Combo Brows in Chagrin Falls — the best of both worlds.
Crisp, hand-drawn hair strokes at the front of the brow blending into soft powder shading through the arch and tail. Combo brows give you the natural texture of microblading and the polished definition of powder ombré in a single, dimensional result — the most complete brow of all the techniques.
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Combo Brows combine two techniques in a single brow: crisp, hand-drawn hair strokes at the front where natural hairs are sparser, blending into soft powder shading through the arch and tail. The result is the most defined, dimensional brow of all the methods — natural realism up front, polished density in the body. Best for normal to combination skin and anyone who wants both a soft front and a groomed, made-up finish. At Lucia Santana Beauty in Chagrin Falls, every combo procedure includes Phi 1.618 facial mapping, color matching, the roughly 3-hour appointment, and a complimentary 6-week touch-up. Investment starts at $600.
Quick check before we talk.
Combo is the most dimensional option, but it isn't the right answer for everyone. Here's the honest breakdown.
- You'll love this if you want the most defined, dimensional result — a natural, feathered front and a polished, filled-in arch and tail.
- You'll love this if you have normal to combination skin — the sweet spot where both the hair strokes and the shading heal beautifully.
- You'll love this if you have sparse spots at the front of the brow but still want overall density and a groomed, "done" look.
- You'll love this if you want a brow that photographs beautifully — combo has the most depth and dimension on camera.
- Powder ombré might be better if your skin is very oily — the hair strokes can blur, so all-over shading tends to hold cleaner.
- Nanoblading might be better if you have dry skin and want the softest, most natural hair-stroke-only look with no shading at all.
- This isn't a fit if you are pregnant or nursing, on Accutane within the past 12 months, prone to keloid scarring, or have an active skin condition in the brow area.
Combo brows, in the wild.
Real client results — the feathered front and defined tail that only the combination technique delivers.
Five steps. Nothing rushed.
Combo brows are the most involved technique — strokes first, then shading — and the unrushed approach is what gives the result its depth.
The first conversation.
We talk about your skin type, your daily routine, how much definition you want, and whether combo is the right technique for you. If your skin runs very oily I might steer you toward powder ombré; if it's very dry and you want the softest hair-stroke look, I might suggest nanoblading. Either way, you'll get a real answer before you book.
Brow mapping with the Phi 1.618 method.
You come to the studio in Chagrin Falls. I measure your face using the golden ratio, draw your custom brow shape on top of your skin with a removable pencil, and we agree on exactly where the hair strokes should give way to shading. You see your final shape before any pigment is applied.
Pigment matched, design previewed.
I match a pigment to your skin tone and hair, then walk you through the plan — where the crisp strokes sit at the front and how the shading builds through the arch and tail. Combo relies on that transition being seamless, so you approve the design before we begin.
The combo brows procedure.
Topical anesthetic is applied. I hand-draw the individual hair strokes at the front of the brow first, then build the soft, pixelated shading through the body and tail. Layering the two techniques is what takes the extra time — and it's exactly what gives combo its dimension. You leave looking noticeably more defined than the healed result will be (pigment softens 30–40% as it heals — this is normal).
Your complimentary touch-up.
By six weeks the pigment has fully settled and you'll see the true result. This appointment refines any strokes that healed lighter, evens out the shading, and locks in the final look. From there, most clients return annually to keep both the strokes and the shading crisp.
Honest pricing, nothing hidden.
What's included in $600
- Free 15-minute phone consultation before booking
- 30-minute in-studio mapping appointment
- Pigment color matching and design preview
- 3-hour combo brows procedure with topical anesthetic
- Complimentary 6-week touch-up appointment
- Detailed aftercare kit and instructions
- Direct text access to Lucia during healing
No deposit until your in-studio mapping.
I couldn't decide between microblading and powder, so Lucia suggested combo and I'm so glad she did. The front looks like my own hair and the tail is crisp and defined. It's the first time my brows look effortless and put-together at the same time.
Questions I hear most often.
If yours isn't here, ask me on the phone call — that's what it's for.
Pick a time — or start with a call. Whatever feels right.
Book online in a couple of taps, or, if you'd rather talk first, call me for a free 15-minute chat. No charge, no pressure. I'll tell you honestly if combo brows are right for you, and we'll go from there.