PMU Eyebrow Design & Microblading 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which facial measurement guideline is used to determine the ideal starting point of the eyebrow (head)?
- Straight line from the outer corner of the nostril through the inner canthus of the eye (Correct answer)
- Straight line from the center of the nostril through the pupil
- Straight line from the outer edge of the nostril to the outer corner of the eye
- Straight line from the tip of the nose through the outer canthus
Correct answer: Straight line from the outer corner of the nostril through the inner canthus of the eye
The head of the brow is placed along a vertical line drawn from the outer edge of the nostril through the inner corner (canthus) of the eye.
Question 2: What is the term for the natural growth direction of eyebrow hairs that a microblading artist must map before creating strokes?
- Follicle mapping
- Hair growth pattern analysis
- Trichological assessment
- Pilary direction (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Pilary direction
Pilary direction refers to the natural directional growth angle of existing eyebrow hairs, which must be observed and mimicked in stroke placement.
Question 3: When a client has sparse brows and a round face shape, which brow arch style is most flattering?
- Flat, horizontal arch to soften the face
- High, angled arch to elongate and slim the face (Correct answer)
- Soft, rounded arch to complement the face shape
- Very thick straight brow to add structure
Correct answer: High, angled arch to elongate and slim the face
A high, angled arch creates vertical lift that elongates a round face, providing a slimming and more defined look.
Question 4: What is the purpose of using a pre-draw pencil outline before making microblading incisions?
- To permanently mark the skin for repeated sessions
- To allow the client and artist to visualize and approve the shape before committing (Correct answer)
- To open the skin's pores for better pigment absorption
- To numb the skin prior to treatment
Correct answer: To allow the client and artist to visualize and approve the shape before committing
Pre-drawing with a removable pencil lets both the artist and client review and approve the symmetry and shape before any incisions are made.
Question 5: Which stroke pattern in microblading is best suited for clients with naturally curly or multi-directional brow hair?
- Long, single-direction parallel strokes
- C-curve strokes that mimic natural curl (Correct answer)
- Nano strokes with machine technique only
- W-shaped strokes across the brow body
Correct answer: C-curve strokes that mimic natural curl
C-curve strokes mimic the natural curl and multi-directional growth of wavy brow hairs, producing the most realistic result for these clients.
Question 6: A client presents with one eyebrow naturally sitting 4mm higher than the other. What is the correct approach?
- Design both brows to match the lower one exactly
- Design both brows to match the higher one exactly
- Acknowledge asymmetry and design both brows to visually minimize the difference (Correct answer)
- Decline the service until the client has Botox to correct the asymmetry
Correct answer: Acknowledge asymmetry and design both brows to visually minimize the difference
Perfect symmetry is rare; the artist should acknowledge natural asymmetry and use design techniques to visually minimize the difference rather than forcing identical placement.
Question 7: What does the term 'golden ratio' refer to in eyebrow design?
- The 1:1.618 proportional relationship applied to brow measurements for aesthetically pleasing results (Correct answer)
- The ratio of pigment to diluent used in the brow color mix
- The angle of the needle relative to the skin at 1.6 degrees
- The 60/40 rule for brow head to tail length
Correct answer: The 1:1.618 proportional relationship applied to brow measurements for aesthetically pleasing results
The golden ratio (approximately 1:1.618) is a mathematical proportion found in nature that artists apply to facial measurements to create harmonious, aesthetically pleasing brow shapes.
PMU Eyebrow Design & Microblading 2
Which facial measurement guideline is used to determine the ideal starting point of the eyebrow (head)?