In this conversation, Aubry Farley, a brow artist, discusses her experience as an employee at Stripped AZ and her transition into doing full body waxing. Megs and Aubry also talk about the importance of community and support in the beauty industry, the lack of education and events specifically focused on brows in the US, and their thoughts on the new formulation of the Bronson tint. The conversation revolves around the topic of eyebrow tinting and the different brands and techniques used. The gals discuss the benefits of eyebrow tinting, the importance of color theory, and the flexibility and artistry it offers. They also touch on the challenges of troubleshooting and color correcting during the tinting process. Aubry & Megs share their experiences with different tinting brands, including Brow Daddy and Brow Code, and discuss the importance of hydration and aftercare. They also talk about the challenges of being an educator and finding the balance between teaching techniques and allowing students to develop their own style. The conversation concludes with a discussion on basic tints and the popularity of hybrid and skin stain techniques. In this part of the conversation, Megs and Aubry discuss the use of different percentages of oxidants in brow tinting and the potential risks of interchanging oxidants within brands. They also talk about the importance of brow mapping and the use of mapping products, such as concealer, in creating a visual outline for shaping brows. They touch on the use of pigmented solutions and the potential effects on the skin. They also discuss the Saint and Serenity Skinblur product and its water-based formula, as well as its color-correcting properties. They highlight the importance of ingredient research and the potential benefits and drawbacks of using certain ingredients on freshly waxed skin. They conclude by emphasizing the opportunities and gaps in the industry and promoting the Brow Love Club.
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Takeaways:
Being an employee in the beauty industry can be just as successful and fulfilling as being a business owner.
The beauty industry has the opportunity to create a supportive community where everyone can uplift and learn from each other.
There is a need for more education and events specifically focused on brows in the US.
The new formulation of the Bronson tint has received mixed reviews, and some artists miss the previous formula and its unique color options.
Color matching in brow tinting is an art that can be enhanced through color theory education. Eyebrow tinting offers flexibility and artistry in creating different looks.
Color theory and color correcting are important aspects of eyebrow tinting.
Different tinting brands have different benefits and features.
Hydration and aftercare are crucial for maintaining the results of eyebrow tinting.
Being an educator requires finding a balance between teaching techniques and allowing students to develop their own style.
The popularity of hybrid and skin stain techniques is growing in the industry. Different percentages of oxidants in brow tinting provide flexibility and diversity in results.
Interchanging oxidants within brands may have unknown effects on the effectiveness and compatibility of the products.
Brow mapping using mapping products, such as concealer, helps create a visual outline for shaping brows.
Pigmented solutions can have a halo effect and may stain the skin.
