Microblading at Flawless Glo MedSpa in Grand Junction adds fine, hair-like strokes to your brows with a handheld tool, following the direction your own hairs grow. Theresa also calls it digital blading or hairstroke brows, and it is the service Flawless Glo was built on: the studio was the first practice on the Western Slope to specialize in microblading.
Because the pigment sits close to the surface of the skin, the strokes heal crisp and fine and blend into the brows you already have. You do not need to shave your brows off. If you want a bit more density, combo brows pair hair strokes with soft powder shading.
Microblading can help with
- Brows with gaps or thin spots
- Light or fine brow hair that disappears in photos
- Normal to dry skin
- A natural, brushed-up hair look
- Brows thinned by over-plucking or time
- Skipping the brow pencil every morning
Hairstroke, combo or powder: choosing your brow
Classic microblading is all hair strokes. It looks the most like real brow hair and suits normal to dry skin best.
Combo brows blend hair strokes at the front of the brow with powder shading through the body and tail. You get the natural texture of strokes plus more definition, and the shading helps the brow hold up longer. It is often the better choice if your skin runs oily, since very oily skin can blur fine strokes and fade them faster.
Not sure? Theresa will look at your skin and brows and recommend the option that will heal best for you. You can also read about our powder and ombre brows.
Color and shape, matched to you
Theresa chooses a pigment that suits your skin undertone and matches your brow hair, so the strokes blend into the hairs you have rather than sitting on top of them. A wide range of shades is available.
Each stroke is placed in the direction your brow hair naturally grows. You see the drawn shape before anything is tattooed, and nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Planning around a big event
Brows look darker and a little swollen at first, then flake and settle. Give yourself about 20 days of healing before a wedding, reunion or professional photos, and plan for your follow-up too if the event is important.
What to expect
Consultation and mapping
You talk through the look you want, Theresa maps the shape to your face, and you choose the pigment together. You approve the design before any work begins.
The appointment
Numbing cream is used before and during the procedure. The blading itself takes about 60 to 90 minutes, so plan on roughly two hours in the chair.
Healing
Let your brows dry heal with no ointments. Skip workouts, swimming, steam and makeup on the brows while they heal, and expect some itching and flaking. The strokes look darker at first and soften as they settle.
The follow-up
Microblading is a two-part process. At your follow-up, Theresa adds strokes where needed and adjusts the color so the result looks complete.
Microblading pricing
| Microblading / hairstroke brows | $550 |
|---|---|
| 6 to 8 week follow-up | $150 |
| 1 year follow-up | $225 |
Members save on most services. Payment plans available through Cherry.
Microblading questions
Microblading and hairstroke brows at Flawless Glo are $550. Your follow-up at 6 to 8 weeks is $150, and a 1 year follow-up is $225. Payment plans through Cherry let you book now and pay over time.
Most clients say it feels like their brows are being brushed. Theresa applies a numbing cream before and during the procedure, which keeps discomfort low for most people, though numbing works better on some than others. Some clients relax so much they nod off.
Microblading fades gradually, and how fast depends on your skin, age, sun exposure, skincare, laser treatments, injectables and medications. Lighter shades fade sooner. A touch-up about once a year boosts the color and keeps you from having to start over at full price. Individual results vary.
Very oily skin tends to blur hair strokes and hold pigment less well, so classic microblading may not heal as crisply. Combo or powder brows are usually a better match. Theresa will check your skin at your consultation and point you to the style that will last.
Microblading suits most healthy adults who want fuller, natural-looking brows. You need to be 18 or older. It is not offered if you are pregnant or nursing, and people who are insulin dependent or take blood thinners are not good candidates. Let Theresa know about any of these before you book.
