An important role in daily makeup of eyebrows is played by means for fixing. You can draw beautiful eyebrows as much as you like, but all this will be useless if by the afternoon they wear off and lose their shape. To avoid such unpleasant situations, means are used to fix the eyebrows, they are different: gels, waxes and even varnishes. Do not confuse them with hair clips, they are based on a completely different formula. In this article we will discuss eyebrow gels: what they are, how to choose a gel and how to apply it.
The main purpose of the eyebrow gel is fixation. The gel protects the eyebrows from the weather, fixes the color, sometimes the gels also perform a nourishing and restoring function, and sometimes they themselves add color to the eyebrows.
Let's figure it out what are the eyebrow gels
- Colored. Colored gels not only fix hairs, but also give them a different shade;
- Restorative. The main purpose of these gels is to care for your eyebrows, they help strengthen the hair follicles and help the eyebrows look more well-groomed;
- Fixing. The primary goal of such gels is persistent fixation for the whole day. They have no shade and look very natural on eyebrows, almost imperceptibly;
- Gels for eyebrow growth. They perform a healing function rather than a cosmetic one, saturate the cells with oxygen and nourish the hairs.
- Coloring gels. Eyebrow gel-paint is suitable for those who do not want to dye eyebrows daily and need a persistent color. It is applied to the eyebrows for 10-15 minutes, according to the instructions, and then rinsed off and held for 2-5 weeks.
We are looking at the composition
In order not to make a mistake in choosing a good remedy, you should carefully familiarize yourself with its composition. If the composition contains a lot of chemicals, then the search is better to continue. Here is an approximate list of ingredients that should be part of the eyebrow gel. Of course, it can vary slightly depending on what kind of gel you need in its action.
- Extracts of plant components;
- Hair conditioner;
- Glycerol;
- Copolymers;
- "Y" -shaped nylon fibers;
- Sorbitol;
- Lactic acid;
- Silk protein hydrolyzate;
- D-panthenol;
- Hydroxyethylurea;
- Burdock, castor, argan oil;
- Silver nitrate;
- Vitamins
Also, gels differ among themselves, in the form of release. Before buying, you should decide which form will be convenient for you to use.
Marker.
The gel can be produced in the form of a marker, it gives a rich shade, but it is inconvenient for them to draw small details. Often, these markers are made on the basis of henna and with their action give the effect of tattooing.
Cream
Gel cream has good durability after drying. It visually gives the eyebrows density and volume, fits comfortably.
Pencil
It has a matte texture and holds well throughout the day. It is used for coloring, it is waterproof and it is convenient to draw small details with it.
Ink
It is often found in stores. Mascara gel is used both for coloring and only for fixing or leaving. With the help of mascara, the shade is attached only to the hairs, eyebrows are simultaneously combed by a convenient brush.
Now you know how to choose a gel, based on its basic properties, it remains to learn how to use it.
Instruction manual
- Moving from the inner corner of the eye, apply a gel with a brush;
- Lay your hair as you would like;
- Wait a few minutes before drying;
- You can use the gel as an independent tool, or complete with a pencil, powder or eye shadow.
If you do not have a brand that you prefer when choosing cosmetics, then we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the most popular brands producing eyebrow gels.
Brands
- Brow Gel Clear - clear gelAnastasia beverly hills from USA. 2 200 rub
- Brow Set - Tint GelMac from USA. 2 040 rub.
- Eyebrow Lipocils - Growth GelTalika from France. 1 270 rub.
- Ultrastay Brow Cream - persistent cream gelMake up factory from Germany. 850 rub
- Gel marker with henna fromNivali from China. 1250 rub.
- The One - gel conditionerOriflame from Sweden. 540 rub
- Blueberry - Fixing GelLumene from Finland. 600 rub
- Gel paintRefectocil from Austria. 1 180 rub.
- Caring eyebrow gel 2 in 1 Double success - the caring gel "Double success"Faberlic from Russia. 200 rub
- Clear Lash & Brow Gel - Eyebrow GelArt deco from Italy. 560 rub
Now you are familiar with the most popular brands and estimated prices for their products. Having all the necessary information, the choice of gel will not be a problem for you. Take care of your eyebrows and decorate them with eyebrow gels.