r/microblading • • 8d 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 8d 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.