Eyebrow Fix: How Can I Cover Grey Eyebrows?

Just when you’ve got a routine for dying your roots under wraps, you’ve noticed that the grey hair peeping through your brows just doesn’t match.

The good news is that it’s incredibly easy to work with maturing white or grey eyebrows. With the right brow products you can find your perfect eyebrow colour to match or compliment your hair.

So, whether you're dealing with bushy brows or brows that are barely there, you can fix your issues in five minutes flat. All you need is a few simple tools, products, and tips.

We’ve got everything needed to create perfect brows, from eyebrow tinting products to some straightforward brow gels.

Ready to get the best brows of your life? We’ve got you covered! Here’s everything you need to know about covering grey brows and creating an amazing, youthful look.

What Age Do Eyebrows Go Grey?

White and grey eyebrows are often seen as a sign of ageing. The older we get, the less melanin is found in our hair, causing it to appear a different colour. The speed with which this takes place varies from person to person.

Generally, people start seeing grey hairs appear around their forties and fifties, but some can experience greying as early as their twenties or thirties. Unfortunately, it is all down to genetics, so there’s no way to predict when grey or white eyebrows will appear.

There is also no guaranteed way to reverse this change, yet there are options to cover grey strands.

How to Cover Grey Eyebrows

There are many ways that you can conceal and cover grey eyebrows. Here are a few suggestions to keep your look youthful.

1. Create a Shape

Before you do anything with your grey eyebrows, shape them. If you’ve been neglecting your brows, start from scratch. This is the perfect place to start if you are wondering how to cover grey eyebrows.

Fill them in with a brow pencil to create the shape you want. Then pluck anything that falls outside the line. Eyebrow stencils can be particularly helpful in this phase.

Remember, less is more. You can always pluck more later, but you can’t regrow hair instantly if you get overzealous!

Don't go crazy plucking grey hairs. If you have thinning brows, you want to keep all the hairs you can. Plucking the hair just removes the grey temporarily until another grey hair grows back in its place.

If you're plagued by bushy brows, brush or comb hairs upwards and carefully trim above the brow line only. Don't clip hairs too short, as it's difficult to camouflage stubble.

Remember, a stylist is only as good as their accessories and tools. Our favourite tool to use is the Tweezerman Slant Tweezer in Stainless Steel.

2. Create a Base

Once you’ve got a good shape going, it’s time to draw on your brows. Forget about the old-fashioned technique of drawing long lines over, under, and all over your brows. For a natural look, you need to use ultra-short lines to create the look of real hairs.

Start by drawing on your eyebrows with a pencil, wax, or powder. Remember to choose a colour that is a shade or two lighter than the natural colour of your hair.

This will help to keep your eyebrows looking natural, mainly when the aim is to conceal white or grey eyebrows.

Alternatively, if you are trying to deepen your brows, you can choose to use a shade darker for effect.

Practically an eyebrow pro? Check out our resident makeup artist's favourite Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade. While this gel is a bit less forgiving in its application, you’ll have power brows that never fade.

3. Cover the Grey

 After you’ve got a great shape, use a brow gel to cover white or greying brows. Once you’ve got the right colour gel for your brows, use upward strokes to get in between the hairs and provide light coverage to each strand. A single coat lasts all day long.

Be mindful to stay away from using too much product. Your application should also be gentle.

Remember, it is easier to add colour than it is to remove it. As you begin to colour grey eyebrows, always check in the mirror, looking at yourself from a distance. This will help ensure that you achieve a visually balanced look.

4. Go for a Semi-Permanent Fix

If you have more than a few grey eyebrow hairs, dyeing your brows could be a good fix. There are some safe at-home eyebrow tints, but you need to have a steady hand to avoid making a major mess. If you're feeling brave, go for it! We recommend using the Maybelline Tattoo Brow Gel Tint.

Note, however, that you have to use vegetable-based dye designed for brows. It can be dangerous and potentially blinding to use regular hair dye so close to the eyes.