I found Nakd Beauty on Instagram. After following dozens of microblading artist and unfollowing the ones I didn't like, Emily at Nakd Beauty was the last woman standing because of her flawless brow shapes and crispy strokes. Let me tell you. Emily has changed my life for the better and has given me so much confidence. Never in a million years would I have thought a pair of brows could make such a difference! Microblading is not cheap, but it's absolutely worth Every. Single. Penny.
I initially saw Emily a year ago. After booking online and making a $50 deposit, I was more than ready for my new brows!
Before each session I've had with her, Emily was very clear with pre and post procedure guidelines. It important to follow these because it can directly have an impact on the results of your session.
Each session, initial vs. touch up is the same. Once in her room, she maps your brows. This can take a while because this is the most important step! She makes sure you like the shape and will make any tiny adjustment you ask with the most patience out of anyone I've ever met. Once you have your perfect brow shape, she makes recommendations for your perfect brow shade. Once all that has been decided, she applies a numbing gel and lets it sit for about 20 minutes. She usually leaves the room and you can just chill on your phone during this time.
Once the 20 minutes is up, the actual microblading begins. She wipes the gel off and it works great but can wear off towards the end. She reapplies the gel once finished with each brow because she does 2 more "passes" aka she goes over the brows a total of 3 times.
I'm not going to lie, microblading is bizarre. At first you don't feel anything, but you can hear the blade cutting your skin. By the end, in more sensitive areas you can both feel and hear each stroke of the blade. It's not fun but it's bearable and totally worth it!
Once she's done, she sets you up with an after care cleanser and balm. She recommends a touch up session which I had already booked. I had to have 2 touch up sessions about 6-10 weeks apart to achieve the look i was going for and ultimately in my last session, I changed from microblading to combo brow which is microblading and shading. This was so much better for my oily skin!
I just had my annual touch up and with a bit more experience and training under her belt, my brows have never healed or looked better! I did follow the after care instructions to a T!
One tip I would give is to be sure to thoroughly rinse off all the cleanser! At first I was afraid to use too much water and most likely wasn't getting all the cleanser off my brows which did make a difference in healing. Also, book you touch up at the same time as your initial because her schedule fills up fast!
Emily at Nakd beauty is sooo nice and funny and pretty and smart. She has the best personality! Her work is absolutely incredible! She is very clear with the expectations she has of her clients and holds us to the same accountability that we hold her as an artist resulting in flawless brows every time. I would recommend her to anyone looking to get their brows done a million times over! read more