Caroline Briston Permanent Makeup

Artists, this one’s for you! Save this, study it and revisit it before your next set of hairstrokes.

Granted, art is individual, but ask yourself… are you following these steps to achieve your realism brows?
This is only the tip of the iceberg, yet every one of them contributes to a true realism hairstroke brow.

Realism comes from understanding anatomy, movement, density, direction and the behaviour of real hair on a real face, not a pattern you repeat on every client.

Imagine what changing/adjusting

• your stroke direction and texture
• your density through the mid section
• your depth through the spine

could do for your work? Your work will elevate!

All of these factors shape the appearance of someone’s brows and the appearance of your work. If your strokes look drawn on rather than grown like natural hairs, that’s actually an exciting place to be. It means you’re going to grow as an artist 🙌🏼

MASTERCLASSES
My Realism Masterclass has just launched available as a one or two day training depending on how deep you want to go. I’d always suggest two days so you leave with more hands on support, but one day is enough if you’re advanced! If you are ready to refine your technique and understand the why behind every stroke, this is where your next level begins.

Email me: [email protected]

My next available date is:
Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd April.
One or two days - you choose.

BEGINNERS:
I have an Ombré Beginners Course beginning on Sunday 26th April-Wednesday 29th April - 1 space left.

Next available dates for hairstrokes or ombré:
Sunday 28th June to Wednesday 1st July - 2 spaces available.
Sunday 13th September to Wednesday 16th September - 2 spaces left.

Artists: save this post or lose it forever 😜

Two simple steps of a combination brow.

Component 1: Hairstrokes
Component 2: Shading

They have to blend seamlessly in order for the end result to look right. Otherwise you end up with disconnections in your work.

So how do they blend seamlessly? Gradient. It’s alllll in this one thing.

1) Having vision - where do the strokes need to be placed and are they going to flow into the existing hairs without looking out of place? Think about the space you have to work in.

2) How are you going to introduce the shading into the brow so that it’s a gradual shade? Here, I added a touch in between the strokes. I also added gradient so that the strokes appeared more saturated and denser towards the powder to create this illusion.

3) How are you going to shade? With a round liner or a shader? Here I used both. I needed more density underneath the existing hair growth, and I also added a touch more depth to the pigment pot. I could’ve added more but that’s okay, I can revisit this at the retouch 🩷

Remember that it’s a visual thing. Artistry. Think outside of the box but equally follow these steps.

I hope this helps you figure out your combination brows 🫶🏻

Im delighted to reintroduce my masterclasses this year. I’ve got so much to give and I’m going for it.

Training:
Masterclasses from April/May - dm or comment training below and I will arrange a call with you to discuss a bespoke training plan 🙌🏼

Treatments:
Fully booked until April - comment brows below and I’ll send you the booking link! Or client on the link in my bio.

⚡️ UNDO / REDO ENERGY ⚡️
When old microblading turns ashy, blurry, or just doesn’t feel like you anymore, laser removal is the cleanest and quickest reset you can give your brows.

This treatment targets carbon black pigment and many others with precision, breaking it down so you can start fresh with brows that actually suit your face today, not five years ago. 🩷

2026 is not about working over pigment that needs to get out of here, stacking new work on top of old work…just no. Sometimes not even my own work if it’s started to cool, although these are not mine as I don’t microblade. I’m a machine Hairstroke Artist through and through.

Training Bookings:
April/May

Treatment bookings:
Laser - Feb
New sets - 3 spaces left in March - get sorted asap!

Xox

Realism Hairstrokes are exactly that — so natural and so soft that nobody would ever guess they aren’t growing from a follicle. This is where my heart genuinely lies, and in 2026 I’ll be opening up more about my method and how I create results like this.

My space is open to everyone — men, women and trans clients. You’re all part of my business, and I’m genuinely grateful for the trust you place in me.

And for anyone wondering, “Am I too old?” Absolutely not. My youngest client is 20 and my eldest is 86. 🥰

Bookings from 10th March onwards — tap the link in my bio, or drop a 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽🙋🏾‍♀️ below and I’ll send it straight over.

Beginners training:
If you’re wanting to learn hairstrokes or powder as a complete newbie, drop me a dm 😘

My heads already in 2026 with a fresh work mindset and big plans 😘🙌🏼

A little love on these brows and they’re good to go now for 2 years or so!

If you didn’t see my stories yesterday, I have a few gaps left this month and Feb but otherwise I’m pretty full now until March so get organised 🩷

Training:

Realism method. If you don’t know the get to know. I’ll be dropping some dates in the near future :)

Beginners:
Limited space next year. Quality over quantity always 🩷

Xox

✨ Birthday Brows ✨
Yesterday was my birthday, and instead of taking the day off, I celebrated by creating two stunning sets of brows! 🎉 Here’s Exhibit 1 — Exhibit 2 coming soon 😆

Method: Realism Hairstroke Brows (the style that sits so natural that it’s like they’ve always been there).

Using .pm.world Hazel & Mocco

Training Update: My masterclasses will officially relaunch in 2026! Send me a message if you’d like to be the first to hear all the details. It’s gonna be a fun year 🩷

This is how you rebuild shape back into the brow using the
natural hair pattern to guide you. The formula is very simple
once it’s been broken down. 💪🏼

Find the natural spine line & build out. Have structure but be free in your artistry as well, making sure you don’t over do it. Less is sometimes more 🙌🏼 I’ve worked in so many different ways over the years, but explored more over the last couple of months. Going to Milan opened many creative ideas I’ve loved putting into practice 😍

I’m excited for 2026 and giving more to this industry 🩷

Yes, there are Masterclasses in the making. To be the first to know, comment below or drop me a message! If you’ve already been in touch, I’ve got your name down already.

Happy Sunday 🌧️☔️

Here’s why you wouldn’t get your lips tattooed:

• Because you like your borderless lips 😆
• Because you enjoy reapplying lipstick 10 times a day 🤪
• Because you love leaving lipstick stains on every coffee cup 💋
• Because you’d rather spend money on lip liners you’ll lose in your handbag anyway 🤦🏼‍♀️
• Because waking up with perfect lips sounds way too convenient 🤷🏼‍♀️

But seriously, having had mine done I can honestly say it’s probably the best treatment I’ve ever had. I encourage all my clients to consider it. 🩷🥰

Remember permanent makeup is a low maintenance treatment, not a no maintenance treatment and to keep your lips looking good you’ll probably need a retouch every 2-3 years.

Any questions just drop me a dm or comment below

Xox

2026 MASTERCLASSES

You don’t need fancy, expensive kit to create results like this. It’s all about using what’s already in your drawer, but knowing how to use it. Adjusting saturation in the right places, and keeping the pre‑draw simple. When you know the process, your work and your brows will come to life effortlessly.

🚀 That’s exactly what I’ll be teaching in my 2026 Masterclasses: 📍 Peterborough (PE67UX) 💸 £1295 (secure your spot with a £200 deposit) 👩‍🎓 2:1 or 1:1 training
Day 1 → Theory behind realism hairstrokes, mat work & understanding the flow of strokes, what I do and why I do it. Day 2 → Practical, hands‑on learning, a demo from me followed by your model

🗓 Upcoming dates:
3rd & 4th Feb
3rd & 4th March
28th & 29th April
19th & 20th May

What you’ll master:

• Simple, effective pre‑draws. It’s very simple when you know how.
• Realistic hairstroke results
• Creating brows with true dimension & life

I’ll push you out of your comfort zone and help you become a more confident artist in the realism hairstroke method.

📩 DM me to book - let’s make 2026 your year 🙌🏼🩷

✨ UNDO → REDO: Laser Package Results ✨😍

A little backstory on this journey:
• My client has trusted me with her brows for 7 years. I recommended laser long before we began the process this spring but she was a bit dubious which is totally normal 🩷
• Over those 7 years I worked with iron oxides, carbons, and hybrids. But the particular carbon based range I used back then had long left its mark, and each session then became about restoring vibrancy while I desperately tried to deepen my knowledge of pigments, because it’s always on the artist to keep learning!
• Through it all, her trust never wavered, and I’m endlessly grateful for that. 💖

Quick fixes aren’t long‑term solutions, and versatility is my priority! I stock 3 pigment ranges and I love them all for different reasons. The are all used correctly 🩷

One thing is certain - aged work of this nature simply can’t be reversed without laser, but it’s also a great, positive option. It depends on what narrative you want to believe :)

If you want to start your journey with me I offer an affordable laser rate for permanent makeup. 🩷 Drop me a DM or comment below. Xx

Hairstrokes done right hits harder than overworked strokes. Keeping the pattern clean where one stroke flows seamlessly into the other is (one of the) key to a perfect set 🩷

Also, I’m all about being versatile! I teach my beginners to be open minded but follow a similar routine that’s comfortable for them. Laying the foundations on being versatile from the start, otherwise you do the same thing over and over, don’t learn about skin and tools and that’s boring! Every canvas is different!

Here, my client has thicker porous skin, so used more solid needle - Stellar .30 on a speed 5.9. You can also prep the skin in advance with a peel for these clients.

🎥 Swipe to see the strokes up close 🙌🏼🙌🏼

I’ve been getting all your DMs about masterclasses, thank you for those. I am working on it! I just need to rewrite my manual as I’ve evolved a lot!! If you’re ready to level up and learn how to work smarter (not harder) on every skin type, you know where to find me. 🥰🥰

One of my OG clients popped in for a second laser session on her brows and I couldn’t STOP admiring the lip blush I did for her FOUR years ago! 💋

We gave them a little colour boost 2.5 years in, and they’re still looking lush and lovely. Talk about staying power! That’s what I love about lips.

Pigments:

If you’re thinking about getting your lips done I’ve never had a client regret it. I have also got my lips tattooed and I love them!

Click on the link in my bio to book your smudge free lips 💋💋💋