An at-home tint just isn't the same thing. Don't try it. The colour used in a professional salon is vegetable dye, which lasts longer full-stop. Avoid the raccoon-stripe of dye across your brows, and just head to the professionals. They'll keep your brows looking tip-top for longer.

We'll state it now – it's better to go darker with your brow tint. The colour will fade (boo), so a darker dye will create a fuller illusion for longer. Turns out, roots are a thing for brows too, so bear that in mind when shifting your brow shade from light to dark, or vice versa. Invest in a good pencil, or pomade, to top up between tinting trips. 

Don't be tempted to wash (or touch) your brows after tinting – for 12 hours. Cleanse around the brow area; this gives the dye more time to settle into the hairs. When you do remove your makeup, oil-based cleansers can strip the tint, so swap for gel or cream-based products. 

In short: be careful when grooming post-tint. Continuous combing (as wondrous as that spoolie-shaping feels), will encourage hairs to fall out more quickly, and can lift the tint. A quick shape in the morning, and you're good to go. FYI, HD brows will maintain a stronger-shape for longer as well as your tint. Just a thought.  

With Treatwell, you can book beauty online at all your favourite salons – simple, hassle-free, and you can do it on the go. Discover amazing salons in your area for your brow tint.