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Microblading is a simple two-session process; the initial appointment is about two hours and the follow-up can take up to an hour. “It’s not just a ‘you come in and leave’ kind of thing, because we are opening the skin and it needs to reseal,” says Kendra Bray, founder and owner of Better Brows in New York City. The first session includes a consultation with the esthetician, who will analyze ...
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“So, basically, you’re going to stab my face over and over again” ... was more or less how I introduced myself to Kendra Bray, a microblading technician and owner of Better Brows in New York City. And I was partially right, but before we got to that, Kendra asked me what I was hoping to accomplish with the procedure. My mission: more sculpted, symmetrical eyebrows that don’t need any upkeep ...
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Brow Perfect From Bella Thorne to Oprah Winfrey, microblading (a.k.a. eyebrow embroidery, a form of permanent makeup) is the latest beauty trend. “Microblading is my go-to beauty tip for all year round, but especially summer,” says Kendra Bray, owner of Better Brows NYC Opens a New Window. . “With microblading, you’re able to achieve full and natural brows without worrying about sweating or swimming your brows off.” Read More ...
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To get the skinny on the treatment that’ll make your brows, er, not so skinny, Stylish chatted with microblading expert Kendra Bray, founder and owner of Better Brows NYC Opens a New Window. . Here’s everything we learned about microblading: Read More ...
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If someone completely botches your brows, is there anything that can be done? We reached out to Kendra Bray, the founder and owner of Better Brows in New York City, to find out. The short answer is yes — but it's not going to be easy. "There are ways to get rid of a bad microblading job, laser tattoo removal being the most common," Bray says. "However, there are also ...
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My natural eyebrows are sparse, short and practically non-existent. I’ve spent the majority of my twenties experimenting with different ways to fill them and with each method came a completely different result. Most makeup artists will tell you that the eyebrows should look like sisters instead of twins. Mine look like distant relatives. So, you can imagine how excited (and relieved) I was to finally experience microblading. For those who ...
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Taking life cues from Bella Thorne might not always be the best play. (See: Scott Disick.) But the 18-year-old proved herself to be ahead of the beauty curve last spring when she took the leap to get microblading on her eyebrows. Fans freaked out at first, turned off by the idea of tattooing ON YOUR FACE. But more than a year later, the results speak for themselves, and more and ...
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One of the basic tenets of beauty is that we should take care of our eyebrows because they frame our face. For too long, my face has been framed like a poster haphazardly hung on a dorm room wall. Thanks to genetics, not only did my brows not grow in as fully as I wanted, but they naturally look like a slightly more subtle version of The People’s Eyebrow (thanks, ...
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The Knot beauty editor put this brow boosting service to the test. Here’s what you should know. by Shelley Brown The early 2000s hit me hard—I have the Juicy Couture tracksuit (baby blue, obviously), glittery MAC eye shadows and the ravaged eyebrows to prove it. I’d pluck my brows every morning with leopard-print Tweezerman slant tweezers using a light-up vanity mirror, haunted by the fear that stray hairs had popped ...
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Taking life cues from Bella Thorne might not always be the best play. (See: Scott Disick.) But the 18-year-old proved herself to be ahead of the beauty curve last spring when she took the leap to get microblading on her eyebrows. Fans freaked out at first, turned off by the idea of tattooing ON YOUR FACE. But more than a year later, the results speak for themselves, and more and ...
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Think back to the first time you waxed your eyebrows, or the first time you filled them in with a pencil. It was life-changing, right? Those two random strips of hair above your eyes actually had the power to totally transform your face. Of course, getting the brows to transform your face in a positive, Cara-Delevinge-kind-of-way is the hard part. Luckily, there’s a new method to achieve full, perfectly-shaped eyebrows ...
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Beauty is usually in the eyes of the beholder, as long as that person’s eyebrow game is strong AF. I’ve been so envious of superstar actresses like Cara Delevingne, Lily Collins, and Lucy Hale because, let’s be honest, I’ve been cursed with pretty weak brows. Just when I lost all hope of ever having amazing brows, microblading entered my life. Microblading is the art of putting pigment into the dermis ...
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Low-key beauty babes can now be part of the lush lash trend without the fuss of dramatic extensions. The micro-pigmentation eyelash line enhancement is a subtle way to define your eye without the bold look or maintenance associated with a full set of extensions. The treatment will thicken up the appearance of your lashes and provide a flattering color contrast to make your eyes look naturally brighter. “This kind of ...
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When it comes to understanding the semi-permanent and permanent makeup of today, and exactly what it is, it’s important to look at its actual definition, Kendra Bray of Better Brows & Beauty tells Bustle. “Permanent makeup, semi-permanent makeup, cosmetic tattooing, [and] micropigmentation are all names for the same thing — implementing pigment into the papillary layer of the dermis (skin),” Bray says. “The confusion comes into play when artists use ...
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“Ensure that the artist has reviews and referrals, and make sure he or she is CPCP [Certified Permanent Cosmetics Professional] certified,” says Kendra Bray, owner of Nolita salon Better Brows and Beauty. Read the entire article here: https://nypost.com/2018/04/14/the-dark-side-of-microblading/ ...
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Read about how to take care of your microbladed brows for years to come. “Most clients find that at the year mark, their shape is still visible, but the color is muted and they want more color concentration. At that point, clients come in for a one-time color-boost appointment. I just add more color concentration into the shape and lines that already exist,” says Kendra Bray, founder of Better Brows ...
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