EYEBROW TATTOO INFO
I define the brows I do with 4 different names.
FLUFFY COMBO BROWS
Wispy hairstrokes that vary in length are placed at the start of the brow, blended into shading to still give some definition. |
NEAT COMBO BROWS
Neat hairstrokes at the start of the brow that stop at the same height, blended into shading to give definition and contour. |
FLUFFY MICROBLADING & SHADING
Hairstrokes that vary in length are placed through the whole brow, in addition to some light shading to blend together. |
NEAT MICROBLADING & SHADING
Neat hairstrokes through the whole eyebrow to give the most "natural" look, blended with light shading if needed. |
Unfortunately, the style you want may not work for your skin type, and this is based on healed, long term results - not immediate fresh results. Each of these styles works best for different clients, based on factors such as skin type / skin health / age & lifestyle / the thickness of your brow hair & where it grows. This will be discussed & recommendations will be made before you're booked in. Please check out the Eyebrow Manual in the dropdown menu for more in-depth info.
How semi-permanent / permanent is it?
Semi-permanent means it will fade over time, and that if you want to keep your brows looking vibrant, top up appointments will be needed to maintain this look. Semi-permanent DOES NOT mean it will 100% fade away - this is still a tattoo. The main difference is the inks are cosmetic and specially formulated to allow them to break down over time (as over the years this ages better and allows for changes) so are made slightly differently to body ink. You may always be left with remnants of ink under your skin, even 10 years from now. Everyone's bodies will process the ink differently, as well as your lifestyle choices affecting the longevity of the tattoo.
Semi-permanent means it will fade over time, and that if you want to keep your brows looking vibrant, top up appointments will be needed to maintain this look. Semi-permanent DOES NOT mean it will 100% fade away - this is still a tattoo. The main difference is the inks are cosmetic and specially formulated to allow them to break down over time (as over the years this ages better and allows for changes) so are made slightly differently to body ink. You may always be left with remnants of ink under your skin, even 10 years from now. Everyone's bodies will process the ink differently, as well as your lifestyle choices affecting the longevity of the tattoo.
What is microblading / microbladed hairstrokes?
• Done manually with a pen-like device that holds tiny sterile disposable needles (NOT A BLADE!)
• What clients would consider the most 'natural' looking, mimicking hairs.
• Will look like a natural 'normal' eyebrow when healed (no make up).
• Detailed, delicate style, working best in dry/normal smooth skin.
• Great for clients who are more nervous or wanting to start out lighter.
• Annual top ups are usually around 12 months (skin and lifestyle dependant).
• Done manually with a pen-like device that holds tiny sterile disposable needles (NOT A BLADE!)
• What clients would consider the most 'natural' looking, mimicking hairs.
• Will look like a natural 'normal' eyebrow when healed (no make up).
• Detailed, delicate style, working best in dry/normal smooth skin.
• Great for clients who are more nervous or wanting to start out lighter.
• Annual top ups are usually around 12 months (skin and lifestyle dependant).
What are machine method or combination brows?
• Created with a machine, more like a traditional tattoo machine. This does not mean it is any more permanent.
• More versatile: can be soft and light or bolder and more like make up, looking fuller and filled in.
• Less detailed style working for more skin types (oily, combination, textured skin etc).
• Great for clients who want to upgrade from microblading.
• Machine brows are a good solution for covering old SPMU.
• Annual top ups are usually around 18 months skin and lifestyle dependant.
• Created with a machine, more like a traditional tattoo machine. This does not mean it is any more permanent.
• More versatile: can be soft and light or bolder and more like make up, looking fuller and filled in.
• Less detailed style working for more skin types (oily, combination, textured skin etc).
• Great for clients who want to upgrade from microblading.
• Machine brows are a good solution for covering old SPMU.
• Annual top ups are usually around 18 months skin and lifestyle dependant.
There is no difference in the permanency of microbladed or machine tattooed eyebrows, when done correctly for the right skin type. They're just different ways of implanting the ink into the skin, with each technique being better for different skin types. The main difference between the two techniques is that machine method brows work on a wider range of skin types. Manually microbladed eyebrows are more suited to dry/normal smooth skin. Regardless of technique, because your face is naturally oilier, is exposed to the sun, pollution, cleansing products, make up etc more than other parts of the body you would have tattooed, two sessions spaced 6 - 8 weeks apart are needed for best healed results. Some clients, especially those who; use sunbeds, sunbathe, don’t use sun protection, have sun damaged skin, have oily skin, smoke, sweat a lot (from exercise, saunas etc), have a fast metabolism, use chemical peels or anti aging products or harsh acids/exfoliants, may need more than 1 touch up session to achieve their desired results.