Common Brow & Lash Tinting Mistakes in Israel — Updated Full Professional Guide

The hot and humid Israeli climate affects color performance more than most artists expect. Even perfect technique can fade quickly if preparation, oxidant choice or fixing products are not used correctly. This full professional guide explains how to avoid the most common mistakes and achieve long-lasting, clean tint results.

Mistake 1: Poor skin & hair preparation

This is the #1 reason for weak tint retention. Oils, sunscreen, sweat and makeup block pigment adhesion.

Correct preparation includes:

1) Deep cleansing with Bronsun Patchouly&Amber Shampoo — removes oils and prepares the brow area.

2) Degreasing with Bronsun Musc&Vanilla Primer — increases pigment adhesion and saturation.

3) Mapping with Bronsun White Paste — ensures sharp borders and symmetry.

4) Skin protection using Thuya Protective Cream.

Mistake 2: Wrong oxidant choice — 1.5% / 1.8% / 3%

• 1.5% — for fine or light hair
• 1.8% — universal
• 3% — for coarse, thick or grey hair
Incorrect oxidant leads to fading or undesirable undertones.

Mistake 3: Tinting at the wrong lamination stage

For lash or brow lamination, tinting must be applied after step 2 and before step 3 for proper absorption.

Mistake 4: Incorrect color mixing

Use tested Bronsun formulas for stability:

• Natural brown — 70% Brown + 30% Light Brown
• Cool dark brown — 60% Dark Brown + 40% Graphite
• Chocolate — 50% Chestnut + 50% Brown

Mistake 5: Short processing time

Humidity requires extending processing time by 10–25%.

Mistake 6: Using the wrong dye for the client’s skin/hair type

• oily skin → Bronsun Gel, Thuya Direct
• dry skin → InLei
• lashes → RefectoCil

Mistake 7: No color fixing = reduced retention

Fixing lotions significantly increase retention and stabilize the color.

Recommended products:

• Bronsun Leather&Wood Fixing Lotion
• Thuya Color Shape Fixer

Mistake 8: Aggressive removal of a too-dark tint

Use Bronsun Remover for gentle correction.

How to increase retention?

• avoid water for 24 hours
• avoid oil-based skincare
• avoid sauna/steam
• refresh tint every 3–5 weeks
• use fixing lotions for extended wear