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If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then eyebrows must be the window treatments! This busy mommy needs some new window treatments – aka – my brows have been looking pretty shabby for way too long! I don’t know how you feel about eyebrows, but I tend to overlook mine. I don’t mean to, but they don’t really grow in, so I pretty much do the bare minimum and move on. If I need to look more presentable (meetings, date night, etc.) my routine was to pencil them in and call it a day. Does this sound familiar to you..?
You can see my natural brows in the photo above. They are clearly not penciled in or maintained – and are in their natural form. Not complaining, they are fine, but they aren’t what I want them to be. A few months back I started looking into microblading. This was a whole new concept to me – so I’ll assume it is to you as well.
Microblading is like a semi-permanent tattoo for your eyebrows. They use a small hand tool (similar to the one in the image below) to create fine strokes that mimic individual hairs. A semi-permanent ink is used for the procedure and the strokes last between 1 to 2 years. Touch ups are recommended about once a year for upkeep.
This all seemed interesting to me, but I was a bit scared to bite the bullet and get it done. Truthfully, I’ve always envied those women with beautiful, sculpted brows. They look so polished and put together. My brows are NOT going to look that way on their own – EVER!
Microblading seemed like such a fantastic solution for me. As a busy mommy of two young kids – I get ready FAST in the morning and am on the go all day. To wake up feeling more polished and put together would be wonderful! That being said, I was nervous about microblading…would it hurt? Would I like it? What if new brows changed my face? What if they didn’t turn out the way I wanted? I did research for months…and then Xen entered the picture!
Xen is one of the owners of Brow & Line – and a Microblading Extraordinaire! I read all of her amazing reviews, we talked about the process, and I decided to do it! I wanted my dream brows and I was willing to trust her with the task. From the minute I walked in, Xen was wonderful!
Friendly, open, easy to talk to, and very willing to hear me out in terms of what I wanted. I told her I wanted brows that were more full and shapely than my own, but that weren’t so extreme that they changed my whole face. I showed her a photo of a brow shape that I liked to give some guidance, and she knew exactly what I wanted.
Xen took her time measuring and drawing the shape (see photos above). We looked at the shape together and I could tell they were just right. I was in good hands. 🙂 She covered me in a cozy blanket and got to work.
She used a numbing agent to help curb the pain of the procedure. Everyone is different, but I didn’t think it was bad at all! She did mention that being hydrated can make a big difference. That was great news to me because I had been taking down water like it was my job (New Years resolution to drink more water – lol)!
Xen used a small hand tool to make little strokes in my skin. The strokes mimic eyebrow hairs and help fill in the areas where my eyebrows don’t grow naturally as full (or at all). Some areas were more tender than others, but it was totally manageable. She goes slow, talks to you about what she is doing, and is very gentle.
After the first pass, I got to take a look. What a change! I loved it! I sat up and we looked at the strokes she made, any areas where I wanted her to add more or make minor tweaks. She did another pass to add a couple more strokes and we looked at the results together again. She made her final touches to my brows and I was ready to go! Xen gave me the brows I had always wanted! Keep scrolling to see my brows literally minutes after she was done!
There is a little maintenance for the first week, but it is very easy to do. You need to be careful not to sweat or get them really wet, and you need to put an Aftercare Serum (which is provided) onto them each day. Remember, that is just for the first 7 days, not forever, which is super doable!
People noticed my brows right away and were super interested in getting it done themselves. It’s a great feeling and I’m beyond happy that I got it done! Now, I get up in the morning, throw on a little powder on my cheeks, a little mascara, and I look way more polished because my brows are sculpted and beautiful! I don’t have to bother with them and they are ready to go! Not a bad deal for this momma!
Bottom line, if your brows bother you, know that it is SUPER common and this is one of the solutions out there. Do your research to see if microblading is a good fit for you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and read reviews. I knew Xen was amazing not only from her reviews, but from our conversations. That made a huge difference in my decision making process. Now, I feel much more confident and put together, which makes me happy. I think everyone deserves that “put together” feeling – and if you can get it from microblading – why not take the leap?
I’ve posted several photos from this microblading journey which should hopefully help if you are looking into this procedure. Please feel free to reach out with questions. I am not an expert, but I am a busy woman who wanted to feel more put together, so I can give you my two cents. If you’re in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Brow & Line! They are amazing at what they do and Xen is a gem! You can also check them out on Facebook! Keep scrolling to see a short little video where you can see my brows in action while I’m talking 🙂 Hopefully sharing my journey was helpful to you! Now that I’ve shared…it’s time for me to get back to being mommy! Muah!
Side note – There are so many reasons to get microblading done. It doesn’t have to be about feeling more put together and polished. Eyebrows can thin as we age, so filling them in with microblading is one way we can get some confidence back and feel more like ourselves for graceful aging. There are also people who have gone through cancer treatment or other experiences that have left them with less or no eyebrows. Microblading is a way to get the look of eyebrows back without needing to pencil them in each day. Again, there are so many reasons to get microblading done (I’ve only listed a handful in this post), so do your research and see if it’s a fit for you! xo
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If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then eyebrows must be the window treatments! This busy mommy needs some new window treatments – aka – my brows have been looking pretty shabby for way too long! I don’t know how you feel about eyebrows, but I tend to overlook mine. I don’t mean to, but they don’t really grow in, so I pretty much do the bare minimum and move on. If I need to look more presentable (meetings, date night, etc.) my routine was to pencil them in and call it a day. Does this sound familiar to you..?
You can see my natural brows in the photo above. They are clearly not penciled in or maintained – and are in their natural form. Not complaining, they are fine, but they aren’t what I want them to be. A few months back I started looking into microblading. This was a whole new concept to me – so I’ll assume it is to you as well.
Microblading is like a semi-permanent tattoo for your eyebrows. They use a small hand tool (similar to the one in the image below) to create fine strokes that mimic individual hairs. A semi-permanent ink is used for the procedure and the strokes last between 1 to 2 years. Touch ups are recommended about once a year for upkeep.
This all seemed interesting to me, but I was a bit scared to bite the bullet and get it done. Truthfully, I’ve always envied those women with beautiful, sculpted brows. They look so polished and put together. My brows are NOT going to look that way on their own – EVER!
Microblading seemed like such a fantastic solution for me. As a busy mommy of two young kids – I get ready FAST in the morning and am on the go all day. To wake up feeling more polished and put together would be wonderful! That being said, I was nervous about microblading…would it hurt? Would I like it? What if new brows changed my face? What if they didn’t turn out the way I wanted? I did research for months…and then Xen entered the picture!
Xen is one of the owners of Brow & Line – and a Microblading Extraordinaire! I read all of her amazing reviews, we talked about the process, and I decided to do it! I wanted my dream brows and I was willing to trust her with the task. From the minute I walked in, Xen was wonderful!
Friendly, open, easy to talk to, and very willing to hear me out in terms of what I wanted. I told her I wanted brows that were more full and shapely than my own, but that weren’t so extreme that they changed my whole face. I showed her a photo of a brow shape that I liked to give some guidance, and she knew exactly what I wanted.
Xen took her time measuring and drawing the shape (see photos above). We looked at the shape together and I could tell they were just right. I was in good hands. 🙂 She covered me in a cozy blanket and got to work.
She used a numbing agent to help curb the pain of the procedure. Everyone is different, but I didn’t think it was bad at all! She did mention that being hydrated can make a big difference. That was great news to me because I had been taking down water like it was my job (New Years resolution to drink more water – lol)!
Xen used a small hand tool to make little strokes in my skin. The strokes mimic eyebrow hairs and help fill in the areas where my eyebrows don’t grow naturally as full (or at all). Some areas were more tender than others, but it was totally manageable. She goes slow, talks to you about what she is doing, and is very gentle.
After the first pass, I got to take a look. What a change! I loved it! I sat up and we looked at the strokes she made, any areas where I wanted her to add more or make minor tweaks. She did another pass to add a couple more strokes and we looked at the results together again. She made her final touches to my brows and I was ready to go! Xen gave me the brows I had always wanted! Keep scrolling to see my brows literally minutes after she was done!
There is a little maintenance for the first week, but it is very easy to do. You need to be careful not to sweat or get them really wet, and you need to put an Aftercare Serum (which is provided) onto them each day. Remember, that is just for the first 7 days, not forever, which is super doable!
People noticed my brows right away and were super interested in getting it done themselves. It’s a great feeling and I’m beyond happy that I got it done! Now, I get up in the morning, throw on a little powder on my cheeks, a little mascara, and I look way more polished because my brows are sculpted and beautiful! I don’t have to bother with them and they are ready to go! Not a bad deal for this momma!
Bottom line, if your brows bother you, know that it is SUPER common and this is one of the solutions out there. Do your research to see if microblading is a good fit for you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and read reviews. I knew Xen was amazing not only from her reviews, but from our conversations. That made a huge difference in my decision making process. Now, I feel much more confident and put together, which makes me happy. I think everyone deserves that “put together” feeling – and if you can get it from microblading – why not take the leap?
I’ve posted several photos from this microblading journey which should hopefully help if you are looking into this procedure. Please feel free to reach out with questions. I am not an expert, but I am a busy woman who wanted to feel more put together, so I can give you my two cents. If you’re in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Brow & Line! They are amazing at what they do and Xen is a gem! You can also check them out on Facebook! Keep scrolling to see a short little video where you can see my brows in action while I’m talking 🙂 Hopefully sharing my journey was helpful to you! Now that I’ve shared…it’s time for me to get back to being mommy! Muah!
Side note – There are so many reasons to get microblading done. It doesn’t have to be about feeling more put together and polished. Eyebrows can thin as we age, so filling them in with microblading is one way we can get some confidence back and feel more like ourselves for graceful aging. There are also people who have gone through cancer treatment or other experiences that have left them with less or no eyebrows. Microblading is a way to get the look of eyebrows back without needing to pencil them in each day. Again, there are so many reasons to get microblading done (I’ve only listed a handful in this post), so do your research and see if it’s a fit for you! xo
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If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then eyebrows must be the window treatments! This busy mommy needs some new window treatments – aka – my brows have been looking pretty shabby for way too long! I don’t know how you feel about eyebrows, but I tend to overlook mine. I don’t mean to, but they don’t really grow in, so I pretty much do the bare minimum and move on. If I need to look more presentable (meetings, date night, etc.) my routine was to pencil them in and call it a day. Does this sound familiar to you..?
You can see my natural brows in the photo above. They are clearly not penciled in or maintained – and are in their natural form. Not complaining, they are fine, but they aren’t what I want them to be. A few months back I started looking into microblading. This was a whole new concept to me – so I’ll assume it is to you as well.
Microblading is like a semi-permanent tattoo for your eyebrows. They use a small hand tool (similar to the one in the image below) to create fine strokes that mimic individual hairs. A semi-permanent ink is used for the procedure and the strokes last between 1 to 2 years. Touch ups are recommended about once a year for upkeep.
This all seemed interesting to me, but I was a bit scared to bite the bullet and get it done. Truthfully, I’ve always envied those women with beautiful, sculpted brows. They look so polished and put together. My brows are NOT going to look that way on their own – EVER!
Microblading seemed like such a fantastic solution for me. As a busy mommy of two young kids – I get ready FAST in the morning and am on the go all day. To wake up feeling more polished and put together would be wonderful! That being said, I was nervous about microblading…would it hurt? Would I like it? What if new brows changed my face? What if they didn’t turn out the way I wanted? I did research for months…and then Xen entered the picture!
Xen is one of the owners of Brow & Line – and a Microblading Extraordinaire! I read all of her amazing reviews, we talked about the process, and I decided to do it! I wanted my dream brows and I was willing to trust her with the task. From the minute I walked in, Xen was wonderful!
Friendly, open, easy to talk to, and very willing to hear me out in terms of what I wanted. I told her I wanted brows that were more full and shapely than my own, but that weren’t so extreme that they changed my whole face. I showed her a photo of a brow shape that I liked to give some guidance, and she knew exactly what I wanted.
Xen took her time measuring and drawing the shape (see photos above). We looked at the shape together and I could tell they were just right. I was in good hands. 🙂 She covered me in a cozy blanket and got to work.
She used a numbing agent to help curb the pain of the procedure. Everyone is different, but I didn’t think it was bad at all! She did mention that being hydrated can make a big difference. That was great news to me because I had been taking down water like it was my job (New Years resolution to drink more water – lol)!
Xen used a small hand tool to make little strokes in my skin. The strokes mimic eyebrow hairs and help fill in the areas where my eyebrows don’t grow naturally as full (or at all). Some areas were more tender than others, but it was totally manageable. She goes slow, talks to you about what she is doing, and is very gentle.
After the first pass, I got to take a look. What a change! I loved it! I sat up and we looked at the strokes she made, any areas where I wanted her to add more or make minor tweaks. She did another pass to add a couple more strokes and we looked at the results together again. She made her final touches to my brows and I was ready to go! Xen gave me the brows I had always wanted! Keep scrolling to see my brows literally minutes after she was done!
There is a little maintenance for the first week, but it is very easy to do. You need to be careful not to sweat or get them really wet, and you need to put an Aftercare Serum (which is provided) onto them each day. Remember, that is just for the first 7 days, not forever, which is super doable!
People noticed my brows right away and were super interested in getting it done themselves. It’s a great feeling and I’m beyond happy that I got it done! Now, I get up in the morning, throw on a little powder on my cheeks, a little mascara, and I look way more polished because my brows are sculpted and beautiful! I don’t have to bother with them and they are ready to go! Not a bad deal for this momma!
Bottom line, if your brows bother you, know that it is SUPER common and this is one of the solutions out there. Do your research to see if microblading is a good fit for you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and read reviews. I knew Xen was amazing not only from her reviews, but from our conversations. That made a huge difference in my decision making process. Now, I feel much more confident and put together, which makes me happy. I think everyone deserves that “put together” feeling – and if you can get it from microblading – why not take the leap?
I’ve posted several photos from this microblading journey which should hopefully help if you are looking into this procedure. Please feel free to reach out with questions. I am not an expert, but I am a busy woman who wanted to feel more put together, so I can give you my two cents. If you’re in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Brow & Line! They are amazing at what they do and Xen is a gem! You can also check them out on Facebook! Keep scrolling to see a short little video where you can see my brows in action while I’m talking 🙂 Hopefully sharing my journey was helpful to you! Now that I’ve shared…it’s time for me to get back to being mommy! Muah!
Side note – There are so many reasons to get microblading done. It doesn’t have to be about feeling more put together and polished. Eyebrows can thin as we age, so filling them in with microblading is one way we can get some confidence back and feel more like ourselves for graceful aging. There are also people who have gone through cancer treatment or other experiences that have left them with less or no eyebrows. Microblading is a way to get the look of eyebrows back without needing to pencil them in each day. Again, there are so many reasons to get microblading done (I’ve only listed a handful in this post), so do your research and see if it’s a fit for you! xo
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If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then eyebrows must be the window treatments! This busy mommy needs some new window treatments – aka – my brows have been looking pretty shabby for way too long! I don’t know how you feel about eyebrows, but I tend to overlook mine. I don’t mean to, but they don’t really grow in, so I pretty much do the bare minimum and move on. If I need to look more presentable (meetings, date night, etc.) my routine was to pencil them in and call it a day. Does this sound familiar to you..?
You can see my natural brows in the photo above. They are clearly not penciled in or maintained – and are in their natural form. Not complaining, they are fine, but they aren’t what I want them to be. A few months back I started looking into microblading. This was a whole new concept to me – so I’ll assume it is to you as well.
Microblading is like a semi-permanent tattoo for your eyebrows. They use a small hand tool (similar to the one in the image below) to create fine strokes that mimic individual hairs. A semi-permanent ink is used for the procedure and the strokes last between 1 to 2 years. Touch ups are recommended about once a year for upkeep.
This all seemed interesting to me, but I was a bit scared to bite the bullet and get it done. Truthfully, I’ve always envied those women with beautiful, sculpted brows. They look so polished and put together. My brows are NOT going to look that way on their own – EVER!
Microblading seemed like such a fantastic solution for me. As a busy mommy of two young kids – I get ready FAST in the morning and am on the go all day. To wake up feeling more polished and put together would be wonderful! That being said, I was nervous about microblading…would it hurt? Would I like it? What if new brows changed my face? What if they didn’t turn out the way I wanted? I did research for months…and then Xen entered the picture!
Xen is one of the owners of Brow & Line – and a Microblading Extraordinaire! I read all of her amazing reviews, we talked about the process, and I decided to do it! I wanted my dream brows and I was willing to trust her with the task. From the minute I walked in, Xen was wonderful!
Friendly, open, easy to talk to, and very willing to hear me out in terms of what I wanted. I told her I wanted brows that were more full and shapely than my own, but that weren’t so extreme that they changed my whole face. I showed her a photo of a brow shape that I liked to give some guidance, and she knew exactly what I wanted.
Xen took her time measuring and drawing the shape (see photos above). We looked at the shape together and I could tell they were just right. I was in good hands. 🙂 She covered me in a cozy blanket and got to work.
She used a numbing agent to help curb the pain of the procedure. Everyone is different, but I didn’t think it was bad at all! She did mention that being hydrated can make a big difference. That was great news to me because I had been taking down water like it was my job (New Years resolution to drink more water – lol)!
Xen used a small hand tool to make little strokes in my skin. The strokes mimic eyebrow hairs and help fill in the areas where my eyebrows don’t grow naturally as full (or at all). Some areas were more tender than others, but it was totally manageable. She goes slow, talks to you about what she is doing, and is very gentle.
After the first pass, I got to take a look. What a change! I loved it! I sat up and we looked at the strokes she made, any areas where I wanted her to add more or make minor tweaks. She did another pass to add a couple more strokes and we looked at the results together again. She made her final touches to my brows and I was ready to go! Xen gave me the brows I had always wanted! Keep scrolling to see my brows literally minutes after she was done!
There is a little maintenance for the first week, but it is very easy to do. You need to be careful not to sweat or get them really wet, and you need to put an Aftercare Serum (which is provided) onto them each day. Remember, that is just for the first 7 days, not forever, which is super doable!
People noticed my brows right away and were super interested in getting it done themselves. It’s a great feeling and I’m beyond happy that I got it done! Now, I get up in the morning, throw on a little powder on my cheeks, a little mascara, and I look way more polished because my brows are sculpted and beautiful! I don’t have to bother with them and they are ready to go! Not a bad deal for this momma!
Bottom line, if your brows bother you, know that it is SUPER common and this is one of the solutions out there. Do your research to see if microblading is a good fit for you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and read reviews. I knew Xen was amazing not only from her reviews, but from our conversations. That made a huge difference in my decision making process. Now, I feel much more confident and put together, which makes me happy. I think everyone deserves that “put together” feeling – and if you can get it from microblading – why not take the leap?
I’ve posted several photos from this microblading journey which should hopefully help if you are looking into this procedure. Please feel free to reach out with questions. I am not an expert, but I am a busy woman who wanted to feel more put together, so I can give you my two cents. If you’re in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Brow & Line! They are amazing at what they do and Xen is a gem! You can also check them out on Facebook! Keep scrolling to see a short little video where you can see my brows in action while I’m talking 🙂 Hopefully sharing my journey was helpful to you! Now that I’ve shared…it’s time for me to get back to being mommy! Muah!
Side note – There are so many reasons to get microblading done. It doesn’t have to be about feeling more put together and polished. Eyebrows can thin as we age, so filling them in with microblading is one way we can get some confidence back and feel more like ourselves for graceful aging. There are also people who have gone through cancer treatment or other experiences that have left them with less or no eyebrows. Microblading is a way to get the look of eyebrows back without needing to pencil them in each day. Again, there are so many reasons to get microblading done (I’ve only listed a handful in this post), so do your research and see if it’s a fit for you! xo