Airbrush Brows Review: The Pros & Cons No One Tells You
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Time to read: 4 min
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Time to read: 4 min
Unless you live under a rock, you've probably seen Airbrush Brows everywhere on Instagram. Airbrushing has by far been the biggest brow trend of 2024, so Shay (@thenakedbrow) and I, like the good brow artists we are, wanted to do a deep dive into airbrushing to tell you all the pros and cons and whether Airbrushes are worth investing in. But first, for those who have been living under a rock, let's break down what an airbrush is and how it relates to brows:
At its most basic level, an airbrush is a tool that sprays liquid onto a surface using compressed air.
In the brow world, airbrushes are used to spray liquid hybrid dye, henna, or tint onto clients' eyebrows, staining both the skin and hair. This technique requires careful mapping of the brows with stencils or a thick mapping paste before the airbrush application, ensuring the results are as precise. Airbrushed brows are often favoured for their ability to create precise, defined brows with a lightweight feel and long-lasting results.
Recently, we have received a few DMs and emails asking why Bella Beauty doesn't stock airbrushes. To be honest, I've been hesitant to stock them because, well… I didn't like Airbrushes.
I hear your gasps, and I want to preface this by saying this is completely my opinion; I know some brow artists absolutely love them, and I have seen some amazing results using airbrushes; however, when I've used the airbrush tool previously I found the it annoying to clean and stencils INCREDIBLY frustrating. Basically, I couldn't see myself using this every day. But, I will also be the first to admit that it would take a lot for me to deviate away from brushes. Trust me, Helina (@barefacedbrows) has tried to get me to be a tint stick girl, but I generally prefer to stick to what I know.
Admittedly, I did think this trend may "dye" out (wink wink). Still, the trend has persisted, so I decided (Shay @thenakedbrow forced me) to give airbrushing another go. This is how it went…
Yes, I would definitely use an Airbrush again as I want to improve my skills and speed. However, I would opt for mapping paste instead of stencils to avoid any frustration. Although I enjoyed airbrushing, it wouldn't be my first choice when working with clients as I prefer using my Bella Brushes (shameless self promo).
Shay, on the other hand, loved using the airbrush and would like to try it out on a week's worth of clients to see if it can become her go-to applicator. We both agreed that trying the airbrush for yourself is the best way to know if it suits your needs.
Despite my best efforts I am coming around to Airbrushing… so yes! This is my extremely round about way of saying that we are now stocking Airbrushes at Bella Beauty Professional!
When prepping to use the airbrush, we bought the Airbrush Brow Masterclass by Rare Academy (also known as Jodie from @aurora_beautyparlour & Alyce from @freezebeautyco.bulimba). This masterclass was jam-packed with knowledge; here are a few things that were included:
If you're looking to enhance your airbrushing skills, this masterclass is just what you need! Whether you're a beginner or simply in need of a refresher, this course will help you achieve stunning airbrushed brows. Trust me, I took the class with Shay and we were both blown away by the results. So, take it from us and sign up for this amazing masterclass today!
Both Shay and I had different experiences using the Airbrush, but we both agree that airbrushing it's definitely worth trying. With the right training and a brow bestie by your side, you can master airbrushing and achieve flawless results. So, if you want to learn a new technique or brush up on your skills, give airbrushing a go!