Frequently Asked Questions

During the consultation, we will review all the factors needed to achieve your desired look. Both techniques can be performed with all color ranges in pigment and can be applied as soft or as bold as requested.
A few things to consider:
Skin that tends to be more oily has better results with shading.
A more modern, defined brow is best achieved with a combination of microblading and shading.
Thin, aging, mature skin lacking in suppleness is best suited for shading.
Very fair skin with very light hair is also best suited for shading to achieve undetectable results.
Normal to dry skin yields predictable results from both microblading, shading, or a combination of both techniques.

2.5-3 hours for the first microblading and or shading appointment. This allows us plenty of consulting time to find what techniques would best flatter your look and features. After consulting, we create the brow shape and go over color choices. During the first appointment, we can always choose the more modest route and leave the follow-up appointment to build color, size, and opacity. After size, shape, and color has been accomplished brow enhancement begins with microblading and or shading technique. Once completed, I’ll walk you through what to expect during your healing process and the after-care.
The second microblading session, or touch-up appointment, takes place no sooner than 6 weeks after the initial session. This session will take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete. 

Add an answer to this item. There is powerful nonverbal communication in your smile and your eyebrows! We want you to maximize this with your dream brows! Some people have hair gaps or little to no brow hair. Microblading is an excellent solution to achieve natural and full-looking brows in just one visit. The pigment is bladed just below the epidermis, the most shallow part of the dermis, making fine crisp natural-looking "hair strokes".  Microblading is customized to each client taking into consideration your skin tone, skin type, hair color, hair pattern, lifestyle, medical conditions, and desired look. While we microblade with a manual hand tool we shade with a machine.  Shading has many names in the industry: microshading, ombre brows, powder brows, etc. This machine creates a dusting of pigment behind the hairs. Shading can be added to a microbladed brow to create more of a dimensional look or be performed alone. Shading may yield the best results for clients with oily skin or large pores in the brow area. 

Healing time will vary based on the individual. Age, health, lifestyle, skin type, adherence to aftercare instructions, etc. all play a role. It takes approximately 7-14 days for the brows to heal over on the outer surface of the skin; During this time it is recommended to keep the brows clean and dry. The skin will continue to heal from the outside in, and pigment will continue to make its way through the healed layers to the surface even after two weeks. The final result will be visible in roughly 4-6 weeks..

From my experience I would describe the pain as little to none. With that being said not every artist uses a topical anesthetis. At Be Awesome Brows your comfort is a high priority. I will apply a topical numbing agent multiple times throughout the procedure. Everyone responds differently to anesthetic; depending on the client, the feeling of the procedure has been described as a light scratch. Topical anesthetics used may contain lidocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine, and epinephrine.
After the procedure, redness and slight swelling in the area may occur and typically dissipates within the hour.

Yes please! If you normally would wear brow makeup definitely do it the day of your appointment. 
Seeing you with your ‘daily brow’ on helps me to understand what shape, color, and opacity you’re used to seeing on yourself. It’s not an absolute guide to follow and tattoo over, but rather to help me create a brow that still fits you.
All makeup will be removed and skin cleaned thoroughly before moving forward.