Microblading and nano brows put pigment into the skin and fade slowly over time; kruLA does not offer them, and offers brow lamination and tint, which work on the hair and wash off over time. This guide explains the methods and how they compare with lamination.
kruLA does brow lamination in Century City for $110: call (949) 883-8301.
| Brow lamination and tint | Microblading | Nano brows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Sets your brow hairs and deepens their shade | Hair-like strokes drawn into the skin with a hand tool | Fine strokes or dots placed in the skin with a machine |
| Pigment in the skin | No | Yes | Yes |
| Result | Fades gradually as the hairs grow out | Semi-permanent, fades over time and is topped up | Semi-permanent, fades over time and is topped up |
| At kruLA | $110 for brow lamination, $45 for shaping and tint | Not offered | Not offered |
What are nano brows?
Nano brows are a form of cosmetic tattooing in which a machine with a very fine needle places pigment in the skin as fine strokes or dots.
The aim is a soft, natural-looking brow, and the pigment sits in the skin and fades over time. kruLA does not offer nano brows.
What is the difference between microblading and nano brows?
Microblading uses a hand tool that draws fine hair-like strokes into the skin, and nano brows use a machine with a fine needle to place strokes or dots.
Both put pigment in the skin. Artists generally describe nano brows as suiting more skin types and holding longer, and either one needs top-ups. kruLA does not offer either.
Which looks more natural, microblading or nano brows?
Neither wins by method: the look depends on the artist, your skin and how closely the strokes follow your own brow.
If a natural look from your own hair is what you want, lamination is the route that uses it. See brow lamination.
How long do nano brows last?
Artists describe nano brows as semi-permanent: they fade slowly over a year or more and are topped up, with no fixed day on which they end.
How long they hold depends on your skin, the pigment and sun exposure. Brow lamination and tint fade sooner and leave nothing in the skin.
Brow lamination vs microblading: which is better?
Lamination is better if you have brow hair and want it fuller and neater, and microblading is for brows with gaps or missing hair that need pigment.
Lamination changes the direction and set of your own hairs, and microblading draws a new shape into the skin. See brow lamination vs microblading for the side-by-side.
Brow lamination vs microblading cost
Brow lamination at kruLA is $110 for 1 h; microblading is priced by the artist and usually includes a follow-up visit, so ask for the total.
Lamination is repeated as it fades, and microblading is topped up. Compare the cost over the period you plan to keep the look, and see the prices page for the kruLA services.
Temporary vs permanent brows: what is the difference at a glance?
Temporary methods such as lamination and tint work on the hair and leave nothing in the skin, and semi-permanent methods such as microblading and nano brows place pigment in the skin.
A pigment shape is a decision about the shape of your face, and it fades but does not wash off. Lamination and tint can be changed at the next visit.
What is the most natural looking eyebrow procedure?
The one that works with your own brow: lamination sets the hair you have, and a tint adds definition, and neither adds a shape that is not yours.
A pigment method can look natural in the right hands, and a poorly chosen shape is harder to change. Ask to see the artist's healed work before you book anything that goes into the skin.
What is better than microblading, and what is the most natural looking permanent brow?
Better depends on the goal: for brows with hair, lamination and tint; for brows with no hair, a pigment method done by a skilled artist.
kruLA offers no pigment method. The most natural pigment result is the one where the strokes follow your own hair direction and the shade matches your hair.
What is an alternative to brow lamination?
Alternatives are a tint for definition, brow shaping for a clean outline, brow gel for a one-day set, or a pigment method for gaps.
Tint and shaping are available at kruLA as brow shaping and tint. A gel sets the brow for the day only, and lamination sets it until the hairs grow out.
Can I save money by doing brow lamination myself?
A kit costs less per use, and the savings disappear if the hair is left brittle or the product reaches the eye.
At kruLA brow lamination is $110, and a specialist checks your brows first and times each step. The results guide lists the mistakes people make at home.
Nano brows FAQ
What are nano brows?
Nano brows are a machine-made pigment technique for the brow. kruLA does not offer them; brow lamination ($110) works on your own hairs. The brow lamination visit takes 1 h.
What microblading actually is?
Microblading draws hair-like strokes of pigment into the skin of the brow, usually by hand. kruLA does not offer it; brow lamination ($110) works on your own hairs.
What nano brows actually are?
Nano brows are a machine-made tattoo technique that puts pigment into the skin of the brow. kruLA does not offer them.
How nano brows work differently?
Nano brows use a machine to place fine pigment strokes in the skin, while microblading uses a hand tool. kruLA offers neither.
How does nano brows healing work?
Pigment services need a healing period and follow-up that the artist explains. kruLA does not offer nano brows.
Are nano brows good for oily skin?
Skin type changes how pigment holds, so ask the artist who does it. kruLA does not offer nano brows or microblading.
Is microblading or nano brows better for oily skin?
Ask the artist who does it, since skin type affects both techniques. kruLA does not offer either; lamination ($110) works on your own hairs.
What a nano brows appointment looks like?
An appointment includes designing the shape, numbing and placing pigment, then aftercare instructions. kruLA does not offer nano brows.
Does microblading hurt more than nano brows?
Comfort varies by person and technique, and the artist can tell you what to expect. kruLA does not offer either.
Can nano brows cover up old microblading?
Ask the artist who would do it, since the old pigment matters. kruLA does not offer nano brows or microblading.
Can I get microblading if I've had it done elsewhere?
Ask the new artist, since the old work affects the plan. kruLA does not offer microblading.
Why are people removing microblading?
People remove or lighten microblading for a changed shape, a change in how the pigment settles in the skin, or a change of taste. kruLA does not offer microblading.
What is the most natural-looking eyebrow procedure?
It depends on the artist and your brows; brow lamination ($110) keeps your own hairs and a natural look and is the option kruLA offers. Brow shaping with tint ($45) is another natural option.