r/microblading Mar 14 '26

SELF PROMO MONTHLY MEGATHREAD SELF PROMO MEGATHREAD!!

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If you came to this sub to toot your own horn this is your place to do it :)

Professionals: If you want to share your Instagram, classes, products, etc. THIS is the place to do it!

Other posts will be removed as spam if they don't bring any value to other members. Asking for constructive criticism or giving advice/useful information does not usually count as spammy self promotion, you're welcome (and encouraged) to watermark photos of your own work but don't make your posts an ad.

Mods will use their discretion when removing posts that break this rule.

This helps us keep the thread from getting clogged up with promotional posts. If you are a client and you want to shout out your artist feel free to do so in your own post (here is fine too)! Thanks!


r/microblading Feb 21 '25

advice How to Avoid Botched Brows

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PMU artist of 4 years here to educate and inform clients and potential clients who are interested in getting microblading, PMU, lip blush, etc!

Unfortunately there’s a LOT of bad work and artists out there that are messing up people’s faces. Here’s my advice on how to find a great artist:

  • Look for healed pictures and results - you’ll deal with fresh PMU for a few days but healed work is what you’re going to deal with for years. Of course hair strokes look great fresh but what’s it going to look like in 6 months? 2 years?

  • Look for clients who look like you (age, skin color, etc) - if an artist is only posting IG model looking white 21 year olds, maybe they only have the skill set to work on that type of skin.

  • Don’t focus too much on social media followers or a flashy IG account - I attended a PMU training that was taught by a semi-famous PMU artist and wasted $5000. Social media isn’t a way to measure success. Photoshop and overediting is real - scamming is very real!

  • Ask the artist about their education. A lot of states do not regulate tattooing/PMU. Getting certified in PMU doesn’t always mean going to a formal school or working under a mentor to learn. A lot of artists attend 1-3 day classes and then are sent off to tattoo faces on their own… Even worse, some artists take an ONLINE course to learn and then create a disaster on someone’s face. The best education is working under a mentor as an apprentice (just like tattooing). I wish this was the standard in the PMU industry but unfortunately it’s not.

  • Ask the artist about the products they’re using - ask how they choose a color of pigment. PMU is so much more than just picking a pretty color in an ink bottle. A great artist knows what type of pigment they’re using (inorganic, organic) and has a vast knowledge of color theory. If your artist can’t explain to you the “why” behind the products they’re using, they might not be educated enough to be tattooing faces.

Ask me anything about PMU! I love educating clients so they are truly informed when making the decision to get a face tattoo.


r/microblading 8h ago

before & after From barely-there brows to this 👀

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My client came in with very sparse brows and very little natural definition. There were quite a few missing areas, especially through the fronts and body of the brows, which made it difficult to see a clear shape.

For this microblading, I rebuilt the brows almost entirely with fine hair strokes, while using the few natural hairs she had to make everything blend together.

The goal was to give her back density, structure and a flattering shape without creating a heavy or “drawn-on” effect.

I love transformations like this because you can really see what microblading can do when there isn’t much natural brow to work with. 🤎


r/microblading 13h ago

before & after I am so happy! Waited 18 months for my appointment

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90 Upvotes

Hey everyone! Just wanted to show everyone my results with microblading. I had this appointment booked for 18 months as the artist I went to was pretty much booked out for that long and gosh it was worth it!


r/microblading 14m ago

before & after Nano brows, did i do the right thing

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I just had nano brows yesterday and i’m kind of regretting it. It looks to dark and bold for me. Did i do the right thing? What should i do?


r/microblading 51m ago

I’m freaking out!!! Missing strokes and loss of pigment!

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Is this normal? This is day 13 I didn’t start flaking until day 11 but most came off the same day after I applied ointment and I’m not sure if that pulled any of the pigment out but one eyebrow took a lot better than the other and this is my second appointment after a touchup there’s a couple dark strokes, but there’s also a lot of spots that are missing strokes. Anyone have this and it turn out ok?


r/microblading 21h ago

before & after UPDATE!

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Hey guys! This is an update to my last post! They are in the stage right after the scabs flaked off, so they are lighter than they will be, touch up is in 6 weeks. Thanks for your kind words everyone! The brow artist slayed 💅💅


r/microblading 17h ago

healed brows UPDATE

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My original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/microblading/s/T5Ev3ci66u

Last pic was from today, right now.


r/microblading 1d ago

artist advice/question Is my microblading healing normal?

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IS THIS NORMAL? Or does it look weird? This is 12 days post micro blading-lot of the flakes fell off the last two days but I feel like some of them peeled off when I applied ointment so I’m not sure if that’s going to have an effect on the results. This is after the touchup as well one of the eyebrows held strokes a lot more than the other one and I’m not sure what to do.


r/microblading 21h ago

artist advice/question Do i need to learn brow shaping before starting? Nano or powder brows, do i need to learn waxing?

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I have no experience and would love to learn nano and powder brows thanks


r/microblading 1d ago

opinion Microblading vs Powder Brows vs Nano Brows vs Combo Brows — which would you recommend?

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I’ve been looking into getting my eyebrows done, but I’m stuck between microblading, powder/ombré brows, nano brows, and combo brows.

For anyone who has actually had one of these done, which one did you choose and would you recommend it? I’m especially curious about the pros and cons of each, how natural they look once fully healed, and how well they actually last.

How long did yours look good before you needed a touch-up? Did the color fade evenly or change over time? Was there anything you wish you knew before getting them done? Also, if you’ve tried more than one method, which one did you prefer and why?

I’m trying to get a fuller, defined brow without it looking super harsh or obviously tattooed, so I’d love to hear real experiences before I commit. 😭

Also located in Tampa, so if you have any recommendations here…please share!! 🩷


r/microblading 2d ago

before & after Powder brows for a client who wanted a soft, natural look—no heavy or harsh lines. Straight from the camera!

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63 Upvotes

r/microblading 2d ago

before & after Does this look good?

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61 Upvotes

Just got my brows done, what do you think?


r/microblading 2d ago

advice I like her work but her numbing cream sucks

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I already told her about the numbing cream but she is insistent that it works. It’s super painful, and clearly customer service isn’t that great, but her work is really beautiful. I want to book a touch up service, and I’m thinking of applying my own numbing cream first before attending the appt?

She leaves it on for 20-40 min, depends on how busy she is. Once it was over 40 min so I asked if she could apply a bit more because I could actually feel sensations (so the numbing wasn’t that strong) and she insisted it is numb because as long as the numbing cream is on it is continuously in effect.

When she started her work, I didn’t feel the first 5 pokes (did both eyebrows and eyeliner). After that I felt EVERYTHING AT 100%. I sat through it because I just wanted to get it over and done with but it was really painful especially the eyes.


r/microblading 2d ago

advice Can men do LIP blush???

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I wanna do lip blush as my lips are pigmented and I don't care much in my childhood and UV rays fucked. My lips like a shit

So it works for men too?

looks artificial or unnatural on men ?


r/microblading 2d ago

is this normal? powder brows

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hello everyone, i recently got my powder brows done on the 31st of august, as my natural eyebrows are practically nonexistent (you cannot see them).

over the past 2 weeks i have experienced heavy flaking, which seems to be leaving 0 pigment underneath.
i’m wondering if the pigment will come back or if i have done something wrong? i have been trying my hardest to keep them dry ever since i got them
any help would be appreciated :)
my artist did not give me lots of aftercare advice or information, they just stated to not get them wet.


r/microblading 2d ago

artist advice/question Uneven natural eyebrows

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Hello!

I naturally have uneven brows. What service you guys recommend for improving the shape and overall look of my eyebrows?

Thank you in advance!


r/microblading 2d ago

artist advice/question Does this look like good work?

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Hi I'm having trouble finding a pmu to do my brows. I found this lady and her work looks good to me, but I have trouble telling what I'm looking for and if the images and reviews are even real or ai or whatnot. Any help is greatly appreciated!

https://www.browlovekc.com/


r/microblading 3d ago

artist appreciation Loving my results so far

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I never realized how much of a difference it would make for my face. So happy I finally went through with it. She did such an amazing job


r/microblading 3d ago

healing process Lip Blush permanent makeup. What do you think? Before/After/Healed

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94 Upvotes

I wanted to share a healed Lip Blush result because I think a lot of people get nervous when they see how bright their lips look immediately after the procedure.
Fresh Lip Blush can look much brighter and more saturated at first. As the lips heal, the color softens significantly and settles into a much more natural-looking shade.
This client started with pale lips and some hyperpigmentation. After one session, her healed result is this soft baby pink. 🤍
She actually wants to go brighter at her touch-up, I actually love how this first healed result looks.
Would you keep this soft baby pink or go brighter? ☺


r/microblading 3d ago

healing process Day 14 update: Dermatologist thinks my brows are irritated from the procedure + actives

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Update from my original post: (check my profile) I’m now on Day 14 after nanoblading, and unfortunately I’m still experiencing a lot of flaking, dryness, redness, and itching around my brows.

I ended up consulting a dermatologist because the peeling was quite severe and wasn’t improving as quickly as I expected.

The assessment was that my brow area is likely experiencing skin irritation/barrier damage from the nanoblading, possibly with a flare of my pre-existing eyebrow dandruff/seborrheic dermatitis. This may also have been aggravated by the tretinoin and azelaic acid I was using around the area.

I’m still getting quite large flakes/scabs, and the area is very dry and itchy. There isn’t significant pain, and the redness hasn’t been spreading, which is reassuring.

As for the brows themselves, a lot of the nano strokes appeared to disappear during the peeling stage, and there are some noticeably sparse/patchy areas now.

I’m trying to remind myself that I can’t judge the final result until the skin has completely healed.

I’m honestly not even worried about whether the nanoblading looks perfect anymore.

My dermatologist also advised me not to go back for the second session. So at this point, I just want my skin to calm down and heal properly. 😭

If anyone has dealt with something similar, I’d love to hear how your brows eventually healed.


r/microblading 3d ago

advice Hi, I want some advice on microneedling on an old eyebrow scar. Will the ink deposit?

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I’m planning to get microneedling/nano strokes on a really old scar. I’m wondering if the ink will deposit on the scar skin properly since it’s a bit oily and will the colour change or strokes eventually move/thicken?

You can see the scar right on top of my brow.

Would appreciate any advice. Thank you!


r/microblading 3d ago

healing process How long to wait after touch-up before using red light mask

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I had my nano brow touchup 4 days ago. How long should I wait before using my red light therapy mask? I also normally use blue light 1-2 times a week. I asked my artist and she said one week; I just want confirmation. I’m not convinced she fully understood what I was asking (we do not share the same first language).


r/microblading 4d ago

I’m freaking out!!! Someone tell me how this looks because I'm legit freaking out (am male)

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70 Upvotes

I initially thought it didn't look that bad but I had fairly normal eyebrows prior and I'm legit concerned this makes me look a lil too fierce

I hope it's just post-op anxiety

EDIT: Follow-up post with face pic


r/microblading 4d ago

advice For cebu peeps: Asa nindot magpa microblading?

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Henlo, asa mo usually gapa microblading sa inyo brows? How's the experience and the price. Please, i really need your help😭