Natural hair-stroke eyebrow tattoo in Bucheon Sang-dong: From Nana

I've had eyebrow tattoos twice before. I liked how convenient they were day to day, but the scratchy sound and the scraping feeling during the procedure itself always bothered me, so I stopped getting them for a while.

Then while searching online, I came across a studio that does the hair-stroke technique, which expresses each brow hair one strand at a time like a body tattoo, so I went to check it out.

What I liked most was that the director was really upbeat and proactive, and walked me through everything carefully from consultation to procedure. So here's my honest review of From Nana, which I found while looking for a good eyebrow tattoo place in Bucheon.

Where From Nana is in Bucheon Sang-dong, and what the studio is like

From Nana Bucheon is conveniently located within walking distance of Sang-dong Station, and rather than sticking to a set style, it's a place that finds the eyebrow design that fits each person's face shape and image.

The interior is neatly done in white tones, which made a great first impression. Since hygiene and cleanliness matter a lot for eyebrow procedures, I paid close attention to that too, and overall it was well kept, which I liked.

The treatment room was also tidy, giving an overall pleasant feeling. Since the procedure tends to run fairly long, the comfort of the bed matters a lot too, and I appreciated that I could raise my legs, so I didn't feel uncomfortable even lying down for a long time.

Hair-stroke vs embo: what's the difference?

Hair-stroke is a method where dots are joined into lines like a body tattoo. Since a lot of people aren't familiar with this technique before getting the procedure, the director at From Nana explained it in detail. I was already sold on this technique before I even came in.

The embo technique I'd had before bothered me because of the scratchy sound and the scraping feeling during the procedure. I also wasn't thrilled that the color could turn blotchy as the skin flaked and healed, which is why I'd avoided getting it done for a while.

Hair-stroke, on the other hand, made up for what I didn't like about the old method while still giving natural-looking brow strokes.

Numbing cream and how much the eyebrow tattoo hurt

First, she applied plenty of numbing cream to ease the pain. Since I already have tattoos, I wasn't too worried about the pain. At first there was just a pressing sensation, and toward the end, as the numbing wore off a bit, I felt a little discomfort. Still, it wasn't painful enough to really hurt.

Drawing the design guidelines and the procedure step by step

After that, she drew guidelines for the eyebrow design. This part always makes me nervous. Sometimes the drawn shape looks fine at first, but then I start wondering, "does this really suit me?" This time, though, she nailed a design that suited my eyes and face shape right from the start, so I liked it immediately.

The procedure also felt hygienic. She wore disposable gloves and a mask throughout, which reassured me that hygiene was being taken seriously too.

What I liked most was how meticulous and careful the director was during the procedure. It's a long procedure, so I imagined it could get tiring midway, but she kept checking in and working carefully all the way through, which was impressive.

Before and after the eyebrow tattoo

This is probably the part you're most curious about — the before and after. Before the procedure, my eyebrows weren't completely absent, but the tails were short, and there were still faint traces left from a procedure I'd had 7-8 years ago.

This time, we naturally filled in what was missing from my existing brows while creating new eyebrows that would make everyday life a bit more comfortable going forward.

Brows that fit my eyes and face shape perfectly, right?!?? The director looked pleased with the result too, so my expectations were high, and the moment I looked in the mirror, I understood why. The design suited my face shape and eyes so naturally that I was really happy with it.

I'd been worried since eyebrow tattoos are semi-permanent, but after getting it done, I was so satisfied I thought, "why didn't I find this sooner?"

Did the brows still look natural the next day?

Another thing I loved was that it looked natural even right after the procedure. With the usual embossing technique, the color tends to darken the next day and can look a bit odd, but with hair-stroke, it stayed natural enough that I could go about my daily life the very next day.

When I told a friend I'd had it done the day before, they were surprised and said it turned out great. They said it didn't look like exaggerated "cartoon brows" even after a day had passed, and that it was the best eyebrow tattoo they'd ever seen, which made me even prouder.

What From Nana sends you home with

The director was really meticulous with the procedure itself, and just as careful with the aftercare, which made me even happier. Along with an eyebrow razor and ointment cream, she also gave me cleansing tissues to use, since you can't wash your face that evening after the procedure.

I've been considering a lip tattoo lately too, and after this experience, I think I could get a satisfying result if I have it done at From Nana, so I'm thinking about my next procedure there.

Final thoughts on From Nana

I got a hair-stroke eyebrow tattoo at From Nana in Bucheon, and since it was designed to match my eyes and face shape, I was really happy with the result. The procedure was thorough and hygienic, and it looked natural even the next day without any awkwardness, which I liked even more.

If you want natural-looking eyebrows, found the embo technique uncomfortable, or are looking for a good place to get an eyebrow tattoo in Bucheon, I'd recommend From Nana!!