100/10 recommend Nina's services with ButterBrows!
Before: I found her on IG @Butterbrowdc. Booking was seamless online through her linked website. When I arrived, she talked me through the process. First came the meticulous pre-draw, where she outlined the future shape of the brows. She asked for feedback, I had a few questions and thoughts, and she was SO patient. She completed the pre-draw and got to work after both liked where we landed.
During: She started with the outline while I laid down and provided numbing as appropriate throughout the session. About halfway through, she sat me up to check for symmetry. In the first half of the session, the pain was about 3/10; after sitting up, it was roughly 5/10 - nothing unbearable. She consistently checked in on me, and we had lovely small talk throughout the session that was pleasantly distracting. I was too nervous to listen to music, but I'm sure one could!
After: When the session was done, she showed me my absolutely perfect brows, and I loved them!!! She walked me through the healing process again. She told me how to care for them and when I should return. She even gave me a little takeaway with everything I need to care for my brows in the short term. She sent follow up instructions via email and I booked my follow up.
Location/Space: Conveniently located in Bethesda, just a short walk down from the metro! Her studio was found in a co-working space that was clean, well-lit (important for this line of work), and serenely decorated.
Artist: I loved that she trained with some industry leaders and had a great portfolio. She was one of the kindest beauty professionals I've ever worked with, extremely professional, punctual, and extremely detail oriented. read more