Micropigmentation Eyebrows

Three techniques, one principle: less is more

We use three techniques for the brow:

• Hair-stroke — fine individual strokes drawn in the direction of natural hair growth, for a subtle, textured finish that reads as denser real brows.
• Powder — soft shading that mimics a softly filled-in brow, more defined than hair-stroke and a beautiful option for clients who like a finished brow look without daily product.
• Combination — hair-stroke at the front, powder at the tail, for a natural-to-defined gradient. Often the best option for someone who wants the natural feel of hair-stroke with a touch more density.

The right technique is set by your skin type, brow density, lifestyle and preference. Oilier skin tends to hold powder better than fine hair-strokes. Drier skin holds hair-stroke beautifully. We will recommend at consultation rather than let you choose blind.

The principle, across all three: less is more. The version that looks great on day one often looks too strong by month three. We routinely talk clients out of going as bold as they had imagined.

Shape mapping is the most important step

Before any pigment touches the skin, we draw your proposed brows on your face with brow pencil — multiple times — until you confirm the shape. We map to your bone structure, eye shape and natural pigmentation. We will not begin treatment until you are genuinely happy with the drawn shape, even if that means rescheduling.

Two-stage treatment

Skin heals individually — some areas hold pigment more strongly than others. The two-stage protocol is essential to a good result:

1. Initial session — establishes shape, colour and density across roughly 90–120 minutes including numbing time.
2. 6–8 week top-up — assesses healing and refines areas where pigment has held unevenly. Final shape and density are set here.

Both sessions are part of the same treatment fee.

Aftercare for retention

The first 7–14 days are critical. Pigment retention depends on healing without disruption:

• Keep brows dry for the first 24 hours; thereafter clean gently as directed
• Apply the recommended balm sparingly
• Avoid makeup on the brow area until fully healed (10–14 days)
• Avoid swimming, saunas, intense exercise and sunbathing for 14 days
• Do not pick at flaking skin — pulling flakes pulls pigment with them

We provide written aftercare and follow up at six to eight weeks for the top-up.

Longevity

Most clients refresh between 18 months and 3 years. Lifespan depends on skin type, sun exposure and individual healing. SPF 50 on the brow area once healed meaningfully extends pigment life. Some clients prefer to let the work fade out completely after a few years and reassess; others book a refresh before significant fade. Both are reasonable choices.

When we say no

We will not treat during pregnancy or breastfeeding, on actively inflamed skin, in keloid-prone clients, during isotretinoin therapy, or where the requested look would not produce a good result on the client's specific features. We say no readily when needed.