It takes about 30 days for the brows to fully settle into their final look. So far, I am thrilled with the result. I can only vouch for Alix’s wizardry (wizard, magician, fairy godmother—she’s all the things), but Erin has also visited the Hairy Little Things salon in West Hollywood for various treatments and had nothing but great things to say about her experience there.
In the interest of full transparency, I was able to get this done as a perk of my job. I had access to one of the best brow specialists around and felt very comfortable because of that. Microblading treatments range in cost, depending on where you go, and even within Hairy Little Things, the price is based on which specialist you go to. It can cost anywhere from $400 to around $800 (or £200 to £600 in the UK). Yikes. (This does include the touch-up appointment. But still, it’s nothing to sneeze at.)
If you’re considering microblading, it will be an investment. So the question is, Would I pay for it? The short answer is yes. Before microblading, I honestly felt a bit naked if I didn’t fill in my brows. And as a new mom, I value anything that takes even just one more task off my daily to-do list, especially in the morning. Plus, I feel so much more put-together, even without any makeup on, and that goes a long way in my book. It’s also worth noting that I really don’t do any other beauty treatments (yet) besides haircuts and highlights (I even do my own nails, TYVM), but this one is something that I consider worth it. Although, the price range is probably the peak of my comfort zone.
If you are really unhappy with your brows for whatever reason and decide it’s something that’s important to you, I highly recommend microblading if it’s feasible budget-wise. I suggest finding a trusted, trained professional and being very clear about what you want. Check their website and social media for examples of their work. Take pictures of yourself and of other people whose brows you like for reference, but of course, work with the pro to find something that works best for you. Perhaps err on the lighter/smaller side if you’re apprehensive about statement brows. And if you want a whole new brow look, the procedure is certainly great for that too.
If you’d rather stick to at-home brow products, here are some of my favourites that even a makeup novice can handle.