AndyRH
Active Member
I am currently thinking of dropping tinting all together. I patch test every time, which is a massive pain in the rear for the client, also a cost in staff time for me, but I'm a stickler for the rules and safety! I know BABTAC (as previous threads on here show) are fine with patch testing once and then with any changes (pregnancy, menopause etc). But they will always defer to manufacturers instructions. And manufacturers in the lash a brow tinting business seem to be extra cautious, as they should, but to the point of weird. Apparently after using Hairwell tint you can't wax the brows, which confused me as they make the HD Brow tint which you do wax after (unless different formulation?). And a response from Salon System said all their tints they distribute (Salon System, Refectocil, Combinal and Marvel Brow) need patch testing prior to each treatment. Marvel Brow, however, on their site shows testing only prior to first appointment. So while I don't want to put clients in danger, does all of this mean the end of the lash and brow tint as a viable salon treatment? I do have to say though HD make it easy by having take home tests the client applies themselves. I'm waiting on a response from Appraise, does anyone know of any manufacturers that make a tint that falls in with what BABTAC say?