Ever since the microblading procedure was introduced on the Internet, literally everyone wanted to give it a try. Millions of women and men (yes, men included) are proudly posting before and after pictures flaunting their new eyebrows for the social media world to see. If you scroll down at the comments sections you will find praises and compliments but mostly the comment section is bombarded with queries asking for a reliable microblading artist.
Your current eyebrows may be ugly now but with the right microblading artist, your new brows will transform your face entirely! But don’t get all excited just yet. It’s important to find the right microblading artist. The last thing you’d want is to pay for a service you’ll later on regret. Don’t worry because all your efforts will pay off once you find the perfect microblading artist for you. Trust us, it will be worth it.
We’ve compiled some important questions for you to ask your prospects. The answers to these questions will help you decide if you’ve found the right one.
#1 May I see some photos of your past work?
Obviously, this is a priority. Although many microblading artists post photos of beautiful brows on their websites or Facebook pages, it’s always better to verify by asking them directly about their work. Some of those pictures may not be theirs meaning they got them from the Internet to attract customers. So, it’s better to ask them if they could send you through email, a link, or through any messenger app images of their work. This will give you an idea of what to expect if they will work on your brows.
Also, when you look at the pictures, try to find someone that has the same hair type and skin type as you. This will help you visualize the outcome of your brows.
#2 Can I see photos of healed eyebrows?
It takes approximately thirty days for eyebrows to heal. After thirty days, you’ll be able to see the ink penetrate through your skin from the first procedure. This is the time your artist will retouch your brows to perfectly fill in the spaces. Most customers don’t go back especially if their brows don’t need touch-ups but we recommend you ask for pictures of healed eyebrows because that’s what you want to see, the final outcome.
#3 Where did you get your training from?
Training is one of the most important requirements to become a successful brow artist. Even if you learn the basics, the trends will keep changing. It’s best to find an artist who always keeps abreast of the latest techniques and tools in microblading. When an artist invests in her training, you’ll likely get the best results. Where they trained will show on their work.
#4 How long does the appointment last?
Typically, a microblading session takes between half an hour to forty-five minutes. It takes this long because each stroke is hand-drawn. If your microblading artist says it’s more than an hour then that’s a red flag. It means that the artist does not have the precision and skill needed to do your brows. There’s a possibility that you might not like the results. Similarly, if it takes less than thirty minutes then it’s probably because your artist is in a hurry. You don’t want rushed results for the price you’re paying.
#5 What are your active social media accounts?
You wouldn’t believe what you’ll discover about a person when you check their social media pages. In there, you’ll find their work, contact details, and what they’ve been up to. But, the one thing you want to look into is what other people are saying about them. Usually, you’ll find these in the Reviews section or by reading the comments from the photos.
In most cases, disgruntled customers would always vent online. They’ll share their grievances if they are dissatisfied with the service. These “rants” are their way of warning other people to spare them from the stress and inconvenience brought by the artist. The reason why we want you to look them up on social media pages is that that’s where most people interact with them. Usually, if you go to their website all you’ll see are good things because they own that site and they can choose to omit bad reviews. This isn’t the case with Facebook’s Reviews section although they can manually delete nasty comments one by one.
Takeaway
Patience is a virtue. If you want to achieve the brows that you’ve always wanted to have, finding the best artist even if it takes some time is the best thing you can do.