Where did eyelash and eyebrow tinting originate from?

Eyebrow and eyelash tinting originated from ancient India, where people used natural dyes made from plants like henna to temporarily color their eyebrows and eyelashes. Tint has had a long-standing popularity in India and South Asia, where dark lashes and brows are considered particularly beautiful. As a part of their traditional beauty routines, women would apply homemade kohl, made from soot or other natural ingredients, to darken and enhance their eyes.

The practice of tinting slowly gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in Europe during the early 1900s. However, it was not until the latter part of the 20th century when eyelash and eyebrow tinting became more widely adopted and embraced as part of modern beauty trends.