Frequently Asked Questions
What is PMU, Microblading, and Nanoblading?
Permanent Makeup (PMU) refers to cosmetic procedures that place pigment into the upper layers of the skin to enhance or restore facial features. Unlike traditional tattooing, PMU techniques are designed to soften and fade gradually over time, allowing results to remain natural and adaptable.
Microblading is a manual PMU technique used specifically for eyebrows. It involves creating fine, hair-like strokes by hand to rebuild or refine brow shape with a high level of precision and control.
Nanoblading is often used to describe ultra-fine hairstroke techniques. In its strictest sense, it refers to machine-based PMU using a single nano needle; however, the term is also commonly associated with the use of nano blade configurations in advanced manual microblading.
What technique does Precision Practice use?At Precision Practice, microblading is performed manually using an advanced nano blade configuration, rather than a machine. This approach allows for greater tactile feedback, refined stroke placement, and careful responsiveness to the skin throughout the procedure. By combining the control of manual microblading with the delicacy of nano blade configuration, this advanced method supports the most professional, natural-looking results that heal and fade evenly over time.
Is microblading painful?Most clients describe the sensation as a mild "scratching" or pressure rather than actual pain. To ensure your comfort, we use topical anaesthetic to numb the skin and minimise sensitivity.
Tip: For the best experience, avoid caffeine and alcohol 24 hours before your appointment, and try not to schedule during your menstrual cycle when sensitivity is highest.
Aftercare: Immediately after, your brows may feel tender or tight, similar to a mild sunburn, for a few days. This is normal.
What can I expect during the healing process?Days 1–4: The Bold Phase. Brows look 20–40% darker, thicker, and sharper than they will once healed as the pigment oxidizes.
Days 5–10: The Flaking Phase. Your skin begins to naturally exfoliate. You will experience light scabbing, flaking, and itching. Do not pick these flakes, as doing so can pull pigment out and leave gaps.
Days 10–14: The "Ghosting" Phase. After the flaking finishes, your brows may appear very light or even seem to have disappeared completely. This is normal; new "milky" skin is temporarily obscuring the pigment underneath.
Weeks 3–6: The Bloom Phase. The color gradually "blooms" back to the surface, looking softer and more natural as the skin fully regenerates.
Week 6-8: The Perfection Session. You'll return for a touch-up to fill in any patchy areas and finalize the shape.
What makes you different?What sets us apart is how we work. Precision Practice is built on one simple truth: every woman, whatever her story, deserves to feel confident. This isn’t a belief or a brand message — it’s the foundation of everything we do.
We combine exceptional skill with a human-centred, inclusive approach, creating calm, supportive experiences that honour both the person and the result. Also, through our referral scheme, every client helps fund confidence-restoring treatments for women supported by our chosen charities, including those facing mental health challenges, neurodivergence, cancer, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Our work is guided by four values: inclusivity, sustainability, presence, and craft — for our clients, our communities, and the world we share. Founded by a licensed practitioner educated to Master of Science (MSc) level and trained at the UK’s leading PMU academy, Precision Practice delivers refined, natural microblading through careful technique, professional expertise, and reasonable adjustments.
Precision Practice is more than a service — it is a new standard of care.
How do I get started?Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or call us via our phone number below—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
We have two practice locations for you to choose from - Near Cardiff and Worcester, near Birmingham.