Permanent makeup
Microblading and ombré brows in Winnipeg
Hair strokes, soft powder, or a mix, chosen for your skin type.
- Appointment
- 2 to 2.5 hours, including mapping and colour choice
- Healing
- Surface heals in 1 to 2 weeks; colour settles over about 6 weeks
- Lasts
- Typically 1 to 3 years, fading gradually
- Sessions
- Usually two: the first appointment and a follow-up 6 to 8 weeks later
Brow tattooing comes in three styles.
Microblading draws fine hair-like strokes, ombré (powder) brows build a soft shaded finish like brow powder, and a combination uses strokes at the front with shading through the body. The right one depends mostly on your skin type and how much definition you like.
Every brow starts with a drawing. Geet maps your shape, you approve it with the pencil still on, and only then does any tattooing start. The aim is brows that look like yours on a good day.
Pricing is quoted at your consultation, once Geet has seen your skin and you have agreed on a plan.
Is it right for you?
A good fit if
- You have sparse, patchy or over-plucked brows and want a fuller look
- You are tired of filling brows in every morning, or they wear off during workouts
- Your brows are uneven and you would like them gently balanced
- You want a style matched to your skin type, not whatever is trending
- You are planning ahead for a wedding, grad or trip and can leave time to settle
Better to wait, or check with your doctor, if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are on blood thinners, have uncontrolled diabetes, or are having chemotherapy: wait or get your doctor's OK first
- You took isotretinoin within the last 6 to 12 months
- You have a keloid tendency, or an active skin infection or cold sore near the brows
What happens at the appointment
Consultation and health form
We talk through your goals, complete a full health and consent form, and offer a patch test. Pricing is quoted here, and the consultation is free.
Mapping the shape
Geet measures and draws your brows, then adjusts until you are happy. You approve the design before we start, and we choose the colour against your skin and hair.
Numbing and tattooing
Topical numbing goes on first. Strokes, shading, or both are then added with single-use sterile needles and fresh barrier film.
Aftercare and booking your follow-up session
You leave with written aftercare and a booking for your follow-up session 6 to 8 weeks later, once the first layer has settled.
Afterwards
How it settles, stage by stage.
Days 1 to 3
Brows look darker and sharper than the final result, with some tenderness and redness.
Days 4 to 10
Light flaking and itching. Do not pick; let the skin shed on its own.
Weeks 2 to 3
Colour can look patchy or seem to vanish as the skin settles. This is normal and not the final result.
Weeks 4 to 6
The true colour and shape show. Any soft or missed spots are noted.
Weeks 6 to 8
Your follow-up session, to even out colour and fill gaps.
Aftercare
- Keep the brows dry for the first week: cover them in the shower and avoid steam, saunas and hot tubs.
- Dab with a clean tissue and apply a thin layer of the aftercare balm we give you. Do not over-apply.
- Do not pick, scratch or peel flakes, and keep makeup, serums and active skincare off the area while the brows heal.
- Avoid heavy sweating, pools and lake swimming for about two weeks.
- Wear SPF on the brows once they have settled. Summer sun and lake weekends fade brow pigment faster.
- Skip waxing, tinting and threading near the area until we say they are ready.
How long it lasts
Brow tattooing is long-lasting, not permanent. Brows typically hold for 1 to 3 years, fading gradually and often shifting a little warmer or cooler with time. How long yours last depends on your skin type, sun exposure and skincare. Powder brows tend to hold longest on oily skin, and hair strokes can soften sooner on oily skin. A colour refresh as needed keeps the shape and tone where you want them.
Common questions
What is the difference between microblading, powder brows and combination brows?
Microblading draws fine hair-like strokes and gives the most natural, feathered look. Powder (ombré) brows use soft shading for a filled-in, brow-powder finish. Combination brows use strokes at the front for a natural start and shading through the body for fullness.
Which style suits my skin type?
Dry to normal skin holds hair strokes well, so microblading is a good fit. Oily skin tends to hold powder better, because strokes can blur and soften sooner on oily skin. Mature skin often suits soft powder shading too, and thin or sensitive skin is assessed individually. We choose at your consultation, so you do not need to decide in advance.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel scratching or light pressure rather than sharp pain. Topical numbing is used for every tattoo service, and tell us if you need a break. How much you feel varies by person.
How long do microblading and ombré brows last?
Typically 1 to 3 years, fading gradually. Sun, skincare, skin type and how your body holds pigment all play a part. A colour refresh as needed keeps them looking the way you want.
Can I wear makeup after, and how long does it take to heal?
Keep makeup and skincare off the brows until the surface has healed, usually 1 to 2 weeks. The colour then settles over about 6 weeks. You can wear makeup on the rest of your face, just not on or near the brow area. Plan big events for after the follow-up session, not before.
Who should not get brow tattooing?
Not during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and wait or get your doctor's OK if you are on blood thinners, took isotretinoin in the last 6 to 12 months, are having chemotherapy, have uncontrolled diabetes, a keloid tendency, or an active infection near the brows. A full health and consent form comes before any tattooing.
Ask about brows.
A consultation is where Geet looks at your skin, draws the shape or matches the tone, and gives you a clear quote. You decide after that.