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Regalo Tue 19-Jan-16 18:24:04

Strange request...has anyone tried permanent make up or tattoos for their eyebrows? I have pretty much lost all eye brow hair (and leg hair..yippee!) and just have the odd hair left. It doesn't worry me too much except that there is no explanation as all medical tests have come back normal. I can't be bothered to pencil them in daily but would be interested in other people's experiences.

Indinana Tue 19-Jan-16 18:31:08

I haven't, but my DD had it done about 3 or 4 years ago. Word of warning: they didn't permanently tattoo them, can't remember why. It is a semi permanent treatment that has faded considerably now, although she still has some definition. I think it cost her about £300, so you might want to consider the high cost if it needs touching up every so often.

kittylester Tue 19-Jan-16 18:31:46

I have no eyebrows to speak of (never have had) but I now wear glasses all the time and that hides the fact.

Indinana Tue 19-Jan-16 18:32:15

Oh and meant to say - a friend also had it done, at a different salon, and again the tattoo was only semi-permanent, so I think this must be pretty standard.

rosesarered Tue 19-Jan-16 18:35:36

Same here, they sort of just vanish when you aren't looking, so I use Avon brow definer( it comes in light brown or dark brown) and is very natural looking.If you use a pencil, don't just draw a line, do lots of little lines, it looks like natural eyebrow hair then.Use a good magnifying mirror on your dressing table.

Ana Tue 19-Jan-16 18:43:46

But don't use it for looking anywhere other than your eyebrows!!!

Regalo Tue 19-Jan-16 18:45:34

That is a good idea rosesarered,thanks. I had heard that it was expensive to try a permanent solution. Don't think I will bother!

rosesarered Tue 19-Jan-16 18:48:35

Ana grin yes, exactly!

rosesarered Tue 19-Jan-16 18:49:59

Regalo it only takes seconds to do each brow once you get used to it.?

rubysong Tue 19-Jan-16 18:50:52

I have also lost almost all my eyebrows. I never had much leg hair but since the menopause I have also lost about an inch from all around my hairline at the front. Having consulted Dr Google (and GN), I conclude that it is frontal fibrosing alopecia. I was putting in a bit of eyebrow colour with an almost dry mascara brush but that doesn't seem to work any more. I'm not really bothered about the brows and won't be spending £300 to have a tattoo.

TerriBull Tue 19-Jan-16 18:55:44

It is the age of the eyebrow, I think many of us desire the perfectly arched eyebrow. I have to admit that I now spend more on products for them than mascara now, but having them tattooed would be a step too far for me. I'm still reeling from the dentist's quote for a possible new tooth I may have to have £300 for eyebrow definition definitely not!

phoenix Tue 19-Jan-16 19:06:04

57, & still have more eyebrows than I would like! (Only 2, before anyone picks me up on that, but rather on the bushy side)

Eyesight problems mean I can't pluck them properly myself, can just about manage the stragglers, but proper plucking & shaping means a trip to the salon, plus of course removing the grey onesblush

Pittcity Tue 19-Jan-16 19:09:37

I have a fringe, hides a multitude of sins!

ninathenana Tue 19-Jan-16 19:13:52

I did read that eyebrows, leg and pit hair disappears with age certainly applies to me !
No way would I pay £300 to have brows tattooed on.

rosesarered Tue 19-Jan-16 19:29:33

Pittcity what when the wind blows though? ?

rosesarered Tue 19-Jan-16 19:31:15

phoenix it's just a matter of time, report back to us on this weighty matter
In about 8 years?

rosesarered Tue 19-Jan-16 19:31:57

Some of us may not be here then, but never mind!?

phoenix Tue 19-Jan-16 19:35:21

I'm pretty sure that Charleygirl still has to undergo the plucking/threading thing?

Ana Tue 19-Jan-16 19:38:09

I can't see that Charleygirl has posted on this thread...confused

tinaf1 Tue 19-Jan-16 19:48:06

I had eyebrows done with semi permanent make up but you do have to have it topped up and it's very expensive so stopped having it done when I packed up work (couldn't justify the expense) I now use wonder brow advertised in newspapers it's very good and lasts until you wash it off I bought lightest colour and am really pleased with it

LullyDully Tue 19-Jan-16 19:55:18

Had my eyebrows done a few years ago. They were great. They need doing again now but the price has shot up so I pencil over the remains now.

Regalo Tue 19-Jan-16 20:16:10

Tinaf1....I have read about wonder brow. Does it wash off in the shower? Is it expensive?

Pittcity Tue 19-Jan-16 20:24:26

roses if it's windy I am out and can't see myself so it doesn't worry me wink

tinaf1 Tue 19-Jan-16 21:06:52

Regalo it only seems to rub off if you rub it yourself does that make sense smile I paid £20 from Amazon for mine and I did use a very fine eyeliner brush of my one I found it easier than the brush it came with

tinaf1 Tue 19-Jan-16 21:07:42

S/b of my own