What is the difference between microblading and powder brows?

Microblading creates fine, hair-like strokes with a manual blade for a natural brow look, while powder brows use a machine to deposit pigment in a soft, shaded pattern—similar to a filled-in makeup look. Powder brows tend to last longer and work better for oily skin.

Nano brows are a form of machine hair stroke brows that offer the precision of microblading with better retention. A fine needle deposits pigment in ultra-realistic strokes, ideal for all skin types and long-lasting results.

How do I choose the best brow style for my face?

At JBella Tattoo, Bella will analyze your bone structure, facial symmetry, skin type, and lifestyle to recommend the ideal brow style—whether it's microblading, powder, or nano brows—to complement your natural features and preferences.

Are some brow styles better for certain skin types?

Yes. Powder and nano brows are recommended for oily or mature skin since they retain pigment more consistently. Microblading works best for normal to dry skin. Bella customizes her recommendation based on your unique skin and goals.

Can I combine brow techniques?

Absolutely. Many clients opt for a combination of microblading and powder shading (called combo brows) to achieve both natural strokes and depth. Bella offers customized combinations based on your desired look.

Will my brows look too bold or fake?

Not at all. JBella Tattoo specializes in soft, natural-looking results tailored to your face. Bella uses custom pigment blends and precision mapping to ensure your brows enhance your features without looking overdone.

Which Style is Best for You?

Nano | Powder | Microblading

When in doubt – Book Nano – The Possibilities are Endless

NANO BROW

NANO/COMBO BROW

What is a “Nano Brow”? Full nano hair stroke with thoughtfully placed shading. this technique is done with a tattoo machine and gives the ability to create a vide variety of hyper realistic hair strokes. because it is done with a machine the options are endless with nano.

Who is “Nano Brow” for? This style is great for clients who want to enhance their natural brows, or clients who have lost their beautiful brows due to over-plucking and want them back. This style is natural and can easily be added to with makeup.

What is a “Nano/Combo Brow”? Nano hair strokes in front with a full shaded tail, for that soft makeup look but the best of both worlds

Who is “Nano/Combo Brow” for? This style is for clients looking to replace their daily makeup routine. The shaded tail will still look natural but gives a cleaner slightly more dramatic look.

OMBRE / POWDER BROW

Powder brows work well regardless of how much natural eyebrow hair you have or don’t have. And will always give you a seamless look.

This style will also hold up best over time and give you a “bolder” look longer.

This style is just machine shading and is suitable for all skin types.

This works especially well for oily or mature skin.

MICROBLADING

Microblading microblading is a technique done using a manual tool. creating uniform looking strokes and soft definition.

This style is best for normal to dry skin types.

Microblading works well even if you have no or very little eyebrow hair.

It is not recommended for porous, extremely oily, or mature skin.

What the heck is “nano” and why is it more expensive?

Nano is a method of cosmetic tattooing that uses a specialized machine with a single needle to tattoo each individual hair stroke. This tech niques give me , as your artist much more control of the outcome and will give you better retention. In contrast, microblading is done with a handheld tool that creates little “cuts” into the skin. Each Stroke of microblading is saturated. Whereas “nano” can be customizable and depth can be added where it’s needed.

Due to the placement of pigment in the skin, nano brows are not only going to heal better on just about everyone but they will look wonderful over the course of years. This style can also be done on mature skin, and oily skin. You finally get hair strokes!

When booking it’s extremely important that you book for the correct procedure as the appointment is done slightly differently.

Your booking options will be

New Brows – Microblading or Combo Brows
New Brows – Powder
New Brows – Nano or Nano Powder

There will still be designated time during your appointment to go over your goals. It’s very important that we’re on the same page and I can set your expectations.

CLICK HERE to see what your appointment will look like.

BOOKING UPDATE

Booking for December 2026 is now OPEN

My books open for scheduling on October 1 at 7pm for appointments for January 2027.

PLEASE BE SURE YOU READ MY FAQ, POLICIES, PRE-APPOINTMENT, AND AFTERCARE

IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS WORK YOU MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BOOKING

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   Stephanie Hoy 
 
 
 
  Bella has worked her magic on my brows (which needed a ton of help after over-tweezing in the 90s) and my lips.  She is the most talented, skilled, gem of a human you will ever meet.  She really cares about her clients, and works with you to get the best outcome possible.  I will sing her praises from the mountaintops forever - don't hesitate to book with her!
  
 
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   Courtney Valencia 
 
 
 
  Amazing experience from beginning to end!!! Beautiful inside and out! Not only does she kill brows every time she has such a ginuwine good heart. VIBES BABY! I waited years to find the right person to put my trust into with my brows and she surpassed my expectations tremendously Hands down best in salem and dare I say Oregon. No joke I brag about her every chance I get! Also best customer service in a salon setting I've had in a long time. She loves what she does and you know that immediately. P.s Bella I love your light keep glowing!
  
 
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   cory bowers 
 
 
 
  I followed Bella for years on IG and finally got the nerve up to book my brow appointment. It was life changing. Brows truly define your face and I am so happy with mine now. I was really nervous (I have no other tattoos), but she honestly made it feel like the most relaxing experience. My only fear now is that she will move away 😂 if you have any questions, text her and she will give you allllll the information you need to feel confident in whatever decision you make.
  
 
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   Jaime Hansen 
 
 
 
  Bella is a world class artist! Her attention to detail cannot be beat. She transformed my 90’s brows to utter perfection. Book your appointment now!
  
 
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   Kindsey Hoefer-Weinberg 
 
 
 
  AMAZING artist and kind human! The confidence I have gained and time I have saved is worth every single cent! Can’t recommend J Bella enough! 20/10!
  
 
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   Morgan Pittman 
 
 
 
  Having tattooed brows has changed my life! If you’re considering getting cosmetic tattooing, I 100% recommend Bella. She’s incredibly easy to work with, hilarious, and does amazing work. I was really nervous about getting my brows done, but she made me feel so comfortable, not only as a client but just like we were old friends getting to catch up.
  
 
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   Haley Hoffman 
 
 
 
  I’ve always been insecure about my brows, but Bella completely nailed my vision with my nanobrows. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, her work is so detailed, and she takes her time to make sure everything is perfect ✨ On top of that, she’s so sweet and fun that I never want to leave when my appointment is over. I can’t recommend her enough!
  
 
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   Regina Leach 
 
 
 
  Bella is absolutely amazing at cosmetic tattooing. Her skill, technique, and attention to detail are truly top notch. My mom previously had a botched brow tattoo that had to be lasered off before starting over, and Bella completely transformed her brows. The results are beautiful and natural, and my mom is finally confident and happy with them again. Bella is incredibly talented at what she does, and you can tell she really cares about her work and her clients. I refer all of my clients to her, and every single one of them has loved their results. I can’t recommend her enough!
  
 
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   Ashley Latimer 
 
 
 
  There's no one else I would trust to do my brows. She stays up-to-date on new methods, listens to what you want and/or are concerned about, and does an *amazing* job! I love my eyebrows and constantly get asked about them.
  
 
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   Nicki Ernat 
 
 
 
  Just got my brows nano bladed and I am so so so so happy with them! I’ve struggled with having patchy brows and Bella totally transformed them! The entire experience was incredible from start to finish. She welcomed any and all questions and made me feel 100% comfortable.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Contact Me!

J. Bella Tattoo

462 17th St NE Salem, OR, 97301

971-340-9983

[email protected]

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