How to Choose the Best Eyebrow Treatment for You?

Beauty trends fade fast, but one thing is sure. Eyebrows are THE facial feature not just for 2022 but for the coming year as well. If you aspire to get vogue-worthy eyebrows, you no longer have to rely on drawing your tresses with eyebrow pencils, shades, and other makeup equipment.  

Top Eyebrow Enhancement Techniques 

Thanks to advancements in beauty, there is a range of eyebrow enhancement techniques on offer. When it comes to comparisons, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Choose the eyebrow treatment that suits your eyebrows and needs. If you’re unsure where to start, this guide will help you.

Eyebrow Microblading

Microblading revolutionized eyebrows several years ago. Today, it has become a popular eyebrow enhancement method that takes approximately 2 hours to perform but lasts a good 2-3 years. Microblading is a semi-permanent tattooing technique that uses a handheld device to create hair-like strokes with pigment on the skin.
Although invasive, microblading generally produces minimal pain due to the numbing cream applied before the procedure. The results are broader, significantly fuller eyebrows that create the illusion of more brow hair. Microblading is ideal for people who have thin eyebrows or are missing eyebrow hair due to genetics or conditions like alopecia. 

Powder Brows 

Powder brows, also known as ombré brows, are sometimes heralded as the new microblading due to their fantastic results. Powder brows are a semi-permanent makeup technique that uses a device to create tiny dots of pigment on the skin. This produces shaded, powdery brows that are darker at the end and move towards lighter hues towards the front.
The gradient-color effect explains why they are called ombré brows. Due to the eyebrow shading technique, powder brows produce a more natural effect than microblading. They don’t add definite strokes to the eyebrows that resemble hair. Instead, it creates the illusion of fullness, like you’ve applied powder makeup to the brows. The procedure takes 2 hours, and powder brows will last at least 2-4 years.

Combination Brows 

Combo brows are a middle-ground between eyebrow microblading and eyebrow shading. The procedure uses microblading to create strokes with pigment from the front to the middle of the brows. The esthetician will then use the shading technique to fill the eyebrows from the middle toward the tail end to add more density and fullness.
This eyebrow enhancement technique produces more defined results, ideal for people who need more eyebrow hair and density. Combo brows will last you anywhere between 2 and 4 years and are slightly pricier than microblading and eyebrow shading alone as it is a fusion of the two treatments.

How to Choose the Suitable Eyebrow Treatment?

Let’s get one thing out of the way. Any eyebrow enhancement technique will help you evade the hassle of applying makeup every day and then making attempts to match the two eyebrows. It saves time and money on cosmetics and makeup application and ensures you wake up with perfect tresses daily!
But this is only possible if you choose the right eyebrow treatment. Here are some things that will help you make the best decision.

Skin Type 

Microblading is a more invasive procedure than powder brows. Hence, microblading and combo brows, which also use this technique, might not be suitable for sensitive skin. If you have highly sensitive skin, you should consider powder brows. Similarly, microblading may not produce long-lasting results for oily skin, rendering it unsuitable. In both these situations, you may consider powder or combo brows.

Effect 

Next, you should know what effect you’re hoping for. Having an idea in this regard will ultimately dictate the best technique to get you your desired results. If you’re looking to fill sparse eyebrows that lack hair, eyebrow microblading will work best. If you’re looking for more natural but fuller eyebrows, powder brows are your best bet. If you want more eyebrow hair and definition, as you lack eyebrow hair and density, you should consider combo brows.

Current Condition 

The eyebrow expert might also assess the current state of your eyebrows. If you don’t have eyebrow hair or have very light hair, microblading will fill in the gaps with hair-like strokes of pigment. If you have eyebrow hair, but the overlook look lacks volume, you can add more color with powder brows. If the tip and tail of your brows lack both definition and hair, only combo brows can rescue you.

Budget

Lastly, you should also consider your budget. Microblading and powder brows may cost you approximately the same amount. However, combo brows may be slightly more expensive. If affordability is a concern, you should consider powder brows or microblading.