Nano Brows in Vancouver
Ultra-fine machine hair strokes for a soft, natural brow that holds up on oily skin.
What are nano brows?
Nano brows are a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo created with a machine and a single ultra-fine needle — finer than anything you can achieve by hand. Each stroke is placed individually to mimic the way your own brow hair grows.
The result reads as soft, natural and realistic, with more crispness held over time than microblading gives you. Nano brows last up to two years depending on your skin type and aftercare. A touch-up is part of the process and should be booked within two months.
If you have sparse, uneven or patchy brows and you want them fuller and more symmetrical without a daily routine — this is the service most people are actually looking for when they come in asking about microblading.
nano brows vs microblading
Nano brows vs microblading — what’s the difference?
Both create hair-like strokes. The difference is how, and who each one suits.
Microblading is done by hand with a fine blade that makes small incisions in the skin. It gives beautifully crisp strokes and looks incredibly natural — on the right skin. It’s best on normal to dry skin, and lasts 12 to 18 months.
Nano brows are done with a machine and a single fine needle. Because the needle taps pigment in rather than cutting, it’s gentler on the skin and the strokes hold their shape better over time. It works on a wider range of skin types — including oily skin, where microblading strokes tend to blur — and lasts up to two years.
The short version: if you have oily skin, mature skin, or you’ve had microblading fade faster than you’d hoped, nano is likely your answer. If you have dry to normal skin and want the softest possible result, microblading is still gorgeous.
Want an expert opinion before booking?
Email a photo to: info@BrowBeautyLab.com and get a personalized brow recommendation from a senior artist.
Who it suits
Nano brows suit you if:
You have oily or combination skin — nano holds where microblading blurs
You have mature skin or thinner skin texture
You have sparse, patchy or uneven brows and want fullness and symmetry
You’ve had microblading before and it faded faster than you expected
You want the longest-lasting hair-stroke result available.
You want a low-maintenance brow you don’t have to fill in every morning.
You may not be a candidate if you’re pregnant or nursing, taking Accutane, prone to keloids, or managing a condition that affects healing. Get in touch before booking and we’ll talk it through.
What to expect at your appointment
Block out two to three hours. We don’t rush this and we don’t book it like we do.
First, mapping. We draw your brow shape with pencil, measure so both sides sit even and proportional to your features, and blend a pigment to match your natural brow and your skin tone. You see every bit of it. Nothing starts until you look in the mirror and love the shape drawn on your face.
Then we numb you — topical anesthetic before and throughout — and get to work.
You’ll leave with brows that look darker and sharper than the final result. That’s supposed to happen. Over the next two weeks they lighten and soften as your skin heals and around 4 - 8 weeks we see you again for your perfecting session, where we adjust density, shape and colour now that we can see how your skin actually took the pigment.
That session is included. It’s not an upsell — it’s part of the process.
“Love my new eyebrows and the new lease on more free time because they always look great with no extra work!”
“I am so happy!! This is something I have wanted to do for years and finally got it together. After much research I found Brow Beauty Lab and couldn’t be happier to have been paired with Lillian. She was the perfect fit from the start. The discomfort was minimal & she made it seem effortless. She is a true artist & perfectionist and I am a tad picky yet she won me over fast! Thank you so much Lillian xx”
“I’ve been thinking about microblading forever but struggled to find someone who created truly beautiful, natural looking brows. After plenty of research I got them done by Melissa, and I am SO happy I did and very impressed with her work. She’s a master at her craft- highly recommend her!”
“I had my eyebrows tattooed by Melissa at Brow Beauty Lab, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! She’s incredibly talented, professional, and made me feel comfortable through the entire process. My brows turned out absolutely amazing, perfectly shaped, natural-looking, and exactly what I wanted. The whole team is friendly and welcoming, and the studio is spotless and relaxing. I highly recommend Melissa and Brow Beauty Lab if you’re looking for beautiful, flawless permanent makeup.”
What it costs?
Microblading starts at $650, and that includes your perfecting session.
Pricing varies by artist experience level — you’ll see the exact price for each artist when you book. See full pricing
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Find Us
Brow Beauty Lab 3967 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
In Mount Pleasant, on Main between 23rd and 24th. Pay parking on the street.
Phone or text: 604.719.1792 By appointment only.