Ombre / Powder Brows in London (Notting Hill)
Soft, shaded Ombre / powder brows and combination brows by multi-award-winning artist Anna at Brow Master London, a boutique permanent makeup studio in Notting Hill.
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Soft shading, like brow powder or pencil
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Great for oily or mature skin and daily makeup wearers
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Can be combined with hairstrokes for extra fullness when brows are very sparse
In a Hurry? Here’s the Short Version
Ombre / powder brows use soft shading to create a brow that looks like it’s been filled in with brow powder or pencil. They’re a brilliant option if you wear makeup most days, have oily or more mature skin, or need to blend old brow tattooing. Shading can also be combined with microblading or Nano hairstrokes to create combination brows for extra density when natural brow hair is very sparse. Results usually last 12–24 months with a perfecting touch-up. If you prefer a very hair-like look without shading, microblading or Nano hairstrokes alone may be better – we’ll always recommend what’s most suitable for your skin and lifestyle.
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What Ombre / Powder Brows Actually Are?
Ombre / powder brows are a semi-permanent brow treatment that uses a machine and a tiny needle to create a soft shaded effect, similar to brow powder or pencil. Instead of individual hair strokes, we build up a gentle gradient from lighter at the front of the brow to fuller and more defined towards the tail.
At Brow Master London in Notting Hill, every Ombre design is mapped to your bone structure and tailored to your natural brow growth and features. We choose pigments that suit your undertone and hair colour, and we pay close attention to how the colour and saturation will heal in 6–8 weeks, not just how it looks immediately after treatment.
We can also combine soft shading with individual hairstrokes from microblading or Nano to create combination brows. This is especially helpful when natural brow hair is very sparse and you want both the illusion of real hairs and the gentle fullness that shading provides.
Our London clients often choose Ombre or combination brows when they want a slightly stronger brow that still looks soft in person and in photos. The final result can range from a subtle “tinted” brow to a more defined makeup brow, depending on your preference.
If you’re not sure whether Ombre, combination brows, microblading or Nano hairstrokes will suit you best, you can also read our Microblading in London and Nano Hairstrokes in London pages or book a consultation so we can see your brows in person.
Ombre brows are ideal if you:
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Wear eyebrow makeup most days and like a gently defined brow
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Have oily or combination skin where hair strokes can blur more quickly
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Have more mature or delicate skin and prefer a softer, shaded technique
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Have light, faded or patchy old brow tattooing that needs blending
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Have minimal natural brow hair and want the option of combination brows (shading + hairstrokes) for extra fullness
Because Ombre brows rely on soft shading rather than only individual strokes, they can be more stable on oily, combination or slightly textured skin. They also work beautifully if you want a “ready-to-go” brow that always looks lightly filled in, even without makeup.
If you rarely wear brow makeup and want a very hair-like, “barely there” effect, classic microblading or Nano brows might be better. If your brows are extremely sparse or almost non-existent, we may recommend combination brows so that the hairstrokes create the illusion of hairs, while the shading provides gentle density. And if you have strong, dark old tattooing, we may first suggest laser lightening before Ombre or a hybrid technique. A short consultation is the easiest way for us to assess what will heal best for you.
Who Ombre / Powder Brows Work Best For?
Ombre Brows vs Microblading vs Nano Hairstrokes
Ombre / powder brows
Ombre brows use machine shading to build a soft gradient of colour, lighter at the front and deeper towards the tail. They can look like softly pencilled or powdered brows and are often recommended for oily or mature skin, daily makeup wearers and clients with light old tattooing. Shading can also be combined with hairstrokes to create combination brows when you need extra density.
Microblading
Microblading uses a manual hand tool with a fine blade to create hair-like strokes in the top layers of the skin. It can work beautifully for normal to slightly dry skin if you want a soft, natural, hair-stroke effect and don’t wear heavy brow makeup every day.
Nano hairstrokes
Nano brows are created with a digital machine and an ultra-fine needle to draw individual hairstrokes. They can be a good choice for slightly oilier, delicate or mature skin where classic microblading may not heal as crisply, and where you prefer a very natural, hair-like finish.
In our Notting Hill studio we don’t push one technique on everyone. We look at your skin, brow history and makeup preferences, then recommend Ombre, microblading, Nano or a tailored combination brows approach to give you the best long-term result.
Consultation & Design
We start with a chat about your brow history, medical background and how you normally wear your makeup. Then we carry out detailed brow mapping so you can see and approve the shape before any pigment is used.
Colour & Numbing
We select a pigment shade that suits your skin undertone and desired brow intensity – from soft and subtle to more defined. A topical numbing cream is applied and allowed to work so you stay as comfortable as possible during the Ombre shading.
Ombre Shading Work
Using a digital machine, we gently build up layers of soft shading, creating a lighter front and fuller tail to suit your features. If we are creating combination brows, we may also add carefully placed hairstrokes to mimic real brow hairs before or after the shading, depending on what will heal best on your skin.
Aftercare & Touch-Up
At the end we show you your new Ombre or combination brows, talk through your aftercare and usually book your perfecting touch-up for around 6–8 weeks later. At this follow-up we can deepen, soften or slightly adjust the brow to refine your healed result.
What Happens at an Ombre / Powder Brows Appointment?
Healing, Aftercare and How Long Ombre Brows Last
Immediately after treatment, your Ombre brows will look sharper and darker than the final healed result. Over the following weeks the colour softens and blends into a more natural, powdered effect. Combination brows follow a similar healing pattern, with both the hairstrokes and shading softening as they settle.
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Days 1–3: Brows appear darker and more defined; mild redness is possible.
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Days 4–7: Light flaking or peeling; don’t pick or scratch the area.
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Weeks 2–4: Colour may look a bit too light or soft; this is part of the healing process.
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Week 6+: Colour and shape settle; your touch-up can refine intensity and shape.
With good aftercare and depending on your skin and lifestyle, Ombre / powder brows (and combination brows) usually last around 12–24 months before a colour boost is recommended. Oily skin, sun exposure, certain skincare ingredients and cosmetic procedures can all cause pigment to fade faster.
When performed on the right candidate by a trained professional, Ombre brows are a safe, controlled treatment. At Brow Master London your safety is always our priority:
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Single-use, sterile needle cartridges and hygienic set-up
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Licensed, clean studio environment in Notting Hill
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Detailed medical history and patch test where appropriate
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High-quality pigments from reputable brands
There are some situations where we may advise against Ombre brows or suggest a different approach – for example certain medical conditions, very compromised skin or extremely dense old tattooing. If Ombre or combination brows are not the best option for you, we’ll explain why and recommend alternatives or a staged treatment plan.
Are Ombre / Powder Brows Safe?
Using Ombre Brows to Soften or Correct Old Brows
If you’ve been left with faded, uneven or patchy brow tattooing, Ombre shading can sometimes be used to blend and soften the old pigment, creating a more flattering shape and colour. In some cases we might combine shading with hairstrokes to create combination brows that look fuller but still soft.
When the old tattoo is already quite light and well-faded, Ombre or combination brows can often be used to reshape and even out the brows. If the pigment is still very dark, dense or heavily saturated, we may first recommend laser lightening before we use Ombre, Nano or a hybrid technique to rebuild your brows.
For more complex correction cases, we normally start with a consultation so we can see your brows in natural light, assess your skin and talk honestly about what’s realistic and how many stages it may take.
Prices for Ombre brows in London vary depending on the artist, their experience and what’s included. At Brow Master London your Ombre or combination brows treatment includes the initial session and a perfecting touch-up, because we care most about how your brows heal and look day to day.
For the most up-to-date Ombre / powder brows prices and availability in our Notting Hill studio, please visit our Book Online page.
You’re investing not just in an appointment, but in years of experience, careful design and brows you’ll see in the mirror every morning for many months.
How Much Do Ombre / Powder Brows Cost in London?
Ombre / Powder Brows FAQs
How long does an Ombre brows appointment take?
Allow around 2.5–3 hours for your first Ombre or combination brows appointment. This includes consultation, brow mapping, numbing and the shading (and any hairstroke) work itself.
Do Ombre / powder brows hurt?
Most clients describe Ombre brows as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful. We apply numbing cream and work gently, checking in with you regularly to keep you as comfortable as possible.
How long do Ombre / powder brows last?
Typically Ombre and combination brows last around 12–24 months before a colour boost is recommended. How long they last will depend on your skin type, lifestyle, sun exposure and skincare routine.
Am I suitable for Ombre or combination brows?
The best way to know is to book a consultation. We’ll assess your skin, existing brows and medical history and then recommend Ombre, combination brows, microblading, Nano or another approach that we believe will heal best on you.
Ready to Talk About Your Brows?
If you’re looking for Ombre / powder or combination brows in London and want soft, shaded brows designed carefully for your face, we’d love to look after you at Brow Master London in Notting Hill.
You can book your Ombre or combination brows directly online or get in touch with any questions before you decide.