Why Your New Brows Look Dark (And Why That's Normal)

You just left your microblading or nano brow appointment feeling excited. Then you look in the mirror and think: these are WAY too dark.

Take a breath. This is completely normal, and here's why.

Your Brows Will Change (In a Good Way)

When pigment is first placed into your skin, it looks darker and more intense than your final result. Think of it like a fresh tattoo or even wet paint. What you're seeing right after your session isn't what you're going to see in a few weeks.

Here's what's actually happening: the pigment needs time to settle into your skin. During the healing process, your brows will go through several phases. They'll soften, lighten, and start looking more natural as your skin heals around and over the hair strokes.

The Healing Timeline (What to Expect)

Days 1-3: Your brows look bold and defined. This is the darkest they'll be.

Days 4-7: They start to flake and might feel a little itchy. The color may look patchy during this phase. Don't panic and definitely don't pick at them.

Week 2: The flaking is done, and your brows might look surprisingly light. Some people worry they've disappeared, but the pigment is still there, just settling in.

Weeks 3-4: The true color starts to show. This is when you'll see what your brows are really going to look like.

Week 6-8: Time for your touch-up session. This is when we perfect everything and add any density that may have faded during healing.

Why We Start Darker

There's a reason your brows look bold at first. Pigment naturally fades during healing. If we went too light from the start, you'd end up with barely visible brows after everything settled. Starting with more saturation gives us the control we need to create beautiful, lasting results.

With nano brows, the strokes are incredibly fine and precise, but the same healing process applies. Those delicate hair strokes need a bit of extra pigment initially so they stay crisp and visible once healed.

What Helps (And What Doesn't)

The best thing you can do is follow your aftercare instructions. Keep your brows dry for the first week, avoid sweating or swimming, and don't touch them more than necessary.

What won't help: comparing your fresh brows to someone's healed results on Instagram. You are seeing two completely different stages. Give your brows time to do their thing.

Trust the Process

Your new brows aren't too dark. They're just new. In a few weeks, you're going to wake up with perfectly shaped, natural-looking brows that save you time every single morning. That's the whole point.

If you're ever worried during healing, reach out. We're here to walk you through every stage and make sure you feel confident about your results.

Your brows are going to look amazing. Just give them a minute to get there.

Ready to enhance your brows? Book a consultation at Lashious Studio in Saskatoon and let's create your perfect look.