Blush n Blades

Blush N Blades is a permanent makeup salon in Phoenix, Arizona. The artist concentrates on microblading, powder brows, combo brows and lip blushing. The menu also includes lash services and a brow lamination, stain and shape service, which the site says uses a precision razor in place of waxing.

Brow appointments begin with a consultation, a skin analysis to help choose a suitable technique, and brow mapping based on the client's facial features. The artist gets the client's approval on the shape and on a custom pigment shade before starting. The studio says numbing is applied for about 20 minutes. It also says it uses single-use tools, needles and blades, and pigments it describes as vegan and cruelty-free. Clients leave with written aftercare instructions and an aftercare kit. According to the site, microblading normally needs at least one touch-up 6 to 8 weeks after the first session, and people with oily skin may need one more. An annual refresher is also offered. A deposit is taken when the appointment is booked.