Combination Brows in Filey, Yorkshire
The Best of Hairstrokes & ombre brows
Want eyebrows that look defined yet natural? With Combination Brows (also called hybrid brows), you get hair-like strokes plus soft shading, giving you fullness, shape, and texture, all customised for you. Based in Filey, I specialise in combination brow treatments for clients in Scarborough, Bridlington and across North Yorkshire who want more than just a fill-in, but something more natural than a solid block.
Who Combination Brows Are For & What They Fix
If any of these sound like you, combination brows may be the right choice:
- You have sparse or patchy brow hair and want both natural realism and fullness
- Your skin is slightly oily or combination, microblading alone might fade or blur on you, so shading helps keep things crisp
- You want a more defined shape than hairstrokes alone, especially toward the arch and tail
- You desire brows that look filled in and polished, but hate daily pencilling or makeup touch-ups
What to Expect: Treatment, Healing & Maintenance
Here’s how the process often works, along with what you’ll need to do before and after:
Consultation & Brow Design
We discuss your preferences: how bold vs natural you want, how visible the hairstrokes, how much shading. I’ll map the brows to suit your bone structure, natural hair, skin tone.
Treatment Day
Numbing cream is used to minimize discomfort. Hairstrokes are created, then shading fills in the body/tail with a machine. The front is lighter and more feathered to look natural.
Healing Period
Immediately after, your brows will look darker and more defined. Over the next 5-7 days you can expect some flaking or peeling; colour will soften gradually. Full results often show after 4-6 weeks when healing and settling are mostly complete.
Maintenance & Touch-Ups
A touch-up about 6-12 weeks after the initial session to perfect shape & colour is standard. After that, most people return 1-3 years later for colour boost or refresh, depending on skin type, skincare habits, sun exposure, etc.
What Are Combination Brows?
Combination Brows are a semi-permanent eyebrow technique that blends two distinct methods:
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Hairstrokes
(microblading / nano strokes / fine manual or machine strokes) at the front of the brow to mimic real brow hairs -
Soft shading / powder or ombré shading
through the body and tail of the brow to add density, definition and structure
This hybrid style gives you natural-looking brows with sharper shape, better longevity, and visible dimension, even after lines fade, the shading helps maintain fullness.
How long do combination brows last?
Typically 1-3 years before needing a more noticeable refresh. With excellent aftercare and low sun exposure, many people stretch the time between top-ups.
Does combination brows hurt?
You’ll feel some sensation, pressure or light scratching, but with numbing cream, it’s very manageable. Most discomfort is mild and short-lived.
Is there a lot of downtime?
Minimal. There may be redness, slight swelling or tenderness for the first day or two. Some flaking or peeling in the first week is normal. You can return to most activities but should avoid heavy sweating, steam, and sun in early days.
Will my brows look harsh at first?
Yes, just after treatment they tend to look darker and more defined. They soften during healing, typically within 5-7 days for most flaking to happen, and over 4-6 weeks for full settling.
Is combination brows suitable for oily skin or mature skin?
Yes. One big benefit is that shading helps pigment retention on skin types where hairstrokes alone might fade too quickly or blur. We adjust technique and pigment strength to suit your specific skin type.
Ready to Achieve Perfect Brows?
If you’re ready to have brows that balance natural hair-like detail with beautiful shape and fullness, let’s chat.
Book your Combination Brows consultation with Sarah Belle in Filey today. I’ll help design a brow that fits your features, style, and skin and guide you through the journey from start to healed, glowing brows.