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Oily or combination skin
Where hairstrokes spread and lose definition, shading stays clean. The main reason we recommend this one.
Powder brows · permanent
Like brow powder.That never comes off.
Thousands of fine pigment dots build a soft, even gradient — lighter at the front, defined at the tail. It reads as a brow you filled in carefully, not as a drawn shape.
First session $500 · 2.5 hours
healed nanobrows
Soft at the front, defined at the tail — healed, not fresh
2 to 3 yearsbefore a refresh
Any skin typeincluding oily
Two and a half hoursone sitting
The technique that suits almost everyone.
Powder brows are the more forgiving of the two permanent options. Because the pigment is shaded rather than drawn in lines, it does not blur as skin ages or produces oil — which is exactly where fine hairstrokes struggle.
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You already fill your brows daily
If your brows look right only after pencil or powder, this reproduces that, permanently.
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Mature or thin skin
Softer on skin that has lost elasticity, and heals more predictably than fine linework.
Two techniques, different skin.
Most people arrive having decided already, usually from social media. The right answer depends on your skin, and we would rather have that conversation before the appointment than after.
Powder brows
Hairstroke
Finish
Soft powder, like brow product
Individual strokes, visible texture
Best skin
All types, including oily
Normal to dry
Typical hold
2 to 3 years
1 to 2 years
Suits
Anyone who fills brows in daily
Sparse brows needing structure
Price
$500
$600
What the next month actually looks like.
The healing curve is the same as any permanent brow: too dark, then too faint, then right. Knowing that in advance saves a lot of worry in week three.
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Days 1–3
Much darker
Considerably bolder than the healed result. Powder brows look their most intense right now.
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Days 4–10
Flaking
Fine dry skin lifts across the shape. Leave it alone — picking pulls pigment out with it.
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Weeks 2–4
The ghost phase
Colour drops away and looks patchy. It comes back as the skin settles. Do not book a fix now.
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Weeks 6–8
Touch-up
Density and colour adjusted, gaps filled. Booked and priced separately from the first session.
Tell us before you book if any of these apply
Permanent makeup is a tattoo, and some conditions and medications make it unsafe or unpredictable. Message us first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have taken isotretinoin in the past year, use blood thinners, scar keloid, have a skin condition or active breakout in the brow area, or are managing diabetes or an autoimmune condition.
- Botox in the forehead area: leave at least two weeks either side
- Chemical peels or laser near the brows: four weeks clear
- Existing permanent brows from elsewhere: send a photo before booking, in daylight
None of this is medical advice, and we are not qualified to give it. If something on this list applies to you, check with your doctor first — we will wait.
What it costs.
The first price covers both appointments. A quote without a touch-up is a quote for half the job.
Powder brows
2 hr 30 min · Consultation, mapping and the session itself.
Powder brows refresh
2 hr · Restores depth and evens out the gradient. For brows we have done before.
A touch-up six to eight weeks after the first session is booked and priced separately. We will tell you honestly whether one is needed.
Not sure permanent is the answer?
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Hairstroke brows
Individual strokes instead of shading. Better on dry skin, and more texture up close.
Go to service → 02Brow lamination
Six to eight weeks, no pigment. A cheap way to test a fuller brow before committing to years.
Go to service → 03Brow shaping
Shape and tint only. Worth trying first — it is sometimes all that was missing.
Go to service →The questions we get most.
How long do powder brows last?
Two to three years before the colour needs refreshing, which is longer than hairstroke because shaded pigment fades more evenly than fine lines. Sun exposure and acid-based skincare shorten it. A yearly refresh keeps them looking fresh but is not compulsory.
Will they look drawn on or fake?
Not if the colour is matched properly and the front of the brow is kept light. The usual cause of an obvious result is a shape that is too dark at the inner edge. We build the gradient the other way round, so the softest part is where people look first.
Does it hurt?
Numbing cream goes on before we start and is topped up during the session. Most people describe a scratching sensation rather than pain. The area may feel tender and look slightly swollen for a day.
Are powder brows better than microblading?
For most skin types, yes, and particularly for oily skin, where microblading fine lines tend to blur into a smudge within months. Microblading can look excellent on dry skin in the right hands. It is a question of match, not of one technique being superior.
Can I still have brow shaping and tint afterwards?
Yes. Permanent pigment sits under the skin; your own hairs keep growing and still need shaping. Many clients keep a tint appointment every few months so the hair matches the pigment.
What if my brows heal patchy?
That is expected, not a problem. Pigment never takes evenly the first time, which is exactly why a touch-up at six to eight weeks is part of the process.
Start with a consultation.
Twenty minutes, free, no obligation. We map the shape and agree the colour before anything is permanent.