How to Choose the Right Brow Tint for Every Client Skin Tone
Introduction
Selecting the perfect brow tint shade is key to delivering flawless results and growing your salon’s reputation. As brow professionals working with The London Brow Company’s professional range, you have access to premium vegan, cruelty-free products that allow customization for every client. In this article you’ll learn how to evaluate skin tone & undertone, match brows to hair colour, and use the London Brow Company’s tint systems to elevate your service.
1. Understand Skin Tone and Undertone
Before you pick a shade, ensure you understand both skin tone depth (fair, medium, deep) and undertone (cool, warm, neutral). These factors will guide your choice of brow tint and help avoid mismatched or harsh results.
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Cool undertones (pink, bluish): opt for tints with ash or neutral bases.
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Warm undertones (golden, peach): choose tints with warm brown, caramel or chestnut tones.
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Neutral undertones: you have more flexibility, but still stay within natural ranges.
As a tip for your consultations: ask the client about their hair colour, how their skin reacts to sun (tan vs burn), and their usual makeup brow shade. These clues give valuable direction.
2. Match Brows to Hair Colour & Skin Depth
Once you’ve determined the undertone, match the tint to the client’s natural hair colour and skin depth to maintain balance. Some general guidelines:
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Fair skin + light hair: use a light brown or taupe tint; avoid darker tones that will overpower.
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Medium skin + brown hair: a medium brown or chocolate tone works well; too light will look washed out.
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Deep skin + dark hair: richer deep browns or soft blacks provide definition without being overly stark.
Consider subtle hair details:-
Blondes: brows 1-2 shades darker than natural hair often work best.
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Brunettes: brows close to hair colour or slightly darker.
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Reds or auburns: warm browns or mahogany tones complement beautifully.
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3. Customise with the London Brow Company Tint Range
Using The London Brow Company’s professional tint range allows you to deliver tailored, high-quality results for each client. Some key products to reference:
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The Hybrid Dye Brow Stain – Individual Tubes: A dual-use dye/stain system (for hair and skin) offering a range of shades including Golden Blonde, Mahogany Red, Chestnut Brown, Light Brown, etc. The London Brow Company
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The TINTED Liquid Brow Stain – 15ml: A liquid tint/stain system in six colours: Black, Dark Brown, Medium Brown, Light Brown, Light Blonde, Ash Blonde. The London Brow Company
How to use these in practice:
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Use the Hybrid Dye range when you need rich, long-lasting colour (up to 6+ weeks on hair) that also stains the skin for definition.
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Use the TINTED range when you want a vegan, cruelty-free, liquid system that offers flexibility in mixing and is skin-friendly.
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For tricky custom shades (e.g., strawberry blonde, ash brown), mix individual tubes from Hybrid Dye to match client hair/skin perfectly.
Always include a patch test, as required by product instructions. The London Brow Company+1
4. Build Your Salon Protocol (for consistency & upsell)
Step-by-step workflow for your team:
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Consultation: Determine skin tone, undertone, hair colour, client goal (natural vs bold).
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Shade selection: Show swatches or mix on a palette if needed, get client approval.
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Tint application: Use correct developer and timing based on product instructions (Hybrid Dye or TINTED).
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Aftercare education: Explain how skin/oil/sun exposure can reduce tint longevity; suggest retail for home use.
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Retail upsell: Offer the matching after-tint care product (from London Brow’s aftercare or retail lines) so the client can maintain colour at home.
Retail tip: Create a “Tint Match” corner in your salon with the London Brow Company shade chart, and bundle service + home care kit (“Tint + Home Care Kit”) to increase transaction value.
5. Troubleshooting Common Issues
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Brows look too dark or harsh: This is often because the shade is too dark for the skin/undertone. Solution: lighten one or two shades, or choose an ash base for cool undertones.
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Brows look washed-out: Possibly the tint is too light or lacks contrast for deeper skin tones. Choose richer tones.
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Uneven results: Could be caused by mixed hair colours or greys—use the Hybrid Dye individual tubes to customise.
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Poor longevity: Sun exposure, oil-based cleansers or frequent water contact can reduce life. Remind clients about aftercare and suggest at-home retail to extend results.
Conclusion
By mastering how to select the right shade, understanding your clients’ skin tone and hair colour, and utilising The London Brow Company’s premium tint systems (Hybrid Dye & TINTED), you’ll elevate your brow services, boost client satisfaction, and grow your retail revenue. When clients leave with brows that match their natural colouring and last longer — they’ll trust you, become repeat-clients, and refer others.