Permanent Makeup
Ombre Brows in Reno, NV
A soft mist of pigment, lighter at the front and denser through the tail: the finish of brow powder applied by someone with a very steady hand, except it is still there when you get out of the pool.
- Price
- $550
- $50 minimum deposit available at booking
- Appointment length
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Performed by
- Breaunna Hill, owner & trainer
- Location
- 845 Aitken St, Reno NV
Why ombre outlasts microblading on most skin
Ombre brows are applied with a machine, in thousands of tiny pigment dots rather than in cut strokes. Because there is no linework to blur, the result holds its shape on skin types that break microblading down quickly: oily skin, large pores, and anyone using retinol or acids regularly. It is also gentler on the skin than a bladed technique, which matters if you have had permanent makeup before and want to avoid adding more trauma to the same area.
The gradient is the point
A well-built ombre is not one flat colour. The front of the brow is deliberately left sheer so it fades into your forehead the way a real brow does, the body builds gradually, and the tail is the most saturated part. Get that gradient wrong and you have a block; get it right and most people simply assume you have good brows. Density is set with you during mapping. Some clients want barely-there, others want to skip brow pencil entirely.
Healing timeline
Allow two and a half hours for the appointment. For the first week the brows sit noticeably darker and slightly warm before the surface layer flakes away and the true, softer colour surfaces around week three. Do not judge the result before week four. Your perfecting session is booked six to eight weeks out, once the skin has finished settling and it is clear where more density is wanted.
Ombre, combination, or microblading?
Ombre for oily skin, sparse brows, or anyone who wants a defined, made-up look. Microblading for dry skin and a natural, textured look. Combination Brows for the middle ground: hairstrokes through the front where texture reads most, shading through the body and tail for staying power. All three are $550 here, so the decision is purely about your skin and the look you want, not budget.
Questions
Ombre Brows, answered
Yes, materially. Bladed strokes tend to spread and soften on oily skin within months, where a machine-shaded ombre keeps its edge for far longer.
Usually two to three years before a Brow Color Boost is worth booking, which is generally longer than microblading on the same client.
For about a week, yes, and that is expected. Healed colour typically comes in 30 to 40 percent lighter than what you walk out with on day one.
Next step
Ready to book ombre brows?
Pick a time on the calendar, or call (775) 544-4471 if you would rather book by phone.