Brows · machine hair strokes
Nano hair-stroke brows
Hair strokes made with a single ultra-fine needle on a machine instead of a hand blade. Just as natural, gentler on the skin, and suited to more skin types.
- Price
- $199
- Appointment
- About 2 hours
- Typically lasts
- 2–3 years
- Touch-up
- $150, 6–8 weeks after
Who it suits
- Anyone who wants hair strokes but has combination or slightly oily skin
- Clients who want less trauma to the skin than a blade
- Refreshing faded microblading
Very oily skin may still do best with a soft powder finish. We’ll look at your skin together first.
How it works
- Consultation on shape, colour and skin type.
- Measured brow mapping, approved by you before we begin.
- Hair strokes are placed with a single fine needle on a machine, working the pigment in with less trauma than a blade.
- A touch-up at 6–8 weeks perfects the healed result.
Healing
What to expect as it heals
Everyone heals a little differently. This is the typical path, and you’ll get written aftercare for your skin at the appointment.
- Days 1–7Brows look darker and bolder than the final result. That’s the pigment sitting on the surface, and it softens.
- Days 7–14Light flaking and itching. Let the flakes fall off on their own; picking pulls pigment out.
- Weeks 2–4Brows can look patchy or much lighter as the skin heals over the pigment. This is the stage people worry about, and it’s normal.
- Weeks 4–6Colour settles back in and you see the true healed result.
- Weeks 6–8Your touch-up refines the shape and fills anything that didn’t hold.
Aftercare at a glance
- No picking, peeling or scratching. Let flakes fall off on their own.
- No swimming, saunas, steam rooms or hot tubs for about two weeks.
- No heavy sweating or workouts for the first week.
- No makeup, skincare actives (retinol, acids) or facials on the area until it’s healed.
Questions
Nano Hair-stroke Brows FAQ
What’s the difference between nano brows and microblading?
Both create hair strokes. Microblading uses a hand blade that cuts fine lines. Nano brows use a single needle on a machine that deposits pigment with less trauma, so strokes tend to heal crisper and last longer, especially on combination skin.
How long do nano brows last?
Typically two to three years, with a colour refresh when they start to soften.
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Book your appointment
Start by texting a makeup-free photo to (408) 469-2671. Mina will check your skin and confirm the right service before you book.
