Simply Embellish

“Why did my brows suddenly become so sparse?”

“My brows used to be one of my best features. Now I have to draw them on every morning.”

If that sounds familiar, you're certainly not imagining it.
Our brows can change quite dramatically as we get older, and there isn't always one single reason why.

Hormonal changes can affect the hair growth cycle, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.

Ageing can mean that individual hairs become finer, growth slows down and some hairs don't grow back as readily as they once did.

Over-plucking over the years can also leave brows permanently sparser in some areas.

And sometimes changes in thyroid function, nutritional status or other health conditions can affect hair growth too. If you've noticed a sudden or significant change in your brows, it's always worth discussing it with your GP rather than simply assuming it's part of getting older.

But here's the bit that's really important when we're thinking about permanent makeup.

We don't just choose a brow technique because it's fashionable.
First, I want to understand what you've actually lost, and what you want back.
Perhaps you want to replace the individual hairs that have disappeared and keep your brows looking very natural.

Or perhaps you've been penciling your brows in for years and you're used to having more definition. In that case, you may want something a little stronger.

Your natural hair, skin type, existing brow shape, lifestyle and the way you normally wear your brows all form part of that decision.

The technique should be chosen for you, not the other way around.
Because the goal isn't to give everyone the same brows.

It's to create brows that make sense on your face and give you back the definition you've gradually lost.

And if you've been wondering, “What on earth happened to my brows?”
You're definitely not the only one. 💗

When did you last really look at your skin?

Not just glance in the mirror.
Actually stop and look at it.
What is your skin telling you?
Has it become drier than it used to be?
More sensitive?
Less even?

Are you suddenly noticing pigmentation that wasn't there before?
Does your skin feel tight after cleansing?
Or perhaps the products you've used happily for years just don't seem to be doing the same job anymore.

It's very easy to carry on doing what we've always done.
Same cleanser.
Same moisturiser.
Same foundation.
Same routine.

But your skin is constantly changing — and what it needs can change with it.
And good skincare isn't about having a bathroom full of products.
It's about understanding what your skin actually needs and giving it the right support at the right time.

As we move into the cooler months, I often find this is a good time to reassess the skin.

The drop in temperature, drier air and more time indoors with heating can leave skin feeling dehydrated and less comfortable. Sometimes it needs more hydration and nourishment. Sometimes it needs a little help with texture and renewal. And sometimes it simply needs a good reset.

This is where treatments can be a lovely addition to your home skincare routine.
A well-chosen facial or skin treatment can give your skin that extra boost, supporting hydration, encouraging renewal and helping it feel fresher, smoother and more comfortable.

But there isn't one treatment that's right for everyone. So come and have a chat so we can look at your skin together and see how we can make a difference.
Your skin will tell us a lot if we take the time to listen to it.
So before you buy another product because you've seen it recommended online, stop and look at your skin.

What does it actually need?
And is your current routine still giving it that?

Go to the Link in Bio to book your discovery session and see what differences we can make.

“I don’t wear much makeup!”

And that’s absolutely fine.

Permanent makeup isn’t about creating one particular look.

It doesn’t have to be bold, obvious or heavily defined. In fact, that's not the look I’m trying to create for every client.

For me, permanent makeup is enhancing the features you already have in a way that feels right for you.

out If you don't normally wear much or any makeup, your permanent makeup can be soft and subtle, just enough to give your brows, eyes or lips a little more definition and make you feel a bit more put together without actually putting makeup on.
could be this subtle?

And if you do enjoy wearing makeup, your permanent makeup can be designed differently again, giving you a little more definition underneath the makeup you choose to wear.

There really isn't a one-size-fits-all permanent makeup look.

The colour, shape, saturation and technique all need to be considered around you, your features, your colouring, your skin and, most importantly, the way you like to look.

Because permanent makeup shouldn't make you feel like you're wearing more makeup.

It should make you feel more like yourself, with a little less effort. 💗
Would you choose permanent makeup if you knew it could be this subtle?

He wanted his eyes to become the focal point, without looking like he'd had anything done.

When he came to me, he'd lost his hair, which had previously been quite a strong focal point on his face.

He has beautiful eyes, so we talked about bringing a little more definition to them — creating a new focal point that complemented his features.
But there was one very important condition.
He didn't want to look like he was wearing makeup.

So we looked carefully at his natural lash line, skin tone, colouring and the level of saturation needed to create definition without creating an obvious eyeliner effect.

The result was a subtle eyelash enhancement that gives his eyes a little more presence while still looking completely natural.
No bold line.
No obvious makeup.

Just a little more definition to replace some of the visual focus he'd lost.
And this is one of the things I love most about permanent makeup.
It doesn't have to look like you've had anything done.

In fact, one of the nicest things a client can tell me afterwards is:
“No one has noticed I've had anything done, but everyone keeps telling me how well I look.”

That's when I know I've done my job properly. 💗

Your face has changed. Your brow shape might need to change too.
The brows that suited you at 30 might not be the brows that suit you now.

And that doesn't mean your brows were ever “wrong”.
Our faces change as we get older.

The fullness and proportions of the face can change.

Our weight can change the way our features look.
Our skin changes.
Our brow hair can become finer, sparser or grow in different directions.

And then there are the things we choose to change ourselves, our hairstyle, our hair colour, the way we wear our makeup and even the way we define our eyes.
So the brow shape that worked beautifully years ago may not create quite the same balance today.

Sometimes we hold onto the same brow shape because it's familiar. We keep plucking, pencilling or drawing it in exactly as we've always done.
But if your face has changed, your brows may need a little rethink too.
Perhaps the arch needs to sit slightly differently.

Maybe the tail is now pulling the eye down rather than lifting the overall appearance.
Perhaps the brow needs a little more fullness in one area and less emphasis somewhere else.

It's not about following a new brow trend or suddenly giving yourself a completely different pair of eyebrows.

It's about looking at your face as it is now and asking:
Does this brow shape still work with me?
That's one of the things I love about brow design.

I'm not trying to recreate the brows you had 20 years ago.
I'm looking at your face, your features, your natural brow hair and the way everything works together now.

Because sometimes, the most flattering brow isn't the one you've always had.
It's the one that brings everything back into balance.

I wanted to spend less time getting ready.

That was one of the reasons I chose permanent makeup for myself.

I wanted my brows defined.
My eyes framed.
My lips to have a little colour.
So that when I was getting ready to go out, I already had some of the things I would normally spend time creating with makeup.
Not a full face.
Not a “made up” look.

Just that little bit of definition that makes me feel more put together.
And honestly, I love how much easier it makes getting ready.
A bit of skincare, perhaps some mascara, a touch of makeup if I fancy it, and I'm ready to go.

That's particularly lovely when you have somewhere to be and don't want to spend ages in front of the mirror.
And with the festive season coming up, there are often more dinners, parties, celebrations and evenings out in the diary.

So if you've ever thought, “I just want getting ready to be easier,” perhaps permanent makeup could be something worth considering.

Of course, it isn't about doing exactly what I've done. Your face, your colouring and what you want from your makeup are completely individual.

But the idea behind it is the same:
Less time creating definition. More time enjoying where you're going.
And that's exactly what I wanted for myself.

Beauty isn’t just what you see in the mirror.
I started my career in the hair and beauty industry, and for many years my focus was very much on the things we could see, hair, colour, makeup, skin and appearance.

But the more I've worked with women, the more I've realised that how we feel about ourselves is influenced by so much more than what's on the surface.

Our skin can change.
Our hormones can change.
Our health, nutrition and lifestyle can change.
And sometimes, our confidence changes too.
It all connects.

You can have the best skincare routine in the world, but if you're exhausted, stressed or not feeling your best, you might not feel particularly radiant.

And equally, sometimes making a small change to your appearance can give you that little lift you needed, a brow that has more definition, skin that feels healthier, or eyes that look more defined without makeup.

That's why Simply Embellish has evolved over the years.
I still love everything about beauty and the difference the right treatment can make, but I’m just as interested in what’s happening underneath it all.
Because feeling good isn't about looking perfect.

It's about feeling confident, comfortable and more in control of how you look and feel.
For me, that's what “from within” really means.