
YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS
The Questions You're
Actually Asking
Straight answers about application, shades, sparse brows and old microblading.
How do I apply InstaBrow so the strokes look like real hair?
Start with clean, dry skin. Hold the pen lightly and use the tips of the bristles with very little pressure. Make short upward strokes at the front, angle them through the arch, then use slightly longer outward strokes toward the tail. Let the marks dry before touching them.
The technique is easier when you can see the hand angle and pressure, so we made a complete step-by-step video.
Watch the 3-minute InstaBrow tutorial →My microblading turned grey or blue. Will this actually cover it?
InstaBrow does not remove or change old pigment. It places separate, surface-level hair strokes across the brow area, leaving tiny spaces between them. That pattern helps the eye notice individual hairs instead of one flat block of colour.
Why did my old pencils look muddy or purple over microblading?
A traditional pencil can leave a continuous layer of colour across a cool grey-blue base. InstaBrow's multi-bristle tip is designed to place separated strokes rather than one solid layer, which creates a different visual result.
Which shade should I choose?
Your best shade depends on your natural hair colour, undertone, the existing colour in your brows and whether you prefer a softer or more defined finish. Because every combination is different, compare the available shades in our complete InstaBrow shade palette before choosing.
I over-plucked in the 90s. Will it work where there is almost no hair?
Yes. InstaBrow is designed to place fine cosmetic strokes directly on clean, dry skin. Use lighter pressure than you would with a regular pencil and build the shape gradually, especially through a sparse tail.
Will it look like real hair—or like I drew on my face?
The natural effect comes from separate strokes, changing angles and small gaps of visible skin. Very light pressure matters: pressing too hard can turn several fine marks into one thick shape. The tutorial shows the exact movement.
Is InstaBrow a tattoo? Can it change colour over time?
No. InstaBrow is temporary brow makeup that remains on the surface of the skin and removes with your normal makeup remover or cleanser. No pigment is implanted beneath the skin.
Should I still get colour correction or laser removal?
InstaBrow is temporary makeup, not a treatment, so it can be used while you consider your options without changing the pigment beneath your skin. We cannot advise whether a cosmetic or medical procedure is right for you. If old pigment is raised, itchy, painful or reacting, speak with a qualified professional.
What if I choose the wrong shade or change my mind?
Please review the shade palette before ordering and contact us if you are unsure. Return eligibility is available on sealed and unused products.
Linda M.
The flash photo thing is what got me. Mine look fine in my bathroom and then someone takes a picture at dinner and they're SLATE. Ordering the Black Brown color right now.