What if the client's hairs grow downwards?
You may need to trim. Do the entire shaping as you normally would, then ask the client if she would like the hairs trimmed to create a more defined line. Some clients will say yes, others will say no. it can be a very personal preference, as the cut ends will look blunted.
Trimming downward growing brows can give a nice finished line, but can also make the hairs look too short.
How do I work with a brow that is growing in, like the tadpole?
This is where all of your design skills are put to the test. You have to "see" a shape that is not yet there. Sometimes, it may help to sketch the brow that you envision directly on the client, that way you will be able to have a more tangible idea of what needs to go and what needs to grow.
Once you have drawn the brow and you like the design, begin tweezing what is unnecessary. What needs to grow in should not be touched by the client, and will need filled in if it is to look like the shape that you are striving for. Growing out a bad shape can be a challenge, and creating a fabulous brow from ruins is even more difficult.
Revisit your Unit 7 Practice Makes Perfect lessons to help you solidify your skills in sketching something from nothing. this is the best way to overcome this particular challenge.
I am finding it hard to understand the lines of the eyebrow hair, not the secret lines, I am having issues seeing a line of hair?
When you work on the brow, sit behind the client, gently brush the brow hair up (towards the forehead) and hold it there with the brush. Look at the root line of the hairs. That is the "line". Now, if the brow is in bad shape, such as the tadpole, the line will be all over the place and will not be straight. But if you can get your hands on a brow that has not been touched, say a man's brow, try doing the brush up and hold and look at the root line of the brow. That will ultimately be the type of line you will wish every client has, but most rarely will.
The phot below shows a "root line of hair" in the front of the brow very well.
Photo courtesy of Temptalia.com beauty blog
Do I have to fill in a brow and add color?
Of course not, and some clients may not like it anyway.
Filling in with powders and pencils gives definition, fullness and volume to a brow. It can hide scars, fill in gaps and give the lightest of hairs depth.
How do I deal with brow hair growing downward, not the tail, the hairs themselves?
Design the brow completely. Add your powder or pencil to outline the exact shape you want. Then, any hairs "hanging down" outside of your final shape should be trimmed to fall on the new line you created with your powder/pencil. Don't force hairs outside of your new line by brushing them down too much, just see what falls outside of the line naturally. Never trim downward growing brows first, always leave it until last so you never make the mistake of trimming off too much. Also, most ladies will tell you if they like the trimmed look, many do not like the short hairs left behind and would prefer not to have them trimmed. Always ask the client what she prefers.
How do I work with ethnic brows or brow issues I have not seen before?
The same way you work with all others. Determine what the challenge is: Are they curly? Do they grow down? Are they very thick and coarse?
We can't cover every situation you will come across...as each person is unique, and so is the artist working on them.
We practice on clients everyday. Yes, we practice on them! Everyday there will be a new set of unknowns we will have to get familiar with.
Watch all the session videos again, we cover many common issues in the videos.
This is where the art comes in during your eyebrow design.
How do I work with a brow that is growing in, like the tadpole?
This is where all of your design skills are put to the test. You have to "see" a shape that is not yet there. Sometimes, it may help to sketch the brow that you envision directly on the client, that way you will be able to have a more tangible idea of what needs to go and what needs to grow.
Once you have drawn the brow and you like the design, begin tweezing what is unnecessary. What needs to grow in should not be touched by the client, and will need filled in if it is to look like the shape that you are striving for. Growing out a bad shape can be a challenge, and creating a fabulous brow from ruins is even more difficult.
Revisit your Unit 7 Practice Makes Perfect lessons to help you solidify your skills in sketching something from nothing. this is the best way to overcome this particular challenge.
How much do I take of the front thick part of a brow like the tadpole?
Learning how much to take off of the front is one of the biggest challenges I hear about. Try sketching the shape of the ideal brow on the client before you remove any hairs. Drawing your Secret Lines directly on the client really helps. Does it look too thick once the proper shape is made with powders/pencils? Then you may have to remove a few hairs off of the thick front part of the brow.
How do I increase my speed when working?
Practice, practice, practice! The more brows you do, the easier it gets. The more knowledge you have, the easier it gets. The more confidence you have, the easier it gets. All of these will take minutes off of your service time.
We book 20-30 minutes for each client, and more if it's their first time. Not everyone can do an 8 minute eyebrow design, and not everyone would want to.
Clients love the luxurious feeling of you not rushing them out the door. Be patient, you will settle at a time that is all your own.
How do I price my brow service?
This is a great question. If you plan on specializing in brows, you should have a higher price right out of the gate. If facials will be your thing, then your brow pricing can be more competitive with salons in your area.
If you are specializing in brows, I would start no lower than $30. Check the price of a brow shaping session at the most high end salon/spa in your area. Whatever they are charging, add $5 to it.
If you will primarily be doing facials with brows as an add on, start around $20-$25.
We suggest not setting a different price for different methods of hair removal, tweezing/waxing/threading should be the same. This will only confuse your clients and cause you to have to explain far too much to them about why price is “x” for one technique and price “y” for another.
Pricing will also depend on how polished your technique is. But remember, it can be very difficult to raise your rates if you start too low.
Prices will also vary by geographic location. But you never want to be the cheapest brow artist in town, you always want to be at the front of the pack!
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