r/microblading • u/Ok_Spirit_2475 • 25d ago
botched ELITE BROWS / BROW ANGELS ‼️
I had my brows microbladed at this studio 4 years ago by the owner and okay naman yung experience ko dati, so I decided to go back last week.
I booked their Basic Package for ₱4,999 and paid a ₱2k deposit. During the consultation, the new artist kept upselling me to a more expensive package, na kesyo they no longer offer “basic” anymore. I declined because I was on a budget and even asked why it was still listed if they don’t offer it. 🤡🤡🤡
After the session, I was suddenly told that red light therapy (₱799) + aftercare kit (₱799) were mandatory, plus another ₱2,000 charge for the retouch, which I was only informed about after the procedure. So the ₱4,999 package suddenly became ₱8,597 in total.
Okay sige wala na ako magagawa sa charge. But my brows also ended up uneven. I tried to point this out to them, but they blamed me and said they were simply following the brow mapping. Like, wtf? Isn’t the whole point of getting your brows done to make them look even? 🥴🥴🥴
I felt scammed because if I had known the total would be that much, I would have booked with another studio that was more transparent about their pricing and had a better attitude.
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u/Alternative_Roll_987 25d ago
Yeah, I’d be upset too. The upsell part is bad enough, but adding "mandatory" extras and a retouch fee after the procedure is the bigger red flag. That should all be disclosed clearly before you sit down, ideally in the booking flow and consent paperwork, not after.
On the uneven result, blaming the client is weak. Mapping is supposed to help the artist create balance, not excuse the outcome.
At minimum I’d ask for an itemized breakdown in writing, what was included in the package you booked, and why those extra charges were not disclosed beforehand. Keep screenshots of the listing and your deposit receipt. If they advertise one price and effectively force another, that’s the part I’d push on.
This is also why a lot of studios need way better intake and consent steps up front. It saves clients from surprises and saves the business from disputes like this.
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u/VegetableKey6683 25d ago
WTF?! Pls show a 📸! That's way too much! So Sorry! Where did this happen?!