Not only is every persons eyebrow situation different, but everybody has different skin as well. For that reason, we provide different semi-permanent cosmetic solutions to accommodate a variety of clients.
Let’s start with microblading. This is definitely the current trend that has brought semi-permanent makeup to the forefront more recently. The results are meant to mimic real hair, and can help improve symmetry, shape, and hair density. Microblading will not take the place of makeup for a client who likes a more solid filled in look. The beautiful thing about microblading is that it looks natural when you don’t have any makeup on, and you can always add makeup to them when you have a full face on. The healing process is very delicate and certain skin does not take as well to the process as others. Medical conditions, skin type, and other factors come into play. Sometimes aftercare needs to be adjusted for different skin types as well.
Next up would be a “combination brow” or also know as a "fusion brow". There are several reasons as to why we would maybe incorporate some machine work into your eyebrows. A combination brow can be done by microblading hair strokes, with a shading or “powdering” effect added to them. If there are areas of your eyebrow with no natural hair growth that you would like filled in, we may decide to add some shading to blend in to where your natural hair starts to grow. If you are someone who has had your eyebrows microbladed by us but decide you want a more filled in look, we can add “powdering,” or shading at your 6 week touch-up. This may alleviate the amount of makeup you add to your microblading on a daily basis, if you find yourself liking a more filled in eyebrow than just a microblade application. Machine work does last longer than microblading, and some skin tends to accept pigment better with this application. Machine work is a good option for clients who’s skin does not retain or heal microblading as well as others.
Powder brows are done by shading in the desired eyebrow shape with a machine. There are no hair strokes in a powder brow. This is a good option for clients who like a more solid filled in eyebrow, and also very oily complexions who do not retain hair strokes as well. This would also be a way to work with previously tattooed eyebrows that are faded enough for us to consider touching up. Microblading is not an efficient method to do touch ups on previously tattooed eyebrows, as you will still see the old tattoo through the hair strokes.