How much to charge for microblading
Rates reviewed July 2026
Most microblading is priced $350–$1,000 per session in 2026, with about $600 typical. By the job, an initial + touch-up usually runs $400–$800. Your rate depends mainly on technique and initial + touch-up included.
Microblading is priced per session, with the required 6-week touch-up included, and your portfolio sets the rate. It is semi-permanent cosmetics on someone's face, so you are charging for skill, safety, and liability.
You should charge
$595
per session · typical $350–$1,000
Quote at the low end instead of here and you hand back $245 per session. Every single job.
Why this number. Price the initial and touch-up as one number, and let your healed-results portfolio justify the rate. Clients are trusting you with their face for a year or more, so they shop on skill and before-and-afters, not price.
Got your number? The hard part is keeping it when the client pushes back.
Typical microblading prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Initial + touch-up | $400 – $800 |
| Combo brows | $500 – $1,000 |
| Annual color boost | $150 – $350 |
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What changes the price
- Technique (microblading, powder, combo)
- Initial + touch-up included
- Artist skill and portfolio
- Annual color boost
The pricing move most people miss
Price the initial and touch-up as one number, and let your healed-results portfolio justify the rate. Clients are trusting you with their face for a year or more, so they shop on skill and before-and-afters, not price.
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Get the reply →Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge for microblading?+
Most microblading is priced $350–$1,000 per session, with a typical rate around $600 per session. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to technique (microblading, powder, combo) and initial + touch-up included. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
What is the best way to price microblading?+
Most microblading is priced per session, which is easy for clients to understand. Set a clear minimum so small jobs still cover your time and travel, and bundle add-ons into packages to lift the average ticket rather than discounting.
How much should I charge for microblading as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $350 to $600 per session. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $1,000.
What affects how much microblading costs?+
The biggest factors are technique (microblading, powder, combo); initial + touch-up included; artist skill and portfolio; annual color boost. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote microblading so the client says yes?+
Price the initial and touch-up as one number, and let your healed-results portfolio justify the rate. Clients are trusting you with their face for a year or more, so they shop on skill and before-and-afters, not price. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.