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5 Misconceptions I had on Microblading – Studio K Microblading

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In the last few years eyebrows have come to take the mainstage in the beauty department. Eyebrows are one of the most defining parts of the face and they are one of the easiest ways to enhance your look. I have personally had very light and underwhelming eyebrows. It is a price you have to pay being a redhead. My mom has told me for the last decade I needed to fill my eyebrows in. Only about 4 years ago did I actually start taking her advice and made brows apart of my normal beauty routine. Now I have stepped up my game once again and taken these brows to an eyebrow architect Studio K Microblading.

It took me awhile to get around to microblading because there was a lot I didn’t know about it. I usually stay up to date in the beauty world but microblading was something I was not very educated on therefore I wasn’t sure it was for me. My perception was wrong on many aspects of microblading. Here I would like to share my misinterpretation of microblading and what I have learned.

 1. Microblading Just like Tattooing your Eyebrows

Microblading is a semi permanent procedure. It last anywhere from 12-18 months. Therefore if you want a new style or color your hair your brows can be changed. The color and stokes are not taken as deep into the skin as it is done in tattooing. Unlike tattooing It does not use any electric machines to create strokes. You don’t have to worry about that nerve racking drilling noise when getting your eyebrows done. The process is very small needles that you can barely feel when the procedure is underway.

2. Microblading is only small strokes added to your brows

 

I did not realize before there are 2 different types of microblading. When I thought microblading the first image that came to my mind was the eyebrows with the added in hairlike strokes. Although this is exactly what some people need, I did not this this style would benefit my look so I was uninterested in getting my eyebrows done. If you are getting strokes only added to the area it is called microblading. The other option is a combination brow which is adding in the strokes and shading. A combination brow was more similar to the look I created daily when filling my eyebrows in with makeup. I did not realize microblading could eliminate this step of my beauty regiment and give me a similar but much more perfected look

3. Microbladed eyebrows all look the same

When I saw many girls on instagram who had their eyebrows microbladed I found many of their eyebrows to all look very similar. I gathered in my head that’s what microbladed eyebrows looked like and I didn’t think that look would suit me. Now I realize there are certain trendy shapes and styles of eyebrows that are very popular but there are many more options than the mainstream looks. Kalina spent a lot of our appointment getting my brows mapped perfect to my face and personal style. Microblading is not a one size fits all as, it can be very tailored to features and look.

4. Microblading gives your eyebrows an unnaturally sharp and dark look

 

Most of my information of microblading came from instagram influencers or before and after photos. When I would scroll I typically saw very sharp and dark eyebrows in the after photos.

Since I am so light skinned and headed I was very unsure if the look was for me. Now I have come to find out how the after photos are a very bold and stark representation of how the brow looks upon completion. Brows take about 2 weeks to heal. They look much more natural and effortless once they have healed.

5. It’s too hard to color match redheaded eyebrows

Being redheaded makes just about everything is a little different for you. I have seen very few redheaded brows done and from what I saw there were only a few I liked. I was most nervous about the color. One of the most important things is to find an artist that has high quality pigments and understands the color matching theory. Before I had even arrive Kalina had already spent time creating the perfect match for my coloring. I am very happy with my results in color. It is possible to match anyone’s coloring.

As you can see I had quite a few misconceptions about microblading which is why it took me so long to jump aboard the brow beauty bus. Studio K Microblading got me all straighten out and gave me better eyebrows that I could’ve imagine. If you are like me and have any more confusion on microblading feel free to contact me or https://www.studiokmicroblading.com .

You can’t be the light of the world if you can’t pay your electricity bill. ⁣⁣⚡️
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How many yoga teachers out there feel this? I definitely did when I was a yoga teacher… but when I became a yoga entrepreneur things started to change… my finances, my confidence, my organization, etc, etc.  ⁣⁣
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Just think of the energetics of when someone introduces you, “oh she is a yoga teacher” or “oh she is a yoga entrepreneur”. When you hear an entrepreneur the spine straightens up a little more and you may breathe deeper into your belly.  ⁣⁣
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Here are 4 things that must dramatically shift when you are going from a yoga teacher to a yoga entrepreneur - ⁣⁣
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Mindset: When you see yourself as a professional business owner The way you carry yourself changes. The way you communicate and behave changes. How you chose opportunities will change. For example as an entrepreneur, you are not going to say yes to every opportunity that arises you are going to say yes to the ones that benefit and grow your business.⁣⁣
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Owning Your Value: It’s time to start deeply believing in the value of what you offer and start confidently asking for it. If you don’t truly believe that your gifts and services are worthy of your asking rate then why would anyone want to pay you for them?⁣⁣
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A Personal Brand: It’s time to create a name for yourself in the wellness industry with the platforms and socials to back you up. It has built my credibility, visibility, and reputation in the wellness world. ⁣⁣
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A Business Plan: There needs to be some clarity and strategy behind all the choices you make and the opportunities you take. Without it, you are just throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks. Have you heard that phrase before?⁣⁣ 
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If your ready to level up and you need some help laying the groundwork for your business plan - I’ve got you covered. ⁣⁣
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I just created a Wellness Entrepreneur Workbook with everything to finally get your business off the ground. #linkinbio for your complimentary copy. 👼🏼🌸😚
Self care is health care...⁣ ⁣ I am a FIRM bel Self care is health care...⁣
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I am a FIRM believer that we need to actively nourish yourselves, honor your boundaries and needs, AND take time to depressurize and rest. ⁣
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Because when you neglect doing these things - they start to add up. And the body doesn't forget... anything. ⁣
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Your mind may be able to skip over it but lack of care will start to manifest as chronic pain, disease, headaches, fatigue, disorder, etc.⁣
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So take care of yourself this weekend & do something that makes you feel FULL.⁣
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I love nourishing myself with this all-natural facemask from @leoranatural. The acne facemask lessened the redness of my breakouts & left my skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated.🌈👼🏼🌸
Do you feel like you spend your days using your gi Do you feel like you spend your days using your gifts?⁣
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This question stopped me in my tracks. It is what made my yoga career pivot into becoming a creative. ⁣
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Actually, the first time I knew I need to do something in the creative industry was when I was in India 2 years ago. In a short time, there were a number of things that happened that really gave me this insight.⁣
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* My teacher gifted me the spiritual name Shakti Devi - Goddess of Creativity. Hence: why my biz is called Studio Shakti. ⁣
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* My roommate in my ashram told me how much of an artist I was and I cried because I was so deeply touched.⁣
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* Someone else asked me what I studied in university and when I said health edu they said really...? I would have guessed something like advertising or interior design.⁣
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I was getting the feedback that everyone was seeing me & praising me for my gifts of creativity. The only person not honoring that in myself was me...⁣
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It wasn't until a year later did I get serious about starting my creative business. And in the beginning stages, I fought a lot of internal battles allowing me to see myself as a PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE.⁣
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But creativity is it is one of my biggest gifts along with intuition, my skills of observation, listening, problem-solving, making people feel seen.⁣
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It makes me feel really fulfilled running a branding and web design business that uses all of them while still working in the yoga and wellness industry.⁣
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Also the book The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope is profound read to help uncover your gifts. It was a key resource along my journey. 🌈🌸📿
This last week has been up there for one of the mo This last week has been up there for one of the most stressful and overwhelming weeks of the year for me. So I have not had the headspace to really process, seal the chapter, and vision cast for the new year. But I have been thinking of 5 things I want for myself in the new year. 🤍⁣⁣
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1. Practice each morning before checking my phone. ⁣⁣
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2. Confidently charge my rates and value in my business. ⁣⁣
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3. Stop picking at my skin. ⁣⁣
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4. Find more ways to be generous.⁣⁣
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5. Fearlessly show up and speak up as my true self. ⁣⁣
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NOTE: These AREN’T my proper goals & visions. 🙈 These are way TOO rough…. They’re not actionable, desire led, or measurable. ⁣⁣
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IF your goals sound kinda like this let me help you sharpen them, making them more clear, manageable, heartfelt, and pointed toward a real result. ⁣⁣
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TOMORROW is my Visionary’s Blueprint Workshop! We are going to be creating VISION BOARDS & ACTIONABLE GOALS & finding our CORE DESIRES for ourselves next year. ⁣📝☁️⁣
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Let's step into the year with a clear vision & structured blueprint of how to get there. ⁣⁣
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Limited spaces are available. Link in bio to join 🌈🦋🕊⁣
8 days later I came out of my Kundalini cocoon. I 8 days later I came out of my Kundalini cocoon. I am 2/3 modules complete in doing a 200hr kundalini yoga teacher training.⁣ 🕊🌿
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I am sorry guys I can't ever shut up about kundalini but it's such a powerful and potent practice that has given me rapid results of personal transformation. And I love it so much I tear up when I really get talking about it from how grateful and deeply moved I am by this practice.⁣
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Here are some unique things I especially love about it:⁣
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• You chose the same meditations, pranayama, kriyas, and mantra and commitment to this set for 40 days. After 40 days you can add in something new or adjust. This is so you build a relationship and depth to your practice. — excuse me where was this in any other yoga formats. ⁣
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• You're working with your energy systems and the subconscious mind to wipe your slate clean and unhook all the negative patterns that hold you back from being and living in your true self. ⁣
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• It's a philosophy where healing is just a straight charge forward. If you want things to change and traumas to heal just keep your focus on your practice. It is not a place to wallow in your own shit, you don't need to make it bigger by constantly sending more energy and focus to all the bad things that have ever happened to you.⁣
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• It a high-speed practice. Results come your way fast and in ways you probably did not imagine.⁣
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• It brings a ton of clarity and creativity to your life. Your nervous system and energetic bodies are constantly being expanded and repatterned in Kundalini yoga. This allows you to make new neural pathways and open up parts of yourself and new sensitivities that previously were turned off. ⁣
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🤯🤯🤯 it’s the fitness of the future ya’ll. ⁣🧘🏼‍♀️🦋🌈
You probably already know this but if you don't... You probably already know this but if you don't....⁣
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My next Visionary's Blueprint workshop is Jan 2nd! & here's how it will go 👇🏼⁣
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In this workshop, we wrap up 2020. Together we will reflect on our pivotal moments, highlights, and growth. We will admire how far we have come and then finally sign off once and for all.⁣
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Next, we will start digging a little deeper to ask ourselves what we really want to experience, feel, grow, and achieve with the fresh slate of 2021. Through this process, we will create the aim for the new year and new you.⁣
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Once we have a clear direction and goals we will create the vision board to remind us of the person we are going to become this year. I will teach you how to create a vision board for your computer desktop and mobile home screen. Your visions will be plastered on the place you look most, so you will not forget how you are going to show up this year.⁣
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Saturday January, 2nd 2021⁣
CST 5:30 PM⁣
PST 3:30 PM⁣
EST 6:30 PM⁣
Bali 7:30 AM (Sunday 3rd)⁣
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LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER 🦋🌿🌈

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