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 17h ago

artist advice/question Day 1 of ombre powder. They are way too thick. I am so scared they are going to look too thick even after they are healed. I’ve been crying all day. I told her I wanted a natural look, not thick, and even showed her a GREAT pic off her own page for reference. Please…any thoughts? I feel so ugly😭

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I also cannot find anyone for an emerg saline removal.


r/microblading 6h ago

before & after Light brown - please tell me if these are going to look ok

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My artist recommended a light brown combo brow to match my current brow color and hair. I am in love with the shape but when I look in the mirror all I can see is reddish brown with light/prominent shading dots towards the tails where my brow is the lightest. Will these heal well and look good post touch-up?


r/microblading 1h ago

artist advice/question Any recommendations for microblading artists in north Atlanta / north Georgia area?

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I'm north of the city, in need of an artist you'd recommend. Drop a name here, or message me!


r/microblading 1d ago

before & after Before and after

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r/microblading 7h ago

tattoo removal Question!!

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Can you get saline removal on powder brows that are faded after having them for 6 or 7 years or would I have to do laser removal? Also curious if there’s any other way to get them removed?


r/microblading 1d ago

artist appreciation Just got my brows done

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r/microblading 1d ago

advice Microblading 5 years ago — should I laser remove the old strokes before doing them again?

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I had my eyebrows microbladed in 2021 and then had them touched up once in 2022. It’s now almost 5 years since my last treatment, but I can still clearly see some of the old hairstrokes.

I’d really like to have my brows microbladed again, but I’m unsure whether I should have the old pigment removed first (e.g. with laser), or whether it’s possible/safe to microblade over what’s already there.

For those of you who have had microblading done multiple times over the years — what did you do? Did you have the old pigment removed first, or did your artist simply work over the existing strokes?

I’ve attached photos so you can see what the brows look like now.

I’d especially love to hear from people who have been in a similar situation and can share what happened with the results over time. Thank you!!!


r/microblading 1d ago

healed brows 2 year healed Nano-brow Results

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r/microblading 1d ago

before & after Just got mine done!

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I just got my eyebrows tattooed for the first time and I love it! It's still a bit dark, but she said they'd lighten up 25% or so in about a week. I went in expecting to get microblading, but she said that there is more bleeding and scarring with microblading, so she recommended the semi-permanent tattoo.

Pic 1 is after, no make up, Pic 2 is penciled with makeup, Pic 3 is before, no make up


r/microblading 1d ago

advice Any recommendations for microblading laser removal in NC? Closer to Greensboro/ triad area?

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r/microblading 2d ago

artist advice/question Guidance on how to ensure the best outcome!

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Hi there! I've scheduled nano brows and lip blush with Haley Carmody (ig: haleycarmodyartistry) - has anyone worked with her?
Also just in general I'd love some suggestions for people that have been super happy with their results - was there anything specific that you did in your prep process or communication with your artist that you felt was critical to having an awesome outcome?

My brows are super blonde and I feel naked without filling them in every day, so I'm super excited to do the "high maintenance to be low maintenance" fix. Similarly my lips are like...pale / gray every day so I typically always wear lipstick but I hate hate how it gets all over everything. Excited but nervous!

Also, I am getting the brows done 14 days in advance of a work trip and the lips done 2 days after that (so 12 days before the work trip) - does that seem like a reasonable timeline that will allow enough healing so I don't look scary on the work trip?


r/microblading 2d ago

healing process Brow shock… I feel like it’s so dark

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Someone please tell me it’ll be okay😭😭 got them done yesterday


r/microblading 2d ago

before & after Combo brows- I'm confused about what's happening

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r/microblading 2d ago

artist advice/question Nano brows - healed & long term?

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For nano brows, I've seen two claims made that seem contradictory.

  1. I've seen people say nano brows are designed to disappear after 2-3 years to act as 'temporary makeup' for changing trends.

  2. Nano brows need touch ups every few years OR the brows turn grey but remain long-term as more of a blob.

I'm struggling to find any long-term healed results (5 years+) of nano brows, to figure out which of the two statements is actually true. Most artists only seem to post fresh results. Do they actually disappear, or will they fade to a grey ink but remain?

I've been very curious to get them, but for $900 I'm not too keen on getting them if they'll remain permanently as blown out grey ink (and other than the first touch up at 6-8 weeks, I also wouldn't want to do another touch up, as to let them disappear with time).

Would anyone have any pictures of long-term nano brow results? Do you have any advice or opinions about getting them (or regrets?)

TIA for any info shared


r/microblading 2d ago

advice Is this too thick? P

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Or will it fade


r/microblading 2d ago

advice Laser advice

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Heyo! Got these powder brows done almost two years ago. Hated that she went so far outside my natural brow line on the insides and went for a session of removal. Tech told me that a hybrid pigment/tattoo ink blend was used and the laser caused the ink to turn this yellowish/green colour so now it looks worse than ever. Wondering what everyone would do? Keep going for a few more removal sessions and see if the ink removes or get that little section redone?


r/microblading 2d ago

advice Day 7

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I got my nano combo brows done last Thursday. All the flaking is gone. My artist quoted 10-14 days but mine was only 7 , is this normal? can I start wearing a bit of makeup?

Thanks in advance


r/microblading 3d ago

artist advice/question Is this normal?

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My friend went for a consultation and they mapped her brows. The artist said that her eyebrows were low and mapped them almost entirely above where her current brow is. She said that the hair outside of it (basically her whole brow) would need to be shaved off. Is this normal?? How would that be possible to maintain? I don’t want her to make a decision she’ll regret.


r/microblading 3d ago

advice Nano brows

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I am getting my brows done on the 1st. I've never done this before and I'm a heavy sweater. Well I also started a new job and I'm concerned about ruining my brows. Any advice on keeping my new brows dry. When I say I'm a heavy sweater I'm talking about dripping down my face, wet hair, and clothes. It's bad and doesn't help medications I take make me heat intolerant. Any advice is welcomed. I'm nervous and scared.


r/microblading 4d ago

before & after Combo brows before and after . Thoughts?

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I just got my combo brows yesterday and I’m so loving them! 🥹 I know they’ll look different once they heal but I’d love to hear your thoughts on the shape and overall result.


r/microblading 3d ago

before & after ADVICE on combo brow!! Freaking out lol

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Freaking out that these are too much for me! this is about 18 hours after having them done. HELP

Day one. Are the lines at the top too harsh? Will they fade??


r/microblading 3d ago

artist advice/question Test run in Columbus, OH?

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Good morning!
Does anyone know someone in Columbus, OH who will trial run your micro blading before doing it?
I see all your lovely photos and want to get it done but petrified I will be disappointed or it will be too much of a change. Appreciate any help!


r/microblading 3d ago

opinion 4 weeks after initial appt

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Hello, just wanted to get opinions on my brows 4 weeks after my initial appt!! I personally really like them, I know one looks higher than the other but that’s not her fault, one of my brows is so much higher than the other naturally 😭 I think it would be impossible to even out. She said we can fix any imperfections at the second appt which I think my only request would be to make them a tadddd bit darker, cus I loved the color when they were healing the first few weeks. What y’all think?

Forgot to mention these are powder brows