When it comes to achieving beautifully defined and shaded eyebrows, both Ombré Brows and the machine technique have become popular choices in the world of semi-permanent makeup. But what sets these two methods apart?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Ombré Brows is a semi-permanent cosmetic procedure used to enhance the shape and fullness of the eyebrow and create beautiful, bold definition. Also known as ‘Powdered Brows’, ‘Microshading’ or ‘Misty Brows’, this technique is used to deposit small dots of pigment into the upper epidermal layer of the skin, giving the brows a soft and shaded make-up appearance.
The final results of these two treatments have a very similar look as they both create a denser brow with a ‘shaded’ in effect. The difference is therefore in the technique.
The manual technique as it suggests makes use of a manual hand-held tool and needles used to deposit fine ‘dots’ of pigment into the skin. The machine technique makes use of a SPMU machine and cartridge that repeatedly pierces the skin with tiny ‘dots’ of pigment.
| MANUAL | MACHINE |
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Manual hand-held tool & needles |
SPMU Machine & cartridges |
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Dry to normal and young skins |
Works well on oily and mature sensitive skins |
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Slightly more invasive |
Less invasive when executed correctly |
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More grainy look, more visible dots |
Smooth and seamless shade |
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Creates soft outline |
Creates a more defined outline |
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More time consuming |
Can work a bit faster |
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More control over the tool |
Easier to go too deep |
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Lighter shades and greater accuracy |
Deeper shades that require more control |
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Build texture as you want it |
Bolder looks |
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Lasts 12 – 18 months |
Lasts 24 – 30 months |
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Easier conversion from Microblading |
More experience to handle machine |
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Whether you prefer the soft, powdery effect of Ombré Brows or the striking, long-lasting results of the machine technique, both methods offer distinct advantages tailored to different skin types and desired outcomes.
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