Brows and Body

Brows and Body is a microblading studio in Mesa, Arizona, founded and run by its microblading artist, Mel. Microblading applies pigment to the eyebrows to create a semi-permanent brow. Alongside brow work, the business offers Vitamin B12 injections and fat burner injections, and sells professional-quality supplements for eyebrows, eyelashes and hair. The site also lists microneedling and microneedling training, though it gives no further details on those.

A visit begins with numbing cream applied to the brows, left on for about 20 minutes. The brow shape is pre-drawn in wax pencil together with the client, and pigment work starts only once the client approves that shape. The initial appointment takes roughly 2 to 3 hours and includes a consultation. A touch-up takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours. The site states that microblading pain has been rated on average 3 to 5 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Aftercare follows a dry healing method with no ointment and no water. The brows are wiped with an unscented baby wipe morning and evening. Clients are asked to avoid water and heavy sweating for about 2 weeks, and to skip workouts for 10 to 14 days. Pigment is said to last about 2 years, and the site recommends a touch-up about once a year.

Microblading is not suitable for clients who are pregnant or nursing, currently undergoing chemotherapy, or who have recently taken certain skin-thinning prescription acne medications. The schedule is usually booked about a month ahead, and appointments are made by calling or texting the business. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with some weekend and evening appointments available by arrangement. The business has seen clients travel from Los Angeles, New Mexico and other surrounding states.

Brow shapes are planned with the client before any pigment is applied, and pigment is matched to each client's brow hair and skin undertones.