Powder Brows subcategories: Ombré Brows, Combo Brows and others.
Powder Brows is the essence of PMU brows
Powder Brows is without a doubt the essence of PMU brows, the epitome of style, convenience, and long-lasting beauty. Currently, two primary trends reign in the PMU brow realm - Ombré Powder Brows and Combo Brows. In this post, those terms and their relation is decoded.
“Ombre powder brows are a subcategory of powder brows and are basically just a particular shading pattern.”
Your ultimate choice of brows will depend on a multitude of factors, including personal style, preferences, and, importantly, your skin type. This post aims to help you understand the relationship when it comes to Powder Brows and its subcategories.
Powder Brows - the base technique of PMU eyebrows
Ultimately all PMU brows are powder brows because Powder Brows is the base technique of semi-permanent eyebrow pigmentation, meticulously crafted using a PMU machine and naturally sourced pigments. These pigments are carefully implanted into the upper dermis layer of your skin, resulting in eyebrows that emanate a soft, powdery look. Think of how your brows appear when filled in with a brow pencil or powder, but even better! Powder Brows offer an immaculately shaped, waterproof solution that lasts for at least a year, often longer.
This technique serves as the fundamental basis for all PMU brow procedures and styles, encapsulating the essence of the entire process. Variations of Powder Brows include distinctive styles or effects, with well-known ones being the Ombré Powder Brows and Combo Brows, which involve the incorporation of microblading or the hair-stroke technique.
Decoding Powder Brows Styles: Ombré Brows and Combo Brows
Ombré Brows: Ombré Powder Brows represent Powder Brows infused with the Ombré effect.
Combo Brows: This style blends Powder Brows with a hair-stroke style or microblading.
Exploring the Ombré Effect: a soft gradient to powder brows
The Ombré effect, inspired by the Ombré hair trend, has become a groundbreaking style within the semi-permanent makeup industry. This style brings a novel twist to the traditional filled-in, shaded brows look.
Ombré Powder Brows grant a gradient effect from a lighter head to a darker tail of the brow, a beauty trend garnering significant attention. This specialized Powder Brows technique employs the same machine and pigments as traditional Powder Brows.
As a reputable and one of the largest beauty-related articles website PMU Hub posits: "Ombre powder brows are a subcategory of powder brows and are basically just a particular shading pattern." Thus it can be said that in its essence all Ombre Brows are also Powder Brows, but not all Powder Brows are Ombre Brows because Ombré is just one subcategory of Powder Brows and thus all Ombré brows are in their essence Ombré Powder Brows.
Similarly to all other semi-permanent makeup procedures, also Ombré Powder Brows, involve implanting natural origin pigments between the upper and middle layer of the skin. The pigment is implemented using pixelization, endowing a 3D, fluffy look to the eyebrows. The procedure, performed by a trained and licensed permanent makeup artist, consists of two steps: initial pigmentation and a touch-up after 6 to 8 weeks.
In contemporary beauty trends, some form of shadow, shading, or Ombré effect is predominantly used with all Powder Brows, creating a visually pleasing color gradation from the brow's head to tail. This shading pattern lends an illusion of fading, making Ombré Powder Brows a popular subcategory of Powder Brows.
The Combo Brows: A perfect blend of shadow and hair stroke technique
In the current beauty arena, Combo Brows, also known as Hybrid Brows, is a version of powder brows that is here to stay. This technique intertwines hair stroke brows with the powder effect. In a far majority of cases, Combo Brows combines microblading and Powder Brows, incorporating shading and hair strokes for a fuller, more natural look.
However, the hair stroke effect of powder brows can also be achieved with the pigmentation machine. In that case, it is the combination of hair stroke lines made with the PMU machine and the powder technique of the Powder Brows.
Are there price differences when it comes to those styles?
The average cost of Powder Brows regardless of the style (ombre, combo, or others) falls within the $200-800 range. However, prices can vary significantly, with some salons charging less, while more exclusive ones may charge over $1000. Factors influencing the price include the salon's location, the artist's popularity, and expertise. It does not matter so much what is the exact style of powder brows, what affects the price the most is the reputability and experience of the artist.
While the cost is important, it is always good to remember that quality should never be compromised. Be wary of suspiciously low prices, as they might indicate a lack of certification or skills on the artist's part. Always conduct due diligence by asking for recommendations, reviewing their website, and checking Google and social media reviews before scheduling an appointment. The criteria that matter the most are the volume and quality of the portfolio of the artist. When someone claims that she has completed over 1000+ procedures and has less than 50 pictures in her portfolio, it may raise questions about why she has not captured her work. Similarly, if an artist claims that she has been in the business for 5 years, and the first social media feed pictures of her training are less than one year old, that may also raise an eyebrow (pun intended).