When a client comes to see me, there is a process I use that focuses on comfort, safety, and the desired outcome. The first thing that I do is numb the brows for 30 minutes. Whereas most other microblading technicians use a standard numbing cream, I use the same anesthetic products that plastic surgeons use so my clients experience no pain. During that time, while the numbing cream is doing its job, the client and I pick out a color together. Usually I ask the client to bring in their favorite brow pencil. I like to see the color they use but I always recommend a custom blended color that I create. I work from an unlimited color palette, which allows me to give my client the exact color, shade, and tone for optimal results.

Once the timer goes off and they are done numbing for the 30 minutes, I wipe the numbing cream off. I then do a process called “brow mapping.” This is where I measure the brows from their nose to the arch and the outer eye. Once I have all the measurements, I then draw the individual hair strokes throughout their brow area, stroke-by-stoke with a fine makeup brush. This way the client can visually see for themselves exactly what my work is going to look like. There are no surprises at the end for the client in terms of expectations. It is very common for artists to simply have the client lay down and do the work, then show the client after everything is done. I don’t operate that way; I want my clients to see beforehand what the results will look like. That way, there is no guessing and the client sees an exact representation of the final work.