Brow artist tools - overview of all types

Having the right tools is essential to perfecting those perfectly shaped eyebrows. In addition to making your brows look amazing, an eyebrow artist’s toolkit should ensure accuracy and provide each client with the best results possible. Knowing the basic tools can significantly improve your work, regardless of experience level or recent entry into the beauty industry.

Tweezers are a need, to start. The trick is to choose a pair that gives you the greatest control and accuracy out of all of them—they come in different sizes and shapes. To keep everything tidy and well-groomed, you’ll also need a good eyebrow brush and a good pair of scissors for any stray hairs.

An essential set of brow pencils and powders is great for defining and shaping brows. These instruments aid in forming the ideal shape and completing any gaps. Not to mention the brow gel, which fixes everything in place and guarantees that the brows look amazing all day.

A magnifying mirror can be a game-changer in addition to these essentials because it lets you see every detail up close. With the appropriate set of these tools, you should have no trouble creating gorgeous brows that accentuate your clients’ inherent beauty.

Tool	Description
Tweezers	Used for plucking individual hairs with precision.
Eyebrow Pencil	Helps to fill in gaps and define the shape of the brows.
Eyebrow Gel	Keeps brows in place and adds a polished finish.
Eyebrow Brush	Used to comb and shape the eyebrows before trimming or applying products.
Scissors	For trimming any long eyebrow hairs to keep them neat.
Ruler	Helps to measure and ensure symmetry in the eyebrow shape.

Contents

What you need to know about tools
Tool care

Tweezers
Scissors
Brush

Brushes
Manipulator handle
Thread for threading

Mixer for mixing dyes
Containers for mixing dyes
Compass

Equipment
Machines
Wax melter

Laser
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What you need to know about tools

You will not need everything listed in the article. If you do shape correction with wax, then you don’t need a thread for threading, if microblading is not on the price list, then you definitely won’t need a manipulator. Before going to the store, decide what services you will provide;
choose tools whose material can withstand disinfection and sterilization. Beautiful plastic handles are, of course, convenient, but after the first cycle in a dry heat oven, they will come to an end. The best materials for reusable tools are medical steel. It can withstand processing well, slowly becomes dull, and does not rust for a long time. It is acceptable to buy devices made of titanium;

beginners are better off going shopping in an offline store, and better yet, a specialized one. Consultants will help you choose tools that suit your needs, and you will be able to “try on” tweezers, scissors, and brushes for your hand. Ease of gripping the tool and its correct position in the hand are a component of a decent result. It is impossible to remotely determine whether the handle, thickness, length will suit you;
Do not save. Saving 200 rubles on a tweezers, after 2 weeks you will have to spend much more. Purchase high -quality devices at once – they serve longer, do not rust and do not deform.

Here, we discussed a set of tools for a beginner master:

Tool care

What would your tweezers, scissors and other devices make. With improper storage, they will quickly fail. Keep all the tools in a dry place where there are no temperature changes and high humidity;
Do not forget about disinfection – it passes all the tools used, except for disposable. Some also need to be sterilized – tweezers, scissors, reusable brushes;
Never use deformed tools – you can harm the client. No bent tweezers, rusting scissors and "bald" brush. Throw everything away at once and without thinking.

Tweezers

At least three tweezers should be available for every master. To keep things sanitary, this is required.

Furthermore, various-shaped tweezers are required:

with straight edges. Such tweezers are convenient for correcting the shape if the hairs are hard;

pointed tweezers – for thinning thick eyebrows;

needle tweezers – for correcting the shape at the edge of the eyebrow.

Tweezers have to be made of medical steel since they are reusable tools that need to be cleaned and sterilized. Poor quality metal tweezers are resistant to sterilization and disinfection, but they soon lose their usability due to dullness, darkening, and rust.

Tweezers can be classified as follows in addition to the ones mentioned above:

manual. The classic version – hairs are grabbed and pulled out manually;

automatic. Have a lever that is triggered when the tips of the tweezers are completely closed. Due to this, the hair is pulled out without moving your hands.

There are tweezers with extra features available:

with backlight. Helps compensate for insufficient light and make the work cleaner;

with a magnifying glass. A small magnifier helps to see even small hairs.

Zinger, Sephora, Mertz, and Staleks are the top producers of tweezers.

Tweezers in various shapes are essential for every eyebrow artist to have since they can be used for dyeing, lamination, microblading, and extensions, among other procedures.

More on selecting tweezers for eyebrows:

Scissors

An eyebrow artist cuts hairs with scissors to alter their length. Every eyebrow artist should carry scissors in their toolbox since properly groomed eyebrows are a prerequisite for any procedure, even microblading or henna coloring.

Manicure scissors are not advised for this procedure because of their shape, which does not accommodate the nail’s anatomical structure. The risk of skin or ocular injuries increases when they are used on the eyebrows.

A pair of scissors can be:

rounded. Scissors with rounded ends. The blades themselves can be straight or curved;

straight. Regular scissors with a straight cutting part. It is not recommended for beginners to use these – high risk of injury.

with a comb. Consist of a cutting part and a part with a small brush-comb.

tweezers. Scissors with a clamp on the tip for point work.

When you need to trim an eyebrow completely or in part to get the hairs all the same length, you use the comb option. Only regular scissors will do for a single cutting. Both choices are essential for the eyebrow artist to have in his toolbox.

Similar to tweezers, the material of scissors must be sterilisable and disinfectable. Titanium or medical steel are the best. Make sure the comb on models that have one is made of metal as well, as plastic cannot withstand sterilization.

Brush

When applying and dispersing dye, eyebrow artists use brushes. The traditional eyebrow brush is flat with a beveled edge; the entire plane of the brush is used to pick up and shade paint over the entire surface of the eyebrow, and the sharp tip is useful for drawing borders.

What brushes are

synthetic;
natural.

Initially, we advise using natural brushes because they are more durable and do not "fade." Furthermore, natural bristle brushes are more resilient to disinfection. Remember that disinfection and PSO are the streamlined methods of sanitization used for non-invasive instruments.

The length and density of the bristles on brushes vary in addition to where they came from:

short bristles with stiff hairs are suitable for drawing fine lines. The hairs of such brushes are obedient, do not bend and do not fan out;

long or medium-length bristles help with shading and creating a smoky effect.

The working edge width of brushes varies. Ideally, the brush’s width should be approximately equal to the width of the eyebrow, so keep a variety of brushes on hand.

Manage the material

Plastic is the material of choice for professional use because it disinfects more effectively. Wood exposed to a disinfectant solution for an extended period of time may become deformed and develop burrs.

Regarding selecting an eyebrow brush:

Consider manicure brushes:

Brushes

Two varieties of eyebrow brushes exist:

round. Resembles a mascara brush. Used to remove small debris, as well as to style eyebrows before drawing the contour or applying products – gel, wax, soap;

comb brush. Has two working sides – fluffy and plastic. The plastic side is used to comb out tangled hairs, and the fleecy side is used to style eyebrows into the desired shape.

Since eyebrow brushes are inexpensive, they can be safely included in the cost price and won’t deteriorate with disinfection. They are typically used as disposable tools. For instance, the proVG brand charges 360 rubles, or 7.2 per piece, for a set of 50 brushes.

However, some experts still process brushes in a disinfectant solution with additional PSO. The master has the final say in this matter; do as you please.

The length of brushes can range from 7 to 15 cm. Your decision must be made with your convenience in mind.

In isolation The type of material used on the working side of brushes is used to classify them:

plastic;
fleecy;

Plastic brushes help to precisely separate hairs and better shape eyebrows into the desired shape. The fluffy ones are thicker and softer; they effectively clear the brows of tiny dust particles.

Manipulator handle

A tool for microblading eyebrows is called a manipulator. consists of the tip and the handle. There are needles attached to a blade at the tip that have been painted. The dye is applied to the skin by inserting the needles 2-3 mm into the skin.

The materials of the handles vary:

plastic;
metal.

Although plastic models cannot be fully processed in three stages due to the plastic’s inability to withstand high temperatures, the body material has no effect on the work.

The quantity of clamps on the handles varies as well:

one-sided;

two-sided;

three-sided.

How many needle blades the master can use in a single procedure depends on the number of clamps. Two-sided ones are the most typical. They can be used with two pigments at once for microblading.

Disposable handles are available in addition to reusable ones. They come in sealed packaging that the customer opens in front of them. The handle is not reusable and is disposed of right away following the procedure.

The cost of a disposable manipulator ranges from 200 to 800 rubles.
Reusable ones cost from 400 to 2000 rubles.

The ultimate cost of the device is greatly increased by the option to inlay stones, rhinestones, and other decorations into microblading handles. Prioritize quality, sterilisability, and ease of use when selecting a handle; aesthetics should come last.

Thread for threading

Thread types:

natural;
synthetic.

The working principle is unaffected by the thread’s origin. As a result, you must begin whenever it is most convenient for you. Skilled artisans assert that working with synthetic threads is more convenient because they are stronger and glide more smoothly than natural ones, which have a tendency to fray.

Spools of the thread are produced. varies from 100 to 300 meters in total thread length. It takes 50–80 cm of thread for one procedure to be understood.

Cost from 300 to 1500 rubles. per spool.
The product is presented at brands Henna Expert, CC Brow, Lucas Cosmetics.

Mixer for mixing dyes

Although it’s not a must, a paint mixer speeds up and simplifies the process. To prevent lumps in the dye and achieve a consistent consistency, use a mixer.

Mixers come in different shapes, colors, and weights; pick the one that best suits your needs. The manufacturer determines the mixer’s price. For 350–450 rubles, the Ink brand sells a device; a set of 10 replacement attachments costs 55 rubles.

Additionally, you can find mixers on Aliexpress; however, before making a purchase, make sure to read the reviews to ensure that the mixer will arrive in good working order.

Containers for mixing dyes

You can use glass, metal, or plastic containers to mix dye. In terms of usage:

disposable;
reusable.

Make sure the reusable containers you select can resist sterilization and disinfection. Selecting between glass and metal is the better option. A glass cup with CC Brow branding costs 350 rubles.

Single-use containers are composed of slender plastic. In sets of 10, 50, or 100 pieces. A typical set of fifty disposable cups costs between 100 and 150 rubles.

Apart from traditional tiny cups, there are also pigment rings available; these are plastic items with a tiny indentation that resemble cups that are worn on the finger, providing the artist greater control. After the procedure, the disposable rings are disposed of.

A set of fifty pieces costs 350 rubles.

Compass

An eyebrow artist uses a compass to sketch the perfect shape for their clients’ future eyebrows. utilized in accordance with the "Golden Section" principle, which is the principle of proper proportions.

The compass may be:

plastic;
metal.

Selecting a metal product is advised because it has a longer lifespan and can be sterilized if needed. You can damage plastic options even if you soak them in disinfectant. answer. Medical steel or titanium are used to make metal models.

Decent metal compasses are offered by Leonardo, Lovely
Plastic options are available from CC Brow, Lucas Cosmetics.

The cost of a compass, depending on the material, ranges from 300 to 2000 rubles.

Equipment

We will highlight each piece of equipment that an eyebrow artist will find useful separately:

sterilizer– autoclave or dry heat. A glass bead or ball sterilizer is not suitable for work – it does not ensure complete immersion of instruments in a thermal environment, and also does not allow you to track the quality of sterilization;
UV cabinet. Ultraviolet cabinet or box – a place where processed instruments are stored and their sterility period is extended. An optional, but useful device;
Ultrasonic washer. As well as a UV cabinet is not mandatory, but helps in pre-sterilization cleaning and speeds up the cleaning of instruments before sterilization;

lamp for additional lighting. A floor model is best – it is easy to move around the office and can be removed if not needed. The lamp compensates for the lack of light in the room, and also helps to take high-quality photos of the work;
eyebrow tattoo machine. Needed if you plan to do tattooing – introducing pigment under the skin;
wax melter – for wax eyebrow correction technique;

laser for pigment removal.

Machines

The types of mechanisms used by eyebrow tattoo machines vary:

induction – the working element is started by magnetic attraction. Due to vibrations, the needle makes circular movements. Such a machine is not very suitable for eyebrow tattooing, as it complicates the drawing of thin lines;
rotary. There is practically no vibration, and the needle moves up and down – ideal for permanent makeup.

Apart from the process of "filling", the machines are classified into:

stationary – are installed in one place;
portable – easy to move.

The most well-known producers are Thunder, Stigma, and Biomaster.

Wax melter

If you want to use wax to correct your eyebrows, you will need a wax melter, which you must warm up before using. There are two types of wax melters: cassette and jar. Because they are designed to remove hair from large areas, cassette brushes are not appropriate for eyebrow artists.

The bowl volume of bannous waxes varies, ranging from 100 to 800 ml. For a broovist, the smallest bowl will suffice.

Moreover, the wax can be outfitted:

temperature sensor;
the function of maintaining a given temperature.

Brands like Shik, Irisk, and Henna Expert offer small wax melters.

Laser

In salons where tattooing is done, laser is used. You don’t need to purchase a laser if you don’t offer this kind of service. Lip, eyebrow, and interlash tattoo removal is done with neodymium lasers.

In contrast to other varieties such as diode, ruby, and alexandrite, a neodymium laser emits light pulses at a rate of 0.3 to 0.8 nanoseconds. Even on thin, sensitive skin, pigment can be removed with brief exposure.

Among manufacturers, Medicalaser, Yinhe, and Yag are the most popular brands.

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The correct tools can make a big difference when it comes to eyebrow perfection. Every tool is essential for an eyebrow artist to achieve precise and beautiful results, from shaping to grooming. Understanding the right tools to use and how to use them can improve your work, whether you’re a professional or just really passionate about eyebrow care.

Tweezers are a necessary tool for any eyebrow artist because they allow for precise removal of stray hairs. A good pair guarantees straight lines and lessens soreness. An eyebrow pencil or powder is also essential for defining the shape and filling in any gaps. These products work well for both special occasions and everyday wear, helping to create a fuller, more natural look.

An angled brush is also very helpful for precisely applying powders and gels. A tiny pair of scissors made especially for trimming eyebrow hair works best. These aid in keeping the ideal length without going overboard with cuts. Last but not least, a spoolie brush is essential for shaping and blending to produce a polished, flawless finish.

You can handle any eyebrow challenge that comes your way with these tools. The right tools not only make the process go more smoothly, but they also add enjoyment to it. A step towards perfecting the art of eyebrow grooming is investing in top-notch tools, whether you’re styling brows for clients or yourself.