HOW TO HIRE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a microblading artist in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An eyebrow microblading in Ireland costs €200–€600 per treatment, typically around €350. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a microblading artist in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers microblading artist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — aftercare Instructions — post-treatment care is crucial for achieving the best results.
- How does technician's experience change the price?A tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the desired brow design change the price?Custom work means measuring and checking at every step. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does geographical location of the service change the price?Where you are decides which providers can reach you at all. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Typically, the microblading service does not include follow-up touch-up sessions, which are often recommended to perfect the results — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a microblading artist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
For injectables, WHO PRESCRIBES — a named, registered prescriber who has seen you, not a prescription arranged remotely for someone they have never met; For any treatment that breaks the skin, what is single-use and what is sterilised; A patch test before colour or lash work, and enough time before an event; The training and the insurer for the specific treatment, not the salon generally; What the aftercare is and who you call out of hours if something goes wrong; Photographs of their own work on hair or skin like yours.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers microblading artist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — aftercare Instructions — post-treatment care is crucial for achieving the best results.
A good answer: A tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Custom work means measuring and checking at every step. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Where you are decides which providers can reach you at all. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Typically, the microblading service does not include follow-up touch-up sessions, which are often recommended to perfect the results — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a microblading artist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely — microblading Process — the core of the service is the microblading itself, where a qualified technician uses a handheld tool to create hair-like strokes with semi-permanent pigment.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the microblading artist starts, and an itemised invoice after — brow Design Mapping — before the actual microblading begins, the artist will meticulously map out your eyebrows.
Getting the quote right
- Technician's experience — a tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low.
- Complexity of the desired brow design — custom work means measuring and checking at every step.
- Geographical location of the service — where you are decides which providers can reach you at all.
- Initial Consultation — it is worth being specific about when you ask for a price.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: technician's experience — a tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the desired brow design — custom work means measuring and checking at every step
- They will not talk about it: geographical location of the service — where you are decides which providers can reach you at all
- A price for the microblading artist before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the microblading artist has begun
What a microblading artist costs: €200–€600 per treatment
The figures are for the job, per treatment, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard microblading and Ombre brows each carry their own band. Eyebrow Microblading price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Microblading artists near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstTechnician's experience — a tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low — that is what the microblading artist is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the desired brow design — custom work means measuring and checking at every step — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfGeographical location of the service — where you are decides which providers can reach you at all — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherInitial Consultation — it is worth being specific about when you ask for a price — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the microblading artist is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, discuss any allergies or skin sensitivities prior to the procedure to avoid complications.
- Initial Consultation
- An initial consultation is essential for eyebrow microblading, allowing the technician to assess your brow shape and discuss your desired look.
- Brow Design Mapping
- Before the actual microblading begins, the artist will meticulously map out your eyebrows.
- Microblading Process
- The core of the service is the microblading itself, where a qualified technician uses a handheld tool to create hair-like strokes with semi-permanent pigment.
- Aftercare Instructions
- Post-treatment care is crucial for achieving the best results.
- Ombre Brows
- A technique that combines microblading with a soft shading effect for a fuller, gradient look.
- Touch-Up Sessions
- Follow-up appointments to refresh and maintain the colour and shape of your microbladed brows.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a microblading artist: questions people ask
The cost of eyebrow microblading can vary based on the technician's experience, location, and the complexity of the desired brow design. Additional factors include the quality of pigments used and whether any follow-up touch-up appointments are necessary.
The microblading process typically takes between 2 to 3 hours. This includes the initial consultation, brow mapping, and the actual application of the microblading technique.
Same-day appointments for eyebrow microblading are generally rare due to the time required for consultations and the procedure itself. It is advisable to book in advance to secure your preferred date and time.
Many beauty salons offer package deals where you can book multiple services, such as microblading along with eyebrow tinting or shaping. It's best to check with the salon for specific offers and availability.
Typically, the microblading service does not include follow-up touch-up sessions, which are often recommended to perfect the results. Additionally, any products or treatments needed for aftercare may not be included in the initial pricing.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.
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