Ombré Powder Brows are a permanent makeup technique that uses fine pigment dots to create a soft, powdered eyebrow look with a subtle gradient. Ideal for enhancing shape, filling gaps, and correcting asymmetry, the procedure requires preparation, careful execution, and aftercare, including a touch-up, for long-lasting results.
Perfectly styled eyebrows that look natural, as if you’ve just applied a touch of powder – that’s the effect of Ombre Powder Brows. This form of permanent makeup is performed with a PMU (Permanent Make-Up) device, which implants pigment in tiny dots into the first layer of skin. This creates a subtle transition from light to dark, comparable to a refined Instagram filter, but permanent.
The technique is precise and fully tailored to your face shape and wishes. It’s the ideal solution for those with thin or asymmetrical eyebrows due to years of plucking or simply no longer wanting to spend time on daily eyebrow makeup. With a Powder Brow treatment, your eyebrows can not only be accentuated but also made fuller, wider, longer, or more defined. Additionally, this technique is perfect for filling in sparse areas, correcting asymmetry, and giving your eyebrows more definition.
How do you prepare?
Okay, you’ve decided you want to do it. What now? First, a short checklist:
Avoid alcohol and caffeine 24 hours before your appointment (yes, that cappuccino will have to wait). This can make your skin less sensitive and the pigmentation take better.
Stop using retinol and products with acids a week beforehand. They thin your skin, and you don’t want that.
Come to your appointment with your natural eyebrows. So no makeup, and don’t secretly trim or pluck them yourself beforehand either.
During your first appointment, you’ll discuss with the specialist what you want: thin, natural eyebrows or a fuller, styled look. The great thing is that they first create a sketch so you can see exactly how it will look.
What happens during the treatment?
The treatment might sound intimidating, but it’s actually not that bad. Thanks to the advanced technique, there’s virtually no discomfort. First, the eyebrows are carefully measured, and the ideal shape is drawn, tailored to your face and natural eyebrows. This always happens in consultation, so adjustments are possible. Then the real work begins: with a PMU device, the pigment is applied to the first layer of skin. The treatment takes about 2 to 3 hours. Yes, that seems long, but you naturally want everything to be done perfectly, and the time flies by. The result is immediately visible, although your eyebrows will look a bit darker than you expect at first. No stress, this is normal. After a week or two, they’ll get that soft, natural look you were hoping for. Do you want to read up on the Ombré Powder Brows treatment beforehand? There’s a lot of information online.
Ombre brows aftercare: What you need to know
After the Ombré Powder Brows treatment, good aftercare is necessary to guarantee the best final result. Immediately after the first session, your eyebrows may look a bit darker, but this will gradually fade as the skin heals. It’s important to care for the eyebrows with the aftercare cream for the first 7 to 10 days and not expose them to makeup or UV radiation from the sun. Additionally, you must avoid rubbing, scratching, or removing scabs, as this can disrupt the healing process and affect the final pigment.
After 6 to 8 weeks, you’ll return for a touch-up, where any irregularities will be corrected, and the color will be intensified to guarantee a long-lasting and perfect result. This touch-up ensures that your eyebrows are perfectly balanced and that you can enjoy the sleek and professional result for longer. The result remains visible for an average of three to four years, but for optimal results, a touch-up can be performed annually or biennially. This keeps the eyebrows looking beautiful for a long time. Moreover, the powder brows treatment is virtually painless.
This article was originally published on the Marie Claire Netherlands website.
