Cosmetic Tattoo Eyebrows in NYC
Powder Brows & Nano Hairstroke Brows
Brow tattooing enhances your natural brows. It is achieved by shaping them to complement your unique bone structure and filling in sparse areas with a soft, custom color that suits your complexion and hair color. Depending on your preferences and my professional recommendation, the color fill can be achieved through various tattooing methods, including powdery shading, delicate hair strokes, or a combination of both.
Powder Brows
You may best benefit from the powder brow technique if:
- You want permanent makeup that is SOFT
- You are looking for a natural effect
- You a lot of brow hair but your brows do not provide you any kind of shape that enhances your features
- You have very thick, coarse brow hairs but over plucked them and are left with an unflattering shape
- You have little to no brows at all and are starting from scratch
- You have very oily skin
- You have a very active (read: sweaty) lifestyle
Powder brows are suitable for all skin types.
$600
Nano Hairstroke Brows
You may best benefit from the nano hairstroke technique if:
- You like your brows to look wispy and textured
- You prefer an ultra natural effect and shy away from uniformity and perfect symmetry
- You have normal to dry skin with little to no skin sensitivity
$600
Is this microblading?
Brow tattooing at Cori Ryan New York is NOT the same as microblading. microblading is a technique that uses a tiny blade (microblade) made of needles to cut hair-like strokes into the skin after dipping the blade in pigment. I first learned this method when starting my career in permanent makeup, but I quickly realized it wasn't the right fit for me or my clients.
While the microblading technique helped popularize cosmetic tattooing over the past decade, I felt it was difficult to control in terms of the healed outcome. The results lacked dimension, and building up color in sparse areas was challenging. The color was more difficult to keep stable and often healed to unnatural grey tones. Additionally, the results would only heal well on certain skin types—mainly those with normal and youthful skin. Clients with oily, sensitive, or mature skin were often not ideal candidates, and the technique frequently led to scarring. Because of these limitations, I transitioned to using a tattoo machine instead.
Using a machine allows me to create more dimensional, natural-looking brows with less damage to the skin, and various outcomes tailored to each client's unique needs. While mastering machine techniques took more time and effort, it has been worth it for my clients' quality and long-term results.
Preparing for Your Eyebrow Tattoo
The Process: Consultation
During the consultation, I’ll also evaluate your skin tone to choose the most flattering pigment color for your eyebrow tattoo. As an ethical cosmetic tattoo artist, I prioritize ensuring that your brows heal to a stable, natural-looking color that lasts. The color I select will be based on your complexion, not your brow hair color. My goal is to create a neutral, medium brown relative to your skin tone—neither too warm nor too cool—so that the result is both flattering and natural.
Above all, my priority is to ensure we are fully aligned on the approach to achieve the best possible outcome for your brows. This is a permanent tattoo on your face; I take that responsibility very seriously. I want to make sure you're thrilled with the results, but just as importantly, I want to ensure that what you’re asking for will not only look great on the day of your appointment but will also age beautifully over time. It’s crucial that your brows remain flattering as they heal and continue to look natural for years to come.
The Process: Shaping & Pre-Draw
Using makeup, I’ll sketch out the brow design, taking into account both your natural hair growth and bone structure. This step ensures that the shape is customized to you and will provide the most natural, balanced result that stands the test of time.
Once I’m happy with the design, I’ll show it to you for your feedback. If there’s anything you’d like to adjust or change, we’ll discuss it and make any necessary tweaks. However, if I feel that a requested change might not be the best choice for your features or long-term results, I’ll be honest with you and explain why. My goal is to ensure that the design not only meets your expectations but also works in harmony with your natural features. Once we’re both satisfied with the design, we can move forward with the tattoo process.
The Process: Tattooing
The tattooing process typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the complexity of the design. I always take my time during this step because, as a detail-oriented artist, I want your brows to be as close to perfect as possible. Once I’m satisfied with the results, I’ll show you your brows for a final review. This is the time to let me know if you’d like any adjustments made. I’d rather take a few extra moments to fine-tune things now than have you realize after the appointment that something needs tweaking. Your satisfaction is my top priority, and I want to make sure you love your brows before we consider the process complete.
The Process:
Healing & Your Follow-Up Session
You’ll receive great results like my other service eyeliner tattoo in NYC. Every client’s skin retains color differently, so during the first session, I take a conservative approach to see how your skin holds the pigment. This allows me to learn your unique healing process and adjust accordingly. When you return for your follow-up, I’ll assess how your brows have healed and determine if we need more pigment to achieve your desired final result.
It’s not uncommon to feel a bit underwhelmed with their brows right after the first session—and that’s completely normal! It’s much easier for me to add more pigment than it is to remove it, so I prefer to start conservatively. As your artist, I believe it’s my ethical responsibility to take a careful, thoughtful approach to ensure your brows look perfect, both now and in the long run.
Don’t miss out on my other services, like lip blushing in NYC. If you’re looking for an incredible cosmetic eyebrow tattooing experience for the perfect shape, shading, and design, click here to contact Cori Ryan New York today and book your appointment to learn more!
