Hybrid (Combo) Brows in Coon Rapids
Great Nails offers hybrid brows, also called combo brows, in Coon Rapids, done by Lora, a licensed permanent makeup artist. Hybrid brows combine nano hairstrokes with soft powder shading for a fuller, more dimensional brow. They are $350, and the first touch-up is $50 when you book it in the right window. We take appointments seven days a week at 3450 124th Ave NW, Suite 102.
What are hybrid (combo) brows?
Hybrid brows, also called combo brows, combine nano hairstrokes with powder shading for a fuller, more dimensional brow with a soft blend.
Lora draws fine hair-like strokes and builds soft shading between them, so the brow looks fuller than hairstrokes alone.
See more of our work in the permanent makeup gallery.
Who are hybrid brows best for?
Hybrid brows are for anyone who wants a fuller brow with a soft blend.
If you like the look of hairstrokes but want a little more fullness, hybrid brows add soft powder shading between the strokes. If you prefer a softer, makeup-like finish, powder brows may fit better, and if you want the most natural look, nano hairstroke gives that. We will talk it through at your consultation.
How much do hybrid brows cost?
Hybrid (combo) brows are $350, and the first touch-up is $50.
The $50 touch-up applies when you come back at least 4 weeks and no more than 8 weeks after your first visit. Outside that window, the price depends on how your brows look.
There is no deposit and no cancellation fee. If your plans change, please call us at (763) 433-8613 so we can offer your time to someone else.
What happens at my hybrid brow appointment?
You start with a consultation about shape, skin type and color, then we apply numbing cream for about 15 to 20 minutes. Nothing begins until you approve the shape we have drawn.
- Consultation: we look at your brow shape, hair growth pattern and skin type, and agree on a shape and color tone.
- Numbing: we cleanse the brow area and apply numbing cream for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Mapping: we outline the brow shape, and you approve it before we start.
- Pigment: we draw fine hairstrokes and build soft powder shading between them.
- Soothing balm: we clean the area and apply a balm.
- Aftercare: we go through the instructions out loud and schedule your touch-up.
Plan on about 2½ hours for hybrid brows. Lora uses sterile, single-use needles for every client. Before we start, you also fill out a short health and consent form.
What does hybrid brow healing look like?
Brows look darker and more defined for the first few days, then flake lightly around day 3 to 5. Between about day 8 and day 28 the color can look faded, patchy or uneven, which is a normal stage and not the final result.
- Keep the brow area dry for the first 24 to 48 hours, with no water or makeup on it. After that, cleanse gently twice a day with plain water or a mild, fragrance-free cleanser, pat dry, and use a rice-grain amount of the aftercare ointment.
- Do not pick, scratch or rub flaking skin. Let it shed on its own.
- For the first 7 days, skip exercise and heavy sweating, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and swimming, alcohol and smoking, direct sun, and exfoliants, retinol or peels near the brows.
As soon as you finish your health and consent form, we email you the written aftercare instructions, and we go through them out loud before you leave.
How long do hybrid brows last?
Permanent brows last about 2 to 3 years, and sometimes longer depending on your skin type. They fade gradually, and a touch-up refreshes them.
Your first touch-up is $50 when you come back at least 4 weeks and no more than 8 weeks after your first visit. The first session is not the final result, so we judge the final look after that touch-up.
What are the downsides of hybrid brows?
The main trade-offs are the healing stage and the upkeep. Your brows look darker at first, flake and look patchy for a few weeks, and fade over time, so you need a touch-up.
Future skin treatments near the brows, such as laser hair removal, chemical peels or plastic surgery, can change how permanent makeup looks, and some of those changes cannot be corrected. We cover this and your health history on the form you fill out before your visit.
How are hybrid brows different from nano and powder brows?
Hybrid brows combine both techniques: nano brows are fine hair-like strokes, and powder brows are soft shading.
Nano hairstroke brows are $350 and give the most natural look. Powder (ombre) brows are $250, with a soft, makeup-like finish that works on all skin types. See all three side by side on the permanent brows page.
Who will do my brows?
Lora Pham, the owner of Great Nails, is a licensed permanent makeup artist in Minnesota with five years of experience. She has served hundreds of clients, and brows are her signature work.
Meet Lora and the team, or read about our other services on the permanent makeup page and the lip blush page.
When can I book hybrid brows in Coon Rapids?
We take brow appointments seven days a week, during any hour the salon is open, at 3450 124th Ave NW, Suite 102, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Book online or call (763) 433-8613 to choose your day and time.
Salon hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Parking is free, right outside the salon. See hours and directions.
Ready for hybrid brows?
Call (763) 433-8613 or stop by 3450 124th Ave NW, Suite 102, Coon Rapids.