The Ultimate Guide to Choosing PhiBrows Colors
Official PhiBrows Colors Guide (Simplified): Find the Right Shade for Every Client
A clean, practical way to choose PhiBrows pigments confidently—plus how to tweak undertone when needed.
Choosing pigment is one of the biggest “make or break” moments in microblading. The good news: PhiBrows keeps the core shade range simple—pre-mixed browns for most work, plus base colors for fine-tuning. SUPE and SUPER share the same shade names and color targets, so your selection logic stays the same across both lines.
- Use pre-mixed shades for most clients.
- Adjust with Black / Red / Yellow only when you truly need to personalize depth or undertone.
- Always consider hair depth + skin depth + undertone (not hair color alone).
PhiBrows Pigment Types: What’s in the Range?
1) Basic Colors (Mixers)
PhiBrows uses three “building blocks” that appear in browns in different ratios. These are mainly for customizing—not for wearing alone as a standalone brow shade.
- Black (depth / darkening)
- Red (warming / balancing)
- Yellow (stability + warmth; helpful for very cool undertones)
2) Pre-Mixed Brow Shades (Everyday Workhorses)
These are designed to be used straight from the bottle in most sessions. You can still blend shades together, or add a small amount of a base color when a client needs a personalized outcome.
- Golden Brown
- Brown 1
- Brown 2
- Brown 3
- Fox
Shade Selection Cheat Sheet
Use this as a starting point, then adjust based on healed work experience and your client’s undertone.
| Shade | Best Starting Point For | Look & Undertone | Common Pro Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Brown | Very light natural hair depth, very fair skin; clients who need an ultra-soft, light result (including many mature-skin clients). | Light brown with a warm/yellow lean—built for soft layering and minimal contrast. | If the client needs slightly more depth but still light, blend with a touch of Brown 1. |
| Brown 1 | Blonde to light brown hair depth; fair to light skin (often Fitzpatrick I–II as a starting point). | Light-to-medium brown that stays soft (helps avoid harsh contrast). | Want a sunnier effect? Mix a small amount of Golden Brown into Brown 1. |
| Brown 2 | The “most-used” everyday shade for a wide range of clients—especially medium brown hair depth and lighter skin types. | Balanced/neutral brown (not overly warm or ashy), making it very versatile. | For custom depth, artists often blend Brown 2 with Brown 3 in different ratios. |
| Brown 3 | Dark hair depth; deeper skin types (often Fitzpatrick III–IV as a starting point), and also some lighter skin clients with very dark hair. | Deeper, richer brown for stronger definition. | Need more warmth? Add a touch of Fox or a tiny amount of base warmers. Need deeper? Add a tiny amount of Black. |
| Fox | Natural redheads, auburn/mahogany hair tones, clients with freckles or warm features who want brows to harmonize with red warmth. | Warm, red-based brown (designed to look natural—never “orange” when used correctly). | Fox is also used in micro amounts to warm darker browns (ex: warming up Brown 3). |
| Black (mixer) | Typically used as an additive—not a standalone—especially to deepen other shades (often Brown 3). | Maximum depth. | “Pure black brows” rarely look natural. Keep Black as a micro-adjustment tool. |
| Red & Yellow (mixers) | Used to adjust warmth/undertone when a client’s skin undertone calls for it. | Warmth and stability tuning. | Yellow is commonly used in tiny amounts when working with very cool undertones (helps prevent overly cool healed shifts). |
How to Choose in Real Life (A Simple 4-Step Method)
- Match the client’s natural depth (light / medium / dark) before thinking about “tone.”
- Check undertone: cool, neutral, warm—this is where small modifications matter.
- Predict healed softness: thin/mature skin often reads darker—choose accordingly.
- Stay conservative with additives: micro-drops only; document your ratios for repeatability.
SUPE vs SUPER: Which One Should You Stock?
Both lines aim for consistent, true-to-color healing and share the same shade family. Many artists choose based on budget and preference, then keep the same shade logic across both collections.
SUPE
Built around stability and predictable fading (designed to avoid unwanted shifts as pigment naturally softens over time).
- Great “everyday” set for consistent results
- Often used without needing extra base-color modification
SUPER
Builds on SUPE’s goals with a focus on clean, stable performance and strong retention; positioned as a premium option.
- Non-magnetized + engineered for true-to-color healing
- Artists often choose it for premium pigment performance
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FAQ
Do I always need to mix pigments?
Not usually. The pre-mixed shades are designed to work on their own in most sessions. Mixing is best reserved for personalization (undertone, depth, or special cases like red hair matching).
Which shade is the most versatile?
Many artists treat Brown 2 as the most frequently used “go-to” because it’s balanced and suits a wide range of clients.
Can I use Black alone?
Typically no—natural brows rarely read as “pure black,” even on the darkest clients. Black is most useful as a micro-additive.