Bellabrow Microblading

Bellabrow Microblading in Durham is owned and run by Annie, who began doing microblading and permanent brows in 2015. Her background is in design, with studies at Pratt Institute as well as the NC State College of Design, and she also worked in makeup artistry. The studio offers microbladed brows, combo brows, ombré powder brows and nanobrows (hair strokes made by machine). Other services include brow color correction for older work that has faded to an unwanted tone, removal of old pigment, an emergency lightening session within 72 hours of a new procedure, and small fine line tattoos up to 2 inches.

Clients can take a free online consultation or book an in-person consultation first. At the appointment, Annie talks through brow goals and maps the shape for the client's approval. The studio says a numbing solution is applied for the whole procedure, which runs 2 to 3 hours. A perfecting touchup 6 to 8 weeks later is included, and mini and annual touchups are also offered to existing clients. Anyone with previous brow tattooing is asked to send a photo before booking, and appointments are booked online.