PMU Eyebrow Design & Microblading 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In microblading, what is 'needle depth' and why is it critical?
- The number of needles in the blade; more needles create deeper color
- The pressure applied to the handle; more pressure creates more strokes
- How far into the skin the blade penetrates; too shallow causes poor retention, too deep causes scarring (Correct answer)
- The angle of the hand piece relative to the brow; affects stroke width only
Correct answer: How far into the skin the blade penetrates; too shallow causes poor retention, too deep causes scarring
Correct needle depth targets the upper dermis; going too shallow results in quick pigment loss, while going too deep causes scarring, blowouts, and migration.
Question 2: Which pigment undertone is typically used to correct an eyebrow that has healed with an unwanted blue-grey cast?
- Purple corrector
- Orange or warm brown corrector (Correct answer)
- Green corrector
- White or neutral corrector
Correct answer: Orange or warm brown corrector
Orange and warm brown pigments neutralize blue-grey undertones because orange is complementary to blue on the color wheel.
Question 3: What is the recommended skin stretching technique during microblading strokes?
- No stretching; the skin should remain relaxed to avoid distortion
- Gentle three-point stretch using the non-dominant hand to create a taut surface (Correct answer)
- Aggressive two-finger pinch to raise the skin
- Using tape to hold the skin taut before each stroke
Correct answer: Gentle three-point stretch using the non-dominant hand to create a taut surface
A gentle three-point stretch creates a taut, even surface that allows the blade to glide smoothly and deposit pigment consistently without distorting the skin.
Question 4: After a microblading session, the strokes appear very dark and bold. What should the client be told?
- The color is permanent and will not change
- The brows will soften and lighten by 30-50% during the healing process (Correct answer)
- They need a color correction immediately
- This indicates the pigment was placed too deep
Correct answer: The brows will soften and lighten by 30-50% during the healing process
Freshly microbladed brows appear 30-50% darker and bolder than the healed result due to oxidation and surface pigment that will flake off during healing.
Question 5: What is the primary difference between nano brows and traditional microblading?
- Nano brows use a hand tool with a wider blade for bolder strokes
- Nano brows use a digital machine with a single needle to create hair-like strokes (Correct answer)
- Nano brows involve only shading with no defined strokes
- Nano brows are performed exclusively with henna pigments
Correct answer: Nano brows use a digital machine with a single needle to create hair-like strokes
Nano brows (nano needling) use a PMU machine with a single fine needle to create extremely precise, fine hair strokes, unlike the manual hand tool used in microblading.
Question 6: A client with oily skin requests microblading. What should the artist advise?
- Microblading is equally effective on all skin types with no special considerations
- Oily skin tends to cause faster pigment fading and stroke blurring; combination or powder brow techniques may retain better (Correct answer)
- Oily skin actually improves pigment retention and longer-lasting results
- Oily skin clients must wait 6 months after their last facial before booking
Correct answer: Oily skin tends to cause faster pigment fading and stroke blurring; combination or powder brow techniques may retain better
Sebum in oily skin breaks down pigment faster and can cause strokes to blur or heal patchy; powder or combination brow techniques often yield better long-term results for oily skin types.
Question 7: What is the function of the 'tail' of the eyebrow in facial design?
- To define the starting point and create the brow's anchor
- To frame the eye's outer corner, add lift, and define the brow's end point (Correct answer)
- To fill in the highest point of the arch for volume
- To create the horizontal baseline of the entire brow shape
Correct answer: To frame the eye's outer corner, add lift, and define the brow's end point
The tail frames the outer corner of the eye, provides a visual lift to the eye area, and marks the brow's endpoint, which should not drop below the head of the brow.
PMU Eyebrow Design & Microblading 3
In microblading, what is 'needle depth' and why is it critical?