Brow concerns we treat

Book a complimentary consultation. Lorraine will look at your brows in natural light, ask what's bothered you in the mirror, and talk through what's achievable. Most clients leave the consultation with a clear sense of whether 3D feather brows is right for them — with no pressure to book the treatment itself.

Microblading and 3D Feather Brows are the same family of treatment — both create individual hair-stroke lines using a fine, hand-tooled blade rather than a machine. "Microblading" is the technical name used internationally; "3D Feather Brows" describes the look — soft, three-dimensional, feathered. Ombré brows (also called powder brows) are a different look entirely: a soft, makeup-like shading effect placed by machine rather than feathered strokes. Combination brows or hybrid brows blend both — feathered strokes at the front of the brow, soft shading through the body and tail, which holds up especially well on oily skin. Lorraine will recommend the right technique for your skin and the look you're after at consultation.

3D feather brows typically last 12 to 18 months before colour begins to soften and a touch-up is recommended. Some clients leave it longer if they like the increasingly subtle effect as it fades. Lifestyle, skin type and sun exposure all affect longevity — oily skin and frequent sun exposure shorten the lifespan; dry skin and good sun protection extend it.

Most clients describe the sensation as mild — a light scratching or stinging. Lorraine applies medical-grade topical numbing before and during the session, which keeps things very comfortable. Many clients are surprised at how relaxed the appointment feels — some even doze off partway through.

The brows look bold and quite dark for the first 5–7 days — this is normal and expected. Between days 7–14 they go through what's called the 'ghost phase' where the strokes look much lighter as the top layer of skin sheds. The colour then re-emerges between weeks 3 and 6 as the deeper layer settles. The paid follow-up at 6–8 weeks is where the final perfecting happens.

The follow-up at 6–8 weeks is where the brow result is refined — adding strokes where the colour healed lighter than expected, sharpening the shape, perfecting the symmetry. Most reputable brow artists charge a separate fee for this because it's a substantial appointment in its own right, not a quick top-up. Lorraine prefers to be transparent about this from the start rather than hide costs.

Plan for 2 to 2.5 hours. This covers the consultation, brow mapping and pre-drawing the shape, colour-matching, numbing, and the feather brow tattooing itself. There's no rush — Lorraine works at the pace that produces the most natural-looking result.

Not with modern pigments used by trained artists. The bad-faded brow tattoos you may have seen on older clients were placed with iron-oxide pigments that broke down to red, blue or grey tones over years. The EU-certified pigments Lorraine uses fade as softer, lighter versions of the original tone — never shifting to a colour you didn't start with.

3D feather brow pricing is provided on consultation and depends on factors like whether you've had previous brow tattooing, your starting brow density, and the technique chosen (feather, combination or hybrid). A paid follow-up at 6–8 weeks is booked and priced separately, recommended for the most polished result. The complimentary in-person consultation is the easiest way to get a clear answer on pricing for your specific case.

Not at all. Mature brows often benefit the most because the change from sparse and faded to restored is most dramatic. Lorraine has treated clients well into their 70s. The only consideration with mature skin is that healing can take slightly longer, and slightly softer pigment placement is used to suit thinner skin.