This works with Utah or anywhere else you live, but I currently live in South Jordan Utah, and I wanted to share some of the top things you need to know or do before booking a Nano Brow appt. Some of the things you want to know is Nano Brows is done with a tattoo machine it is not the same things as microblading, but you can get similar results with a good artist. You just need to know that Nano brows everyone is a good candidate where microblading only 30-40% of people are. If you have super oily, combination, sensitive, thin, or mature skin microblading isn't the best option because it can cause more scar tissue damage and it is harder on the skin. Â
I call Nano Brows the newer better version than microblading.. I have found if any of my clients have previously done microblading they all have said Nano brows hurts less. Nano brows is done with a tattoo machine and one single needle usually which means it can be a thinner finer line. Its doing many small pokes into the skin to create a line, but with microblading you dip the small blade into the ink and almost scratch it into the skin. Which is why it can cause more damage, and or bleeding. Nano Brows usually lasts longer than microblading, and looks better longer. When you find a good Nano Brow artist they also can do other services like color correcting with their tattoo machine which you can not do with a microblade.
It does take more skill, practice, time, and money to learn nano brows. There are many artists that struggle to switch because it takes so much longer. So one of the things you should know is the appt does take longer. Depending on how good the artist is it usually takes 2-2.5 hours for the first appt. That includes arriving, numbing for 15-30 min. measuring and drawing on your template of your brow. Making any edits after showing the client than I would start the tattoo process usually within the 2-2.5 hour appt you are only being tattooed for 1-1.5 hours.
The order of things you should expect when you get to your appt is you first get pictures if you allow, get numbed, tattoo artist will also check consent form and set up during numbing, choose the color of ink, draw the template of the brows, than have you lay down to start tattooing. Once done she might check symmetry and do any last minute touch ups, than she will explain healing and after care, take pics, and you will be done. If at any point you feel confused, don't like something ASK QUESTIONS. I would much rather have a client ask why I am choosing a color I am or this part of brow looks lower etc than for her to tell me after I have done the tattoo. Sometimes it is just the way they see themselves and sometimes we can easily adjust or explain why we need or chose a certain shape or color.
During the procedure you will have been numbed with a primary numbing and than usually when the artist does the first pass they will use a secondary numbing which usually has epinephrine which only works when the skin has been opened up and uses your blood. So If you feel it a little bit you usually won't feel anything after the secondary numbing. I have had many clients fall asleep during the procedure, and as long as you don't jerk in your sleep I will let you sleep :)
Always remember to please please check out many PMU artists before selecting your artist. Think to yourself if something is going to be on me forever is it worth looking for a "cheaper option" Remember cheaper option might end up costing you way more in the long run to get them removed and redone by someone better. I am not saying that you always have to pick the most expensive. That is for sure not true, but what I am saying is make sure you choose wisely. I will do another post on things I would check and questions I would ask myself and the artist if and when you look for an artist.
Hope this helps and you find it interesting, and remember ALWAYS be YOU and that is BEAUTIFUL!!
Angela Lealaogata
Professional Makeup Artist
and Permanent Makeup Artist