Why Is Microblading and Semi Permanent Makeup so Expensive?

You may be wondering why Microblading and Semi Permanent Makeup is so expensive.  But there is a reason why it is and I think an extremely important question to be answered.

Let me break it down for you:

*Training costs are extremely high.  I could buy a small house with the amount I've spent on training and training never stops. I have 3 courses lined up this year already.  When choosing an artist check their training.  Most of the best artists will have trained with at least 5 different academies or master permanent makeup artists.

*Equipment is not cheap. In fact it is really expensive, good quality machines/devices cost thousands of pounds and artists will have many they use for different methods.  Good quality microblades, pigments, needles, aftercare and cleansing products are not cheap and added into the cost.  

*Insurance and licensing costs are very high and renewed yearly.  Always make sure your microbalding or semi permanent makeup artist is fully insured and this is renwed annually.  The council licence is an absolute necessity and must be available for each premises they work from.  Every council charges a different rate.  I have 5 council licences, which enables me to work from the 5 locations addressed on the certificate.

*The time booked out with you is not just 1 or 2 hours.  I book 2 appointments with you which is roughly 6 hours in total.

*Clinical Waste and Sharps collection is super pricey and must be collected regularly.  Either monthly or quarterly collections are advised.

*Your artist should be available if you are concerned or if you have any questions during the healing process.

*Consultations are free.

*Room rent is very high and there are many other costs related to this.

*Experience.  When starting out, artists may want to charge a low rate, only to find they will not be able to sustain this low cost and therefore will resort to cheaper products, less time booked out.

Hope this helps breakdown the reason costs are high in our industry 🙂

If you have any questions, feel free to message me.

I am happy to help.

Mel xx