When shopping for microblading on Groupon, it is important to understand the trade-offs between price and quality. Microblading is a permanent decision that deserves careful consideration beyond just the discount.
How Much Can You Expect to Pay on Groupon for Microblading in Ottawa?
For any Groupon Merchant advertising on Groupon, they are required to offer their service for 50% off the regular rate. Groupon then charges the Merchant up to 30% of that, plus any additional fees.
So as a shopper, what can you expect to pay for microblading from Groupon in Ottawa? The regular price for Microblading in Groupon in Ottawa ranges between $190 and $650. This means that you could find a deal for as low as $137.60.
What Should You Pay?
If you are getting your face tattooed, you will definitely want someone who can service your questions and support you afterwards. What if something goes wrong, or you are not sure about how they are healing? What if they are not healing? Will the Groupon merchant who you paid $275 be there for you? Will they reply to your messages or pick up the phone?
How to Choose a Groupon Merchant for Microblading
What to Look For
Credentials
- Certified in permanent makeup
- Inspected by Public Health
- Carries professional insurance
- Sufficient experience and skill
Authenticity
- Examples of their own work (not stock photos)
- Authentic online presence (no fake reviews)
- Full-time dedication to permanent makeup
- Not a moonlighter or weekend-warrior
Rating and Reviews
Would you get into an Uber with a driver who has less than a 4.5-star rating? What about a dental clinic? Would you choose a dentist with less than 4.5 stars?
It is one thing to take an Uber ride with a chatty driver at 4.2 and that ride is over. But when you are looking to tattoo your face, this is a permanent decision that could never go away.
If you are making a purchase decision based on reviews, make sure the reviews actually talk about the service you are looking for. Great reviews about nail services are not the same as those about Microblading.
What Are the Risks?
The Risk of Choosing Wrong
The risk in any microblading service is similar to the risks with any tattoo. There are inherent risks when working in the skin, like infections from unclean tools or a working environment, incorrectly mixed pigments, or mixing tap water with pigments.
The lower the price, the higher the risk.
If you make the wrong choice, microblading removal is $200 per session and often requires up to 6 sessions or more to undo what was a completely avoidable mistake. This can take between 6 and 12 months, and even then, there is no guarantee. Too much scar tissue can mean that you no longer qualify for any permanent makeup at all.
Alternatives to Groupon
Reach out to your network of friends and colleagues. Ask for an eyebrow tattoo or permanent makeup referral or recommendation from your favourite Facebook group. Chances are if the artist is great, they will show up in the answers.
Rely on actual personal experiences and testimonials. The beauty industry is notoriously clique-y, and referral networks are usually a closed circle. If you do get a referral from a beauty industry pro like your hairdresser or nail tech, be sure to do your research anyway.
What to Budget for Microblading
Entry-Level Professional ($500+)
- Inspected, insured, and certified artist
- Rush-free consultation and brow mapping
- Enough time for a professional service
- Aftercare product and instructions
- Support through the healing period
- Fully compliant clinical environment
Premium Professional ($600-$1,000+)
- All of the above, plus:
- An artist who continues training and evolving
- Better products and tools
- Contests, rewards, and loyalty programs
- Lower risk of complications
- Increasingly better annual touch-ups
IVONNE is a Permanent Makeup and Skincare Clinic located in Ottawa's downtown core. We are known for our brows.
