Powder brows at Flawless Glo MedSpa in Grand Junction use a digital machine to lay soft, fine shading into the skin, so your brows look gently filled in with powder or pencil. Ombre brows are a style of powder brow that stays lighter at the front and builds to more definition through the arch and tail.
This is a great fit if you want a more defined brow, have sparse or uneven growth, want to soften a scar, or have oily skin where fine hair strokes tend to blur. You choose the shape, color and intensity, and Theresa does not begin until you have approved the design.
Powder Brows can help with
- Sparse, thin or over-plucked brows
- Uneven brows you fill in every morning
- Oily or combination skin
- Softening small scars in the brow
- Workouts, swimming and hot summer days, once healed
- A polished, makeup-ready brow every day
Powder, ombre or combo brows: which suits you?
All three are brow tattoos, but they read differently on the face. Theresa will help you choose based on your skin type, how much brow hair you have, and how you like to wear makeup.
- Powder brows: an even, soft fill from front to tail, similar to brow powder.
- Ombre brows: a gradient that starts airy at the front and deepens toward the tail.
- Combo brows: hair strokes at the front with shading behind them, covered on our microblading page.
Getting ready for your brow appointment
A little preparation helps the pigment settle evenly and keeps the skin calm. In the days and weeks before your appointment:
- Stop tweezing or waxing your brows 2 weeks before.
- Stop brow tinting at least 48 hours before, and wait 2 weeks after to resume.
- Skip facials and waxing for 7 days before, and chemical peels or laser treatments for 60 days.
- Avoid retinol, neurotoxin injections and fillers for 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after.
- Skip alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen and fish oil for 3 to 7 days before. Never stop a prescribed medication without asking your doctor.
- Skip your workout the day before and the day of your appointment.
What to expect
Consultation and mapping
Theresa measures and maps your brows to your bone structure, then matches a pigment to your hair color and skin undertone. You see the drawn shape first and approve it before any pigment goes in.
The appointment
Numbing cream goes on first. The shading is built up gradually in soft layers, so the color looks smooth and blended rather than solid.
Healing
For the first few days your brows look bolder and about two shades darker than they will heal. Light flaking usually starts around day 5 or 6. Keep them dry with no ointments, and avoid sweating for 10 days and direct sun for 3 weeks. The final color shows at about 4 to 7 weeks.
The follow-up
Come back at 6 to 8 weeks so Theresa can refine the shape and fill any spots that healed lighter. This is where the brow really comes together.
Powder Brows pricing
| Powder or ombre brows | $550 |
|---|---|
| 6 to 8 week follow-up | $150 |
| 1 year follow-up | $225 |
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Powder Brows questions
Powder or ombre brows at Flawless Glo are $550. The follow-up at 6 to 8 weeks is $150. After 8 weeks, the 1 year follow-up rate of $225 applies, so it pays to book your follow-up on time.
Most people find powder brows very manageable. A numbing cream is applied before the work starts, and the sensation is usually described as light scratching or vibration. You may see mild redness or swelling afterward, which generally settles quickly. Everyone's comfort level is a little different.
Ombre and powder brows typically last one to three years, depending on your skin type and how well you follow aftercare. Sun, anti-aging products on the brow area and oily skin all speed up fading. A yearly follow-up keeps the color fresh. Individual results vary.
Microblading uses a handheld tool to draw individual hair strokes, while powder brows use a machine to create soft shading. Hair strokes look more like natural brow hair up close. Powder brows give more definition, hold up better on oily skin, and tend to last longer.
Often, yes. Because the shading fills the whole brow shape, it can soften the look of a small scar or a patchy area and give sparse brows a fuller, balanced shape. Theresa will look at the area during your consultation and tell you honestly what to expect.
