigment isn’t selected or applied correctly. So why do some semi-permanent eyebrows turn blue, how can this be avoided, and if it happens to you, how can it be fixed?

The most common reason eyebrows turn blue is the wrong choice of pigment colour. Even with high-quality pigments, if the shade isn’t properly matched to your skin tone, it can heal into a bluish and ashy hue. This happens because our skin has undertones that interact with the pigment. A cool or black pigment applied to someone with pale skin, or cool skin undertones will often turn blue after healing.

Using black pigment is a major culprit, as it tends to heal into a navy or blue shade. Similarly, pigments that are too cool for the client’s skin tone can lead to the same result.

Choosing the right pigment for your skin

Choosing the correct pigment comes from a combination of experience and knowledge. We consider your skin tones, undertones, and Fitzpatrick skin type when selecting a pigment mix. The same pigment will heal differently on different people, so trusting your technician’s expertise is important.

It’s also important not to insist on cool-toned pigments if your specialist recommends otherwise. Listening to professional advice can prevent undesirable results. We know exactly how this pigment will heal, and sometimes it is better to have warm or orange looking eyebrows during the first two weeks of the healing period, but then get a beautiful and natural healed result that will last for years to come.

 

How can we correct your blue semi-permanent eyebrows?

If your semi-permanent eyebrows have turned blue, there are two main ways to correct them:

1. We can try to neutralise them with a warm pigment. This involves layering a warm-toned pigment like orange over the blue to balance out the tone and coolness. This method may require multiple treatments (two or three sessions) and may not give a long-lasting resolution since the blue pigment remains in the skin and can resurface over time. This technique isn’t suitable for people with a very dense coverage of blue pigment.
2. Laser removal. This is often the preferred method for addressing blue eyebrows. Laser removal removes the pigment and fades the blue pigment, making it less dense and allowing for a fresh application afterward. Laser removal offers a more permanent fix compared to neutralisation alone.

 

How to preventing brows going blue?

To avoid having blue semi-permanent eyebrows, always choose an experienced technician who can show you a portfolio of their work and results. Healed work demonstrates how the pigment will look long-term, which is more important than just seeing freshly done work.

Additionally, avoid getting semi-permanent makeup done when your skin is tanned, as a tan can interfere with choosing a proper pigment shade.

What else can contribute to pigment going ashy is frequent tanning, or using strong chemicals over your eyebrow area (chemical peels etc).

 

If you’re based in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire or Essex, we can help you avoid or correct blue semi-permanent eyebrows. Visit us for a consultation and let us help you get natural, beautiful results.