Claire Portman marking out a brow shape on a client during a consultation in her studio

Combination brows in Edenbridge, Kent

A blend of fine hairstrokes and soft shading for a natural look with added depth and definition. The best of both techniques, balanced to suit you.

  • 5.0 from 43 Google reviews
  • 20+ years in professional makeup artistry
Close-up of a brow being measured and drawn with a brow ruler and pencil before treatment Claire's gloved hands using a permanent makeup machine on a client's brows

Natural up close, defined from a distance

Combination brows bring together the best of both techniques - delicate hairstrokes at the front of the brow to mimic natural hair, with soft shading through the body and tail for added fullness and structure.

This creates a balanced result that looks natural up close, while still giving a more defined, polished shape overall.

The level of shading can be adjusted depending on your preference, allowing the final result to be as subtle or as defined as you feel comfortable with. As always, the design is tailored to suit your features, ensuring your brows enhance your face in a way that feels effortless and in keeping with your natural look.

Are combination brows right for you?

This treatment is ideal if you want something more noticeable than hairstrokes alone, but still soft and natural.

A great choice if you

  • Want more definition than hairstrokes alone, while still looking natural
  • Have sparse or uneven brows that need structure as well as texture
  • Like a slightly more "finished" look without it appearing overly made up
  • Have normal to combination skin, as the shading through the body of the brow holds well

Another technique may suit you better if you

  • Want the softest, barely-there result. Hairstroke brows use fine strokes alone.
  • Fill your brows in every day and love a soft powdered finish all the way through. Ombré powder brows give an even, diffused shade.

Not sure? Claire will look at your skin and brows at your consultation and recommend the technique that will heal best for you.

Combination results

Every photo is Claire's own work, shown before treatment and after. Tap any photo to see it larger.

Your appointment, step by step

The experience is calm, considered and never rushed. Nothing is started until you are completely happy with your shape and colour.

  1. Consultation

    Claire talks through the look you want, looks at your skin and existing brows, and recommends the right balance of strokes and shading. A patch test is carried out before treatment.

  2. Brow mapping

    Your new shape is measured and drawn on to suit your face, then adjusted until it feels right. You see exactly how your brows will look before any treatment begins.

  3. Colour matching

    Claire mixes a shade to suit your skin tone and hair colour, allowing for how the pigment softens as it heals.

  4. Treatment

    Numbing cream keeps you comfortable while Claire places fine strokes through the front of the brow and builds soft shading through the body and tail. Allow around two and a half hours for your appointment.

  5. Healing

    The shading looks stronger at first and softens to a natural finish over the following 7-14 days. You'll go home with full aftercare instructions.

  6. Top-up

    A follow-up appointment around 6-8 weeks later perfects the shape and depth of shading once your skin has fully healed.

What clients say

5.0 from 43 Google reviews

Claire's knowledge and experience shines through from your first meeting. She listened and took her time to find out exactly what I wanted, explaining everything as we went along. The results are fantastic, exactly what I was looking for, natural looking brows with a great shape and definition.

Damon Reynolds, Google review
  • I fully recommend Clare. She spent time making sure my eyebrows were the way I wanted and the colour was perfect for my skin and hair tone. The finished product looks fabulous.

    Teresa Lyons
  • Claire, was amazing she put me at ease and made the whole process very easy. My eyebrows have never looked better and natural which was very important to me.

    Joanne Greest
  • Claire is absolutely amazing!

    After the initial consultation, my eyebrows are the perfect shape & colour.

    She is meticulous, extremely professional & a really lovely lady!

    Michelle Keim

Other brow treatments

Prefer something softer, or fuller still? Both of these techniques are tailored to you in the same way.

  • Front view of very sparse brows on freckled skin, rebuilt with full hair strokes

    Hairstroke brows

    Delicate, hair-like strokes designed to mimic natural brow hairs. Best suited to those with drier skin or minimal existing brow hair, creating a very soft, natural finish.

  • Front view of powder brows before, immediately after and healed, softening to a natural brown

    Ombré powder brows

    Soft, pixelated shading throughout the brow to create a naturally fuller look. Ideal if you like a subtle makeup effect or want more definition without harsh lines.

Angled view of the treatment room showing the counter, fresh flowers and a skincare shelf beneath the window

Ready for softly defined brows?

Book a consultation to talk through the look you want. Claire will tailor the balance of strokes and shading to suit your features.

  • Private studio in Edenbridge, Kent
  • 5.0 from 43 Google reviews