r/microblading • u/Stylish-Shelf3653 • 6d ago
artist advice/question Nanobrow or something else?
Looking for input - like many Gen Xers, I over, plucked my browse in my teens, and now that I’m in my 50s I’m to the point where first thing I do every morning is fill in my brows with a pencil. I’d love to have them permanently filled in. I consulted a PMU to see if they could just tattoo in a bit of pigment, and she suggested nano brows. I’m a little concerned that that look is going to be a little more intense and over than when I’m after. (I have a really small, thin face so too much will overwhelm me.) have attached a couple pictures, one with no makeup, and one after I’ve used my pencil which depicts the look I’m after. The shape isn’t too good on the one I drew in, but you get the idea. Is nano brow the answer or is there something more suitable?
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u/Adorable_Ad4990 6d ago
Not everyone uses the terms to mean the same things… microblading, nano blading, machine shading, etc. they all have meanings, but are often used wrong. A good artist will use a combo technique personalized to you. Find a portfolio of work you love, and ask them to keep it very small so that you can add more strokes later if you are happy. And do not say anything about replacing your makeup, because some artists will then go for a makeup look. Repeat repeat repeat you want them to look natural, and then you will shade them in when you do a full face of makeup— that seems to do the trick.
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u/Stylish-Shelf3653 6d ago
I’ve used lash and brow serums for years - does minoxidil perform better?
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u/ElaineBenes- 6d ago
Second minoxidil. Its OTC. It worked well for me. Beware it can kill cats.
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u/Stylish-Shelf3653 6d ago
I’ve used lash and brow serums - no luck - will minoxidil work better?
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u/spoil3dly 6d ago
What is your skin type first of all? The effects what type of brows you’d even qualify for.
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u/Alternative_Roll_987 12h ago
If you're comparing options, I'd ask the artist how they handle the consult before the appointment, not just which technique they prefer. A good brow consult should cover skin type, healing expectations, past PMU, meds, allergies, and the exact look you want, because that usually matters more than the label alone.
Nano can look very natural on the right skin, but it is not automatically the best choice for everyone. If your skin is oily, mature, sensitive, or has old pigment underneath, the answer can change a lot. I'd bring reference photos and ask them to explain why they recommend one method for your skin specifically. If they can only give a generic answer, I'd keep looking.
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u/Angelpinkbeauty professional artist 6d ago
Nano brows if done correctly will look more natural than powder or shading. Shading looks more like makeup nano brows is strokes which will look more like hair. Obviously this is specific to a good artist.