Should You Always Fulfill a Client's Request for Hairstroke Brows? Here's What to Consider!

Should You Always Fulfill a Client's Request for Hairstroke Brows? Here's What to Consider!

Summary

When a client requests hairstroke brows, should you immediately agree? It's crucial to demonstrate your professionalism and make the client feel confident in your expertise. Here’s how to approach the situation and ensure the best outcome for your client’s permanent makeup experience.

Should You Always Fulfill a Client's Request for Hairstroke Brows? Here's What to Consider!
Should You Always Fulfill a Client's Request for Hairstroke Brows? Here's What to Consider!
When a client requests hairstroke brows, should you immediately agree? It's crucial to demonstrate your professionalism and make the client feel confident in your expertise. Here’s how to approach the situation and ensure the best outcome for your client’s permanent makeup experience.

1. Assess if the Client Falls into One of These Four Categories:
① Clients with No Eyebrow Hair:
If your client has no natural eyebrow hair at all, hairstroke brows may not be the best option. While hairstroke brows may look appealing in photos, in reality, without any real hair, the tattooed strokes will be immobile and less natural-looking. Imagine a breeze moving natural hairs while the tattooed ones remain static—this can create an awkward appearance.

② Clients with Oily or Acne-Prone Skin:
These skin types are not ideal for hair-stroke techniques. Oily skin tends to produce more fluids, and combined with unstable techniques, the chances of the tattoo turning blue are over 99%. Whether you’re using a machine or manual strokes, the pigment can shift, making the eyebrows appear unnatural. Clients with these skin conditions are better suited for shading techniques.

③ Older Clients with Loose Skin:
Older clients’ skin may not hold color as well, and the looser texture makes it difficult to create clean hair strokes. Pressing harder to create visible lines could cause smudging. For these clients, shaded brows are a more reliable option for long-lasting and even results.

④ Clients with Existing Brow Pigment:
If your client already has a base color, even if it's not too dark, it’s better to avoid hair strokes. A broad, pre-existing base will make it difficult to create clean lines, and it may look like a small brow inside a larger one—definitely not the look your client is after.

⑤ Clients with Moderate Red or Blue Undertones in Their Brows:
If the client’s existing brows have noticeable red or blue undertones, doing hair strokes may not be ideal. Even if you combine strokes with shading, if the underlying color isn’t fully covered, the result will be uneven and unattractive.

By keeping these considerations in mind, you’ll significantly reduce the risk of "brow disasters" when performing hairstroke brows. Always remember that choosing the right pigment is just as important. Our YD permanent makeup pigment is specifically formulated for hairstroke brows, considering the unique properties of both the technique and the client’s skin. These pigments are high-quality, versatile, and designed for Chinese skin tones. They ensure that the eyebrows won’t turn red or blue over time.

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Using the right pigment is key to achieving natural, beautiful results. By following these guidelines and selecting the right permanent makeup pigment, you'll give your clients stunning brows with confidence.