Browist: responsibilities and functions, training and salary

The profession "eyebrow" appeared in the field of beauty relatively recently, but has already become in demand. This is not surprising, because today eyebrow modeling has become one of the leading trends in the beauty industry. What is the responsibility of a browist, what knowledge and skills he should have and how much this profession is in demand in the labor market, and will be discussed in our article.

A browist is a specialist who is engaged in eyebrow care, shaping and modeling. This master selects the optimal shape and shade of eyebrows, taking into account the peculiarities of the shape and color type of the face. This work requires not only good taste, but also the utmost precision in execution.

Many people think that the eyebrow artist simply plucked the eyebrows and dyed them. This is not true. This specialist deals with their design and decoration. It works not only with eyebrows, but also with the overall appearance: it takes into account all the anatomical features of the face, can emphasize advantages or hide flaws.

So, with the help of a well-chosen shape and tone of eyebrows, you can:

• visually reduce the swelling of the eyelids;
• narrow an overly large nose;
• correct the oval;
• visually tighten the face, make it a couple of years younger;
• to give the appearance the desired style - to turn a woman into a quivering baby and a fatal beauty;
• give a sleeker overall look.

The profession of a makeup artist-eyebrow stylist has both its pros and cons. Nowadays, an eyebrow artist is a rather popular specialty, just like a hairdresser. Regardless of the economic situation in the country, the representatives of beauty want to be beautiful and well-groomed. The relevance of this service in the beauty industry is highly appreciated. At the same time, the cost of consumables, in contrast to a colorist hairdresser, manicurist or shugaring specialist, is minimal.

Professional eyebrow artists, after training and gaining experience, can provide more qualified services, such as eyebrow lamination or biotattoo. The first option is optimal for owners of dense vegetation, the second - for women with thin "strings". In addition, eyebrow artists often master related specialties: eyelash extension master, beautician or make-up artist.

You can get training in the profession without any problems, the number of brow bars is constantly increasing, schools are opening everywhere in Russia that teach the basics of eyebrow shaping and modeling. All classes are conducted in small groups, at least 80% of the time is devoted to practical tasks.

A browist can work not only in a beauty salon, but also at home. This is especially true for new moms who may opt for flexible work hours.

However, not everything is so rosy, and this profession has its drawbacks.

First of all it is high level of competition. In recent years, the popularity of the service has been steadily growing, therefore, the proposals of the masters only increase from year to year - it is not so easy to achieve success in an overcrowded market.

Doesn't add optimism and the need for an active search for clients. In order to earn good money, the foreman has to build up a client base, and in most cases he has to look for them on his own. At first, reaching a stable income is often difficult.

Browist should independently purchase tools and consumables. However, this applies only to those professionals who work from home. For the masters in the salons, everything necessary for work is usually presented, but in this case the employee is obliged to transfer part of the profit to his management.

There is an opinion that creating beautiful and well-groomed eyebrows is within the power of any beautician and makeup artist. However, only specialists who have completed the appropriate courses and have a certificate confirming their skills can cope with such work. The main activity of the eyebrow artist concerns only the eyebrow arches. A professional should be able to:

• engage in eyebrow architecture;
• toning hairs;
• make the reconstruction of the eyebrow arches;
• be able to properly care for eyebrows.

Master Browist must have color skills... It is important that he knows how to choose the color and give the hair the desired shade. Experienced specialist must be well acquainted with the anatomical component of the appearance, since this aspect is especially important in working with the face.

Eyebrow modeling includes:

• inspection and initial consultation on possible options for correcting their appearance;
• selection of the shape, taking into account the characteristics of the face, color type and individual preferences of the client;
• effective cleansing and peeling of the skin in the eyebrow area;
• shaping the desired shape with tweezers or threads;
• applying a fixing gel, as well as a small make-up;
• application of emollient compositions that soothe the skin in case of irritation and redness of the area around the eyebrows;
• providing advice on further eyebrow care at home.

For dyeing eyebrows, two types of products are usually used - pigments for toning or permanent makeup.

Coloring with pigments is based on the use of:

• henna white red or black;
• paints;
• shadows;
• gels;
• eyebrow paste.

Permanent makeup includes several types:

• spraying;
• tattoo;
• 3D tattoo;
• shooting;
• microblading.

Most of the well-known brands offer for brows starter kits with paints or henna. However, in any case the master will have to buy additional tools that are not included in the set. Tweezers, wax or thread may be required depending on the modeling method. Work with wax is performed in the most rare cases and only for fairly thick eyebrows. In this case, the wax is carefully applied to the hairs, kept for the required time and then removed with one sharp movement. This is a rather traumatic method because the skin around the eyelids is quite delicate.

Thread modeling is one of the newest methods, it is classified as truly virtuoso, demonstrating the degree of professionalism of the master in getting rid of excess hairs. However, it should be understood that when correcting with a thread, you will still have to additionally resort to some other working tools. A universal and reliable way is correction with tweezers, that is why this tool is a must in the arsenal of any eyebrow artist.

Tweezers can be different:

• with straight edges;
• with sharp edges;
• with beveled edges.

A straight-edged tool is usually used for bushy brows, as it allows you to capture 3-5 hairs at once.

Pointed tweezers more like tweezers with a pair of needles. It allows you to get to the finest hairs, and in addition, it acts quite sparingly and minimizes pain. It is optimal for women with increased skin sensitivity.

The most popular tool among browists is beveled tweezers - with its narrow edge, you can grab the thinnest and shortest hairs, and with a thick edge, pull out several long ones.

The following accessories can be included in the list of accessories.

• Scissors - are used to shorten hairs that are too long, which spoil the aesthetic appearance of the brow arch.
• Pencil - helps to draw the future shape of the eyebrow. If you do not pay enough attention to this and do not draw an eyebrow line, then the tails near the base will most likely be different from each other.
• Antiseptics. Any work involving interference with the tissues of the human body necessarily involves disinfection, so you should not forget about them. In addition, you may need a makeup remover for your work. Usually professionals use two-phase remedies.
• Cotton wool, sticks-applicators and napkins under the eyes - they are necessary in order to wipe the pencil or treat the instrument with an antiseptic.
• Brush - allows you to comb your eyebrows, give them the desired look, as well as remove hairs from the face after work. Brushes are hard or soft.
• Cream - after plucking the eyebrows, redness and small inflammation often remain on the surface. Eye cream or zone gel can be used to soothe irritated skin. Also in the arsenal of the eyebrow must be means that are applied to the skin before work in order to prevent staining.
• Container for mixing coloring compositions - it can be either a special palette or a glass cup.

It is impossible to study a specialty yourself on the basis of Internet lessons, the skills necessary for work are obtained only in specialized educational institutions. Nowadays, many centers provide such services, and the choice of the right one should be taken with all responsibility. Before choosing a particular school, there are several factors to consider:

• training program;
• experience of teachers;
• the ratio of practical and theoretical parts;
• reviews about teachers and the training center itself;
• place of the course;
• preparation cost.

The study of the subject can be both individual and in small groups. In this case, the course can be designed both for improving the qualifications of a master, and for training "from scratch". They usually occupy no more than a week - during this time, students get acquainted with the theoretical side of the issue and practice practice on models.

If a novice master wants to promote himself, achieve success in his field, attract regular customers and reach a regular income, he should constantly improve his professional skills and hone his technique, studying the current shapes of the eyebrow arches and colors. It will not be superfluous to undergo advanced training with a qualified eyebrow artist every 2 to 3 years, as well as attend all kinds of master classes and seminars. Even if you are completely sure that you are 100% fluent in all modern techniques, you can still discover some new "tricks" for yourself.

A professional always monitors the condition of his instruments, acquires the newest and highest quality materials. Practice is important in any business: if you are just taking the first steps, train on models - it is possible that later they will become your regular customers. Advertising is important in any business, so be sure to take pictures of your work, the master definitely needs to collect a portfolio and draw up a work program that will help him promote his services. Promotion in social networks and messengers is highly effective, therefore, if possible, try to contact an experienced smm-manager who will point out mistakes in advertising, give you advice on maintaining accounts and help you get promoted.

A beginner in the profession can hardly boast of good earnings; after graduation, at least a month or even more, he devotes to working out the acquired skills on free models or takes money only for materials. Besides, at the start you will have to make some investments. Even with a minimal budget, you will have to pay from 20 thousand rubles for browsing courses, and at least 10 thousand will have to be spent on tools and consumables.

Monthly expenses also include:

• office rent - the exact amount directly depends on the status of the beauty studio and the rental regime;
• consumables - about 500 rubles.

Pay for the work of an eyebrow artist is small, in non-capital regions, masters receive about 400-600 rubles per client, so at first it is not particularly profitable to do this business - you have to work not only to zero, but even to a minus. However, if you want to self-actualize in the profession, success will surely come, and the income will become consistently high.

As evidenced by the reviews of experienced masters, eyebrow shaping in terms of the frequency of performing care procedures is in the first place. The need for eyebrow shaping directly depends on individual needs and varies from once a week to once a month.Since well-groomed eyebrows are an integral feature of a modern woman, clients will always turn to an eyebrow makeup artist. These services are in demand among the fair sex of all ages - from schoolgirls to adult ladies, and not so long ago, men's eyebrows have confidently occupied their niche. In this plan the profession can be considered a win-win option, since a good master will have constant employment.

However, as practice shows, the beauty industry has its own seasonality. So, a surge of interest in cosmetic procedures is observed on the eve of the New Year, on March 8, as well as in the summer. In the period from September to November, as well as from mid-March to May, activity decreases. Training for an eyebrow artist is not difficult - anyone can get a specialty, even people who are completely far from the beauty industry. A certified eyebrow artist can always get a job at a beauty salon, rent a chair, or work from home.